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Professor Maarit Salolainen: ‘Multidisciplinary cooperation is the key to solving sustainability issues in the textile field’

Professor of Textile Design Maarit Salolainen wants to see closer cooperation not only between research in different fields but also between the university, the industry and resellers to bring about change.
Appointments, University
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Woman in red dress leans against a light wall with windows

New book tells the story of the birth of Aalto University

"Aalto. The birth of the University" outlines the extraordinary administrative-political-social process that led to the formation of Aalto University.
University
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Kandidaattikeskus amphi Kuva: Tuomas Uusheimo / Aalto-yliopisto

American and Finnish universities collaborate to drive SDG advancement and innovation

American and Finnish universities collaborate on SDG innovation during a week-long training event, fostering global sustainability solutions.
Cooperation, Press releases, University
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Staff Training Week participants in front of the Dipoli building at Aalto University.

Reetta Ranta: ‘I try to think about how to make the world a better place’

Alum story: Alum of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture believes that everything we do should involve ethical reflection.
Studies, University
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Woman in red-tinted clothes looks directly at the camera, with forest scenery in the background

South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation and Aalto University Lifewide Learning exchange experiences on lifelong education

The Aalto University Lifewide Learning team were honoured to host the South Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation on Aalto University campus in May 2024.
University
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Group photo of Lifewide Learning Services team and Korea Lifelong Education Development Foundation

Aalto University retains Finland’s #1 spot in QS ranking

Aalto University continued its success in the international QS World University Rankings, maintaining its position as the best university in Finland.
University
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Aalto-yliopisto valittiin Suomen parhaaksi yliopistoksi QS-vertailussa.

Donor story – Helena Hyvönen: ‘The world is built together, without silos’

Helena Hyvönen has had a long career as Professor of Textile Art, Rector and Dean at the University of Art and Design Helsinki and later Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes it is important for the field to have a vibrant community of designers. The designers also have a lot to offer to the university.
Research & Art, University
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A smiling woman weaving a colourful carpet or rug with looms

Näytös24 was a celebration of creativity and personality

At the annual Aalto University Fashion Show, a total of seven prizes were awarded to fashion students' works. Innovation, high technical skills and sustainability were emphasised in the award criteria.
Awards and Recognition, Studies, University
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A model walking the catwalk shows off an outfit created by a fashion designer, while audience sits watching the fashion show

Transforming interdisciplinary education: Sustainable Global Technologies (SGT) across four continents

The true impact of our actions often unfolds over time, as demonstrated by the students at the SGT FAIR’24 on May 22. Their work showcased how a single student challenge can drive significant change.
Research & Art, Studies, University
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SGT24, Participatory outdoor planning as a valuable tool for building trust with local people, Brazil-2024. Source: Karolin Kull

Viima - Puumiehenkuja 5 gets a name that invites adventure

The main users of the building considered a new name together.
Campus, University
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Main entrance to the Viima building

Aalto University's open-to-all meeting place Marsio will open in September

Opening exhibitions present the Aalto community’s solutions for shaping a sustainable future
Campus, University
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Three-part image: yellow flower and text Marsio on the left, image of Aino-Marsio-Aalto in the middle, Aalto logo on the right

Students decided: two community pianos arrived on campus

Aalto University's student participatory budgeting project for 2023 has been completed, and the winning idea is a community piano.
Campus, Cooperation, Studies, University
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Piano Top Loungessa

A! Walk-Art Tour to Didrichsen Art Museum

Finland is entering the golden time of the year, and our second walk was a journey across time to explore the brushstrokes of Finnish Golden Age painters...
University
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A!Walk

Workshop day for teachers: 360° environments and podcasts

On Tuesday 4.6. a workshop day consisting of 360° environment creation and podcast production provides a way to get to know these media in practice. Feel free to join both workshops or one of them according to your time and interest.
Cooperation, University
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Taija Votkin showing 360 camera use and Tomi Kauppinen and Jutta Tavaila recording a podcast episode

Professor Peter Hans Matthews works as a Fulbright-Aalto Distinguished Chair scholarship holder at the Department of Economics

Fulbright programmes and scholarships are highly appreciated in the United States
Research & Art, University
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White A! logo standing on the ground with A-bloc and Väre in the background.

Break Pro -break exercise program adds movement to the day – more videos available now!

Break Pro -break exercise program adds movement to the day
Campus, University
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kuva break prosta eri laitteilla

Aalto leaps up global ranking of young universities

The Times Higher Education ranking lists the world’s best new universities – those 50 years old or younger
University
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Luku 21 visualisoituna

Aalto ARTS Summer School explores the significance of water through the lens of art

The theme of School of Arts, Design and Architecture’s Summer School this year is water, and its significance is explored in a multidisciplinary way through the perspectives of art, film and digital.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies, University
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Nine large blocks of ice formed an art installation at Kansalaistori square in Helsinki 2021

@aaltowellbeing in IG!

Stay on top of the latest research-based wellness information and Aalto University events and services related to wellness and inclusion by following the @aaltowellbeing account.
University
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Aalto Wellbeing social media QR code 2024

Coffee in the guild room and chat on Telegram – Small acts can help create a psychologically safe atmosphere

Prioritizing psychological safety is absolutely critical for building and maintaining a thriving academic environment..
Campus, University
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Four people have coffee outside, smile and wave to camera.