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University-Wide Art Studies (UWAS) has published its courses for 2019-2020
All Aalto University students can now apply for the open UWAS courses online.
In search of more sustainable innovation and design
Industrial designer, Academy Fellow Researcher Andrea Botero Cabrera is interested in unconventional spaces where innovation and collaboration happen, that are not recognized as such.
Two unique exhibitions by Aalto University at the Oodi Library to experience and play
The Finnish EU presidency is now in full swing and for September (when the EU level AV conference will take place), Aalto is offering two very different exhibitions to be on display at the Oodi library in Helsinki.
Building interdisciplinary connections through a new joint position
This September will be a start of building a new connection between disciplines as Sebastian Schlecht takes on the position as the professor of practice in Sound in Virtual Reality.
Tomorrow's Sustainable Lifestyles Showcased in Otaniemi
One of Helsinki Design Week's main events, Designs for a Cooler Planet, will showcase Aalto University's cross-cutting future prototypes, such as a nanocellulose bicycle, microbial headphones and Ioncell clothes
From clean energy to personalized medicine 鈥 a book about the power of the university
The Aalto Effect is a tribute to the ambitious and uncompromising work of dozens of researchers.
Aalto University鈥檚 fashion studies are enhanced by a strong expertise in textiles
Combining artistic and technical design expertise in teaching is a unique concept worldwide.
Media Lab alumni: Juan Carlos Vasquez
Juan Carlos Vasquez is a composer, sound artist and researcher who was awarded as the Primus Master in the Aalto ARTS conferment ceremony this summer. He has been an active member of the Media Lab as a student, researcher and lecturer and has accomplished during his years in Aalto more than many of us could even dream of.
What does a Doctor of Arts do at the School of Electrical Engineering?
Salu Ylirisku, Doctor of Arts, teaches design process and related skills to aspiring engineers at the School of Electrical Engineering.
'The way we spend our time makes a big difference'
Director of the Creative Sustainability programme at Aalto University, Mikko Jalas talks about self-sufficiency and sustainability.
Gerfried Stocker: Creativity requires nurture
The Director of Ars Electronica brings up how artists are the experts we have in the human-technology encounter 鈥 but creativity can鈥檛 be used as a never-ending raw material.
Unraveling fast fashion at the seams
Finnish clothing designer Matti Liimatainen has created a range of garments that wearers themselves assemble by hand. Now he's using automation technology to bring people even closer to the production of their own clothes.
Teemu Leinonen Elected Member of Cumulus Association Executive Board
Teemu Leinonen Elected Member of Cumulus Association Executive Board
Aalto student exhibition was awarded in the scenography event in Prague
Film, TV and scenography students鈥 鈥淜OLO鈥 exhibition won the Best Student Exhibition Experience at Prague Quadrennial 2019, world鈥檚 largest scenography event in Prague.
Vice Deans and Heads of Departments appointed at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The Vice Deans and Heads of Departments have been appointed at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture for the term 1.9.2019 - 31.8.2024.
Open online training material by Aalto and Yale Universities promotes low-carbon construction
The architecture schools of Aalto and Yale Universities have published open, free-of-charge online curricular material called Decarbonize Design. The project was published in connection with the World Circular Economy Forum 2019.
Spring Demo Day in photos
Collection of photos from the Spring Demo Day held on May 28th in V盲re Kukkapuro Lounge.
Fireworks filled the catwalk in N盲yt枚s19
Ines Kalliala won the N盲yt枚s19 Award. In the Aalto fashion students鈥 fashion show also Alexander Luonto, Justus Kantakoski and working group Elina Heilanen, Aleksandra Hellberg, Camilla Naukkarinen and Noora Vihervirta were awarded.
'Humans are not wired to make sensible choices'
Sculpture lecturer Andy Best talks about technology and the role of art in a world of rising consumption and shrinking public spaces.
Aalto Media Lab Demo Day
The Demo Day is an open gathering of Media Department鈥檚 students, alumni, staff and friends. You are all welcome!
