/en/listing/50576/feed News listing en /en/news/aalto-universitys-art-design-ranked-9th-in-the-world Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:31:28 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1364763 at /en Five of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking Research & Art Black text on yellow: “#9 in the world in art & design (QS 2026)” in bold sans serif font. /en/news/energy-poverty-is-not-recognized-in-finland Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1363949 at /en According to a recent study by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute, about 7–15 percent of Finnish households are energy poor, which at most means around 300,000 homes. Research & Art Valkoinen paneelipatteri vaalealla seinällä lasioven vieressä, taustalla kaupunkinäkymä /en/news/the-exhibition-our-land-for-all-explores-personal-and-national-identity Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:24:52 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1363950 at /en The 20th anniversary exhibition of the Association of Finnish Fine Arts Foundations, opened at Kunsthalle Helsinki, asks: whose stories is Finland built from? The exhibition has been curated by PhD, docent Annamari Vänskä. Research & Art Henkilö takaa, tummassa takissa, jossa suuri kirjailtu kuva polvistuvasta hahmosta mustaa taustaa vasten /en/news/design-strengthens-industrial-competitiveness-human-centered-factory-work-at-the-core Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:18 +0000 Pirita Posti 1360208 at /en Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University’s Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project. Cooperation Research & Art HiFive tutkimusryhmä: Joni Lappalainen, Juho Silmukari, Martina Čaić, Anna Viljakainen, Virpi Roto. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen /en/news/soil-laboratory-exhibition-exploring-the-dialogue-between-human-and-the-earth-in-utsjoki Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:22:16 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1358199 at /en Soil Laboratory explores the relationship between humans and the earth as a living landscape through ceramic practices in Utsjoki. Research & Art Soil Laboratory Exhibition poster 2026 /en/news/training-available-in-ai-research-data-management-research-ethics-more-register-now Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:18 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1355730 at /en New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open. Research & Art A black hand touches a tablet screen with white shapes. Papers and a pen are on a pink surface. /en/news/viii-art-of-research-conference-re-imagining Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:37:57 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1356566 at /en The theme of the eighth Art of Research conference is “Re-Imagining”, addressing the various gestures of going back, returning to take another look, or for starting anew. Research & Art art of research 2023 /en/news/sara-hulkkonen-and-johanna-wartio-start-as-data-agents-at-the-school-of-arts Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:30:36 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1342831 at /en Aalto Open Research Network has new members, Sara Hulkkonen and Johanna Wartio. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of ARTS. Appointments Two women standing side by side, one in a grey sweater and the other in a dark blazer with a white shirt. /en/news/applications-for-our-biggest-exhibition-of-the-year-are-now-open-apply-to-designs-for-a-cooler Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:56:36 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1344044 at /en For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university’s work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors. Research & Art University Presidents of Finland and Iceland visiting the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition in 2025 /en/news/miklu-silvanto-who-has-worked-with-the-worlds-most-well-known-brands-how-do-you-nurture-creativity Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:50:19 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1343821 at /en Oura’s Chief Design Officer and Professor of Practice at Aalto University's Department of Design Miklu Silvanto talks about creativity. Appointments Henkilö, joka pukeutunut mustaan paitaan, seisoo ulkona puun lähellä. /en/news/the-nessling-foundation-grants-funding-to-speed-up-the-sustainability-transformation-aalto Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:39:02 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1343001 at /en Researchers Mari Keski-Korsu, Elina Määttänen and Johanna Ahola-Launonen received funding for their research projects. Research & Art ��ä����崡���ٷɴǰ�����峢���ѷ��� /en/news/textile-artist-juha-vehmaanpera-received-the-taito-finlandia-award Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:37:28 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1342828 at /en Vehmaanperä is known for their knitwear that breaks the boundaries of handicrafts. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Henkilö, jolla on pitkät hiukset ja värikäs neulottu hattu ja villapaita kuvattuna takaviistosta. /en/news/finnish-design-push-design-accelerates-the-development-of-technology-companies Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:04:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1341150 at /en Finnish Design Push, a joint initiative between the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Technology Industries of Finland, strengthens the role of design in Finnish industry. Cooperation Research & Art Valoisassa huoneessa ryhmä ihmisiä keskustelemassa, osa istuu, osa seisoo. /en/news/publishing-research-data-alongside-research-articles Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:25:20 +0000 Anne Sunikka 1338880 at /en Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. /en/news/who-publishes-our-open-access-publications Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:45:52 +0000 Eeva Savolainen 1338869 at /en Researchers at Aalto and Helsinki Universities favor open access journals with author fees published by large publishers. Popular journals without author fees are often published by universities or societies. Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. /en/news/markus-joutsela-packaging-is-an-underutilized-medium-user-interface-and-experiential-element Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:35:00 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1339038 at /en In our “I claim” series, lecturer and researcher Markus Joutsela examines how user-centered design can change the way packaging is made and experienced. Research & Art Henkilö nojaa kädet ristissä suuren puunrunkoon, yllään harmaa nappipaita ja mustat housut. /en/news/professor-tuuli-mattelmaki-insight-often-comes-through-surprise Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:58:29 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1339037 at /en Professor of Design is researching how creative and empathetic working methods can promote social change and eco-social sustainability. Research & Art Henkilö valkoisessa puserossa puhuu mikrofoniin, taustalla esityskalvot heijastuvat seinälle. /en/news/connecting-the-creative-community-aalto-arts-launches-newsletter-and-linkedin-page Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:03:29 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1337421 at /en The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has launched a new Friends of Aalto ARTS newsletter and opened its own LinkedIn page. Research & Art University Joukko kerääntynyt moderniin rakennukseen isojen ikkunoiden ja puisten yksityiskohtien kanssa, seuraa puhujaa lavalla. /en/news/young-designer-of-the-year-2025-is-enni-lahderinne Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:49:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1337335 at /en Lähderinne challenges the way fashion maintains certain body images and builds more acceptance towards all kinds of human bodies. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Henkilö, jolla on vaalea poninhäntä, musta mekko, hopeinen kaulakoru ja korvakorut, sininen tausta. /en/news/harri-paananen-triple-alum-of-aalto-university-moves-to-nato-from-the-city-of-espoo Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:43:20 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1336579 at /en ‘In doctoral studies, you need to be able to define the problem yourself and solve it,’ says Aalto University’s triple alum Harri Paananen. He first applied that mindset in the City of Espoo and now in his new role at NATO. Cooperation Harri Paananen meren äärellä