News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50586/feed News listing en Sherwan Haji’s My Name is Hope has won the 2025 Jussi Award for Best Short Film /en/news/sherwan-hajis-my-name-is-hope-has-won-the-2025-jussi-award-for-best-short-film Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:07:43 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1364420 at /en My Name is Hope is director-screenwriter-actor Sherwan Hajin’s master’s thesis film from the Department of Film at Aalto University. Awards and Recognition Two people sit on a motorbike at dusk, watching distant city lights under a dark blue sky. Alum of the Year Anna Brotkin: “We need modern stories about our era” /en/news/alum-of-the-year-anna-brotkin-we-need-modern-stories-about-our-era Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:22:32 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1362197 at /en Screenwriter Anna Brotkin is the Alum of the Year 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes in the power of locality and the importance of hope in times of crisis. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Tummaan takkiin pukeutunut henkilö seisoo ulkona monikerroksisen rakennuksen edessä, jossa on paljon ikkunoita. What drives success in the film and audiovisual industries? New research to support growth and competitiveness /en/news/what-drives-success-in-the-film-and-audiovisual-industries-new-research-to-support-growth-and Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:25:17 +0000 Pirita Posti 1357687 at /en Aalto University Department of Film is leading a €1.6 million Co-Innovation research project, SmartSuccessAV, funded by Business Finland. The project aims to gain new research-based knowledge on how success in the Film and AV industry is managed and how decision-making is structured as production, financing, and distribution structures change. Cooperation Research & Art Johanna Wartio, Susanna Helke ja Ilkka Matila Aalto-yliopisto. Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now! /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. Sara Hulkkonen and Johanna Wartio start as Data Agents at the School of ARTS /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. Hämeenlinna Art Museum’s exhibition brings artworks to life through film /en/news/hameenlinna-art-museums-exhibition-brings-artworks-to-life-through-film Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:03:27 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1340350 at /en Hämeenlinna Art Museum will open a new exhibition Kehyskertomuksia: 24 fps / Reframing Cinema, produced in collaboration with the Aalto University Department of Film ELO. Cooperation Research & Art Valkoiseen pukeutunut nainen seisoo pukuhuoneessa, jossa violettia seinää, valaistu peili ja riippuvia vaatteita. Publishing Research Data Alongside Research Articles /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. Connecting the creative community – Aalto ARTS launches newsletter and LinkedIn page /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. Aalto University strengthens significantly Finnish film education and research /en/news/aalto-university-strengthens-significantly-finnish-film-education-and-research Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1337346 at /en The teaching and research of film directing at Aalto University is being strengthened with two new professor appointments. Hanna Maylett has been appointed Assistant Professor of Film Directing and Juho Kuosmanen has been appointed Professor of Practice of Film Directing. Furthermore, the teaching and research of film production have also been strengthened with recent new appointments. Appointments Kaksi ihmistä seisoo sisällä kaiteen vieressä. Miehellä musta paita, naisella tummansininen takki. ELO films were triumphant at the Love & Anarchy Film Festival /en/news/elo-films-were-triumphant-at-the-love-anarchy-film-festival Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:03:30 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1336701 at /en ELO students' films won a total of three prize, including the main prize. Awards and Recognition Kirkas valo paistaa suorakaiteen muotoisen ikkunan läpi, valaisten pölyhiukkasia pimeässä tilassa. Training offered in AI in research, data visualisation, cyber security + more – register now! /en/news/training-offered-in-ai-in-research-data-visualisation-cyber-security-more-register-now Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:29:30 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1335949 at /en New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2025 are open. Research & Art A pen and papers scattered with a tablet on top and a hand touching white symbols on the tablet screen. Scientific Computing Skills: a new umbrella course for all researchers /en/news/scientific-computing-skills-a-new-umbrella-course-for-all-researchers Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:02:17 +0000 Enrico Glerean 1333651 at /en Today, computing skills are essential not only in academic research but also across industries. Take part in hands-on trainings provided by Aalto Scientific Computing and by partner organisations such as CodeRefinery and CSC IT Center for Science. Research & Art Studies Aalto Scientific Computing ELO films praised at the Haugesund Film Festival /en/news/elo-films-praised-at-the-haugesund-film-festival Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:28:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1332913 at /en My Name is Hope won the Next Nordic Generation Award. The Lightning Rod as well as Aalto University's ELO Film School got an honorary mention. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Kirkas valo paistaa suorakaiteen muotoisen ikkunan läpi, valaisten pölyhiukkasia pimeässä tilassa. Spring term open science highlight: Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony /en/news/spring-term-open-science-highlight-aalto-open-science-award-ceremony Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:04:24 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1320952 at /en We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community. Awards and Recognition Campus Research & Art Five people with a diploma and flowers. The Ceremonial Conferment of Degrees in Arts, Design and Architecture was celebrated with joy /en/news/the-ceremonial-conferment-of-degrees-in-arts-design-and-architecture-was-celebrated-with-joy Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:27:13 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1320705 at /en A total of 59 masters and 41 doctors were conferred. There were 225 participants in total, and the promotion week was celebrated in a festive and joyful atmosphere. Research & Art Ihmisiä mustissa akateemisissa kaavuissa ja sinisissä hatuissa seremoniassa. Osa seisoo, toiset taputtavat istuen. Coming soon: Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2025 /en/news/coming-soon-aalto-arts-grad-show-2025 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:55:29 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1319571 at /en We're thrilled to invite you to the Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2025 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture! Research & Art Juliste Aalto ARTS Grad Show -näyttelystä 3. syyskuuta - 6. lokakuuta, abstrakti musta ja voinväri mustalla taustalla. Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony /en/news/join-us-for-the-aalto-open-science-award-2024-ceremony Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:55:25 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1312039 at /en All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required! Awards and Recognition Research & Art Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 20, 2025, 1-2.30pm, Mordor A Grid, Otakaari 5 02150 Espoo. Programme: Welcome words, award video screening, AALTOLAB, Aki Vehtari, Rupesh Vyas, panel discussion on open science, coffee & ice cream. All Aaltonians welcome! Helmi Donner's The Lightning Rod to premiere in Cannes /en/news/helmi-donners-the-lightning-rod-to-premiere-in-cannes Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:56:39 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1311384 at /en The Lightning Rod (orig. Matalapaine), written and directed by Helmi Donner, has been selected to La Cinef, the official section of the Cannes Film Festival for short films made in film schools. Awards and Recognition Kaksi tyttöä tanssii energisesti sisätiloissa; toisella on pinkki paita, toisella punainen toppi. Cinema Sheryl opens its doors – New student-oriented cinema aiming at young people and film culture /en/news/cinema-sheryl-opens-its-doors-new-student-oriented-cinema-aiming-at-young-people-and-film-culture Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:54:50 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1309812 at /en The cinema brings a completely new, student-driven perspective to the movie experience – designed for and by young people. Campus Cooperation Kalju mies pinkissä paidassa kollaasissa, jossa näkyy hänen kädenliikkeitään sekoitettuina suorakulmaina. Specialisation programme in film and television dramaturgy met a need in the field /en/news/specialisation-programme-in-film-and-television-dramaturgy-met-a-need-in-the-field Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:15:28 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1309795 at /en The School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University organised a specialization programme in film and television dramaturgy, offering screenwriting professionals the opportunity to deepen their expertise in expert roles related to audiovisual storytelling. Studies University Kymmenen ihmisen ryhmä seisoo sisätiloissa portaikon edessä.