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Fireworks filled the catwalk in Näytös19

Ines Kalliala won the Näytös19 Award. In the Aalto fashion students’ fashion show also Alexander Luonto, Justus Kantakoski and working group Elina Heilanen, Aleksandra Hellberg, Camilla Naukkarinen and Noora Vihervirta were awarded.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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Näytös19. Kuva: Guillaume Roujas

'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.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Andy Best. Kuva: Sanna Lehto

Community event greenlights university's cornerstones

The university’s values, purpose and way of working will be presented to the board for discussion in June.
University
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Aalto-yliopiston yhteisötilaisuus strategiasta 21.5.2019, kuva Jaakko Kahilaniemi

Mayor of Espoo Jukka Mäkelä, Artist Eija-Liisa Ahtila and 13 other influencers in the fields of technology, art and society are awarded an honorary doctorate at Aalto University

Aalto University’s doctoral conferment ceremonies for the fields of art and technology will take place 13 and 14 June 2019 in Dipoli in Otaniemi. Honorary doctors’ panel discussion will be held 11 June.
Appointments, Cooperation, Press releases, Research & Art, University
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A student team created and produced a recruitment video and social media videos for Posti Group

The students were praised for their flexibility and wealth of ideas in the project work.
Cooperation
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Opiskelijat kuvasivat videoita Postille, kuten oli projektin toimeksianto

Aalto Media Lab Demo Day

The Demo Day is an open gathering of Media Department’s students, alumni, staff and friends. You are all welcome!
Studies
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Aalto Media Lab Demo Day Poster

Lessons from Mars and blue algae ― Come explore the future of the circular economy on 5 June

Organised by Aalto University, speakers include NASA Researcher Jonathan Trent, founder of Origin by Ocean Mari Granström, and circular fashion expert Kirsi Niinimäki
Research & Art
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Nine new Academy Projects ɫɫÀ²

The total funding granted by the Academy of Finland’s Research Council for Biosciences, Health and the Environment and Research Council for Culture and Society is 3.3 million euros.
Research & Art
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How to portray Finland without sauna, Kalevala or a flag?

'Spirit of Finland' mural in St. Petersburg symbolises the close connection between culture and nature
Cooperation
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Spirit of Finland mural in St. Petersburg. Photo: Rustam Kotov_1

A fairy dance takes over Kuunsilta: student art exhibition opened at the Espoo Cultural Centre

The exhibition was inspired by the students' own experiences and relationship with the environment, and adapted to fit into the Cultural Centre.
Press releases
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Crystal Garden. Kuva: Kalle Kataila.

Aalto University's visionary young experts show the world where the fashion industry is headed

Aalto University's spring fashion events have established their position in the world's fashion, clothing and textiles sector.
Studies
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Näytös18 - image of the university's fashion show of 2018. Models walking on the catwalk with the audience sitting on either side of it./ Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Aalto granted EUR 10.4 million for profiling by Academy of Finland

Aalto University’s application was ranked number one by the international peer expert panel.
Research & Art, University
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Academy of Finland's profile funding 2019, photo Mikko Raskinen

What can you do for the climate?

Within the next ten years, Finns need to cut down more than 75% of our carbon footprint. The change is enormous, and will be based on new lifestyles, says Michael Lettenmeier.
Research & Art
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Post doc tutkija Michael Lettenmeier Kuva: Sanna Lehto

From costume design to the right kind of AI – new installation talks now available on video

Aalto's newly tenured professors gave their installation talks 24 April.
Research & Art
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Rehtori Ilkka Niemelä, professorit Mario Di Francesco, Pekka Malo, Sofia Pantouvaki, Jussi Rintanen ja Hong-Linh Truong sekä provosti Kristiina Mäkelä. Kuva Erica Nyholm / Aalto-yliopisto

Collaborative AI provides inspiration for designers

A new AI approach helps design practitioners to explore visual ideas
Research & Art
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Moodboard made with AI inspiration

The Polaris study project visualizes climate change anxiety

Finnish Broadcasting Company’s mobile story tries to capture how young adults experience climate change.
Cooperation
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Polaris-projekti visualisoi nuorten ilmastoahdistusta

Designing an internet for dogs

Every day, millions of dogs are left alone in houses full of internet-connected devices: could getting dogs talking to each other online improve their wellbeing?
Research & Art
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Design idea for internet dog communications

Sini Koskimies appointed as Communications Manager for School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Koskimies’ task will be to lead, develop and enhance School of Arts, Design and Architecture communications for more impact.
Appointments
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Sini Koskimies. Kuva: Kira Hagström

'Believe us when we say we are hurt'

Documentary film maker Suvi West says her people, the Sámi, are still traumatized by the effects of colonization. And that their healing would be a good thing for the whole world.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
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Kuva: Sanna Lehto

Success for Aalto students and alumna in the Hyères festivals

Fashion student Milla Lintilä has received the Galleries Lafayette Award. Aalto alumna, photographer Hilla Kurki received the Still Life Photography Award.

Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, Studies
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Milla Lintilän mallisto. Kuva: Guillamo Roujas