Designs for a Cooler Planet
Designs for a Cooler Planet is Aalto University鈥檚 biggest exhibition of the year, where students and researchers present fresh perspectives, bold experiments and practical solutions designed to change the world. Exhibition is open 1 Sept 鈥 30 Oct 2026.
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Marsio. Experience tomorrow!
Marsio is Aalto University's meeting and event space open to everyone, located right at the heart of the campus. Welcome to fascinating events, exhibitions, lunch, and shopping at the Aalto University Shop!
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Otakaari 2, 02150 Espoo
Mon鈥揟hu 7.45鈥21.00
Fri 7.45鈥20.00
Sat鈥揝un closed
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Mon鈥揊ri 9.00鈥17.00
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Mon鈥揊ri 11.00鈥14.00
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More events in Marsio
Designers in Materials Research 鈥 From CHEMARTS to Biodesign
How does design shape the future of bio-based materials? Join us to hear experiences, practical insights and ideas for the future.
The Convergence of AI and Quantum Technologies
This panel discussion will explore how the two burgeoning fields of quantum technology and AI are beginning to converge and examine their potential impact on Finland鈥檚 long-term competitiveness.
School classes - New treasures of the sea 2.10. - Science Theatre
Aalto University Junior Science Theatre events, intended for 9-12-year-old students, will continue on the Aalto University campus in cooperation with the City of Espoo (in Finnish only). In this event you can learn more how can shipwreck turn into textile fibre and a dress and what possibilities lie in seaweed.
New treasures of the sea 2.10. - Science Theatre
Aalto University Junior Science Theatre events, intended for 9-12-year-old students, will continue on the Aalto University campus in cooperation with the City of Espoo (in Finnish only). In this event you can learn more how can shipwreck turn into textile fibre and a dress and what possibilities lie in seaweed.Moments from Marsio Events
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Research becomes real-world solutions in autumn exhibition 鈥 Designs for a Cooler Planet showcases work by researchers and students
Aalto University鈥檚 largest annual exhibition, Designs for a Cooler Planet, will point the way to the future this autumn. It will feature more than 20 practical solutions, experiments and ideas from researchers and students.
Creative Teaching in the Age of AI: What Changes 鈥 and What Stays the Same?
Nearly a hundred Aalto teachers and education professionals gathered at Marsio Presents: Creative Teaching in the Age of AI to explore how rapidly evolving AI tools are changing teaching practices, while core goals like critical thinking, motivation, real-world problem solving and human interaction remain essential. Keynotes, teacher examples, and thematic dialogue sessions highlighted concrete ways to use AI as a responsible partner in teaching, and showed a strong appetite for ongoing, peer-based pedagogical dialogue and sharing of good practices.
Workshop series for teachers in Marsio: Educational Media Creation 2026
Join us for a four-part workshop series exploring how Marsio鈥檚 state-of-the-art studios and digital tools can transform your teaching.
Are you tired of bad news?
The Laboratory of Hope exhibition presents ideas for a brighter future from 5th February to 27th March 2026
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