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Aalto University participates in Finland's first Glass Biennale
The School of Arts, Design, and Architecture at Aalto University will be prominently featured in the first international Finnish Glass Biennale, taking place from June 5th to 8th, 2025, in Riihimäki, Nuutajärvi, and Iittala.
New Fundamentals: ELLIS Institute Finland launches with bold scientific ambitions
AI and ML for transforming R&D, enhancing human-AI teamwork, and creating exciting new science
Aalto University’s largest annual exhibition returns—showcasing bold solutions from fungal architecture to carbon sinks
Designs for a Cooler Planet takes over Otaniemi starting 5 September.
Everyday choices: Viktar Asadchy, how do you control light?
This Associate Professor of Electromagnetics manipulates and directs light with materials.
New textbook by Mika Järvinen and Hanna Paulomäki guides engineers toward a sustainable energy transition
How should the education of energy engineers change to support not only climate goals but also ecological and social sustainability? The newly published textbook Designing Renewable Energy Systems within Planetary Boundaries offers answers to the question.
From doctoral education to professorship of practice – The collaboration between Aalto and Valmet deepens
Aalto University and Valmet collaborate to educate doctoral-level experts in multiple fields. Valmet is interested in both doctoral research and the expertise of new doctoral graduates.
What windows does the Nokia Design Archive open?
Early this year, news spread worldwide about the opening of Nokia’s design history at Aalto University – an extraordinary collection in both its richness and authenticity. The materials offer unique opportunities for research across various academic disciplines.
Wool electronics and orange peel clothing being created in Bioinnovation Center
Doctoral researchers at Aalto University Bioinnovation Center discuss accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy, the importance of collaboration and bold entrepreneurial dreams.
Aalto University's flagship event for fashion and textile expertise Näytös/Näyttely25 now bigger than ever
At the end of May, the international fashion and textile world will turn its attention ʵ University, where students graduating from the Bachelor's Major in Fashion and the Master's Major in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design will present their thesis work.
Metsähovi Radio Observatory to build the world’s widest bandwidth radio astronomical receiver system
AMD and Knowledge Resources are supporting the Aalto University Metsähovi Radio Observatory’s project to enable completely new kind of astronomical research
AI that mirrors how humans behave can drive better designs for keyboards and charts
The human-like performance of these AI models is also transparent, paving the way for explainable AI and better human-computer interaction.
New mapping approach shows wolverine population spreading in Finland
The study introduces a new approach to mapping the occurrence and distribution of animal species.
A digital twin in the mining industry gets a machine learning boost
Optimizing and visualizing the mining process requires combining physics and data-driven approaches.
Finnish forest industry is renewing through academic research and innovation
The FinnCERES Flagship is advancing long-term, high-impact research that drives innovation, economic growth, and societal development towards a sustainable bioeconomy.
An autonomous car driving around Helsinki and Espoo helps cities solve future problems
Geospatial data can help prepare for extreme weather, floods and the degradation of roads.
Learn new skills for appreciative encounters in the Aaltogether Ateliers
Welcome to open meetups in March-May to develop togetherness through means of embodied practices and social arts
“Significant proportion” of world’s rural population missing from global estimates, says study
Global population datasets, crucial for decision-making by governments and institutions, may underestimate rural populations by as much as 53% to 84%, reveals an Aalto University study.
The Annual Review provided an overview of Aalto ARTS’ year 2024
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Annual Review on 12 March 2025 reflected on the results of the previous year and celebrated ARTS activities.
Julia Lohmann’s seaweed installation and the ALUSTA pavilion to be exhibited in The Design Museum London
This summer, the Design Museum in London will stage a landmark exhibition on more-than-human design.
Metaverse revolutionises architecture - turning physical spaces into digital experiences
Aalto University and Henning Larsen, part of the Ramboll Group, are creating a new world where augmented reality brings new content and meanings to spaces.
