/en/listing/445071/feed News listing en /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-why-diversity-and-inclusion-matter-learnings-from-this-summer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:02:42 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1345898 at /en This summer’s course shows students that no organisation can afford to overlook its commitment to this topic, neither now nor in the future. Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories Inclusion summer courses diversity Studies Two people seated on brown leather chairs in a room with framed portraits and wooden furniture. /en/news/summer-school-alum-suvi-successful-brands-dont-just-wing-it Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:10:39 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1339193 at /en We spoke with Summer School alum Suvi Valtonen-Kim, a Korean-Finnish design student in her senior year, based in Hong Kong. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories summer courses Studies A person standing in an empty auditorium wearing a floral dress and black jacket with wooden seats. /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-how-finnish-happiness-found-its-way-to-japan Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:35:11 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1341266 at /en Summer School in Happiness Science gave Junko Motohashi a reason to slow down and reflect on her personal life and career. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories news summer courses Studies A person in a blue cardigan stands in a modern, minimalistic room with wooden and stone elements. /en/news/you-get-to-experience-everything-at-once-culture-food-nature-and-academics Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:58:00 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1337478 at /en Students from South Korea visited Aalto University for a one-week program: Future of Design and Technology. Aalto stories University Aalto Summer School South Korea student exchange Studies Two people stand outdoors on a paved area. One wears a dark blazer, the other a brown leather jacket and white sweater. /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-different-perspectives-on-ai-results-in-endless-possibilities Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:27:26 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1335933 at /en Arjun Krisha, a construction engineering student from India, attended the Introduction to AI and Machine Learning summer course by Aalto University Summer School. Studies AI Aalto Summer School machine learning summer courses Studies University A man in a dark shirt and trousers standing by a stairway with gold-coloured railings in a modern interior space. /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-if-youre-interested-in-game-design-theres-no-place-like-this Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:19:27 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1334147 at /en Aaron Misra from Mumbai, India, joined the Game Design course by Aalto University Summer School in July 2025. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories games games industry Studies Person with laptop on white desk in classroom. Colourful chairs, red bottle, large window. /en/news/why-choose-aalto-university-summer-school Thu, 22 May 2025 06:10:22 +0000 Yasemin Murr 1315820 at /en Where bold thinking meets bright evenings. Study, explore, and connect at Aalto University Summer School in Finland. Aalto stories Studies Teaching Aalto Summer School summer courses Studies A white 3D letter 'A' sculpture on grass beside a red bicycle with a black basket in a sunny park. /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-visual-communication-design-has-the-power-to-influence-perceptions Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:44:22 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1310900 at /en Cvijeta Miljak teaches Visual Narratives and AR, a new course offered by Aalto University Summer School. The course allows students to explore the multimodal aspects of media and develop their creative confidence in visual communication design and storytelling. Aalto stories Teaching Aalto Summer School design summer courses teaching Studies An artist's workspace with pens, an eraser, and artwork, including digital art displayed on a smartphone. /en/news/shape-your-future-at-aalto-university-summer-school Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:15:17 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1307706 at /en Spending your summer in a Nordic country could be one of your best decisions yet. The alumni of our past summer courses at Aalto University Summer School share how participating in a summer course at Aalto helped them prepare for their future and develop both professionally and personally. 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We discuss how molecular programming is shaping the future of computing, nanotechnology, and medicine. Studies Technology and engineering Aalto Summer School interviews summer courses teachers Studies Close-up of copper wires and components in a machine, with a braided copper cable in the centre. /en/news/make-the-most-out-of-your-summer-in-finland-with-aalto-university-summer-school Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:47:21 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1302777 at /en Why visit Finland in the summer? Everyone should experience the never-setting Nordic summer sun, the clean air, the hundreds of thousands of lakes and islands, and the slower way of life at least once. Aalto stories Aalto Summer School Experiencing Finland internationalisation summer courses Studies A group of people sitting on the grass in a park, with trees in the background and a red brick building behind them. /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-creating-impact-with-the-managing-diversity-and-inclusion-summer Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:49:18 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1301870 at /en This summer, Aalto University Summer School is launching a new course called Managing Diversity and Inclusion, exploring practices and challenges associated with diversity and inclusion within organisational settings. We spoke with course instructor Linyu Liu to learn more about what students can expect. Aalto stories Teaching Aalto Summer School Inclusion diversity equality summer courses Studies Woman in a light blue shirt and beige cardigan standing in a modern, brightly lit corridor with seating areas. /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-how-can-businesses-make-decisions-that-minimize-harm-to-human-rights Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:39:20 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1301511 at /en This summer, Aalto University Summer Schools offers a new summer course on Responsible Business Conduct, where students will learn about corporate social responsibility and business ethics in crisis contexts. We spoke with course teacher Daria Nagaivska to hear more about the content of the summer course. Studies Teaching Aalto Summer School business and society corporate resposibility summer courses Studies Person with wavy hair in a dark blazer, white shirt, and red nails, standing in front of a grey wall with artwork. /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-nature-has-to-be-more-present-in-our-design-decisions Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:44:54 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1301330 at /en Emīlija Veselova is teaching the new summer course Designing with Nature for Sustainability at Aalto University Summer School this August. Now, she explains why neglecting nature can have a harmful impact on design in society. Studies Teaching Aalto Summer School design nature summer courses sustainability Studies Left: person with long hair wearing striped top. Right: dense forest with sunlight filtering through green leaves. /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-my-dream-is-for-participants-to-leave-the-course-happier-than-when Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:13:03 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1301311 at /en Ashish Thapliyal teaches the brand new summer course by Aalto University Summer School; Happiness Science from Finland. We had a chat with Ashish to find out whether happiness can truly be taught. Teaching Aalto Summer School science summer courses wellbeing Studies Ashish Thapliyal in a dark blue shirt stands in front of an Aalto University entrance with brick wall and glass door. /en/news/aalto-university-summer-school-opens-applications-to-21-summer-courses Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:34:38 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1299791 at /en Students and lifewide learners from all over the world will have the opportunity to deep-dive into cutting-edge course topics within technology, arts, design and business this summer at Aalto University. Studies Aalto Summer School summer courses Studies Person in a pink jumpsuit and green socks sitting on stacked colourful chairs against a black background. /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-the-future-will-be-shaped-by-ai-and-ml-in-ways-we-can-only-begin-to Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:16:08 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1287371 at /en Dariush Salami is teaching the brand new summer course Intro to AI and Machine Learning (ML) by Aalto University Summer School, and hopes that students will leave the course with a sense of excitement and curiosity about the potential of AI and ML – and a clear understanding of how they can contribute to the field. Studies Technology and engineering AI Aalto Summer School machine learning summer courses teachers Studies A man in a white sweater and dark trousers stands with arms crossed in front of a park area with brick buildings and trees. /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-working-with-living-materials-gives-you-new-perspectives-every-day Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:08:53 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1271371 at /en Students are taking action for a sustainable future with natural materials at the Aalto University Summer School course Nordic Biomaterials. Aalto stories Materials and natural resources Aalto Summer School Alumni stories Bio Materiality CHEMARTS Department of Chemistry and Materials Science summer courses Studies Happi Dayawa portrayed sitting with some of her natural material work with roots hanging on the wall behind her. /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-any-idea-is-possible-within-these-walls Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:11:22 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1258706 at /en Aalto University Summer School alum Judith Gilbrich was impressed with how Aalto University truly lives up to its reputation as a supporter and facilitator of innovation and creativity. Aalto stories Studies University Aalto Summer School Alumni stories Self leadership summer courses Studies Judith from Personal Growth and Renewal by Aalto University Summer School.