/en/listing/504866/feed News listing en /en/news/designs-for-a-cooler-planet-awarded-with-a-prestigious-helsinki-design-award Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:50:00 +0000 Katja Rönkkö 1334071 at /en Designs for a Cooler Planet, Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition showcasing the latest experiments, innovations, and prototypes by students and researchers, has received the prestigious Helsinki Design Award. The nearly two-month-long exhibition is now open on Aalto University’s campus, Espoo. Sustainability Exhibitions design radical creativity Press releases Näyttelyvieraita näyttelyssä /en/news/learn-new-skills-for-appreciative-encounters-in-the-aaltogether-ateliers Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:19:03 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1306306 at /en Welcome to open meetups in March-May to develop togetherness through means of embodied practices and social arts Art and Creative Practices Studies All students personnel radical creativity Research & Art Studies Abstract illustration for embodied intelligence toolbox by Anna Muchenikova. /en/news/aalto-creatives-launches-art-tech-open-call-25-development-grant-for-creative-industry-projects Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:31:13 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1304128 at /en The Art & Tech Open Call seeks applications from artists and creatives who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology. Arts and design Aalto Creatives Aalto Digital Creatives Aalto Studios Startup Center radical creativity start-ups Campus Cooperation Research & Art Person dancing on stage and wearing a motion capture suit. /en/news/radical-creativity-online-course-reached-10000-registrants Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:21:45 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1303850 at /en By practicing creativity, you develop the skills and mindset needed to overcome obstacles and solve various challenges. Innovations Teaching Experimental Design lifewide learning radical creativity Studies Luovuustutkija Oana Velcu-Laitinen on pukeutunut kuvioituun, vaaleansävyiseen mekkoon, seisoo kädet taskuissa sinistä taustaa vasten. Kuva: Teemu Ullgren /en/news/call-for-applications-aalto-creatives-pre-incubator-programme-starts-in-march-2025 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:34:05 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1283676 at /en The application period for the Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme is open until 10.2.2025 Entrepreneurship Innovations ARTS, Doctoral programmes Aalto Creatives Aalto Digital Creatives Aalto Studios Startup Center Startup Center content radical creativity Campus Cooperation Graphic for Aalto Creatives /en/news/aalto-creative-demo-day-inspiring-pitches-and-the-future-of-creative-industry-incubation Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:12:44 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1268641 at /en Pre-incubator participants from Aalto Digital Creatives pitched their startup ideas on Marsio Stage. Aalto Digital Creatives will continue as the Aalto Creatives program in 2025. Entrepreneurship Innovations Aalto Creatives Aalto Digital Creatives Aalto Studios Marsio Startup Center Startup Center content radical creativity start-ups Campus Cooperation Research & Art A group photo of pre-incubator teams on Marsio Stage at the Aalto Creative Demo Day event. /en/news/apply-to-designs-for-a-cooler-planet-by-27-january-2025 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:36:36 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1266511 at /en Enhance the impact of your research by presenting it to broad groups outside the university. Aaltonian, apply and show how your research or project is changing the world. Innovations Sustainability Entrepreneurship Helsinki Design Week Exhibitions Exhibitions and fairs Entrepreneurial mindset design radical creativity Research & Art University Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025 – Hae mukaan! /en/news/we-cannot-solve-todays-complex-challenges-with-traditional-approaches-dozens-of-finnish Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1246136 at /en Aalto University launches a free online course to make the basics of radical creativity accessible to all Collaboration University radical creativity Press releases Kaksi ihmistä ulkona, joista yhdellä on keltainen frisbeen kaltainen esine. Toinen on valkoisessa takissa, toinen sinisessä paidassa. /en/news/why-should-everyone-study-creativity-right-now Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:56:44 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1245916 at /en Chief Human Resources Officer Riitta Silvennoinen is encouraging employees to be radical by taking time for learning. All staff at Aalto have the opportunity to take a basic course in radical creativity during their working hours. Innovations Teaching Aaltogether Staff trainings lifewide learning radical creativity Studies Aalto University / Riitta Silvennoinen / Photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-creativity-is-a-language-that-doesnt-need-words Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:01:45 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1245951 at /en Driving change and new perspectives as part of the Radical Creativity course by Aalto University Summer School. Art and Creative Practices Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories radical creativity summer courses University Susan van Esch pictured during a workshop at the Radical Creativity summer course. /en/news/boost-your-skills-learn-the-basics-of-radical-creativity Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:56:39 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1235591 at /en Creative thinking and related ability to change are core competencies of the future in all fields. Aalto University launched a free online introductory course on radical creativity in Finnish and English on November 14, 2024. Innovations Teaching lifewide learning radical creativity Studies Mies sukeltamassa radikaalin luovuuden verkkokurssille. Kuva: Lina Jelanski /en/news/empowering-creative-innovations-twelve-new-teams-onboard-the-aalto-digital-creatives-pre-incubator Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:16:05 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1218511 at /en This autumn’s creative industry pre-incubator program began on the 1st of October. Twelve new teams started developing their business ideas with Aalto Startup Center’s business advisors and Aalto Studios’ creative industry experts. Entrepreneurship Innovations Aalto Digital Creatives Aalto Studios Startup Center radical creativity start-ups Campus Cooperation Aalto Digital Creatives participants 2024 /en/news/on-the-waves-of-creativity-exhibition-at-heureka-269-26122024 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:02:57 +0000 Nicole Grekov 1204306 at /en Hop on the waves of creativity! On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, opens an exhibition showcasing the creativity of research at Heureka. On the waves of creativity exhibition is on display 26.9.–26.12.2024. The exhibition was produced by Aalto University in collaboration with Heureka. Art and Creative Practices Research Exhibitions radical creativity Research & Art Näyttelyn nimi Luovuuden aalloilla ja Aalto-yliopiston, radikaalin luovuuden ja Heurekan logot /en/news/broaden-your-perspective-with-the-latest-research-at-the-marsio-exhibitions Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:07:57 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1185746 at /en The "Makers of the Impossible" exhibitions offer a fascinating overview of Aalto University's research and innovation. Design Innovations Research Experimental Design Marsio cooler planet radical creativity Campus Press releases Research & Art Marsion Designs for a Cooler Planet -näyttely /en/news/call-for-applications-aalto-universitys-next-creative-industry-pre-incubator-programme-starts-in Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:35:58 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1102476 at /en The application period for the Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program is open until 16.9.2024 Entrepreneurship Innovations ARTS, Doctoral programmes Aalto Digital Creatives Aalto Studios Startup Center radical creativity start-ups Cooperation Aalto Digital Creatives visual image /en/news/from-space-technology-and-shimmering-wood-to-shapeshifting-textiles-explore-world-changing-research Tue, 28 May 2024 09:09:02 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1090456 at /en The Makers of the Impossible exhibition and the Designs for a Cooler Planet festival will kick off the autumn season at Marsio – Aalto University’s brand new, open-to-all campus venue. Design Innovations FinnCERES Marsio cooler planet news radical creativity Campus Research & Art Muotoilija Noora Yaun suunnittelemia kimaltavia puukristalleja. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-radical-creativity-is-a-human-capacity-rather-than-a-super-talent Wed, 22 May 2024 07:45:02 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1082181 at /en Get to know Natalia Villaman and Ricardo Dutra – the teachers behind the Radical Creativity summer course by Aalto University Summer School. Art and Creative Practices Studies Aalto Summer School lifewide learning radical creativity summer courses teaching Studies Portaits of Ricardo Dutra and Natalia Villaman /en/news/5-ways-to-train-your-creativity-this-spring-and-summer Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1046336 at /en To celebrate the United Nations World Creativity Day on April 21, we made a list of five tips to boost your creativity this Spring/Summer Art and Creative Practices Campus Radical creatives movie radical creativity Studies University A person looking towards the future /en/news/olli-ikkala-and-esa-saarinen-found-a-common-thread-in-baroque-music-and-lecturing Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:21:53 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1039671 at /en Olli Ikkala will continue his research on nature-inspired materials and will find himself again as an organist after his busy research career. Esa Saarinen, on the other hand, continued to lecture the Philosophy and Systems Thinking (Filosofia ja systeemiajattelu) course to packed halls this spring. When they met, they discussed the organ and the atmosphere of the lectures. Aalto stories Careers Incident Materials and natural resources Research Technology and engineering Bio Materiality continuos learning lectures lifewide learning music philosophy radical creativity University Olli Ikkala ja Esa Saarinen /en/news/risto-ilmoniemi-the-most-important-thing-is-having-confidence-that-others-will-be-there-to-support Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:02:25 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1034471 at /en 'I have thought many times that I am going to give up the whole thing: this is not going to work. But I recover quickly: often already on the next day, optimism is reborn.' Aalto stories Teaching Technology and engineering Health and wellbeing Research Aaltogether Equipment brain imaging brain diseases brains brain research algorithms automation magnetic resonance imaging neuro imaging neuroscience radical creativity Research & Art Risto Ilmoniemi, kuva: Hayley Le