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Online course “Wood material science” starts 10.1.2023

Learn 100% online how the structure of wood affects its physical and mechanical properties.
Studies
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Kiemurteleva puun syykuvio

Online course “Wood products and processes” starts 27.2.2023

Learn 100% online the links between wood product properties and typical applications in the living environment.
Studies
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close up photo of plywood panels

150 years of higher architectural education in Finland

University-level teaching of architecture in Finland dates back to 1872.
Research & Art, Studies, University
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Mustavalkokuvassa arkkitehtiopiskelijoita vuodelta 1921

Makers of Landscape and Aino Karilas awarded at Landscape Architecture Day

The awards were awarded at Landscape Architecture Day on 14 October
Awards and Recognition
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Maiseman tekijät -kirjan työryhmä juhlatunnelmissa poseeraa kirja kädessään

Hybrid Stage now in action

The Hybrid Stage pilot project has started on Harald Herlin Learning Center’s K-floor, serving the Aalto University community and its extended network of partners.
University
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Creative Technologies event on Hybrid Stage

Tomek Rygalik: ‘We need to design less but better things for longer’

Meet our new professors: Professor in Furniture Design Tomek Rygalik
Appointments, University
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Man with glasses and a black blouse looking at the camera

Architecture of Necessity Award to Hollmén Reuter Sandman Architects

The project presents systemic approach in sustainable architecture
Awards and Recognition
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Hostels for School girls project in Tanzania by Hollmén Reuter Sandman Architects_Architecture of Necessity Award 2022

Hossam Hewidy: ‘Increasing multiculturalism must be taken into account in urban planning’

I claim series presents architect, lecturer Hossam Hewidy
Research & Art
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Hossam Hewidy_pieni

A human-friendly, giant insect hotel emerged in the middle of the city

Alusta, built from clay and populated by plants, is a sanctuary for pollinators and a meeting place for all living things
Research & Art
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Tiiliseinä, jonka vieressä vaaleanpunaisia kukkia, taustalle korkeita, vanhoja taloja.

New minor: Aalto Wood

For students in any field interested in wood!
Studies
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Cross-cut wood disk on a wooden table

Online course “Forests, wood, and carbon” starts 5.9.2022

You may follow the course independently whenever it is suitable for you during period I.
Studies
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Pine forest

Flexibility and community support for people with memory problems

What are the future housing solutions for people with memory decline, and what should they be?
Research & Art, Studies
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Elderly people spending time outdoors in the yard and garden, a student work Outdoors by Luiza Sevele

Susa Eräranta has been appointed Professor of Practice in new land use planning practices

'The future of cities is constantly being influenced by planning, the effects of which will extend for decades to come,'
Appointments
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Susa Eräranta

Wood Studio meets with success in WantedDesign New York

Aalto University takes part in the international WantedDesign online exhibition 2022. WantedDesign is a platform for creative talent, and it organises digital exhibitions featuring great design from around the world.
Research & Art
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Rulpa_Anna Aleksejeva in WantedDesign

Kone Foundation donates 800 000 euros ʵ University's area of art and design

With this donation, the foundation wants to support research in the arts and artistic research in particular. The aim is to safeguard the diversity of disciplines and freedom of research in fields of education that have suffered from funding cuts and educational policy prioritisation.
Press releases
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Professor Heidi Salonen's Installation Talk: Indoor air quality – Importance and threats

Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors on 27.4.
Appointments
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Professori Heidi Salonen. Kuva: Matias Salonen

Wooden-structured Little Finlandia opened its doors in Töölönlahti Bay

The building erected in the Töölö Bay area to temporarily house Finlandia Hall’s functions during its renovation is, in the words of architect Jaakko Torvinen, like a forest in the centre of Helsinki.
Aalto Magazine
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Lähikuva Pikku-Finlandia väistörakennuksen vaaleasta männyn rungosta

The Annual Review provided an overview of the achievements in 2021

The virtual event presented the key results and achievements of the School.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, University
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Aalto ARTSin vuosikatselmus vuoteen 2021

Landscape architect Kaisla Rahkola receives Lappset prize

Rahkola examines landscape history and landscape impacts of the mining industry.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Maisema-arkkitehti Kaisla Rahkolan diplomityö sai Lappset-stipendin 2022

Rafaela Seppälä donates 500 000 euros ʵ University's area of art and design

The substantial donation is part of the government matching funding campaign that will run until the end of June 2022.
University
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Tuomas Auvinen, Rafaela Seppälä ja Marjo Miettinen_kuva Mikko Raskinen