News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50576/feed News listing en Soil Laboratory Exhibition – Exploring the Dialogue Between Human and the Earth in Utsjoki /en/news/soil-laboratory-exhibition-exploring-the-dialogue-between-human-and-the-earth-in-utsjoki Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:22:16 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1358199 at /en Soil Laboratory explores the relationship between humans and the earth as a living landscape through ceramic practices in Utsjoki. Art and Creative Practices Empirica news Research & Art Soil Laboratory Exhibition poster 2026 Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now! /en/news/training-available-in-ai-research-data-management-research-ethics-more-register-now Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:18 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1355730 at /en New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open. Services Research AI Research Data Management (RDM) open science artificial intelligence doctoral education Research and innovation services newsletter Research & Art A black hand touches a tablet screen with white shapes. Papers and a pen are on a pink surface. VIII Art of Research Conference - Re-Imagining /en/news/viii-art-of-research-conference-re-imagining Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:37:57 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1356566 at /en The theme of the eighth Art of Research conference is “Re-Imagining”, addressing the various gestures of going back, returning to take another look, or for starting anew. Empirica Research & Art art of research 2023 Sara Hulkkonen and Johanna Wartio start as Data Agents at the School of ARTS /en/news/sara-hulkkonen-and-johanna-wartio-start-as-data-agents-at-the-school-of-arts Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:30:36 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1342831 at /en Aalto Open Research Network has new members, Sara Hulkkonen and Johanna Wartio. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of ARTS. Services Research Research Data Management (RDM) open access open science Appointments Two women standing side by side, one in a grey sweater and the other in a dark blazer with a white shirt. Applications for our biggest exhibition of the year are now open: Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 26.1.2026! /en/news/applications-for-our-biggest-exhibition-of-the-year-are-now-open-apply-to-designs-for-a-cooler Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:56:36 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1344044 at /en For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university’s work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors. Innovations Sustainability Entrepreneurship Helsinki Design Week Entrepreneurial mindset exhibitions design exhibitions and fairs radical creativity Research & Art University Presidents of Finland and Iceland visiting the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition in 2025 Miklu Silvanto, who has worked with the world's most well-known brands, how do you nurture creativity? /en/news/miklu-silvanto-who-has-worked-with-the-worlds-most-well-known-brands-how-do-you-nurture-creativity Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:50:19 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1343821 at /en Oura’s Chief Design Officer and Professor of Practice at Aalto University's Department of Design Miklu Silvanto talks about creativity. Design Appointments Henkilö, joka pukeutunut mustaan paitaan, seisoo ulkona puun lähellä. The Nessling Foundation grants funding to speed up the sustainability transformation – Aalto researchers get grants /en/news/the-nessling-foundation-grants-funding-to-speed-up-the-sustainability-transformation-aalto Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:39:02 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1343001 at /en Researchers Mari Keski-Korsu, Elina Määttänen and Johanna Ahola-Launonen received funding for their research projects. Research Research & Art ä崡ٷɴǰ峢ѷ Textile artist Juha Vehmaanperä received the Taito-Finlandia award /en/news/textile-artist-juha-vehmaanpera-received-the-taito-finlandia-award Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:37:28 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1342828 at /en Vehmaanperä is known for their knitwear that breaks the boundaries of handicrafts. Design Arts and design Honoured Awards and Recognition Research & Art Henkilö, jolla on pitkät hiukset ja värikäs neulottu hattu ja villapaita kuvattuna takaviistosta. Finnish Design Push – design accelerates the development of technology companies /en/news/finnish-design-push-design-accelerates-the-development-of-technology-companies Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:04:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1341150 at /en Finnish Design Push, a joint initiative between the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Technology Industries of Finland, strengthens the role of design in Finnish industry. Arts and design Collaboration Department of Design design service design Cooperation Research & Art Valoisassa huoneessa ryhmä ihmisiä keskustelemassa, osa istuu, osa seisoo. Publishing Research Data Alongside Research Articles /en/news/publishing-research-data-alongside-research-articles Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:25:20 +0000 Anne Sunikka 1338880 at /en Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms Services Research School of Science open access open science newsletter Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. Who publishes our open access publications? /en/news/who-publishes-our-open-access-publications Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:45:52 +0000 Eeva Savolainen 1338869 at /en Researchers at Aalto and Helsinki Universities favor open access journals with author fees published by large publishers. Popular journals without author fees are often published by universities or societies. Research Services School of Science newsletter open access open science Research & Art Open Access Week 2025 poster with nine images behind the open access symbol and event details. Markus Joutsela: “Packaging is an underutilized medium, user interface, and experiential element” /en/news/markus-joutsela-packaging-is-an-underutilized-medium-user-interface-and-experiential-element Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:35:00 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1339038 at /en In our “I claim” series, lecturer and researcher Markus Joutsela examines how user-centered design can change the way packaging is made and experienced. Dissertations Department of Art and Media virtual communications Research & Art Henkilö nojaa kädet ristissä suuren puunrunkoon, yllään harmaa nappipaita ja mustat housut. Professor Tuuli Mattelmäki: “Insight often comes through surprise” /en/news/professor-tuuli-mattelmaki-insight-often-comes-through-surprise Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:58:29 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1339037 at /en Professor of Design is researching how creative and empathetic working methods can promote social change and eco-social sustainability. Careers Design Research Department of Design Experimental Design design Research & Art Henkilö valkoisessa puserossa puhuu mikrofoniin, taustalla esityskalvot heijastuvat seinälle. Connecting the creative community – Aalto ARTS launches newsletter and LinkedIn page /en/news/connecting-the-creative-community-aalto-arts-launches-newsletter-and-linkedin-page Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:03:29 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1337421 at /en The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has launched a new Friends of Aalto ARTS newsletter and opened its own LinkedIn page. Art and Creative Practices Arts and design Collaboration Research & Art University Joukko kerääntynyt moderniin rakennukseen isojen ikkunoiden ja puisten yksityiskohtien kanssa, seuraa puhujaa lavalla. Young Designer of the Year 2025 is Enni Lähderinne /en/news/young-designer-of-the-year-2025-is-enni-lahderinne Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:49:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1337335 at /en Lähderinne challenges the way fashion maintains certain body images and builds more acceptance towards all kinds of human bodies. Design Arts and design Honoured fashion clothing design Awards and Recognition Research & Art Henkilö, jolla on vaalea poninhäntä, musta mekko, hopeinen kaulakoru ja korvakorut, sininen tausta. Harri Paananen, triple alum of Aalto University, moves to NATO from the City of Espoo /en/news/harri-paananen-triple-alum-of-aalto-university-moves-to-nato-from-the-city-of-espoo Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:43:20 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1336579 at /en ‘In doctoral studies, you need to be able to define the problem yourself and solve it,’ says Aalto University’s triple alum Harri Paananen. He first applied that mindset in the City of Espoo and now in his new role at NATO. Aalto stories Art and Creative Practices Business and economics Collaboration Design Global business dynamics University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Cooperation Harri Paananen meren äärellä Aalto Fashion Showroom 2025 in Paris /en/news/aalto-fashion-showroom-2025-in-paris Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:40:08 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1336329 at /en Aalto University’s BA and MA graduates in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design will present their collections in the Aalto Fashion Showroom, held during Paris Fashion Week. Design Teaching Studies Arts and design fashion textiles clothing design Cooperation Research & Art Studies Kollaasi erilaisista, monipuolisista ja värikkäistä muotimallistoista mallien yllä. Alum Salla Lonka implements a culture of experimentation in a home appliance company /en/news/alum-salla-lonka-implements-a-culture-of-experimentation-in-a-home-appliance-company Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:55:12 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1334140 at /en Salla Lonka finds it fascinating to examine creative processes from a distance, focusing on efficiency and impact. After completing her master's degree in fashion design, she ended up at a global home appliance company in Stockholm. Aalto stories Art and Creative Practices Business and economics Collaboration Design Global business dynamics University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Cooperation Niina Malkamäki / Aalto University Training offered in AI in research, data visualisation, cyber security + more – register now! /en/news/training-offered-in-ai-in-research-data-visualisation-cyber-security-more-register-now Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:29:30 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1335949 at /en New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2025 are open. Services Research AI Research Data Management (RDM) open science artificial intelligence Research and innovation services newsletter Research & Art A pen and papers scattered with a tablet on top and a hand touching white symbols on the tablet screen. Virpi Roto awarded for her work in promoting human-technology interaction /en/news/virpi-roto-awarded-for-her-work-in-promoting-human-technology-interaction Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:34:37 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1334228 at /en The IFIP TC13 Pioneer Award is given for pioneering work in increasing understanding of interaction in the field of human-computer interaction. Arts and design Design Digitalisation and AI experiences user experience Awards and Recognition Nainen, jolla on lyhyet vaaleat hiukset ja tumman sininen pitkähihainen paita, kädet ristissä.