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Training in open research, including AI, ethics, data visualisation, and more – register now

New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2024 are open.
Research & Art
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Sushant Passi: In the future, we will see human-to-human interaction as a luxury

'In 2050, we will be likely be promoting human to human interaction. It is now perhaps getting a bit sidelined, but it is irreplaceable.'
Cooperation
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Sushant Passi, photo by George Atanassov

Tomi Rantanen uses design to tackle gender equality issues in the music industry

Rantanen's master's thesis aims to bring about structural changes and envisions a gender equality shift for women and non-binary people by 2030.
Research & Art
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Finnish band PMMP performing for a big crowd in Ruisrock festival

DAMY recognition awards for Aalto graduates

The Friends of Design Museum and the Museum of Finnish Architecture DAMY awards a new prize, The Future Award, which highlights talented students' views on sustainable and resource-efficient design and visual culture.
Awards and Recognition
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Colorful illustrations to the environmentla citizen's playbook

New event concept: Aalto ARTS Student Show 2024

The Aalto ARTS Student Show brings together a selection of student projects from all over the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Campus, Studies
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Satu Lähteenoja: ‘Futures thinking and co-design are needed for advancing sustainability transformations'

In the I claim series Satu Lähteenoja shows that the transition arena method increases the understanding of systemic change among civil servants and decision-makers and helps them to think further into the future.
Research & Art
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Dark-haired woman in dark dress standing outdoors with Otaniemi campus on a summer day

Professor Maarit Salolainen: ‘Multidisciplinary cooperation is the key to solving sustainability issues in the textile field’

Professor of Textile Design Maarit Salolainen wants to see closer cooperation not only between research in different fields but also between the university, the industry and resellers to bring about change.
Appointments, University
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Woman in red dress leans against a light wall with windows

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 gathered open science experts from all over Finland

Over 90 participants attended in person and 90 listened in Zoom a range of presentations on artificial intelligence, legal and security issues and data management, alongside the latest news on open science activities in Finland. The event was organised by Aalto University, VTT and Open Science Coordination in Finland.
Campus, Research & Art
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Anne Sunikka, Anton Sigfrids and Pekka Marttinen

Donor story – Helena Hyvönen: ‘The world is built together, without silos’

Helena Hyvönen has had a long career as Professor of Textile Art, Rector and Dean at the University of Art and Design Helsinki and later Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes it is important for the field to have a vibrant community of designers. The designers also have a lot to offer to the university.
Research & Art, University
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A smiling woman weaving a colourful carpet or rug with looms

Näytös24 was a celebration of creativity and personality

At the annual Aalto University Fashion Show, a total of seven prizes were awarded to fashion students' works. Innovation, high technical skills and sustainability were emphasised in the award criteria.
Awards and Recognition, Studies, University
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A model walking the catwalk shows off an outfit created by a fashion designer, while audience sits watching the fashion show

Publication Forum seeks new panellists for term 2025-2028

If you are interested in becoming a panel member of the Publication Forum (Julkaisufoorumi, Jufo), apply by 15.6.2024.
Research & Art
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Aalto University's fashion event Näytös expands into an exhibition

Aalto University's annual fashion event is expanding this year into a two-part show. The traditional runway event Näytös will be joined by a new event, an exhibition called Näyttely.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Näytös image. Two sets of legs and shoes in a sepia coloured image.

Aalto Open Science Award ceremony brought together Aaltonians to discuss open science

Last week we gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2023 and discuss open science matters with the Aalto community.
Awards and Recognition, Campus, Research & Art
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Professor Riikka Puurunen, Professor Patrick Rinke and IT Application Owner Lara Ejtehadian holding sunflowers and diplomas

Minna Tuusa appointed as Human Resources Manager of Aalto ARTS

The Dean of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture Tuomas Auvinen has appointed HR partner Minna Tuusa as Human Resources Manager of the School from 1 June 2024.
Appointments
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Profile picture of Minna Tuusa

Vesa Kemppainen: ‘An important quality in working life is an interest in new things’

Alum story: Art Director at Fiskars Group Vesa Kemppainen believes that creativity and the ability to make creative decisions are important skills in working life.
University
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A man in a suit stands in front of a concrete wall with his hands in his pockets

Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine

Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Research & Art
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Wooden crystals on black surface

Smart Wearables courses teach students both design and engineering skills

Smart Wearables courses allow students to work on projects in multidisciplinary teams, generating incredibly creative projects and enabling them to learn from each other
Studies
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Course work for Smart Wearables

Join us for the first Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony

All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be hosted by Aalto University

Open Science and Research Summer Conference 2024 will be held at Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus and in Zoom 3.–4.6.2024. Please register by May 3.
Campus, Cooperation, Research & Art
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Otaniemi seafront pictured in the summer with the Aalto logo and event title, and VTT and Open Science logos overlayed.

Designs created by aaltonians on display at the Milan furniture fair

An Italian designer and a Japanese architect are presenting their collaboration, inspired by the Finnish culture, at the "Salone del Mobile" in Milan in April. Other design projects from Aalto are on display at the INTERDEPENDENCE exhibition.
Research & Art, Studies
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Two men dressed in dark clothes sit in the middle of furniture they have designed