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Connecting the creative community – Aalto ARTS launches newsletter and LinkedIn page
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has launched a new Friends of Aalto ARTS newsletter and opened its own LinkedIn page.
Aalto University strengthens significantly Finnish film education and research
The teaching and research of film directing at Aalto University is being strengthened with two new professor appointments. Hanna Maylett has been appointed Assistant Professor of Film Directing and Juho Kuosmanen has been appointed Professor of Practice of Film Directing. Furthermore, the teaching and research of film production have also been strengthened with recent new appointments.
ELO films were triumphant at the Love & Anarchy Film Festival
ELO students' films won a total of three prize, including the main prize.
Training offered in AI in research, data visualisation, cyber security + more – register now!
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2025 are open.
Scientific Computing Skills: a new umbrella course for all researchers
Today, computing skills are essential not only in academic research but also across industries. Take part in hands-on trainings provided by Aalto Scientific Computing and by partner organisations such as CodeRefinery and CSC IT Center for Science.
ELO films praised at the Haugesund Film Festival
My Name is Hope won the Next Nordic Generation Award. The Lightning Rod as well as Aalto University's ELO Film School got an honorary mention.
Spring term open science highlight: Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony
We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community.
The Ceremonial Conferment of Degrees in Arts, Design and Architecture was celebrated with joy
A total of 59 masters and 41 doctors were conferred. There were 225 participants in total, and the promotion week was celebrated in a festive and joyful atmosphere.
Coming soon: Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2025
We're thrilled to invite you to the Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2025 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture!
Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony
All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Helmi Donner's The Lightning Rod to premiere in Cannes
The Lightning Rod (orig. Matalapaine), written and directed by Helmi Donner, has been selected to La Cinef, the official section of the Cannes Film Festival for short films made in film schools.
Cinema Sheryl opens its doors – New student-oriented cinema aiming at young people and film culture
The cinema brings a completely new, student-driven perspective to the movie experience – designed for and by young people.
Specialisation programme in film and television dramaturgy met a need in the field
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University organised a specialization programme in film and television dramaturgy, offering screenwriting professionals the opportunity to deepen their expertise in expert roles related to audiovisual storytelling.
Appointments at the Department of Film
The Dean of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture Tuomas Auvinen has made two appointments.
Professor Rauno Ronkainen is Cinematographer of the Year
The Cinematographer of the Year Award 2024, presented by the Finnish Society of Cinematographers, was awarded to Rauno Ronkainen for his film Stormskerry Maja.
The Annual Review provided an overview of Aalto ARTS’ year 2024
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Annual Review on 12 March 2025 reflected on the results of the previous year and celebrated ARTS activities.
Aalto Creatives launches Art & Tech Open Call '25 development grant for creative industry projects
The Art & Tech Open Call seeks applications from artists and creatives who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology.
Training to support research offered in AI, ethics, data management, software – register now
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2025 are open.
Last chance to nominate for 2024 Aalto University Open Science Award
The deadline for submissions is 3 Dec, 2024.
