Who publishes our open access publications?
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.
Markus Joutsela: “Packaging is an underutilized medium, user interface, and experiential element”
In our “I claim” series, lecturer and researcher Markus Joutsela examines how user-centered design can change the way packaging is made and experienced.
Professor Tuuli Mattelmäki: “Insight often comes through surprise”
Professor of Design is researching how creative and empathetic working methods can promote social change and eco-social sustainability.
Student artwork symbolises the Unite! Alliance
Master of Arts student, Suthasinee Naktnasukanjn (Sine), has won the Unite! artefact competition with her artwork ‘Blooming Beyond Borders’. The piece now hangs permanently in the Undergraduate Centre.
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 developing a multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme – students to choose their major during their studies
Set to launch in autumn of 2027, the new multidisciplinary Bachelor's programme will combine science & technology, business, and arts & design
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.
Young Designer of the Year 2025 is Enni Lähderinne
Lähderinne challenges the way fashion maintains certain body images and builds more acceptance towards all kinds of human bodies.
ELO films were triumphant at the Love & Anarchy Film Festival
ELO students' films won a total of three prize, including the main prize.
Heikki Mannila appointed as Aalto University’s Associate Vice President, AI Strategy and Adoption
Mannila will begin in this position on 1 October 2025 and will also continue in his previous roles as a professor at the Department of Computer Science and as director of the multidisciplinary centre House of AI
Harri Paananen, triple alum of Aalto University, moves to NATO from the City of Espoo
‘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 Fashion Showroom 2025 in Paris
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.
Artpreneurship seminar: Creativity is a strategic asset for companies
In the age of artificial intelligence, the importance of art and creativity is becoming increasingly significant. It may also be the key to revitalizing business.
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 22th of September, 2025
Maintenance break in ACRIS on 22 September from 10:00 to 15:00.
Alum Salla Lonka implements a culture of experimentation in a home appliance company
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.
Training offered in AI in research, data visualisation, cyber security + more – register now!
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2025 are open.
Lauri Ström appointed Head of Investments
Ström will be responsible for the investment portfolio and investment strategy
Student innovators seal a new future for silicone
The Product Development Project course pairs multi-disciplinary student teams with industrial partners to find sustainable solutions to real-world problems.
Virpi Roto awarded for her work in promoting human-technology interaction
The IFIP TC13 Pioneer Award is given for pioneering work in increasing understanding of interaction in the field of human-computer interaction.
Finnish Design Push launches second round with new company partners
The initiative aims at extending and deepening the role of design in the Finnish industries.
