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1496 results for News, School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Landscape architect Eveliina Kunnaton receives Lappset scholarship

In her thesis, Kunnaton discusses biological heritage and its role in identifying the multiple values of historic parks and gardens.
Awards and Recognition
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A person with blonde hair sits outdoors behind a wooden trellis covered in green leaves.

Online course on Wood Mechanics starts 24.2.2025

Learn 100% online about the engineering potential of wood as a complex natural material.
Studies
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Photo showing four parallel wood tensile testing set-ups across the grain

Important information on PIN code usage at Aalto University campus

A PIN code is required to open the outer doors on the Aalto University campus at certain times.
Campus, University
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Two people walk through a modern lobby with a light wood interior and a geometric wall art. Others sit on black chairs.

First results of the campus wide recycling campaign

The Aalto community-wide recycling campaign was launched in October 2024.
Campus, University
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Näkymä Ämmäsuolta 14.11.2024

Design solutions for the maritime industry - the revolutionary transition to remote shipping

Aalto University and Kongsberg Maritime are jointly developing the future of maritime operations, where work shifts from ship bridges to remote control centers.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Excerpts of workflow storyboards: weather and vessel size as sustainable considerations in voyage planning.

Training to support research offered in AI, ethics, data management, software – register now

New topics included! Registrations for spring 2025 are open.
Research & Art
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A pen and papers scattered with a tablet on top and a hand touching white symbols on the tablet screen.

Multiple awardees from the School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Päivi Helander has been chosen as the Graphic Designer of the Year 2025, and Man Yau as the Young Artist of the Year 2025.
Awards and Recognition
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Two people, one in a checked shirt, the other in a white top, standing against different coloured backgrounds

Pop-up café transforms into a mini-office: a circular economy demo house invites to experiment

The Department of Architecture and VTT have designed a building that will be built and dismantled at least twice. The aim of the experiment is to investigate building materials and products in real disassembly and reassembly situations.
Research & Art
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The Circular Drifter demohouse interior with large windows, red and white walls, and a person making coffee behind the counter.

The Scientific and Artistic Advisory Board (SAAB) has reviewed Aalto ARTS activities

Aalto ARTS has an international Scientific and Artistic Advisory Board (SAAB) that meets regularly to support the development of the School, especially in the area of research. The support group visited Aalto University campus in November 2024.
University
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Apply now: Unite! Visiting Professorship Program at TU Darmstadt

TuDa is looking for experienced postdocs as visiting professors for the winter semester 2025/2026.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Business & economics and computer science ranked in top 100 globally

The Times Higher Education ranking measures universities with 18 indicators, including international research and citations .
University
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Infographics of the business  & economics ranking result, 66th in the world

Future of Aalto ARTS - A community vision

What does the future of the School of Arts and Design look like? Get to know the vision!
University
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Tero Ojanperä appointed Chair of the Aalto University Board

Marita Niemelä was appointed Vice Chair
Appointments
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Board member Tero Ojanperä.

The visions that shaped us: Nokia Design Archive opens to the public online

Opening the door to two decades of Nokia’s inner workings, a new online portal brings never-before-seen material to the public.
Press releases
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A white flip phone with a screen open lies on a sparkling red sequined fabric.

Peter Sarlin’s substantial donation to strengthen AI research in Finland – 13 new professorships in Finnish universities and the ELLIS Institute

The substantial donation supports AI research at thirteen universities: Aalto University, Hanken School of Economics, National Defence University, Tampere University, University of Eastern Finland, University of Helsinki, University of Lapland, University of Jyväskylä, University of Oulu, University of the Arts Helsinki, University of Turku, University of Vaasa, and Åbo Akademi University. Additionally, the donation supports the
activities of the international ELLIS Institute.
University
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Undergraduate centre / Photo by Tuomas Uusheimo

How Nokia changed the world

Much has been said about the fall of Nokia, but what can we learn from its successes?
Research & Art
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A collection of various old mobile phones laid out on a wooden surface.

“Left outside in the rain”: The story behind the stories of the Nokia Design Archive

In a strange twist of fate, a team of Aalto University researchers found themselves responsible for two decades of Nokia’s best kept design secrets.
Research & Art
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Two mobile phones in plastic bags on bubble wrap and a torn cardboard box, notepad, pencil, and ruler on a purple surface.

Apply for Unite! seed funding to foster collaborative teaching and research

Financial boost for collaborative ideas from teachers and researchers across the Unite! alliance of nine European universities. Apply now!
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
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Jar full of coins representing Unite! Seed Fund.

Aalto University secures funding for critical green transition research

Granted by the Research Council of Finland, the funding will accelerate research in energy systems, microelectronics and sustainable cities
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Aerial view of modern urban buildings with green rooftops and solar panels in a dense cityscape by the water.

Call for early-career academics interested in expanding their international network

We are looking for early-career academics to host international colleagues from eight European universities at the Unite! Dialogue event in October 2025.
Cooperation
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