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1529 results for News, School of Arts, Design and Architecture

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.
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An interior view of Väre building with people walking along a mezzanine and ground floor, stalls are set up on both levels.

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 .
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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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Close-up of an abstract fabric with text overlay that reads 'Future of Aalto ARTS - Get to know our vision'.

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.
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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.
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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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People talking

Lauri Ehanti appointed Head of Investments

Ehanti will be responsible for the investment portfolio and investment strategy
Appointments, University
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Lauri Ehanti

Call for applications: Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme starts in March 2025

The application period for the Aalto Creatives pre-incubator programme is open until 10.2.2025
Campus, Cooperation
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Graphic for Aalto Creatives

Aalto University’s master’s programmes spark interest worldwide

Master’s programmes attract a diverse array of applicants from across the globe, representing 127 nationalities
Studies
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A group of people wearing colourful student overalls walk down steps beside a brick building and a large tree.

Open online courses at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design, and Architecture

Start the new year by learning new skills in design and creativity!
Studies
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A person in a red coat and hat stands on a snowy hill, overlooking a frozen river with mountains in the background.

Major grant from the Kone Foundation for modern architecture research - Laura Berger's project equates building loss with biodiversity loss

Aalto University postdoctoral researcher Laura Berger and her team have been awarded a 541 400 euro grant from the Kone Foundation to study the effects of building loss on society and the environment.
Research & Art
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14 projects selected for seed funding to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven, and University of Helsinki

The funded projects lay the groundwork for future joint research endeavors, reinforcing the strategic partnership’s goal to fostering impactful and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Research & Art
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Three happy students. Photo: Unto Rautio

The Turnitin similarity and AI reports as part of the master's thesis submission starting from January 2025

Starting in January 2025, a Turnitin similarity report will be generated from the same file for all master's theses submitted for evaluation, approval, and archiving.
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Computer