News related to research and art
Metaverse revolutionises architecture - turning physical spaces into digital experiences
Aalto University and Henning Larsen, part of the Ramboll Group, are creating a new world where augmented reality brings new content and meanings to spaces.
Call open: academic projects for Europe's first 50-qubit quantum computer
VTT's and IQM's recently unveiled 50-qubit computer is now open for research use
A super year for Aalto ARTS at the Venice Biennale
Finnish expertise will be widely showcased at the upcoming Biennale Architettura in Venice, and Aalto ARTS researchers and alumni are play a major role in the programme.
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.
Study: World’s critical food crops at imminent risk from rising temperatures
Warming will severely decrease the amount of global cropland available for staple crops of rice, maize, potato and soybean.
New business & management e-books
Aalto University has acquired new Edward Elgar e-books in the field of business and management.
The New Landscapes in Textile Design project is being displayed at EMMA Museum
EMMA Museum's exhibition Draped delves into the art of printed textiles, a cornerstone of Finnish design.
Overview of Aalto's open access publications 2024
91 % of Aalto's scientific journal articles published in 2024 are available open access.
Aalto University updates its Open Science and Research Policy
Aalto’s open science and research policy has been renewed. The policy gives guidance to all researchers.
Second National Open Science and Research Monitoring Conducted in Autumn 2024
Results of the second national open science and research monitoring.
Design Factory Unveils New Publication on Creative Practices
The visual documentary Designing Culture - Perspectives on Creative Practices from Aalto Design Factory Designers explores the essence of what makes Design Factory a unique, design-driven organization and offers insights into the creative practices that drive innovation and learning. “My goal was to shine a light on the often-unseen yet deeply impactful work of the design professionals who help shape the culture and identity of Aalto Design Factory”, states the editor, Design Coordinator Anna Kuukka.
Raine Kajastila: It's rewarding to see both kids and adults moving, playing, smiling and laughing
Raine Kajastila, CEO and founder of Valo Motion, says their goal is to get one million people jumping, climbing, or running during one day while playing their games in 2030
Publication of Master's theses information in Aalto's research portal delayed
Publication of Master's theses information in Aalto's research portal delayed
Opening of the Aalto Behavioral Laboratory's measurement rooms in Marsio
Open house event for Aalto Behavioral Laboratory's new measurement rooms on Wed 26th of Feb 2025, 13:00-16:00
Grants from the Finnish Cultural Foundation for science and art
A total of 37 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants for science or art
‘Finland and Aalto University have been very welcoming to my family, and I have really enjoyed living and working here’
Several international postdoctoral researchers work for the EDUCA Flagship
Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordström to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything”
Studies in chemical engineering led Nenne Nordström to emission monitoring: "I have learned that attitude is everything”
Autoethnography of Techno-Spiritual Practices at CHI 2025
Doctoral Researcher Xiaran (Sarah) Song’s paper titled “Walking in My Shoes: An Autoethnography of Techno-Spiritual Practices” has been accepted at the prestigious CHI Conference
Cooking open science! Course for doctoral students, postdocs and faculty in March
A fun and engaging way to learn open science practices.
