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“We consider our students as active agents of transformation” Get to know the teachers behind the Sustainable Cities and Societies summer course

Explore why the course Sustainable Cities and Societies by Aalto University Summer School is one of the most critical topics right now.
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Anahita Rashidfarokhi and Elif Erdoğan Öztekin

Summer School Teacher Interview: "Human-centered UX design places people at the forefront of technological advancements."

Learn how to design human-centered solutions in the Human-Centered UX Design course by Aalto University Summer School.
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Antony Joseph

Summer school teacher interview: The Data Visualisation summer course equips you with the must-have tools for communication in a data-scentric world

This August, Aalto University Summer School offers a course on Data Visualisation that deep-dives into visualisation methods, digital tools, and principles of storytelling. Course instructor Dr. Tomi Kauppinen, Head of Aalto Online Learning at Aalto University, shares his thoughts on why data visualisation is such an important skill in your toolkit today.
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Artwork with black and white light cubes

Summer School teacher interview: Learn how to approach design challenges in the Nordic Product Design course by Aalto University Summer School

Aalto University Summer School offers a brand-new undergraduate-level summer course on Nordic Product Design for 2024.
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Nordic Product Design students in class during a lecture at Aalto University Summer School.

The Aalto University Summer School application period opens for summer 2024

Aalto University Summer School launched its most extensive course offering yet for the upcoming summer.
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Header photo of close-up photo of a student in yellow t-shirt.

Done – Move on Aalto computers to open-source fonts from licensed ones

Aalto University now uses, especially in graphic design, the open-source typefaces of Inter and Besley.
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Examples of the new open-source Inter and Besley font families

Summer School Program Assistant Ilona Jääskeläinen: “I always felt like a part of the team.”

Ilona Jääskeläinen quickly became a crucial part of the Summer School team during the summer of 2023.
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Ilona Jääskeläinen

Summer School Alum Story: Toward personal growth and intrinsic motivation in the Self Leadership course

Summer School alum Christina Malikiosi reflects on her experience Self Leadership course, including personal growth and motivational factors.
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Christina Malikiosi työstämässä tehtävää oppitunnilla.

New organisation and service pages created for Aalto Lifewide Learning

The lifewide learning service pages are targeted especially for teaching staff.
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Woman is sitting next to a table, looking at a tablet while smiling.

Summer School alum story: Embracing sustainability and diverse perspectives in the Circular Economy course

The Circular Economy course taught Dominika Kwasková new perspectives in both the business world and in working with a diverse group.
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Dominika ja hänen ryhmänsä pitämässä esitelmää kurssin viimeisenä päivänä

What does it take to build a Blended Intensive Programme?

Program manager Marcela Acosta shares her experience in planning and organising the Unite! Summer School.
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Unite! Summer School students  working in groups at Aalto University.

Summer School alum story: Personal Growth and Renewal course revealed the interplay between design, adaptability, and visionary leadership

Julia Zambrzycki shares how the Personal Growth and Renewal course can help us become visionary leaders in constantly changing times.
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Students learned to solve real life challenges at the Unite! summer school

The Unite! summer school on design thinking and product development brought together over 30 students from six universities in the Unite! alliance.
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Students working in groups at the Unite! Summer School on Design Thinking and Product Development in August  2023

Summer School alum story: Pursuing digital business excellence in a diverse learning environment

Summer school’s Digital Business course concludes, enriching participants with digital business skills and cultural experiences.
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Nidhi ja muita Digital Business -opiskelijoita istumassa yhdessä luokkahuoneessa

Visual identity tweaked for better accessibility, new platform brand.aalto.fi

Colours are brighter to work better in digital channels. New open-source fonts Inter and Besley replace the licensed ones. Brand.aalto.fi comprises brand-related info and assets.
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Background in different shades of blue, in columns, with text in black: Confused about colours?

Summer school students showcased immersive virtual reality prototypes at demo day

One of the first-ever Summer School undergraduate courses let students design their own immersive virtual reality experiences.
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People at a VR event, some are wearing the VR headsets and and holding the motion controllers

Summer school teacher interview: Try the different forms that games can take in the Game Design summer course

Edward Morrell describes it as a crash course in the many ways game design can be utilised as a creative and rewarding medium.
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two students behind a screen

Summer school teacher interview: Discover sustainable solutions for a better future with the Circular Economy summer course

The innovative Circular Economy course encourages students to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to understanding resources and sustainability.
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colourful artwork made of textiles

Are you prepared to explore radical creativity this August?

The Radical Creativity Summer School inspires and guides participants to explore and experiment with innovative methods of working towards a more sustainable future. 'This is a condensed package of inspiration, akin to a candy shop where you can sample a variety of flavours.'
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Aalto Radical Creativity summer school. Original image: George Atanassov

Aalto University Summer School application period for summer 2023 opens

The curriculum for summer 2023 includes five undergraduate courses and three graduate courses aimed at a multidisciplinary and international audience.
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