News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1034716/feed News listing en Hämeenlinna Art Museum’s exhibition brings artworks to life through film /en/news/hameenlinna-art-museums-exhibition-brings-artworks-to-life-through-film Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:03:27 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1340350 at /en Hämeenlinna Art Museum will open a new exhibition Kehyskertomuksia: 24 fps / Reframing Cinema, produced in collaboration with the Aalto University Department of Film ELO. Arts and design Collaboration Department of Film (ELO) Exhibitions Cooperation Research & Art Valkoiseen pukeutunut nainen seisoo pukuhuoneessa, jossa violettia seinää, valaistu peili ja riippuvia vaatteita. Professor Tuuli Mattelmäki: “Insight often comes through surprise” /en/news/professor-tuuli-mattelmaki-insight-often-comes-through-surprise Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:58:29 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1339037 at /en Professor of Design is researching how creative and empathetic working methods can promote social change and eco-social sustainability. Careers Design Research Department of Design Experimental Design design Research & Art Henkilö valkoisessa puserossa puhuu mikrofoniin, taustalla esityskalvot heijastuvat seinälle. Glitch artwork challenges to see art in a different light /en/news/glitch-artwork-challenges-to-see-art-in-a-different-light Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:07:53 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1337431 at /en Laura Könönen's sculpture was unveiled on 14 October at the Otaniemi campus. Art and Creative Practices undergraduate centre Marsio Otaniemi campus art art and creative practices Campus Research & Art University Henkilö koskettaa suurta kiveä tiilirakennuksen edessä, sinisen taivaan alla. Carbon-based radicals at the frontier of solar cell technology /en/news/carbon-based-radicals-at-the-frontier-of-solar-cell-technology Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:08:27 +0000 Virpi Raski 1338595 at /en Could a single unpaired electron change the future of solar energy? Energy solutions Sustainability Technology and engineering Bio Materiality bioproducts solar cells solar panels Press releases Research & Art Moderni rakennus, jossa värikäs laatoitettu julkisivu, jossa integroitu aurinkopaneeli. Taivas on kirkas ja vaaleansininen. Connecting the creative community – Aalto ARTS launches newsletter and LinkedIn page /en/news/connecting-the-creative-community-aalto-arts-launches-newsletter-and-linkedin-page Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:03:29 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1337421 at /en The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has launched a new Friends of Aalto ARTS newsletter and opened its own LinkedIn page. Art and Creative Practices Arts and design Collaboration Research & Art University Joukko kerääntynyt moderniin rakennukseen isojen ikkunoiden ja puisten yksityiskohtien kanssa, seuraa puhujaa lavalla. Young Designer of the Year 2025 is Enni Lähderinne /en/news/young-designer-of-the-year-2025-is-enni-lahderinne Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:49:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1337335 at /en Lähderinne challenges the way fashion maintains certain body images and builds more acceptance towards all kinds of human bodies. Design Arts and design Honoured fashion clothing design Awards and Recognition Research & Art Henkilö, jolla on vaalea poninhäntä, musta mekko, hopeinen kaulakoru ja korvakorut, sininen tausta. The first Finnish introductory work on materials science is published /en/news/the-first-finnish-introductory-work-on-materials-science-is-published Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:34:41 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1337095 at /en Professor Sami Franssila’s book Aine (“Matter”) introduces the fundamentals and phenomena of materials science in a way that speaks to both students and readers interested in science. The work is the first Finnish-language general university-level presentation in the field. 'Aine' covers the full spectrum of materials, from metals to polymers and from ceramics to composites. Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering books materials material science teaching Research & Art Aine-kirjan kansi Sustainable solutions can transform textile waste to new possibilities: Shubhajit Dutta /en/news/sustainable-solutions-can-transform-textile-waste-to-new-possibilities-shubhajit-dutta Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:41:05 +0000 Md Repon 1336571 at /en In an era where fashion waste is mounting as a global environmental concern, Shubhajit Dutta, Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems of Aalto University is working on sustainable textile recycling. Materials and natural resources Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Research & Art Person in a white coat holding fabric swatches beside mannequins displaying various garments including yellow, blue, and grey. Environmental impact of bio-based plastics may exceed fossil-based alternatives, study finds /en/news/environmental-impact-of-bio-based-plastics-may-exceed-fossil-based-alternatives-study-finds Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:31:13 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1336550 at /en For the environment, what really matters is the life cycle of a plastic and how it is used. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Research bioproducts projects Cooperation Cooperation Research & Art Rypsipeltomaisema Rapid growth of solar power in Finland could crash summer electricity prices – new study warns of economic risks /en/news/rapid-growth-of-solar-power-in-finland-could-crash-summer-electricity-prices-new-study-warns-of Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:56:39 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1336517 at /en Finland must rethink its power market to safeguard clean energy investments. Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy solar energy solar panels Press releases Research & Art Laaja aurinkopaneelikenttä, riveissä paneeleita vihreällä ruoholla, osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. Aalto Fashion Showroom 2025 in Paris /en/news/aalto-fashion-showroom-2025-in-paris Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:40:08 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1336329 at /en 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. Design Teaching Studies Arts and design fashion textiles clothing design Cooperation Research & Art Studies Kollaasi erilaisista, monipuolisista ja värikkäistä muotimallistoista mallien yllä. Artpreneurship seminar: Creativity is a strategic asset for companies /en/news/artpreneurship-seminar-creativity-is-a-strategic-asset-for-companies Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:41:50 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1336237 at /en 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. Arts and design Research Collaboration Cooperation Research & Art Puhuja esiintyy puvussa lavalla, iso näyttö takana lukee Researchers Unlock a Stronger, Greener Way to Bond Wood: Finnish pulp fiber could be used to bond wood for the construction industry /en/news/researchers-unlock-a-stronger-greener-way-to-bond-wood-finnish-pulp-fiber-could-be-used-to-bond-wood Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:35:53 +0000 Virpi Raski 1336018 at /en Researchers at Aalto University have developed a groundbreaking wood bonding method using primarily pulp fibers from Finnish forestry. The resulting bonding interface is twice as strong as natural wood while highly resistant to water. This breakthrough could transform sustainable construction by reducing reliance on petroleum-based adhesives. Sustainability Research Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems biomass bioeconomy biotechnics bioproducts sustainability forests construction cellulose Press releases Research & Art Lähikuva kädestä, joka pitää pientä puukuutiota, jossa on vinoviivoja ja lovi keskellä, vaaleaa taustaa vasten. Finnish Design Push launches second round with new company partners /en/news/finnish-design-push-launches-second-round-with-new-company-partners Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:38:25 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1334189 at /en The initiative aims at extending and deepening the role of design in the Finnish industries. Collaboration Design Cooperation Research & Art Artwork inside Väre building Smart textile is not just cloth: Vafa /en/news/smart-textile-is-not-just-cloth-vafa Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:59:08 +0000 Md Repon 1334127 at /en At Aalto University’s Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, researchers are reimagining the future of textiles. Among them is Vafa Fakhri, a PhD scholar in the Textile Chemistry group, whose work blends sustainability, advanced materials, and innovation in wearable technology. Materials and natural resources textiles Research & Art A person in a white lab coat stands in front of laboratory shelves filled with glass containers. Nearly 8 500 schoolchildren had the chance to program Aalto Junior's friendly robots /en/news/nearly-8-500-schoolchildren-had-the-chance-to-program-aalto-juniors-friendly-robots Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:56:27 +0000 Helena Salminen 1333649 at /en The robotics workshops project, funded by the Weisell Foundation, has been the most impactful of Aalto Juniors' school projects to date in terms of figures, reaching the largest number of students so far. Donations Teaching Collaboration University Aalto Junior projects donating donation targets Cooperation Research & Art University Lapset ohjelmoivat legorobotteja Aalto-yliopisto Juniorin Robotiikkatuokioissa Experimental contemporary art exhibition in Imatra /en/news/experimental-contemporary-art-exhibition-in-imatra Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:52:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1333447 at /en Välillä väärässä (Sometimes wrong) is an exhibition collaboration between Aalto's Department of Art and Media and the City of Imatra. Arts and design Exhibitions Cooperation Research & Art Kaksi ihmistä maalaa rakennuksen seiniä punaiseksi ja vihreäksi, tikkaat, pöytä ja maalaustarvikkeita lähellä. Eloseminaari themes were creativity, meaningfulness, and visions for the future /en/news/eloseminaari-themes-were-creativity-meaningfulness-and-visions-for-the-future Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:24:07 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1333438 at /en The annual get-together event brought together the Aalto ARTS community and provided inspiration for the start of the academic year. Arts and design seminars Research & Art University Mies mustassa bleiserissä puhuu mikrofoniin projektoriseinän edessä esityksen aikana. ELO films praised at the Haugesund Film Festival /en/news/elo-films-praised-at-the-haugesund-film-festival Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:28:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1332913 at /en My Name is Hope won the Next Nordic Generation Award. The Lightning Rod as well as Aalto University's ELO Film School got an honorary mention. Teaching Studies Arts and design Department of Film (ELO) film festivals films Awards and Recognition Research & Art Kirkas valo paistaa suorakaiteen muotoisen ikkunan läpi, valaisten pölyhiukkasia pimeässä tilassa. Textbook and non-fiction writers – did you know you are entitled to public lending right compensation? /en/news/textbook-and-non-fiction-writers-did-you-know-you-are-entitled-to-public-lending-right-compensation Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:42:27 +0000 Uljana Stelmahova 1332910 at /en All authors who have written text for a work that is lent out from libraries are entitled to public lending right compensation. Collaboration Services Teaching Learning Centre Teacher services textbooks teachers news Cooperation Research & Art oma.sanasto.fi mainoksen teksti