News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1219196/feed News listing en Five things everyone should know about creativity /en/news/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-creativity Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:19:33 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1357263 at /en Creativity is not the preserve of artists or a rare innate talent but a human capacity we all share – and one that can be measured, developed, and led for. The two-year Creative Leap project explored how creativity shows up in everyday life and work and how it connects to companies’ financial results. Here are five key takeaways. Aalto Magazine Sininen hahmo pitää kahta punaista, abstraktia olentoa keltaista taustaa vasten. Research shows that creativity is not only measurable but also a major competitive advantage – the focus now turns to leadership /en/news/research-shows-that-creativity-is-not-only-measurable-but-also-a-major-competitive-advantage-the Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:46:28 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1342233 at /en Creativity enables people to view problems from new perspectives and to discover solutions that might otherwise remain unseen. Press releases Aalto Radical Creatives, Photo: Lina Jelanski Creative Leap: Turning Creativity into a Measurable Competitive Advantage /en/news/creative-leap-turning-creativity-into-a-measurable-competitive-advantage Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:28:52 +0000 Ida Muhonen 1341884 at /en Over two years Creative Leap co-research project has explored how creativity can be identified, developed, measured and managed, and how it influences not only business success but society at large. Research & Art University A group of people standing on wooden steps indoors. They are wearing casual and semi-formal clothing in various styles. Group is of Creative Leap research team. CCA Research Funding available for cross-school and cross-disciplinary research collaborations /en/news/cca-research-funding-available-for-cross-school-and-cross-disciplinary-research-collaborations Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:50:00 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1319791 at /en The internal research funding of cross-cutting approaches aims to support innovative, cross-disciplinary research initiatives at Aalto University. We are looking for blue-sky thinking and significant impact on the future society. Deadline for proposals is 14 October 2025. Research & Art Studies Illustration introducing the three cross-cutting approaches of Aalto: radical creativity, sustainable solutions, entrepreneurial mindset. Radical creativity online course reached 10,000 registrants /en/news/radical-creativity-online-course-reached-10000-registrants Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:21:45 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1303850 at /en By practicing creativity, you develop the skills and mindset needed to overcome obstacles and solve various challenges. Studies Luovuustutkija Oana Velcu-Laitinen on pukeutunut kuvioituun, vaaleansävyiseen mekkoon, seisoo kädet taskuissa sinistä taustaa vasten. Kuva: Teemu Ullgren Aalto in 2024: Love pictured in the brain, wooden crystals that make fashion shine, recovering minerals from wastewater and more /en/news/aalto-in-2024-love-pictured-in-the-brain-wooden-crystals-that-make-fashion-shine-recovering-minerals Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:10:09 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1274516 at /en This year has been another feast of science and art at Aalto University Research & Art Ryhmä ihmisiä poseeraa amfiteatterin suurilla kivirapuksilla. Rakennuksen takana on suuret ikkunat ja vihreä katto. 'We cannot solve today’s complex challenges with traditional approaches' –– dozens of Finnish organisations support Aalto's radical creativity initiative /en/news/we-cannot-solve-todays-complex-challenges-with-traditional-approaches-dozens-of-finnish Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1246136 at /en Aalto University launches a free online course to make the basics of radical creativity accessible to all Press releases Kaksi ihmistä ulkona, joista yhdellä on keltainen frisbeen kaltainen esine. Toinen on valkoisessa takissa, toinen sinisessä paidassa. Why should everyone study creativity right now? /en/news/why-should-everyone-study-creativity-right-now Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:56:44 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1245916 at /en Chief Human Resources Officer Riitta Silvennoinen is encouraging employees to be radical by taking time for learning. All staff at Aalto have the opportunity to take a basic course in radical creativity during their working hours. Studies Aalto University / Riitta Silvennoinen / Photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi Summer School Alum Story: 'Creativity is a language that doesn't need words' /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-creativity-is-a-language-that-doesnt-need-words Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:01:45 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1245951 at /en Driving change and new perspectives as part of the Radical Creativity course by Aalto University Summer School. University Susan van Esch pictured during a workshop at the Radical Creativity summer course. Boost your skills: learn the basics of radical creativity /en/news/boost-your-skills-learn-the-basics-of-radical-creativity Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:56:39 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1235591 at /en Creative thinking and related ability to change are core competencies of the future in all fields. Aalto University launched a free online introductory course on radical creativity in Finnish and English on November 14, 2024. Studies Mies sukeltamassa radikaalin luovuuden verkkokurssille. Kuva: Lina Jelanski On the waves of creativity exhibition at Heureka 26.9.–26.12.2024 /en/news/on-the-waves-of-creativity-exhibition-at-heureka-269-26122024 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:02:57 +0000 Nicole Grekov 1204306 at /en Hop on the waves of creativity! On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, opens an exhibition showcasing the creativity of research at Heureka. On the waves of creativity exhibition is on display 26.9.–26.12.2024. The exhibition was produced by Aalto University in collaboration with Heureka. Research & Art Näyttelyn nimi Luovuuden aalloilla ja Aalto-yliopiston, radikaalin luovuuden ja Heurekan logot Broaden your perspective with the latest research at the Marsio exhibitions /en/news/broaden-your-perspective-with-the-latest-research-at-the-marsio-exhibitions Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:07:57 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1185746 at /en The "Makers of the Impossible" exhibitions offer a fascinating overview of Aalto University's research and innovation. Campus Press releases Research & Art Marsion Designs for a Cooler Planet -näyttely From space technology and shimmering wood to shapeshifting textiles – explore world-changing research in the brand new Marsio building /en/news/from-space-technology-and-shimmering-wood-to-shapeshifting-textiles-explore-world-changing-research Tue, 28 May 2024 09:09:02 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1090456 at /en The Makers of the Impossible exhibition and the Designs for a Cooler Planet festival will kick off the autumn season at Marsio – Aalto University’s brand new, open-to-all campus venue. Campus Research & Art Muotoilija Noora Yaun suunnittelemia kimaltavia puukristalleja. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen 5 ways to train your creativity this Spring and Summer /en/news/5-ways-to-train-your-creativity-this-spring-and-summer Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1046336 at /en To celebrate the United Nations World Creativity Day on April 21, we made a list of five tips to boost your creativity this Spring/Summer Studies University A person looking towards the future Can creativity be measured, managed and thus grow a business? Researchers join forces with Finnish companies /en/news/can-creativity-be-measured-managed-and-thus-grow-a-business-researchers-join-forces-with-finnish Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:03:08 +0000 Pirita Posti 1022991 at /en The Creative Leap research project, funded by Business Finland, aims to make creativity visible in business. Cooperation Research & Art Tuomas Auvinen Kuva: Mikko Raskinen Inspiring encounters in the US with alumni and friends highlighting radical creativity /en/news/inspiring-encounters-in-the-us-with-alumni-and-friends-highlighting-radical-creativity Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:45:15 +0000 Maarit Heikkinen 1006241 at /en Inspiring encounters in the US: alumni and friends are important in fostering collaboration and radical creativity Cooperation A crowd of people gathering to the theatre lobby after seeing the Radical Creatives documentary Making creativity happen: new documentary shows how to foster a creative mindset /en/news/making-creativity-happen-new-documentary-shows-how-to-foster-a-creative-mindset Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:32:27 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1001636 at /en Companies and organisations can arrange screenings to encourage creativity and experimentation Press releases Radical Creatives -elokuvassa luovuus löytyy sukeltamalla pinnan alle. Kuva: Hayley Lê What is radical creativity? The recent film offers various interpretations /en/news/what-is-radical-creativity-the-recent-film-offers-various-interpretations Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:47:23 +0000 Tiina Toivola 996486 at /en The film "Radical Creatives" expands our understanding of creativity and explores Aalto's culture in a compelling way. Research & Art University Professor Tapani Vuorinen and Pirjo Kääriäinen are describing their creative pedagogy to the film director Emilia Hernesniemi.