News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/152566/feed News listing en Pressed by the devil , shaped by the future /en/news/pressed-by-the-devil-shaped-by-the-future Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:33:03 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1378231 at /en Curly birch shines in Aalto University’s Wood Studio’s fresh perspectives at the Craft Museum of Finland’s summer exhibition. Research & Art Abstrakti rakenne vaaleista tangoista ja rosoisista puulaudoista vaaleansinisellä taustalla Artefacts of Remembrance: First prize in Milan glass competition /en/news/artefacts-of-remembrance-first-prize-in-milan-glass-competition Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:35:35 +0000 Carla Taboada 1377834 at /en CoDe student Ariane Carde wins first prize in the Milano Vetro Under 35 competition. Cooperation Studies Woman holding papers at a modern sculpture exhibition in a grand hall with tapestries and large windows Watching the Anagama: Heat, collaboration, craft and waiting /en/news/watching-the-anagama-heat-collaboration-craft-and-waiting Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:09:49 +0000 Carla Taboada 1377637 at /en CoDe community participates in a traditional Anagama firing at Ceramic Center Kuu, Orimattila Cooperation Studies Shelves inside a Anagama kiln filled with assorted clay pots, vases and sculptures in earthy tones What is radical creativity in practice? An interview series offers perspectives on new ways of thinking /en/news/what-is-radical-creativity-in-practice-an-interview-series-offers-perspectives-on-new-ways-of Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:25:09 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1375398 at /en The discussions in the interview series on radical creativity highlight creativity, uncertainty, collaboration, and the courage to experiment. Research & Art Teksti Radical Creativity Interviews, vieressä sumentuneita ihmisiä studiolla laitteiden ja papereiden kanssa Exchanges in algae and design: a week in Portimão /en/news/exchanges-in-algae-and-design-a-week-in-portimao Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:21:58 +0000 Carla Taboada 1368214 at /en A trip to Portugal, where seaweed becomes a tool to engage with the environment, learn principles of design and start collaborations. Cooperation Studies People in waders collect green aquatic plants by an overgrown riverbank on a sunny day Learning Environments Research Group — 2025 in Review /en/news/learning-environments-research-group-2025-in-review Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:33:20 +0000 Teemu Leinonen 1365851 at /en 2025 recap: three doctoral theses on context-aware interaction design, AI as creative learning partner, and telerobotic puppetry for peacebuilding. Research & Art Avner Peled's doctoral thesis presented in the Aalto ARTS 2025 annual review AREA Lunch Talks on Artistic Research // April 2026 /en/news/area-lunch-talks-on-artistic-research-april-2026 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:48:05 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1364767 at /en AREA is launching a new series of informal lunch talks dedicated to artistic research at Aalto ARTS. Research & Art Poster for AREA Lunch Talks on artistic research, with turquoise lunch trays and April Wednesday dates listed. Soil Laboratory Exhibition – Exploring the Dialogue Between Human and the Earth in Utsjoki /en/news/soil-laboratory-exhibition-exploring-the-dialogue-between-human-and-the-earth-in-utsjoki Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:22:16 +0000 Gianluca Giabardo 1358199 at /en Soil Laboratory explores the relationship between humans and the earth as a living landscape through ceramic practices in Utsjoki. Research & Art Soil Laboratory Exhibition poster 2026 CoDe – the year in review: What happened in 2025? /en/news/code-the-year-in-review-what-happened-in-2025 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:22:59 +0000 Carla Taboada 1351103 at /en A recap of the milestones of the Master in Contemporary Design in 2025 Studies People in an art gallery with large windows, viewing various artworks including portraits and abstract pieces. Call for Applications: Aalto Creatives Pre-incubator Programme Spring 2026 /en/news/call-for-applications-aalto-creatives-pre-incubator-programme-spring-2026 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:47:19 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1346491 at /en Next pre-incubator programme starts in March. Call for applications closes on 9.2.2026. Campus Cooperation Press releases Aalto Creatives pre-incubator visual Lecturer Marja Rastas: “As a teacher, you never finish learning” /en/news/lecturer-marja-rastas-as-a-teacher-you-never-finish-learning Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:27:32 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1344995 at /en During her career, the lecturer in art education has witnessed changes in both the field of art education and in education itself. Research & Art Erilaisia narukasoja tummalla pinnalla. See Me Make, Make Me See /en/news/see-me-make-make-me-see Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:26:14 +0000 Carla Taboada 1344698 at /en A Nordic Exploration of Craft, Observation and Language Cooperation Studies A person holds up a brown, leathery bag in a meeting room with a large window. Another person sits at the table with notebooks and cups. ARTEFAKTI25 /en/news/artefakti25 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:01:45 +0000 Carla Taboada 1344050 at /en ARTEFAKTI returns for the third year at Helsinki Design Week Cooperation Studies Art exhibition with various installations, including hanging portraits, pottery, and people observing the artworks. Design Factory turns shipping containers into art /en/news/design-factory-turns-shipping-containers-into-art Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:33:33 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1340977 at /en Aalto Design Factory has transformed their old storage containers into captivating works of outdoor art titled ‘Bitti’ and ‘Atomi’, merging functionality with artistic vision to enhance the campus environment. Campus Research & Art Punamustaraitainen kontti, jossa lukee 'Aalto Design Factory', vieressä valkoisia koivupuita. THIS ’N’ THAT Exhibition: Works from the Workshop Masters in Väre /en/news/this-n-that-exhibition-works-from-the-workshop-masters-in-vare Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:35:08 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1339886 at /en School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Workshop Masters’ exhibition showcases the school’s diverse workshop activities and the craftsmanship of the workshop masters. Campus Pajamestareiden This 'n' that -näyttelyn juliste vuonna 2025, kuvassa teknisiä piirroksia ja tekstiä. 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. Campus Research & Art University Henkilö koskettaa suurta kiveä tiilirakennuksen edessä, sinisen taivaan alla. Student artwork symbolises the Unite! Alliance /en/news/student-artwork-symbolises-the-unite-alliance Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1337408 at /en Master of Arts student, Suthasinee Naktnasukanjn (Sine), has won the Unite! artefact competition with her artwork ‘Blooming Beyond Borders’. The piece now hangs permanently in the Undergraduate Centre. Awards and Recognition Cooperation University Four people stand in a hallway, looking at a large floral artwork mounted on the white brick wall. 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. Research & Art University Joukko kerääntynyt moderniin rakennukseen isojen ikkunoiden ja puisten yksityiskohtien kanssa, seuraa puhujaa lavalla. Harri Paananen, triple alum of Aalto University, moves to NATO from the City of Espoo /en/news/harri-paananen-triple-alum-of-aalto-university-moves-to-nato-from-the-city-of-espoo Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:43:20 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1336579 at /en ‘In doctoral studies, you need to be able to define the problem yourself and solve it,’ says Aalto University’s triple alum Harri Paananen. He first applied that mindset in the City of Espoo and now in his new role at NATO. Cooperation Harri Paananen meren äärellä Alum Salla Lonka implements a culture of experimentation in a home appliance company /en/news/alum-salla-lonka-implements-a-culture-of-experimentation-in-a-home-appliance-company Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:55:12 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1334140 at /en Salla Lonka finds it fascinating to examine creative processes from a distance, focusing on efficiency and impact. After completing her master's degree in fashion design, she ended up at a global home appliance company in Stockholm. 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