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On the waves of creativity exhibition at Heureka 26.9.–26.12.2024

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
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Näyttelyn nimi Luovuuden aalloilla ja Aalto-yliopiston, radikaalin luovuuden ja Heurekan logot

Aalto students' public art projects featured at award-winning ANTI-Festival

Last week in Kuopio, a fascinating collection of public art projects was presented by students from Aalto University's Department of Art and Media.
Research & Art
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Three people squatting down to draw on a large brown piece of paper

Shared imagination and the idea of waves - two new public art collections were unveiled

The art collections of Marsio and Kide buildings were published.
Campus, Research & Art, University
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Concrete staircase leading upstairs, a painting hanging on the wall on the left

Everyday choices: Kristjana Adalgeirsdóttir, what does an architect do in a war zone?

This doctoral researcher responds to the need for a home, not just a shelter – amid the most complex humanitarian crises.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Kristjana Adalgeirsdottir photographed against a stone wall of a light pink house with a window in the background.

Explore the university's art on guided tours

Tours focusing on the public art at Marsio, Kide and Viima buildings are a part of Designs for a Cooler Planet festival.
Campus, Research & Art, University
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Yksityiskohta metallisesta taideteoksesta punatiilisen rakennuksen julkisivussa

Sushant Passi: In the future, we will see human-to-human interaction as a luxury

'In 2050, we will be likely be promoting human to human interaction. It is now perhaps getting a bit sidelined, but it is irreplaceable.'
Cooperation
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Sushant Passi, photo by George Atanassov

Reetta Ranta: ‘I try to think about how to make the world a better place’

Alum story: Alum of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture believes that everything we do should involve ethical reflection.
Studies, University
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Woman in red-tinted clothes looks directly at the camera, with forest scenery in the background

Näytös24 was a celebration of creativity and personality

At the annual Aalto University Fashion Show, a total of seven prizes were awarded to fashion students' works. Innovation, high technical skills and sustainability were emphasised in the award criteria.
Awards and Recognition, Studies, University
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A model walking the catwalk shows off an outfit created by a fashion designer, while audience sits watching the fashion show

Summer School teacher interview: Radical Creativity is a human capacity rather than a super talent

Get to know Natalia Villaman and Ricardo Dutra – the teachers behind the Radical Creativity summer course by Aalto University Summer School.
Studies
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Portaits of Ricardo Dutra and Natalia Villaman

Young Landscape Architect of the Year 2024 is Aada Taipale

The award is particularly focused on taking an open-minded, fresh approach to landscape architecture.
Awards and Recognition
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Long-haired woman smiling, red cloth in the background

Doctoral Researcher Solip Park's Paper Receives Honorable Mention at CHI 2024

Doctoral researcher Solip Park's paper has recently garnered attention at the prestigious CHI 2024 conference, earning an "honorable mention" distinction.
Awards and Recognition
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Comic-style illustration of Solip Park's research methods

Seed funding available to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven and University of Helsinki

Aalto University, KU Leuven and the University of Helsinki launch the 2nd exploratory seed funding call to explore research collaboration possibilities. The funding call is open until 10 September 2024.
Research & Art
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Three female students studying

Vesa Kemppainen: ‘An important quality in working life is an interest in new things’

Alum story: Art Director at Fiskars Group Vesa Kemppainen believes that creativity and the ability to make creative decisions are important skills in working life.
University
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A man in a suit stands in front of a concrete wall with his hands in his pockets

Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine

Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Research & Art
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Wooden crystals on black surface

Aalto University's Wood Program 30th anniversary project to Kuhmo Square

Every year, Aalto University students specialising in wood architecture carry out a Wood Program project. In the 30th anniversary year of the program, the City of Kuhmo is the partner. The project will be a stage and a platform on Kuhmo's main square.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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View of a wooden structure in the market square landscape

Aalto ARTS alum Vidha Saumya’s artwork featured at the Venice Biennale 2024

The Pavilion of Finland presents ‘The pleasures we choose’ at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia until 24 November 2024.
Research & Art
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Vidha Saumya's artwork with grotesque human figures

5 ways to train your creativity this Spring and Summer

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
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A person looking towards the future

Designs created by aaltonians on display at the Milan furniture fair

An Italian designer and a Japanese architect are presenting their collaboration, inspired by the Finnish culture, at the "Salone del Mobile" in Milan in April. Other design projects from Aalto are on display at the INTERDEPENDENCE exhibition.
Research & Art, Studies
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Two men dressed in dark clothes sit in the middle of furniture they have designed

The Most Beautiful Books 2023 - The Finnish Book Arts Committee awarded several Aaltonians

Personnel and alumni were awarded in various categories
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, University
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Front and back covers of book called Unfolding Public Art. Text in red, book covers in sand colour.

Ways of seeing: life – glass – chem workshop was organized by Biofilia and Glass workshops

Ways of seeing: life – glass – chem is a multi-day workshop organized in April 2024 in cooperation with Aalto University Department of Art & Media and Bioart Society, and hosted by Laura Beloff, Biofilia and glass workshop at Aalto University

Campus
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cells under the microscope with 40 X magnification