News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/50576/feed News listing en Would you like a small piece of future design history — shimmering wood? /en/news/would-you-like-a-small-piece-of-future-design-history-shimmering-wood Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:55:25 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1390343 at /en Coming to the Aalto University Shop this September: a limited batch of 20 unique, handmade works by Shimber, crafted entirely from wood. Each piece is finished with Shimber’s wood‑based structural colour — a material that makes the surface shimmer and come alive with the light. Cooperation University Shimberin koristeellisia puupalikoita ja kartioita, joissa kukka- ja mosaiikkikuvioita Keep in touch: a friend book for building your student network /en/news/keep-in-touch-a-friend-book-for-building-your-student-network Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:07:24 +0000 Tiina Toivola 1387668 at /en A student team designed a friend book for Aalto University Shop to help students build contacts and make connections. Studies Muotoilun opiskelijat Taija Piikkilä, Kasi Jutila ja Leena Hurtig juttelevat puistossa ystäväkirjat käsissään. Emrecan Gulay started as a Data Agent at the School of Business /en/news/emrecan-gulay-started-as-a-data-agent-at-the-school-of-business Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:02:48 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1378000 at /en Aalto Open Research Network has a new member, Emrecan Gulay. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of BIZ. Appointments Person in striped shirt leaning on white round column by teal wall, hands clasped Design at the start of the supply chain – Aalto University leads a major EU project to transform textile colouration practices /en/news/design-at-the-start-of-the-supply-chain-aalto-university-leads-a-major-eu-project-to-transform Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:56:58 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1377813 at /en The EU Horizon-funded MELANGE project brings together design, technology and business to rethink colouration practices in the textile industry and accelerate the transition towards circular and sustainable textile systems. Cooperation Research & Art University Three people hold yarn spools in front of large green textile machinery in a factory setting. Professor Hironori Yoshida: “Machines should adapt to materials, not the other way around” /en/news/professor-hironori-yoshida-machines-should-adapt-to-materials-not-the-other-way-around Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:17:56 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1375991 at /en Professor of Formgiving believes the future of design lies in embracing irregularity rather than eliminating it. His research combines design, AI and robotics. Appointments Research & Art Person with short dark hair in a black shirt, face blurred, standing against a plain light grey background Coming soon: Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026 /en/news/coming-soon-aalto-arts-grad-show-2026 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:53:26 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1377807 at /en We're thrilled to invite you to the Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture! Research & Art Poster for Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026, abstract orange circles, dates 3.9–7.10 on warm background Aalto University’s solutions at the New European Bauhaus Festival support the EU’s ambition to become world leader in circular economy /en/news/aalto-universitys-solutions-at-the-new-european-bauhaus-festival-support-the-eus-ambition-to-become Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:19:31 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1376910 at /en Aalto University presented several different circular economy solutions at The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels. The event brought together leading names in EU policymaking, researchers, designers and grassroots actors from across Europe to shape a more sustainable future. Research & Art Aalto University circular economy exhibit with wood panels, display tables, samples and black and pink clothing. Näytös/Näyttely26 – A celebration of fashion and textiles took over Helsinki’s Lasipalatsi /en/news/naytosnayttely26-a-celebration-of-fashion-and-textiles-took-over-helsinkis-lasipalatsi Fri, 29 May 2026 11:20:06 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1374714 at /en The Lasipalatsi square in the heart of Helsinki served as the main stage for Aalto University’s annual fashion show on Thursday, 28 May. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Ihmisiä aaltoilevalla katutasanteella, vieressä korkea valkoinen kellotorni pilvisen taivaan alla Näytös/Näyttely26 transforms Helsinki’s Lasipalatsi Quarter into a hub for fashion and textile expertise /en/news/naytosnayttely26-transforms-helsinkis-lasipalatsi-quarter-into-a-hub-for-fashion-and-textile Sun, 24 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1373599 at /en The event showcases Aalto’s comprehensive expertise in textiles, clothing, and fashion, as students graduating from both the Bachelor's Major in Fashion as well as the Master's Major in Fashion and Textile Design will present their thesis work. Research & Art Graafinen juliste, tummat lehdet, harmaa tekstuuri ja teksti “Näytös 26 Näyttely”. The journey of a 17th-century shipwreck continues as a unique knitted dress /en/news/the-journey-of-a-17th-century-shipwreck-continues-as-a-unique-knitted-dress Wed, 20 May 2026 08:17:08 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1373125 at /en Researchers at Aalto University transformed surplus wood from the Hahtiperä shipwreck into textile fibre, spun it into yarn, and knitted it into a dress using new AI-assisted technology. Research & Art Ruskeasävyinen asetelma tukista, massasta, kuidusta, lankakartiosta ja neuleesta, puusta tekstiiliksi. Aalto University presents circular economy solutions at the New European Bauhaus festival /en/news/aalto-university-presents-circular-economy-solutions-at-the-new-european-bauhaus-festival Fri, 08 May 2026 06:11:19 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1371586 at /en The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative will bring together leading experts and changemakers from across Europe in Brussels this June to shape a more sustainable future. Research & Art Moderni vaalea puu- ja metallirakennus rinteessä, ympärillä korkeita vihreitä puita ja sininen taivas Music industry stakeholders: the industry’s value will double by 2040 through large-scale equality initiatives /en/news/music-industry-stakeholders-the-industrys-value-will-double-by-2040-through-large-scale-equality Tue, 05 May 2026 10:35:59 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1371081 at /en The industry aims to establish a self-regulatory body and double the value of the music industry, as outlined in the report “An Equal Music Industry in Finland by 2040”. Cooperation Press releases Research & Art Bändi esiintyy lavalla, laulajalla pinkki hame, kitaristi mustissa, yleisön valot taustalla Aalto, Sitra and Lovable launch AI Summer Program /en/news/aalto-sitra-and-lovable-launch-ai-summer-program Mon, 04 May 2026 11:20:42 +0000 Mary-Ann Alfthan 1370859 at /en A new summer program brings together students, Finnish public sector organisations and AI tools to develop digital services. Cooperation University Perustieteiden opiskelijoita Kandikeskuksessa. Kuva: Matti Ahlgren. The Educational Partnership project is moving forward in Espoo – cooperation between guardians and schools is being developed through participatory methods /en/news/the-educational-partnership-project-is-moving-forward-in-espoo-cooperation-between-guardians-and Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:24:07 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1366855 at /en The two-year project explores and develops cooperation between guardians and schools using service design methods. Cooperation Research & Art Alakoululaiset istuvat puupulpeteissa valoisassa luokassa ja katsovat kohti opettajaa. Aalto University’s art & design ranked 9th in the world /en/news/aalto-universitys-art-design-ranked-9th-in-the-world Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:31:28 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1364763 at /en Five of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking Research & Art Black text on yellow: “#9 in the world in art & design (QS 2026)” in bold sans serif font. Energy poverty is not recognized in Finland /en/news/energy-poverty-is-not-recognized-in-finland Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1363949 at /en According to a recent study by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute, about 7–15 percent of Finnish households are energy poor, which at most means around 300,000 homes. Research & Art Valkoinen paneelipatteri vaalealla seinällä lasioven vieressä, taustalla kaupunkinäkymä The exhibition "Our land, for all" explores personal and national identity /en/news/the-exhibition-our-land-for-all-explores-personal-and-national-identity Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:24:52 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1363950 at /en The 20th anniversary exhibition of the Association of Finnish Fine Arts Foundations, opened at Kunsthalle Helsinki, asks: whose stories is Finland built from? The exhibition has been curated by PhD, docent Annamari Vänskä. Research & Art Henkilö takaa, tummassa takissa, jossa suuri kirjailtu kuva polvistuvasta hahmosta mustaa taustaa vasten Design strengthens industrial competitiveness – human-centered factory work at the core /en/news/design-strengthens-industrial-competitiveness-human-centered-factory-work-at-the-core Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:18 +0000 Pirita Posti 1360208 at /en Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University’s Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project. Cooperation Research & Art HiFive tutkimusryhmä: Joni Lappalainen, Juho Silmukari, Martina Čaić, Anna Viljakainen, Virpi Roto. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen 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 Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now! /en/news/training-available-in-ai-research-data-management-research-ethics-more-register-now Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:18 +0000 Charlotte Forsgård 1355730 at /en New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open. Research & Art A black hand touches a tablet screen with white shapes. Papers and a pen are on a pink surface.