The Urban Policy Council鈥檚 First Report: Qualified Early Childhood Teachers Are More Common in Socioeconomically Advantaged Areas
The Urban Policy Council鈥檚 first report examines educational segregation in the Helsinki capital region and raises critical questions for municipalities.
Applications for our biggest exhibition of the year are now open: Apply to Designs for a Cooler Planet by 26.1.2026!
For the autumn 2026 exhibition, we are looking for new and inspiring innovations, ideas, and experiments from all fields across Aalto University. The exhibition and its events serve as one of the most important showcases of the university鈥檚 work to the world. In 2025, the event attracted over 15,000 visitors.
Miklu Silvanto, who has worked with the world's most well-known brands, how do you nurture creativity?
Oura鈥檚 Chief Design Officer and Professor of Practice at Aalto University's Department of Design Miklu Silvanto talks about creativity.
Aalto at Slush: creative design and new innovations
Aalto University's Slush exhibition featured the design-based material innovation Bubbles with Benefits. The exhibition also highlighted the importance of design as a driver of technological innovation.
Aalto University's marine technology ranked 27th globally
Seven fields of Aalto University ranked among the top one hundred in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
The Nessling Foundation grants funding to speed up the sustainability transformation 鈥 Aalto researchers get grants
Researchers Mari Keski-Korsu, Elina M盲盲tt盲nen and Johanna Ahola-Launonen received funding for their research projects.
Textile artist Juha Vehmaanper盲 received the Taito-Finlandia award
Vehmaanper盲 is known for their knitwear that breaks the boundaries of handicrafts.
Accessible routes in Aalto Space application
You can also choose an accessible route for navigation on campus.
Research shows that creativity is not only measurable but also a major competitive advantage 鈥 the focus now turns to leadership
Creativity enables people to view problems from new perspectives and to discover solutions that might otherwise remain unseen.
Recycling campaign ends - activities continue!
The university-wide recycling and sorting campaign ended at the end of September 2025.
Creative Leap: Turning Creativity into a Measurable Competitive Advantage
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.
Finnish Design Push 鈥 design accelerates the development of technology companies
Finnish Design Push, a joint initiative between the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Technology Industries of Finland, strengthens the role of design in Finnish industry.
Professor Jenni Reuter: 鈥淎rchitecture can make the world a little better鈥
Architect Jenni Reuter is driven by a desire to do meaningful work, develop herself and others, and build a more sustainable future. She believes that every action can do some good 鈥 including in architecture.
H盲meenlinna Art Museum鈥檚 exhibition brings artworks to life through film
H盲meenlinna Art Museum will open a new exhibition Kehyskertomuksia: 24 fps / Reframing Cinema, produced in collaboration with the Aalto University Department of Film ELO.
Aalto 2040 鈥 share your views on our future
What should be considered in the long-term development of our education and research? Share your insights by 12 November!
THIS 鈥橬鈥 THAT Exhibition: Works from the Workshop Masters in V盲re
School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Workshop Masters鈥 exhibition showcases the school鈥檚 diverse workshop activities and the craftsmanship of the workshop masters.
Publishing Research Data Alongside Research Articles
Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms
Who publishes our open access publications?
Researchers at Aalto and Helsinki Universities favor open access journals with author fees published by large publishers. Popular journals without author fees are often published by universities or societies.
Markus Joutsela: 鈥淧ackaging is an underutilized medium, user interface, and experiential element鈥
In our 鈥淚 claim鈥 series, lecturer and researcher Markus Joutsela examines how user-centered design can change the way packaging is made and experienced.
Professor Tuuli Mattelm盲ki: 鈥淚nsight often comes through surprise鈥
Professor of Design is researching how creative and empathetic working methods can promote social change and eco-social sustainability.
