1473 results for News, School of Arts, Design and Architecture

MA Design students imagine jobs for the future

Inspired by the future, MA Design students put their minds to work to create job advertisements for the year 2030.
Studies, University
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Mantė Žygelytė: Some things are more about the journey than the goal

'The tiny reminders made me question myself: what am I doing here? What is my purpose here? Back then, the office was not ready to welcome me. It was scary to admit openly that I don’t feel included, and I needed someone to recognize that and stand behind me.'
Studies
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Mantė Žygelytė, photo by Linda Lehtovirta.

Light rail line 15 started operating on 21 of October

Remember to always use care and caution near tracks. Light rail line 15 started operating between Itäkeskus in Helsinki and Keilaniemi in Espoo on Saturday 21 October.
Campus
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Pikaraitiovaunu Otaniemen pysäkillä

Outstanding results in the campus energy saving campaign

The year-long energy saving campaign by the Aalto community concluded at the end of September.
Campus
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Aalto University Campus

Esa Vesmanen and Akira Minagawa awarded for the best table light of the year in Athens

The Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum Architecture and Design of the Year awards were presented in Athens on 6 October 2023. Esa Vesmasen and Akira Minagawa's Sieni table light is a fusion of Finnish and Japanese design, creating a captivating blend of cultural influences and design philosophies.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Sieni valaisin vehreän ikkunamaiseman edessä.

Internship in Denmark: as toy designer at LEGO Group

Teamwork and a playful attitude inspired Joona Järvinen, MA student of Collaborative and Industrial Design.
Studies
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Joona Järvinen LEGO Group -pääkonttorin edessä

Finnish and American researchers prepare grounds for transatlantic collaboration in smart mobility

Finnish and American researchers deepen transatlantic smart mobility collaboration via FARIA network, exploring key topics and opportunities.
Cooperation, Press releases, University
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Finnish smart mobility experts exploring Mcity, a connected and automated vehicle technology testing site.

Suspension of electricity distribution in Maarintalo on 5 Oct

You may not stay or work in the building between 17.00 and 20.00
Campus, Incidents, University
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Graphic illustration of distruptions in internet signal, electricity, water and other maintenance items

Documentary short series on the war in Ukraine “Archives, hereinafter” premieres on @aaltoarts Instagram

Three-part documentary short series is created for Instagram by ELO Film School students Mikael Rutkiewicz and Anna Törrönen.
Studies, University
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Film negative with text Archives, hereinafter

Young Designer of the Year 2023 is fashion designer Henna Lampinen

The designer, who graduated from Aalto University's fashion MA programme, believes that fashion should be more accessible.
Awards and Recognition
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Vuoden nuori suunnittelija Henna Lampinen ja kaksi XL_mallia Kuva: Mortti Saarnia

A deep dive into radical creativity

Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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A woman dancing in front of a big building

Ilari Niemi appointed as Head of Finance at Aalto EE

In his position, Niemi reports EE's Managing Director Tom Lindholm and Aalto University's CFO Marianna Bom.
Appointments
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A man in a suit standing in front of the Aalto Töölö building.

”Butter Churner” won the prestigious 2023 Red Dot Concept Award

Aalto ARTS student Anurag Sarda’s master’s thesis project (CoID) was inspired by the Indian traditional culinary technique of butter making.
Awards and Recognition
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Anurag Sarda’s master’s thesis project Butter Churner

Aalto strong in industry income and patents in Times Higher Education ranking

Aalto University ranked among the top 250 in the world
University
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Ylhäältä otetussa kuvassa opiskelijat istuvat pöydän ääressä Oppimiskeskuksen värikkäissä tiloissa

Aalto University Professor Emeritus Yrjö Sotamaa awarded major design prize in China

The Frontier Design Prize 2023 was awarded to the former long-time rector of the University of Art and Design Helsinki.
Awards and Recognition
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Yrjö Sotamaa receives Frontier Design Prize 2023

Space 21 monthly morning coffees in Autumn 2023

Start your day with the best coffee on campus in the living room of radical creativity. The entire Aalto community is invited – check the schedule for Autumn 2023 below.
Campus, University
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White coffee cup with Space 21 logo, space's common room on the background.

Team of Interior Architecture and Contemporary Design students won the Habitare Design competition 2023

The Habitare Design Competition is intended for students studying art, design, and architecture in Finland. This year ‘s theme of the competition was “Tools for togetherness”, which required the teams to design and implement new types of tools to promote togetherness and interaction on a human scale or more widely.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, Studies, University
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Lennart Engels, Karolin Kull, Ágnes László, Julia Postrzech and Valenti Soler won the Habitare Design competition 2023.

Oasis at the Aalto Wellbeing Week

Oasis of Radical Wellbeing project participates in the Wellbeing Week on 2.-6.10.
University
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People attending the Wellbeing Fair at Aalto's Wellbeing Week

ELO Film wins Best Student Film at the Love & Anarchy Shorts Helsinki International Film Festival

This year, the film Prelude (Murtuma, 2023) from ELO Film School wins Best Student Film at the Love & Anarchy Shorts Helsinki International Film Festival.
Awards and Recognition, University
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Boy standing smiling

Aalto University hosted the CLUSTER Steering Committee 2023

7.9.-8.9.2023 marks the commencement of the Consortium Linking Universities of Science and Technology for Education and Research (CLUSTER) Steering Committee II-2023 hosted by Aalto University.
Cooperation, University
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Aalto University, CLUSTER Steering Committee II-2023