Aalto University’s academic results and international recognition maintained momentum in 2020
The university was able to promptly adjust to the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Aarni Kapanen illustrates Dudes & Feelings podcasts
Fighting toxic masculinity with a podcast and the help of Visual Communication Design.
Power outage impacted activities on Otaniemi campus
There was a power outage in the Otaniemi area impacting a few buildings.
Technology Industries of Finland to donate one million euros to universities
Aalto University to receive a share of EUR 100 000.
Universities organise entrance examinations with strict safety arrangements
The majority of entrance examinations will be held in May–June. Changes to the manner of administering the examinations are made onlyif required by regulations issued by the authorities.
Woolmark Performance Challenge 2020 award to Bettina Blomstedt
Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design (FaCT) alumna and project researcher Bettina Blomstedt has won the Woolmark Performance Challenge 2020.
CEO World Magazine ranking: Aalto University is the fourth best Fashion School in the world
Aalto's fashion programmes are ranking higher than Central Saint Martins and Parsons this year!
(Ever)green Alvar Aalto Researchers’ Network Seminar will be held as an virtual event in May
The presentations will be of interest to both professionals and students as well as anyone interested in the topic.
The H2020 project of the European University Alliance Unite! officially launched
Aalto University and the other 6 partner universities will develop a joint Research&Innovation agenda in synergy with their education dimension contributing to the European Research Area together with the European Education Area
‘It's worth a peek behind the familiarity: atypical actions bring joy to everyday life’
'I claim' series presents our researchers and the results of their work. Oona Tikkaoja examines everyday anomalies.
Exhibition: Buy grapes, plums, get to know yourself
Master’s Thesis exhibition of the Photography programme is a combination of photography, video and installation.
This is Aalto – Catch up on what’s happening at our university
Watch the 50-minute video on how we tackle major global challenges at Aalto University.
Aalto is a partner in the New European Bauhaus initiative
The EU initiative imagines future ways of living by combining design, culture, social inclusion, science and technology.
New data visualization provides creative ways of analyzing the genetic ancestry of Finland
A new study conducted at the University of Helsinki succeeded in assessing the genetic ancestry of more than 18,000 Finns. School of Arts, Design and Architecture contributed to the study’s information design and interactive data visualization.
Excavation on Otaniementie to start 3rd March
The excavation work will take place on Otaniementie at the northern and southern sides of Otakaari junction from Wednesday 3rd March.
Aalto University’s Art & Design now ranked 6th in the world
Six of Aalto’s fields reached the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking
Kalevala Koru Cultural Foundation grants EUR 164 000 for doctoral thesis work
The grant will promote issues of sustainable development in design.
The potential of urban green spaces in climate change mitigation
Aalto University is involved in the CO-CARBON research project, which seeks ways to integrate the carbon sequestration of green spaces in urban planning and decision-making.
Annual Review 2020: Alumna of the Year is film director Zaida Bergroth
In the annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture success enablers were awarded and the 150th anniversary of higher education in art and design in Finland was launched.
Welcome to the 3rd online Unite! Dialogue event, hosted by INP Grenoble
Unite! is an European University Alliance of Aalto University and 6 other high-level European technical universities. Every six months, all staff and students from the seven universities gathered within Unite! meet for a dialogue and cooperate around the various themes and activities of Unite!. The 3rd Dialogue is organized, from March 8th to 10th, by Grenoble INP - UGA in a 100% online format and offers for the 1st time, a session open to the general public.
