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Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel

The President of Finland awards decorations ºÚÁÏÍø University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
Awards and Recognition
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Kunniamerkki

Closing Loops: that small but big building

Aalto University is designing a warehouse concept for the City of Helsinki using recycled materials only.
Cooperation
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Closing Loops varastorakennus kiertotalousmateriaaleista

This 'n' That exhibition showcased the skills of the workshop masters

In October, the gallery spaces at Väre showcased an exhibition highlighting the diverse workshop activities across the school and the craftsmanship of the workshop masters
Campus, Research & Art, University
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A small exhibition room with unique chairs on white pedestals and various light fixtures, with large windows in the background.

Temporary pedestrian crossing replaces the underpass during the construction work

The Otaniemi underpass and its stairs will be replaced with a more accessible pedestrian and cycling connection.
Campus, University
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Väliaikainen suojatie

Young Designer of the Year 2024 is Arttu Ã…feldt

The designer, who is about to graduate from Aalto University’s Master’s programme, wants to reform menswear and challenge traditional manufacturing methods.
Awards and Recognition
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A person in a shiny outfit walks in front of a stack of wooden and metal beams in an industrial area.

Last chance to nominate for 2024 Aalto University Open Science Award

The deadline for submissions is 3 Dec, 2024.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Aalto Open Science Award 2024. A light blue podium hovering over a blue-pink gradient background with the help of squishy-looking balloons with colored lights inside.

Aalto University Publication Series is getting a new look

Aalto has revamped its publication series, and with the updates, new templates are now available for the covers. The number of series on offer and the ways to order publications have also been updated.
Research & Art
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A person works on a computer. There is an open book and a pad on the table. Photo by Kalle Kataila.

The QUORUM project addresses urban water and climate challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration within Unite! universities

The project has received funding from Unite! Seed Fund.
Cooperation
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Aerial view of a coastal cityscape with a Ferris wheel, modern buildings, and a blue sky above calm waters.

What makes nature restorative? Aalto University researchers explore Finnish forests and Japanese gardens

Biodiversity is central to the restorative power of Finnish forests.
Press releases
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A serene Japanese garden with a pond, rocks, and various trees, including vibrant red and green foliage.

Oskari Vilamo Fund awarded the best theses on building trade

The Oskari Vilamo fund, which is part of the Business Education fund, awarded the best doctoral theses and diploma theses in November. Two doctoral dissertations and six master's thesis were awarded in Aalto University.
Awards and Recognition
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Aalto-yliopiston apurahansaajat

Funding for a democratic transition to sustainability

Three projects from Aalto University are among the recipients. The Nessling Foundation's grants aim to advance the implementation of sustainability transitions in the context of democracy, the EU, and nature conservation areas.
Research & Art
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A group of people walking past large windows in a modern building with vertical wooden slats and indoor lights.

Aalto’s new community-built sauna floats on repurposed wind turbine blades

Aalto-born Reverlast is transforming old wind turbine blades into durable floating structures designed to withstand even harsh marine conditions
Campus
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Aerial view of a seaside pier with a floating sauna, small boat docked nearby, and grassy shore with trees.

Aalto University's marine technology ranked 22nd globally

Aalto University continued its strong track record with stellar results in the highly regarded ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
University
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Kuva jossa teksti ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024

Why should everyone study creativity right now?

Chief Human Resources Officer Riitta Silvennoinen is encouraging employees to be radical by taking time for learning. All staff at Aalto have the opportunity to take a basic course in radical creativity during their working hours.
Studies
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Aalto University / Riitta Silvennoinen / Photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi

COP29: Aalto University offers new solutions for sustainable construction and calls for better alignment of policy with science

An international team of researchers coordinated by Aalto University calls on world leaders: achieving climate goals requires completely new ways of combining science and policy.
Cooperation
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View of UN climate change conference COP29 event venue

Boost your skills: learn the basics of radical creativity

Creative thinking and related ability to change are core competencies of the future in all fields. Aalto University launched a free online introductory course on radical creativity in Finnish and English on November 14, 2024.
Studies
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A man Diving into radical creativity online course. photo Lina Jelanski

Tuomas Savolainen: In astronomical research we often navigate in uncharted waters

'As a researcher, you must constantly tolerate uncertainty. You also have to remember that there would be no point in researching if we were always sure of everything. And first, you always have to convince yourself.'
University
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Tuomas Savolainen presenting telescope research

Minerva Skyttä won the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024 award for Formal/Couture

Master's Student in Aalto University’s Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design Major, Minerva Skyttä, has won the Formal / Couture category in the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024 in collaboration with WGSN + Coloro and Google Arts & Culture.
Awards and Recognition
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Models walking a runway in elaborate, artistic fashion outfits with dramatic, voluminous designs.

Feminist Border Crossings seminar explored the significance of design in contemporary societies from feminist perspectives

The Feminist Border Crossings seminar was organized at Aalto University to celebrate the launch of the Design Culture Studies Research Group and the 20th anniversary of Hilma, a network of ten gender studies units in Finland.
Research & Art
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A panel of six people seated in front of a screen, speaking to an audience in an indoor venue.

Malicious social media bots increased significantly during the COVID19 pandemic

A groundbreaking joint study by Aalto University and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has revealed critical insights into the role of bots in shaping public health discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on Twitter.
Research & Art
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A person holds a phone showing the Twitter profile, with mask emojis in the header. A plant is in the background.