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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.
Studies
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MDF-levyn pintaa lähikuvassa

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.
Awards and Recognition
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Bettina Blomstedt

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!
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, University
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Amina Saadan mallisto Näytös19. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen

(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.
Cooperation
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Alvar Aalto -tutkijaseminaarin kuvabanneri

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
Cooperation
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UNITE! workshop at Aalto University in February 2020. Photo: Mikko Raskinen.

‘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.
Research & Art
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Punatukkainen silmälasipäinen nainen katsoo kameraan musta takki ja värikäs kaulaliina yllään.

Exhibition: Buy grapes, plums, get to know yourself

Master’s Thesis exhibition of the Photography programme is a combination of photography, video and installation.
Research & Art
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Aalto Matti: Schizophrenia I, 2020, triptych, 170cm x 42,5cm

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.
University
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Strategy key visuals visualising the university key areas, namely research, education, impact, illustration by Anna Muchenikova

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.
University
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Aalto_University Camilo Cortes' Reina banca Photo_Karoliina_Paappa.jpg

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.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Interactive data visualization analysis of the genetic ancestry of Finland.

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.
Campus
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Raide-Jokeri havainnekuva Ainonaukio, Otaniemi Kuva: Raide-Jokeri

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
Press releases, Research & Art
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QS-ranking tulos 2021

Kalevala Koru Cultural Foundation grants EUR 164 000 for doctoral thesis work

The grant will promote issues of sustainable development in design.

Cooperation
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Henkilö työskentelee ison työpöydän ääressä työpajaympäristössä.

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.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Kaksi poikaa leikkimässä ilta-auringossa kaupungin viheralueella, jonka keskellä on pieni lampi ja sen ympärillä kiviasetelma.

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.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, Studies, University
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vaaleahiuksinen nainen mustavalkoisessa asussaan katsoo hymyillen suoraan kameraan

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.
Cooperation, Studies, University
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dialogue

Finnish Cultural Foundation hands out more than half a million euros in grants ºÚÁÏÍø community members

The grants were allocated to 32 Aalto University applicants and working groups
University
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Aalto alumni from leading strategy consulting firms share their views on Aalto’s new strategy

Overall, the alumni viewed the strategy materials as meticulously prepared and Aalto’s purpose and values as inspiring and visionary. The strategy was especially applauded for involving hundreds of people from the Aalto community in the process. The alumni also shared six potential development areas for the strategy.
University
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Aalto's campus in a wintery setting with a little bit of snow.

Campus is just a click away

The new virtual campus tour allows users to experience the Aalto University campus from anywhere in the world.
Campus
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Ilmakuva kampuksesta

Public artworks at Aalto University Töölö reflect the building’s materials and details

Impressive works by Sakari Kannosto and Kristina Riska are placed in the staircase and lobby areas.
Campus
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Riskan patsaat Aalto-yliopisto Töölön ala-aulassa.