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A smart jumpsuit provides information on infants’ movement and development

A new innovation by University of Helsinki and Aalto University makes it possible, for the first time, to quantitatively assess children’s spontaneous movement in the natural environment.
Research & Art
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lapsi älypotkupuvussa kuva: sampsa vanhatalo / helsingin yliopisto

Disruptions in water distribution in the Otaniemi area

HSY announced that there will be a break in the water supply distribution in the Otaniemi area on Wed 19.2. (Konemiehentie 2 and Tietotie 1), Fri 21.2. (Maarintie 8), Thu 5.3. (Vuorimiehentie 2).
Campus, University
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Kampus

The latest installation talks available on video

Aalto University's newly tenured professors reveal the secrets of fashion history and science of security, among other things.
Research & Art
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Installation Talks 2020

Hundreds of ideas from community event to build a sustainable future

Planning of development actions for the new strategy began at the community event on 31 January.
University
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Aaltolaisia ideoimassa strategian kehitystoimia yhteisötilaisuudessa 31.1.2020

Aalto ARTS Annual Review celebrated the highlights of 2019

Nine awards and prizes were presented 5 February 2020 at the traditional get-together for Aalto ARTS faculty, staff and students.
Awards and Recognition, Press releases, Research & Art
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Annual Review: Dean Tuomas Auvinen, professor Jenni Reuter, HR Coordinator Hanna Nurmela. Photo: Enni Grundström

Access control changing on the Otaniemi campus

Due to the changes in the locking and access control system at Aalto University, mobility in the university buildings is changing also to students.
Campus, University
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Kandidaattikeskus

This strange instrument from Joker soundtrack was invented in Finland

There are only five of them in the world. And one of them can be heard throughout the movie that just won the Oscar for Original score. This rare device is the electro-acoustic halldorophone, and its story can be traced back to Finland and to the workshops of the University of Art and Design Helsinki.
Research & Art
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Halldorophone-soittimessa on puupintaa ja pyöreitä muotoja kuten sellossa, mutta siinä on myös paljon elektroniikkaa.

Internship in Japan: Working as an Industrial Designer at Mitsubishi Electric

Janne Pärssinen, a master student in Industrial Design, is delighted he had influence on the projects as an intern.
Studies
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Janne Pärssinen seisoo Mitsubishi Electronicin rakennuksen edessä Japanissa.

Building with wood is a climate-friendly option – the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction

Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning – and provides pleasure.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Wood Wonders: Kokoon house scale model. Photo: Anne Kinnunen

Aalto’s up-and-coming designers’ ‘Armchair’ exhibition on display at Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair

Aalto University is presenting an exhibition called ‘Armchair’ at Stockholm Furniture Fair
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
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Chairs in Aalto University's Armchair exhibition at Stockholm Furniture Fair. Photo: Evelin Kask

CME alumnus Adam Lim: ‘I wish we’d had more time together!’

AVP summer school alumnus Adam from SUTD Singapore University of Technology & Design shares his experiences attending Creating Multidimensional Experiences last summer.
Studies
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Adam Lim, AVP summer school 2019 student from SUTD taking a picture.

Flux Island at Vuotalo

Flux Island is a collaboration between Aalto Media Lab and Vuotalo gathering an exhibition, workshops, and audiovisual performances.
Research & Art
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vuotalo

Small tech companies meet summer design school: reveals a great potential for customer-driven success stories

Companies around the world use design to grow their business. The three-year research project looks for ways to speed up the transformation of small businesses to become more design-driven. The first year has already given great results.
Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
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Design students Christopher Gros and Molly Balcom Raleigh worked on a brand refresh at Tume, and and studied how farmers express the pride in their work.

Vibrant Helsinki School presents a comprehensive show in Lübeck

The exhibition explores relatedness with nature and the sense of space.

Cooperation, Research & Art, Studies
Published:
nainen seisoo auringonpaisteessa auringonkukkakedolla keltainen muovipussi päässään

Young Finnish fashion designers work together with famous brands

Adidas, Fiskars and Terinit renew their brands with collections by fashion designers Anna Isoniemi, Maria Korkeila and Rolf Ekroth.
Cooperation, Studies, University
Published:
nuori nainen istuu ostoskärryissä maitopullo kädessään, yllään Anna Isoniemen suunnittelema värikäs mekko

Design is the mission of life for Eero Miettinen

Professor in industrial design has always loved drawing cars. Miettinen is delighted that the understanding of design has expanded in society.
Research & Art
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Portaikossa kuvattu mies katsoo kuvaajan ohi vasemmalle ja hymyilee

Paula Hohti Erichsen follows the trail of 500-year-old fashion

This professor of art and culture history appreciates joy and comfort and experienced the finest moment of her career during a funding interview.
Research & Art
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Paula Hohti Photo by Astrid Mannerkoski

Metex Award to Ville Piippo

The thesis, in the field of design, focuses on driving ergonomics and sustainable design of an electric motorbike.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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two men shaking hands

A record number of applications ºÚÁÏÍø University

There has been an enormous increase in applications for a study place in master’s and English bachelor’s programmes
Studies
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Mies- ja naisopiskelija työskentelemässä laitteen ääressä.

Creative concepts for travelling by land

Reducing flying is an easy way to decrease your personal carbon footprint. The Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2020 showed new solutions for how to encourage travel by land.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
Published:
usvainen vuorimaisema, jossa menee gondolihissi