Aalto granted EUR 10.4 million for profiling by Academy of Finland
Aalto University’s application was ranked number one by the international peer expert panel.
What can you do for the climate?
Within the next ten years, Finns need to cut down more than 75% of our carbon footprint. The change is enormous, and will be based on new lifestyles, says Michael Lettenmeier.
From costume design to the right kind of AI – new installation talks now available on video
Aalto's newly tenured professors gave their installation talks 24 April.
Collaborative AI provides inspiration for designers
A new AI approach helps design practitioners to explore visual ideas
The Polaris study project visualizes climate change anxiety
Finnish Broadcasting Company’s mobile story tries to capture how young adults experience climate change.
Designing an internet for dogs
Every day, millions of dogs are left alone in houses full of internet-connected devices: could getting dogs talking to each other online improve their wellbeing?
Sini Koskimies appointed as Communications Manager for School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Koskimies’ task will be to lead, develop and enhance School of Arts, Design and Architecture communications for more impact.
'Believe us when we say we are hurt'
Documentary film maker Suvi West says her people, the Sámi, are still traumatized by the effects of colonization. And that their healing would be a good thing for the whole world.
Success for Aalto students and alumna in the Hyères festivals
Fashion student Milla Lintilä has received the Galleries Lafayette Award. Aalto alumna, photographer Hilla Kurki received the Still Life Photography Award.
Brain scans on movie watchers reveal how we judge people
Researchers used brain scans to reveal the biases people feel towards people who are like them, even if they can’t see that they are like them
New methods in fashion and clothing design
Aalto Fashion’s New Construction Methods exhibition presents creative approaches and experiments in fashion and clothes design and manufacture in Dipoli in April.
'My goal is to educate designers who can work at the highest levels of government'
Professor Ramia Mazé tells how design can bridge the gap between citizens and policy making. She's also pushing design in a whole new direction.
Science, technology, art and business collide during the annual Aalto Festival
Starting on 8 May, Aalto University showcases talent in seminars, parties, lectures and exhibitions during Aalto Festival 2019.
​​​​​​​How can we conserve the natural cycle of water in cities?
Changing water circulation to resemble more the natural cycle with nature-based solutions.
Sofia Pantouvaki: A born researcher
The professor of costume design is an endlessly inquisitive soul who never imagined she would have a career in Finland
Nordic Rebels movement of the IDBM master’s degree programme finalist for the Danish Design Award 2019
IDBM’s innovative development of teaching has also been recognised in Austin, Texas.
Aalto University fashion students to reveal their sustainable visions for the future
From recycled materials to Ioncell fabric, Aalto fashion design will light up the Fashion Meets Sustainability event in Paris
Everyday choices: What are arts teachers needed for, Marja Rastas?
The world contains a void in art education, says Lecturer of Visual Arts Pedagogy.
Slow cycle
In its present form, the clothing industry is a polluter of water systems and a climate baddy. Materials recycling is not a sufficient answer, the whole system must change instead, says an expert on the circular fashion economy.
Search for Heads of Departments at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The Dean of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture requests applications or nominations for suitable candidates for positions of Heads of Departments´ at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
