H&W architecture and design
The research concerning architecture and design in the field of healthcare and wellbeing (H&W) is one of the core areas at Department of Architecture and at the Department of Design.
Management in H&W
In this subarea, we are significantly active in healthcare operations management (HOM) and related policy research.
Digital health
Research on Digital Health combines Aalto University’s world-class research activities in ICT with the top expertise in medicine and other life sciences of the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS).
Neuroscience and neurotechnology
Our research aims at cutting-edge research on the human nervous system with pioneering technology that enables advanced measurement, analysis, modeling, and modulation of the system.
H&W research areas and faculty
H&W being one of Aalto University’s strategic focus areas, this field is being ambitiously developed.
Jukka-Pekka Kevätsalo
We want to be as attractive a workplace as possible. My job is to make the right people aware of how great the things that are being done here are.
Jessica Sinikoski, Communications Manager
Traditions are respected at Aalto, but the university still does things boldly in its own way, creating something genuinely new and different.
Aino Niinivirta
Students from other universities visiting Otaniemi also enjoy being here. Our days have been filled with trips and corporate visits. During the evenings, we have also had free time.
Suvi Majander
At Startup Sauna, people speak freely of their desire to succeed commercially. It has, as a design student, been quite the positive culture shock.
Aalto Studios
Aalto Studios weaves together the players of the creative economy: designers, filmmakers, YouTubers, game developers, performing artists, educators, angel investors, public-sector operators, and more in Finland, Scandinavia, Europe, and beyond.
Seed funding enabled new approaches in renewable energy research
Seed funding is a stepping stone to cooperation with other research groups, and a great channel to test your ideas.
How Otaniemi grew into a centre of technology, business and art
The first hub of world class research, a pioneer of modern architecture, the stage for the CSCE and the home of Finland’s first satellite - Otaniemi’s Aalto campus has a colourful history. Next the campus will become Aalto University’s joint campus and an open community for all.
Otaniemi campus to develop into a lively neighbourhood
The university's campus is in Otaniemi, home of the lively community that supports innovations. The goal of the campus development is to mix valuable history and new ways of planning.
Vaasa unit
The Western Finland Design Centre (Muova) operates in Vaasa. It is a joint unit of the School of Arts, Design, and Architecture and the University of Vaasa.
Otaniemi, a crown jewel of Finnish architecture
A parkland-style campus established in the 1950s forms the core of Otaniemi. The overall vision of the campus was that of Alvar Aalto, and its individual buildings were designed by Aalto and other celebrated Finnish architects such as Reima and Raili Pietilä and Heikki and Kaija Sirén.
Book a venue for your event at the Aalto University campus
Aalto University offers versatile and high-quality facilities for different kinds of events. More than 100 spaces are available and they are located on the Otaniemi campus.
Research assessments
Aalto University regularly assess the quality of its research and artistic activities, and its societal impact. The assessment is based on internationally agreed best practices and peer review.