Aalto Ahaa public lecture 11.2. – Love
Watch the recording of the first Aalto Ahaa lecture about love (in Finnish).
Aalto Ahaa public lecture 11.2. – Love
Watch the recording of the first Aalto Ahaa lecture about love (in Finnish). Experts reflect on love in the brain, at work and towards our nearest. The lecture is in Finnish.
When
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Where
Marsio
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Otakaari 2
Event language(s)
Suomi
How does love show up in the brain?
What do we think about love at work?
What are the benefits of love and kindness in our neighbour?
The Aalto Ahaa event series begins - go on an expedition to the core of love in the company of fellow humans and dive deeper into the surface.
See the event details in FinnishThe event will be accompanied by a 15th anniversary exhibition of the University, which will showcase the University's achievements under the theme "Lahja" (the gift). The exhibition is open from 5 February to 21 March 2025.
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Information about the Aalto Ahaa event series
Aalto Ahaa is a series of public lectures open to everyone, organized in collaboration with the City of Espoo. The target audience includes all curious individuals interested in science and global affairs in Espoo and surrounding areas. Additionally, the recordings allow anyone to explore the content. The events are free of charge and conducted in Finnish.
The goal is to demonstrate, in an inspiring and engaging way, how the research and work done at Aalto University impact everyday life. You can follow the events in person at the Marsio building on the Otaniemi campus, via a webcast, or through recordings.
Aalto Ahaa Events in spring 2025
Aalto Ahaa events are held three times in the spring and three times in the fall, on Tuesdays from 17:00 to 18:30. The fall program will be published later. The dates and themes for the spring 2025 events are:
- Tuesday, February 11 – Love
- Tuesday, March 18 – Water, ice, and sustainable food production
- Tuesday, April 8 – Creative thinking and building the future
Aalto Ahaa public lecture 18.3. – Water, ice and responsible food production
A series of events open to all in Finnish begins, with the second lecture on water, ice and responsible food production
Aalto Ahaa public lecture 8.4. – Creative thinking and building in the future
A series of events in Finnish, open to all
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Finding love: Study reveals where love lives in the brain
Researchers from Aalto University utilised functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure brain activity while subjects mulled brief stories related to six different types of love.
