Latest news in this area | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/443046/feed News listing en Aalto University again ranked Finland’s top university in the QS World University Rankings /en/news/aalto-university-again-ranked-finlands-top-university-in-the-qs-world-university-rankings Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:36:08 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1321263 at /en Aalto placed 114th globally Arts and design Research Technology and engineering ranking results University #1 Ranked as 1st university in Finland (QS World University Rankings) against a red background. Aalto students' art and science work Mama depicts the often invisible roles of mothers and women /en/news/aalto-students-art-and-science-work-mama-depicts-the-often-invisible-roles-of-mothers-and-women Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:37:08 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1319563 at /en The FIBRATIONS exhibition opens on 10 June at Heureka, a Finnish Science Center in Vantaa. It showcases student work at Aalto University that combines math and arts. One of the six student groups created a giant art and science piece Mama, which resembles a womb and represents motherhood, femininity and balance. Art and Creative Practices Collaboration Studies Technology and engineering Cooperation art cross-disciplinary mathematics shows theses Studies Säikeistyksiä-näyttely Heurekassa. Kuva: Susanna Oksanen. Aalto University participates in Finland's first Glass Biennale /en/news/aalto-university-participates-in-finlands-first-glass-biennale Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:23:35 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1318092 at /en The School of Arts, Design, and Architecture at Aalto University will be prominently featured in the first international Finnish Glass Biennale, taking place from June 5th to 8th, 2025, in Riihimäki, Nuutajärvi, and Iittala. Arts and design Collaboration Design Department of Design Exhibitions Glass Cooperation Research & Art Viisi kirkasta lasiveistosta, joissa on abstrakteja muotoja ja ihmiskehon osia sisällä, asetettu tummaa taustaa vasten. Aalto University's flagship event for fashion and textile expertise Näytös/Näyttely25 now bigger than ever /en/news/aalto-universitys-flagship-event-for-fashion-and-textile-expertise-naytosnayttely25-now-bigger-than Wed, 14 May 2025 05:45:00 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1313976 at /en At the end of May, the international fashion and textile world will turn its attention 91 University, where students graduating from the Bachelor's Major in Fashion and the Master's Major in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design will present their thesis work. Arts and design Research & Art Muotinäytös, jossa malleja avantgarde-vaatteissa kävelee catwalkilla, yleisö istuu molemmilla puolilla ja ottaa kuvia. Helmi Donner's The Lightning Rod to premiere in Cannes /en/news/helmi-donners-the-lightning-rod-to-premiere-in-cannes Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:56:39 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1311384 at /en The Lightning Rod (orig. Matalapaine), written and directed by Helmi Donner, has been selected to La Cinef, the official section of the Cannes Film Festival for short films made in film schools. Arts and design Awards and Recognition Kaksi tyttöä tanssii energisesti sisätiloissa; toisella on pinkki paita, toisella punainen toppi. Honorary Doctors in Arts and Design 2025 /en/news/honorary-doctors-in-arts-and-design-2025 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:38:29 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1309794 at /en The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has granted the title of Honorary Doctor to six distinguished professionals in the fields of art and design. Design Arts and design Honoured Research University Department of Architecture Department of Film (ELO) Department of Media Department of Design honorary doctors ceremonial conferments Awards and Recognition University Rivi tohtorinhattuja, enimmäkseen sinisiä, yksi musta lakki, asetettu valkoiselle pöydälle. Cinema Sheryl opens its doors – New student-oriented cinema aiming at young people and film culture /en/news/cinema-sheryl-opens-its-doors-new-student-oriented-cinema-aiming-at-young-people-and-film-culture Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:54:50 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1309812 at /en The cinema brings a completely new, student-driven perspective to the movie experience – designed for and by young people. Campus Business and economics Arts and design Cinema Sheryl Department of Film (ELO) Marsio documentary film film festivals films Campus Cooperation Kalju mies pinkissä paidassa kollaasissa, jossa näkyy hänen kädenliikkeitään sekoitettuina suorakulmaina. Specialisation programme in film and television dramaturgy met a need in the field /en/news/specialisation-programme-in-film-and-television-dramaturgy-met-a-need-in-the-field Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:15:28 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1309795 at /en The School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University organised a specialization programme in film and television dramaturgy, offering screenwriting professionals the opportunity to deepen their expertise in expert roles related to audiovisual storytelling. Teaching Studies Art and Creative Practices Department of Film (ELO) education Studies University Kymmenen ihmisen ryhmä seisoo sisätiloissa portaikon edessä. Learn new skills for appreciative encounters in the Aaltogether Ateliers /en/news/learn-new-skills-for-appreciative-encounters-in-the-aaltogether-ateliers Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:19:03 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1306306 at /en Welcome to open meetups in March-May to develop togetherness through means of embodied practices and social arts Art and Creative Practices Studies All students personnel radical creativity Research & Art Studies Abstract illustration for embodied intelligence toolbox by Anna Muchenikova. Professor Rauno Ronkainen is Cinematographer of the Year /en/news/professor-rauno-ronkainen-is-cinematographer-of-the-year Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:10:21 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1306086 at /en The Cinematographer of the Year Award 2024, presented by the Finnish Society of Cinematographers, was awarded to Rauno Ronkainen for his film Stormskerry Maja. Art and Creative Practices Awards and Recognition Kaksi ihmistä käyttää ammattilaistason elokuvakameraa. Toinen pukeutunut mustaan paitaan, toinen lippalakkiin. The Annual Review provided an overview of Aalto ARTS’ year 2024 /en/news/the-annual-review-provided-an-overview-of-aalto-arts-year-2024 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:08:56 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1305536 at /en The School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Annual Review on 12 March 2025 reflected on the results of the previous year and celebrated ARTS activities. Art and Creative Practices Research & Art A man presents at a university annual review event. Audience watches a large screen showing the date 12 March 2025. Metaverse revolutionises architecture - turning physical spaces into digital experiences /en/news/metaverse-revolutionises-architecture-turning-physical-spaces-into-digital-experiences Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:48:42 +0000 Pirita Posti 1304310 at /en Aalto University and Henning Larsen, part of the Ramboll Group, are creating a new world where augmented reality brings new content and meanings to spaces. Digitalisation and AI Arts and design Research Collaboration Department of Architecture School of Arts, Design and Architecture Cooperation Research & Art Metaversity: Interface and user interaction in the colorSense app demo using Fologram. Aalto Creatives launches Art & Tech Open Call '25 development grant for creative industry projects /en/news/aalto-creatives-launches-art-tech-open-call-25-development-grant-for-creative-industry-projects Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:31:13 +0000 Heidi Rintala 1304128 at /en The Art & Tech Open Call seeks applications from artists and creatives who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology. Arts and design Aalto Creatives Aalto Digital Creatives Aalto Studios Startup Center radical creativity start-ups Campus Cooperation Research & Art Person dancing on stage and wearing a motion capture suit. Autoethnography of Techno-Spiritual Practices at CHI 2025 /en/news/autoethnography-of-techno-spiritual-practices-at-chi-2025 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:46:32 +0000 Ines Turunen 1301131 at /en Doctoral Researcher Xiaran (Sarah) Song’s paper titled “Walking in My Shoes: An Autoethnography of Techno-Spiritual Practices” has been accepted at the prestigious CHI Conference Arts and design Digitalisation and AI Health and wellbeing Research Department of Art and Media School of Arts, Design and Architecture Research & Art Woman sitting on a concrete ledge in a modern church, with a crucifix on the wall and wooden doors behind her. Multiple awardees from the School of Arts, Design and Architecture /en/news/multiple-awardees-from-the-school-of-arts-design-and-architecture Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:02:40 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1299471 at /en Päivi Helander has been chosen as the Graphic Designer of the Year 2025, and Man Yau as the Young Artist of the Year 2025. Arts and design awards design graphic design Awards and Recognition Kaksi henkilöä, toinen ruudullisessa paidassa, toinen valkoisessa paidassa, seisoo eri värisiä taustoja vasten The Scientific and Artistic Advisory Board (SAAB) has reviewed Aalto ARTS activities /en/news/the-scientific-and-artistic-advisory-board-saab-has-reviewed-aalto-arts-activities Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:21:32 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1299316 at /en Aalto ARTS has an international Scientific and Artistic Advisory Board (SAAB) that meets regularly to support the development of the School, especially in the area of research. The support group visited Aalto University campus in November 2024. Arts and design University An interior view of Väre building with people walking along a mezzanine and ground floor, stalls are set up on both levels. Future of Aalto ARTS - A community vision /en/news/future-of-aalto-arts-a-community-vision Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:39 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1298770 at /en What does the future of the School of Arts and Design look like? Get to know the vision! Arts and design University strategy University Close-up of an abstract fabric with text overlay that reads 'Future of Aalto ARTS - Get to know our vision'. The visions that shaped us: Nokia Design Archive opens to the public online /en/news/the-visions-that-shaped-us-nokia-design-archive-opens-to-the-public-online Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:52:06 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1298357 at /en Opening the door to two decades of Nokia’s inner workings, a new online portal brings never-before-seen material to the public. Arts and design Research mobile Press releases A white flip phone with a screen open lies on a sparkling red sequined fabric. “Left outside in the rain”: The story behind the stories of the Nokia Design Archive /en/news/left-outside-in-the-rain-the-story-behind-the-stories-of-the-nokia-design-archive Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:32:18 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1287366 at /en In a strange twist of fate, a team of Aalto University researchers found themselves responsible for two decades of Nokia’s best kept design secrets. Arts and design Innovations design Research & Art Two mobile phones in plastic bags on bubble wrap and a torn cardboard box, notepad, pencil, and ruler on a purple surface. Open online courses at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design, and Architecture /en/news/open-online-courses-at-aalto-universitys-school-of-arts-design-and-architecture Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:47:32 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1277786 at /en Start the new year by learning new skills in design and creativity! Arts and design Art and Creative Practices Studies MOOC Open University Studies Punatakkinen ja -hattuinen henkilö seisoo lumisella mäellä, katsellen jäistä jokea ja vuoria taustalla.