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1415 results for News, School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Re-use of social and healthcare facilities contributes to the vitality of municipalities

The research group on social and health care construction SOTERA is working on a project to evaluate the use of space resources for new uses, with an emphasis on resource wisdom, planned renovation and reuse.
Research & Art
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Sote-tilat

Celebrating costume design at Aalto University!

The Finnish costume design educational programme at Aalto University celebrated its 20th anniversary this autumn
Research & Art
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Juhlanäyttelyn pukuja. Kuva: Paavo Ihalainen

Laura Aalto: It means a lot to be seen and heard

'I remember how much it meant to have the opportunity to teach. People believed in me as a professional, and I was seen and heard. I succeeded despite being nervous. This organisation saw my potential.'
University
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Laura Aalto, photo by Mikko Raskinen.

Creative Demo Day event brought together arts and creative technologies from Aalto and Uniarts in Otaniemi

This Fall's creative industry pre-incubator participants from Aalto Digital Creatives and Uniarts Hub took the stage at the pitch event to present their business ideas to the public.
Campus, Cooperation
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Creative Demo Day 29.11.2024 Aicha Manai, Kim-Niklas Antin. Sakari Heiskanen / Aalto 2024.

Oskari Vilamo Fund awarded the best theses on building trade

Three doctoral dissertations and three master's thesis were awarded in Aalto University.
Awards and Recognition
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Oskari Vilamon palkinnot

Revised language guidelines support multilingualism

Implementation plan to be finalised by year’s end
University
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Aalto-yliopiston opiskelijoita opiskelemassa pöydän ääressä. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Unto Rautio

10 Questions to Alumnus Savannah Vize - CS Design

CS Design alumnus Savannah Vize shares her experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
Cooperation, Studies
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Savannah Vize and Uma the dog

10 Questions to Alumnus Savannah Vize - CS Design

CS Design alumnus Savannah Vize shares his experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
Cooperation, Studies
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Savannah Vize profile image

Opening hours of campus buildings at the turn of the year 2023-2024

Buildings on the Otaniemi campus and in Töölö have reduced opening hours at the turn of the year 2023-24.
Campus
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Snowy trees on both sides of a snow covered foot path.

Independence Day 2023 decorations for Aalto personnel

The President of Finland grants decorations 91ÇàÇà²Ý University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!
University
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Kunniamerkki

Apply for Designs for a Cooler Planet festival by 22 January 2024

Tell us how your research or project will change the world.
Research & Art, University
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Designs for a Cooler Planet 2024 Open call

Significant grant from the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design Centennial Foundation for the Development of Design Education

MA Irina Viippola has been appointed to the professorship of practice enabled by the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design Centennial Foundation.
Appointments
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Työelämäprofessori Irina Viippola

Myungji “MJ" Suh: The Aalto stand at Slush is all about how we can make the world better

'You are entrepreneurial when you see a problem as an opportunity, instead of avoiding it as a threat. A can-do attitude is also an entrepreneurial skill.'
University
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MJ on stage giving a talk

2023 State Prize for Architecture awarded to Nomaji Landscape Architects

Aalto University researcher and long-time lecturer Mari Ariluoma is a partner in Nomaji, and researcher Caroline Moinel a Nomaji designer.
Awards and Recognition
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Nomaji landscap architects Kaapelipuisto park view. Photo Tommy Kankkonen

A new visual teamwork tool based on metaphors

A typical problem in teamwork is an imbalance in participation – a few team members are active but not everyone's voice is heard. The Visentools project uses visual tools and haptic feedback to make workshops and team meetings more participatory and meaningful. The project is funded by Business Finland and has been piloted since May.
Press releases
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The Visentools objects enable people to tell stories with visual metaphors. From left: Thomas Tuominen, Janina Saarnio, Robin Gustafsson, Mikko Illi and Shena Saj. Photo: Susanna Oksanen.

The self-driving R-Bus, circling random routes, served as a mobile art installation

In August 2023, a smart bus project in Kalasatama challenged the traditional art installation format. An audio piece heard inside also created vibrant natural soundscapes in the midst of the city's infrastructure.
Research & Art
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Laura Beloff astumassa ulos R-Busin kyydistä

The Building 2030 wants to make Finland's construction industry the most reliable in the world

The Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award 2023 was awarded to the Building 2030 consortium, led by Olli Seppänen and Antti Peltokorven, which includes 21 companies.
Awards and Recognition
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Building 2030 - Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award 2023

Bicycle recycling is here again!

Bicycle recycling in Otaniemi is here again! The goal is to tidy up the bicycle parking areas in the area.
Campus, University
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Mikko Raskinen

Visiting professorship in creativity research to be established with a donation from Amer Cultural Foundation

The professorship will focus on the study of individual creativity.
Cooperation
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A colourful object from the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition.

Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation donates EUR 3.2 million 91ÇàÇà²Ý to create the House of AI

Donation will be used to establish a multidisciplinary AI research cluster at Aalto University.
Press releases, University
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3 students walking and 2 sitting on couches at Dipoli