Sushant Passi: In the future, we will see human-to-human interaction as a luxury
'In 2050, we will be likely be promoting human to human interaction. It is now perhaps getting a bit sidelined, but it is irreplaceable.'
Tomi Rantanen uses design to tackle gender equality issues in the music industry
Rantanen's master's thesis aims to bring about structural changes and envisions a gender equality shift for women and non-binary people by 2030.
Suggest how you would use 14,000 eur for the wellbeing of Aalto University students!
Submit your proposal by September 30, 2024, for a participatory budgeting project to improve student wellbeing on campus. A winner will be voted on from the feasible ideas within the year 2024.
Eloseminaari brought the Aalto ARTS community together to discuss the future of the school
Eloseminaari, the opening event of the academic year at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, was held at Kulttuurikasarmi event space in the centre of Helsinki.
DAMY recognition awards for Aalto graduates
The Friends of Design Museum and the Museum of Finnish Architecture DAMY awards a new prize, The Future Award, which highlights talented students' views on sustainable and resource-efficient design and visual culture.
Wellbeing on Instagram: @aaltowellbeing!
Welcome to follow us @aaltowellbeing. See you on Instagram!
Marsio opens on 26 August and will be celebrated on 3 September during Aalto Day One
The new meeting place on campus invites you to visit. Come for lunch, visit the Aalto University Shop and be among the first to get acquainted with public art from 26 August onwards.
Climate action plans of the six largest cities in Finland compared – densification alone is not enough for a climate solution, researchers emphasize
Aalto University researchers showed that even though the importance of urban green is growing, densifying the urban structure is still a mantra for climate work that is not questioned.
New professors appointed to the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
A summary of all new professors appointed between end of year 2023 to August 2024.
New event concept: Aalto ARTS Student Show 2024
The Aalto ARTS Student Show brings together a selection of student projects from all over the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Tua Björklund appointed as Director of Aalto Design Factory
Assistant Professor Björklund believes that the best ideas are developed together. She will take up her post on 1 September.
Shared cars have arrived at the Aalto campus - make a reservation using the GoMore app
GoMore is a car sharing platform where you can rent a car or put your own car up for rent.
Municipal infrastructure roadworks at Otakaari and Alvarinaukio from August
Roadworks will start in Alvarinaukio square in August and continue from the intersection of Otakaari and Luolamiehentie towards Servin Maijan tie in September.
Campus for people, plants and pollinators
The Otaniemi campus nature is managed with respect to biodiversity and the characteristic species of habitats.
2 027 new students admitted 91ÇàÇà²Ý University’s Finnish, Swedish bachelor’s programmes
13 500 applied 91ÇàÇà²Ý University in Finland's spring joint application in 2024
Strong overall result: 27.5 million euros from the Research Council of Finland
A total of 52 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellowship and Academy Project funding. The total funding awarded 91ÇàÇà²Ý University amounts to 27.5 million euros
Restaurants added to the Aalto Space - test and win!
See if you can find the campus restaurants in Aalto Space and win summerish prizes.
Compostable wood foam replaces plastic in shoe insoles
Aalto University students develop prototype of durable wood-based insole – Finnish shoe company starts testing material on users this autumn
New residential areas in Helsinki have less vegetation than old ones, affecting carbon sequestration and future summer temperatures
EU's Nature Restoration Regulation draws attention to the benefits of greenery in urban ecosystems.
Satu Lähteenoja: ‘Futures thinking and co-design are needed for advancing sustainability transformations'
In the I claim series Satu Lähteenoja shows that the transition arena method increases the understanding of systemic change among civil servants and decision-makers and helps them to think further into the future.
