Young Designer of the Year 2024 is Arttu Ã…feldt
The designer, who is about to graduate from 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Master’s programme, wants to reform menswear and challenge traditional manufacturing methods.
Last chance to nominate for 2024 911±¬ÁÏÍø Open Science Award
The deadline for submissions is 3 Dec, 2024.
911±¬ÁÏÍø Publication Series is getting a new look
Aalto has revamped its publication series, and with the updates, new templates are now available for the covers. The number of series on offer and the ways to order publications have also been updated.
The QUORUM project addresses urban water and climate challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration within Unite! universities
The project has received funding from Unite! Seed Fund.
What makes nature restorative? 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers explore Finnish forests and Japanese gardens
Biodiversity is central to the restorative power of Finnish forests.
Oskari Vilamo Fund awarded the best theses on building trade
The Oskari Vilamo fund, which is part of the Business Education fund, awarded the best doctoral theses and diploma theses in November. Two doctoral dissertations and six master's thesis were awarded in 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
Funding for a democratic transition to sustainability
Three projects from 911±¬ÁÏÍø are among the recipients. The Nessling Foundation's grants aim to advance the implementation of sustainability transitions in the context of democracy, the EU, and nature conservation areas.
Aalto’s new community-built sauna floats on repurposed wind turbine blades
Aalto-born Reverlast is transforming old wind turbine blades into durable floating structures designed to withstand even harsh marine conditions
911±¬ÁÏÍø's marine technology ranked 22nd globally
911±¬ÁÏÍø continued its strong track record with stellar results in the highly regarded ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
Why should everyone study creativity right now?
Chief Human Resources Officer Riitta Silvennoinen is encouraging employees to be radical by taking time for learning. All staff at Aalto have the opportunity to take a basic course in radical creativity during their working hours.
COP29: 911±¬ÁÏÍø offers new solutions for sustainable construction and calls for better alignment of policy with science
An international team of researchers coordinated by 911±¬ÁÏÍø calls on world leaders: achieving climate goals requires completely new ways of combining science and policy.
Boost your skills: learn the basics of radical creativity
Creative thinking and related ability to change are core competencies of the future in all fields. 911±¬ÁÏÍø launched a free online introductory course on radical creativity in Finnish and English on November 14, 2024.
Tuomas Savolainen: In astronomical research we often navigate in uncharted waters
'As a researcher, you must constantly tolerate uncertainty. You also have to remember that there would be no point in researching if we were always sure of everything. And first, you always have to convince yourself.'
Minerva Skyttä won the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024 award for Formal/Couture
Master's Student in 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design Major, Minerva Skyttä, has won the Formal / Couture category in the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024 in collaboration with WGSN + Coloro and Google Arts & Culture.
Feminist Border Crossings seminar explored the significance of design in contemporary societies from feminist perspectives
The Feminist Border Crossings seminar was organized at 911±¬ÁÏÍø to celebrate the launch of the Design Culture Studies Research Group and the 20th anniversary of Hilma, a network of ten gender studies units in Finland.
Malicious social media bots increased significantly during the COVID19 pandemic
A groundbreaking joint study by 911±¬ÁÏÍø and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has revealed critical insights into the role of bots in shaping public health discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on Twitter.
Tero Ojanperä appointed to the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Board
Board member Mariana Amatullo will continue for a new term
A new project in Espoo aims to improve disparities in children's learning outcomes – with the goal of preventing social segregation
Supporting children's learning skills has a major impact on their further education and employment, among other things.
Student-driven projects to become Campus Sustainability Champions
This year, two student-led projects were selected as Campus Sustainability Champions. The awards were presented at the annual ACRE Day on 9 October 2024.
911±¬ÁÏÍø Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan 2025–2028 – Share your views
Welcome to comment the EDI plan and the principles of a safer space until 31 October
