Marsio

Marsio. Experience tomorrow!

Marsio is the starting point for new knowledge amid the flood of information. Embark on a journey of discovery with fellow curious minds and dive below the surface

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Designs for a Cooler Planet

Designs for a Cooler Planet is Aalto University’s biggest exhibition of the year, where students and researchers present fresh perspectives, bold experiments and practical solutions designed to change the world. Exhibition is open 1 Sept – 30 Oct 2026.

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Aalto University on YouTube

Explore recordings of Aalto events.

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Spotlight

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Aalto Founder Talks

Founder Talks is a new event series about entrepreneurship for all startup curious minds. 

21 May – Aalto Founder Talks #8: Maija Itkonen

Maija is a designer, innovator, third time founder who has built and exited two tech companies and one of the pioneers in the alternative protein field. Currently she’s acting as CEO and Co-Founder of Onego Bio.

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Honorary Doctors' Talks – Beyond borders

Aalto University celebrates the exceptional careers of the seven new honorary doctors in technology during the Ceremony week of 2026. The event is open to all via registration. 

11 June – Honorary Doctors' Talks – Beyond borders

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Marine Technology Gala 2026

We warmly invite you to the Marine Technology Gala on Thursday, the 21st of May, 2026. The gala will be held at the Aalto University Otaniemi Campus, in the Marsio Olohuone (Otakaari 2A, 02150 Espoo).
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Aalto Founder Talks #8: Maija Itkonen, Founder and CEO of Onego Bio

Maija is a designer, innovator, third time founder who has built and exited two tech companies and one of the pioneers in the alternative protein field. Currently she’s acting as CEO and Co-Founder of Onego Bio.
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Academic events –

Augmented Performer: Musician in the Loop (external link)

A Premiere Concert of Human–AI Co-Creation: Bringing Transformer Models into Real-Time Performance
FinnCERES Innovation in Every Fiber - Film Premiere 25th May 2026 - Seminar 26th May 2026. Celebrating Eight Years of Research Impact in Bio-Based Materials.
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Innovation in Every Fiber - Film Premiere and Panel Discussion (external link)

Celebrate 8 years of FinnCERES Flagship with the premiere of Innovation in Every Fiber documentary movie and panel discussion
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Exhibitions and public art at Marsio

Both long-term, permanent, and temporary exhibitions are organized at Marsio.

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Laboratory of Hope exhibition

Illustration

Makers of the Impossible

Betoninen portaikko rakennuksen sisällä, seinällä värikäs maalaus, portaissa näkymästä poistumassa henkilö.

Sharing Imaginations art collection

Valokuvateos naisesta ruohikolla, takana sumuinen metsä

Exhibitions & public art

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Services at Marsio

At Marsio, you can use these services: restaurant, Aalto University Shop and a wide range of Aalto Studios audiovisual services. In addition, Teacher Services offers support services for the digitalisation of teaching in Marsio's premises.

Marsio
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Visit Marsio

Marsio is located right in the heart of the campus at Otakaari 2.

Marsio

Moments from Marsio Events

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Aalto Junior Tiedeteatteri – Pelisuunnittelu 9.5.2025. Image: Ahti Brummer / Aalto University
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Aalto Ahaa – Rakkaus 11.2.2025. Image: Ahti Brummer / Aalto University
A person in a dark suit speaks on stage with 'Aalto Founder' displayed on a large screen behind them.
Aalto Founder Talks – Monika Liikamaa 18.9.2025. Image: Ahti Brummer / Aalto University
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Designs for a Cooler Planet – Exhibition Opening 03.09.2025. Image: Kalle Kataila / Aalto University

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Designs for a Cooler Planet
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Research becomes real-world solutions in autumn exhibition – Designs for a Cooler Planet showcases work by researchers and students

Aalto University’s largest annual exhibition, Designs for a Cooler Planet, will point the way to the future this autumn. It will feature more than 20 practical solutions, experiments and ideas from researchers and students.
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Studies Published:

Creative Teaching in the Age of AI: What Changes – and What Stays the Same?

Nearly a hundred Aalto teachers and education professionals gathered at Marsio Presents: Creative Teaching in the Age of AI to explore how rapidly evolving AI tools are changing teaching practices, while core goals like critical thinking, motivation, real-world problem solving and human interaction remain essential. Keynotes, teacher examples, and thematic dialogue sessions highlighted concrete ways to use AI as a responsible partner in teaching, and showed a strong appetite for ongoing, peer-based pedagogical dialogue and sharing of good practices.
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Workshop series for teachers in Marsio: Educational Media Creation 2026

Join us for a four-part workshop series exploring how Marsio’s state-of-the-art studios and digital tools can transform your teaching.
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Are you tired of bad news?

The Laboratory of Hope exhibition presents ideas for a brighter future from 5th February to 27th March 2026
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Campaigning for a better future

Aalto’s research and innovations impact your everyday life. Whether it’s a breakthrough in detecting memory disorders, a sustainable alternative to cement, or turning ideas into startups, you too are connected to Aalto – and have many reasons to donate. 
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