Creative Sustainability Alumni Stories
Where do our graduates work? Where to head after studies?
Creative Sustainability
Re-thinking Design, Business and Chemical Engineering
Creative Sustainability (CS) is a joint Master's degree programme at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, School of Business and School of Chemical Engineering. Established in 2010, the CS programme brings students from a variety of fields together, to study and work in multidisciplinary teams and create novel sustainable solutions for human, urban, industrial and business environments. The pedagogical approach is based on integrating teaching and research, problem-based learning, design thinking, blended learning and strong connections to practical outcomes. The graduates of the programme have the endeavour to understand and address systemic phenomena and wicked problems.
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Pragati Singhal - A Look Into Sustainability From Another Part of the World
Creative Sustainability student Pragati Singhal shares her experience of an international internship project in Chile.
Creative Sustainability master’s student Michael Buchta shares his experience in the programme
A Creative Sustainability master’s student shares his experience studying the programme at Aalto.
Ten Nonconsumerist Christmas Gifts for Those Who Already Have Everything
This is a list of ten Christmas gift ideas that don’t require purchases of any kind. They work for other occasions as well!
Do you see the blue sky? Ponderings on climate poetry
Climate change inspires literature, not only of the nonfictional kind, but also fiction and even poetry. I want to share with you some of my ponderings on a poem that struck a chord with me the first time I read it years ago and that I still keep finding more meanings in every time I come back to it.Alumni stories, networks and collaborations:
Research groups and Networks
Research collaborations and networks of the Creative Sustainability Master's Programme
The Test Site
The Test Site is a student-led network of practical sustainability at Aalto University.
Real-life projects in teaching:
Thesis Works
See and access our collection of Thesis works.
CS DesignCS BusinessCS Chemical EngineeringCS Architecture (2014-2019)CS Real Estate (2012-2019)
News from Aalto University
Key Skills for Sustainability Experts: Collaboration and Communication
As industries increasingly focus on sustainability, the demand for sustainability expertise is growing. But what specific skills do employers seek in sustainability experts?
American and Finnish universities collaborate to drive SDG advancement and innovation
American and Finnish universities collaborate on SDG innovation during a week-long training event, fostering global sustainability solutions.
“We consider our students as active agents of transformation” Get to know the teachers behind the Sustainable Cities and Societies summer course
Explore why the course Sustainable Cities and Societies by Aalto University Summer School is one of the most critical topics right now.
Preparing Aalto Graduates to be Responsible and Influential Sustainability Experts
Aalto equips faculty with strategies to integrate sustainability into programmes, courses and individual competence development.Events
Selection of events from Aalto University and Creative Sustainability
Building with misfit wood
Revealing the potential of underutilised material.
Future Pack-Age visions
Sustainable packaging alternatives.
BioColour: sustainable colour aesthetics
Transforming fashion by getting rid of toxic colours.
Entangled – Reimagining textile functionalities
Interdisciplinary collaboration transforming smart textiles.- Published:
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