Aalto Media Lab Demo Day 2024 | Media Lab 30 Years Exhibition Opening
Aalto Media Lab Demo Day highlights the work from the students and faculty of the Aalto Media Lab.
Marsio. Experience tomorrow!
Marsio, the campus open-to-all meeting place, is now open!
Marsio is a new meeting place on the Aalto University campus right next to the metro station and light rail stop. You can step in anytime and immerse yourself in Aalto’s research and activities – in exhibitions and events, open lectures, movies, the restaurant and the Aalto University Shop.
The building’s name is a tribute to Aino Marsio-Aalto (pictured below/above), a creative pioneer, architect, designer, entrepreneur and Aalto University's alum. Let her inspire you while you experience tomorrow at Marsio today.
Photo: Aino Marsio-Aalto family collection.
Spotlight
The open lecture series "Tähtitiistait" can be watched as recordings (mainly in Finnish). The series offers astronomy at a low threshold for each of us. You can watch the recording of the lecture series and learn about the study of restless black holes, telescopes the size of Earth, and solar research.
Learn more about space with Tähtitiistai lectures
The speakers talked about the history of Finnish space research, the secrets of black holes, quasars, Earth-sized telescopes and solar research. Watch the recordings now and find out more about upcoming events at Marsio.
Events at Marsio in autumn 2024
- 11 Dec 2024 - 17 Jan 2024 - Aalto media lab demo day 30 year exhibition: new and previous projects by faculty and students presented
- 16 Dec 2024 Installation talks – new tenured professors talk about their research or teaching field
The calendar of events will be updated regularly – follow the event calendar and read more about the events
You can watch live streamings and recordings from Marsio events in Aalto Univeristy's Youtube channel.
Long-term exhibitions and public art at Marsio
Makers of the impossible exhibition presents Aalto research innovations. The exhibition is open until end of 2025. The public art collection at Marsio can be visited during the building's opening hours. There are also guided tours.
Makers of the Impossible
The Makers of the Impossible exhibition showcases seven wonderful examples of actions by Aaltonians. You can explore them online or in our brand-new Marsio building on campus. Welcome!
Sharing Imaginations art collection
The theme of Marsio building's public art collection follows the percent principle.
Designs for a Cooler Planet festival in Marsio again in autumn 2025
The annual Designs for a Cooler Planet festival showcases Aalto community's projects, combining research and design for a more sustainable future. The festival is part of Helsinki Design Week. The festival is arranged next time in September-October 2025. You can learn about the projects presented in the last festival via the link.
Designs for a Cooler Planet
A glimpse of hope for a better future. The annual Designs for a Cooler Planet festival showcases thought-provoking prototypes, experiments, and perspectives offering a glimpse of hope for a better future.
Services available at Marsio
Marsio
How to find there
Marsio is located right in the heart of the campus at Otakaari 2. When coming from the direction of Väre and the metro station (use the exit A towards Otaniementie and the University), walk across Korkeakoulu square and cross the light rail tracks. Marsio is the first building on the left after the tracks. You can also recognise it by the glass corner of the building.
Marsio is in the centre of the picture. On the right is the amphitheatre of Otakaari 1 (Undergraduate Centre). On the left is the Väre building, and the light trail tracks situate between Väre and Marsio. The metro station exit is at the bottom left of the picture.
News
Aalto Creative Demo Day: Inspiring Pitches and the Future of Creative Industry Incubation
Pre-incubator participants from Aalto Digital Creatives pitched their startup ideas on Marsio Stage. Aalto Digital Creatives will continue as the Aalto Creatives program in 2025.
Workshop series for teachers in Marsio: Educational Media Creation
Join us for a four-part workshop series exploring how Marsio’s state-of-the-art studios and digital tools can transform your teaching.
The first Tähtitiistai took place in Marsio – watch the recording of the event and join the next lectures!
The first Tähtitiistai was held on October 8 in the cinema of the Marsio building, the first lecture drew crowds in large numbers to the venue. Didn't get to follow the lecture? No worries! Watch the recording of the event online.
Shared imagination and the idea of waves - two new public art collections were unveiled
The art collections of Marsio and Kide buildings were published.- Published:
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