Architecture Speaks - Lecture series 13.11.2024 - 29.01.2025
The 10th season of the Architecture Speaks lecture series begins in November. The online lectures are open to everyone and free of charge with prior registration.
News and events
News & events
Stay up to date with current news and interesting events from the Aalto University community.
News highlights
The City of Espoo and Aalto University signed a strategic agreement for a new five-year partnership period
The collaboration includes investments in the Otaniemi area, business and innovation activities, and efforts to integrate international talent.
New invention for rock stress monitoring - Could revolutionise mining safety and efficiency
The method makes it possible to monitor rock stress in real time. It can help prevent and anticipate cave-ins and improve mining efficiency.
Finnish Academy of Science and Letters awards Väisälä Prize to Associate Professor Eveliina Peltola
Peltola’s research seeks to understand the mathematics behind theories of physics
Julia Lohmann becomes Honorary Royal Designer for Industry in Regenerative Design
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce in Great Britain has awarded the title to Julia Lohmann for her work in regenerative design, sustainable materials and design ethics.
A dress that combines modular design and seaweed research was seen at the Independence Day Reception
Landscape architect Anni Järvitalo designed a festive outfit for the President's Independence Day reception that combines modular design and seaweed research in collaboration with designer Sofia Ilmonen and Professor Julia Lohmann.
Independence Day decorations for Aalto personnel
The President of Finland awards decorations to Aalto University employees on the Finnish Independence Day. Congratulations!Event highlights
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.
International personnel in Finland - challenges and perspectives
We would like to invite you to discuss how we can together create a safe and welcoming environment within universities and in Finland
Tiny house Shadow – a small home with big environmental benefits
Tiny House Shadow is an all black tiny home designed by Professor Matti Kuittinen. Shadow is a resource-efficient building concept that combines circular economy, minimalist design and sustainable development. Shadow in located in Southern Finland.
Current news
Open online courses at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design, and Architecture
Start the new year by learning new skills in design and creativity!
The City of Espoo and Aalto University signed a strategic agreement for a new five-year partnership period
The collaboration includes investments in the Otaniemi area, business and innovation activities, and efforts to integrate international talent.From coffee rooms to big crowds – Discussion is important in developing new lifewide learning content in Aalto
Craig Carlson is developing educational content for the target audience of lifewide learning, such as adult learners in working life.
Pengxin Wang: The internship was an adventure filled with incredible research, unforgettable experiences, and lifelong friendships.
Pengxin Wang’s AScI internship advanced AI research, fostered global friendships, and inspired his journey toward trustworthy AI solutions.Appointments
Two new assistant professors started at the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology
Two new assistant professors were appointed in the Department of Electronics and Nanotechnology at Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering. Read the interview with Kim Kwantae and Paul Verrinder.
Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko appointed to Aalto University Board
Three-year term starts in January
Four new Professors appointed in the School of Engineering
Professors of Practice Katja Tähtinen and Assistant Professors Jan Akmal, Magda Posani, and Jenni Partanen were appointed to the career path of professors during August-October 2024.
Valuable lessons from nature: Professor finds inspiration in spider silk
Tenured Aalto associate professor Maria Sammalkorpi explains how the phenomena in nature can be used to understand and improve manufactured materialsFor the media
Campus – lively ecosystem and beautiful architecture
Content highlights
Explore Aalto University through a variety of content!
Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Walk in my shoes
Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand them, the ‘Walk in my shoes’ series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by members of the Aalto community.
A deep dive into radical creativity
Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.
How to see trees and plants in a whole new light
A hyperspectral snapshot captures all the light in a scene, not just colours or infrared light. The extra information is useful in many applications, from agriculture and conservation to forensics and food safety.
Wardrobe of the Future shows the future of fashion (external link)
It is clear that the textile, clothing and fashion industries need to change. How do we do it? Discover the Aalto University community's visions for a sustainable fashion future.
Painting Energies Podcast (external link)
Painting Energies is a podcast about light, colour, plants, microbes, and electrical energy. Eleven conversations with invited guests explore their relations, and our relations to them, through a dialogue across science, technology, art and philosophy.
Videos, podcasts, blogs and Aalto Magazine
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Information about the war in Ukraine
Ukraine war
On this page, we will gather information on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Aalto University’s operations.
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