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Radical creativity

We enable experimental activities that challenge the status quo. Radical creativity is one of the three cross-cutting approaches in our living strategy.
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We integrate solutions for sustainability, radical creativity and entrepreneurial mindset into everything that we do.

The world is changing at a pace like never before. Our focus of development is to enable experimental activities that challenge the status quo. 

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Radical Creativity

There is no set recipe for changing the world. It takes courage and grit to boldly create something new without fearing failure.

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News about radical creativity

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'We cannot solve today’s complex challenges with traditional approaches' –– dozens of Finnish organisations support Aalto's radical creativity initiative

Aalto University launches a free online course to make the basics of radical creativity accessible to all
Aalto University / Riitta Silvennoinen / Photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi
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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.
Susan van Esch pictured during a workshop at the Radical Creativity summer course.
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Summer School Alum Story: 'Creativity is a language that doesn't need words'

Driving change and new perspectives as part of the Radical Creativity course by Aalto University Summer School.
A man Diving into radical creativity online course. photo Lina Jelanski
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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. Aalto University launched a free online introductory course on radical creativity in Finnish and English on November 14, 2024.
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