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Half of highly educated immigrants find employment through Espoo and Aalto’s collaboration

The exceptional employment outcomes are the result of collaboration, in which service design research has played a key role.
Press releases
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A person reads a book in front of a large illuminated 'A' sign.

911±¬ÁÏÍø's Wood Studio's future visions of Finland's most valuable wood are presented at the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto

Curly birch – the tree pressed by the devil – exhibition will be on display in Lusto until March 15, 2026.
Research & Art
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Two light wooden stools, one with a rectangular and one with a rounded structure, placed against a neutral background.

Spring term open science highlight: Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony

We gathered at A Grid to celebrate the awardees of the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 and discuss open science topics with the Aalto community.
Awards and Recognition, Campus, Research & Art
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Five people with a diploma and flowers.

The Ceremonial Conferment of Degrees in Arts, Design and Architecture was celebrated with joy

A total of 59 masters and 41 doctors were conferred. There were 225 participants in total, and the promotion week was celebrated in a festive and joyful atmosphere.
Research & Art
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People wearing black academic robes and blue caps in a ceremony. Some are standing, others clapping from seats.

Näytös/Näyttely25 award-winning works on display in the Bio Rex lobby

911±¬ÁÏÍø and Konstsamfundet are deepening their collaboration. As part of this, the award-winning works of Näytös/Näyttely25 will be showcased in Helsinki city centre at Bio Rex in the Lasipalatsi block.
Research & Art
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A spacious hall with people seated and standing, mannequins wearing costumes, and large windows letting in natural light.

Coming soon: Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2025

We're thrilled to invite you to the Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2025 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture!
Research & Art
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Poster for Aalto ARTS Grad Show from 3rd Sept to 6th Oct, with abstract black and cream design on a black background.

Aalto’s fashion and textile students part of EMMA Museum’s new exhibition Social Fabric

EMMA Museum’s exhibition Social Fabric explores the ways that fashion is part of our lives and speaks of our cultures and values. 911±¬ÁÏÍø students are participating in the exhibition with a collective installation as well as two individual works.
Research & Art
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Two close-up images of women's legs wearing white and pastel-coloured outfits, with intricate designs and lace detailing.

911±¬ÁÏÍø participates in Finland's first Glass Biennale

The School of Arts, Design, and Architecture at 911±¬ÁÏÍø will be prominently featured in the first international Finnish Glass Biennale, taking place from June 5th to 8th, 2025, in Riihimäki, Nuutajärvi, and Iittala.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Five clear glass sculptures with abstract shapes and human body parts inside, displayed against a dark background.

Näytös/Näyttely25 was a spectacular celebration of Aalto's extensive expertise in textiles and fashion

Näytös/Näyttely25 culminated on Thursday 22 May 2025 with the official opening of the exhibition Näyttely25, the runway show Näytös25 and the awards ceremony in Aalto’s new Marsio building on campus.
Research & Art
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Three models walk on a runway. The front model wears a colourful jacket, black shorts, and black shoes.

911±¬ÁÏÍø's flagship event for fashion and textile expertise Näytös/Näyttely25 now bigger than ever

At the end of May, the international fashion and textile world will turn its attention to 911±¬ÁÏÍø, where students graduating from the Bachelor's Major in Fashion and the Master's Major in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design will present their thesis work.
Research & Art
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Fashion show with models in avant-garde outfits walking down the runway, audience seated on both sides taking photos.

Join us for the Aalto Open Science Award 2024 Ceremony

All Aaltonians are welcome – no registration required!
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Aalto Open Science Award Ceremony, May 20, 2025, 1-2.30pm, Mordor A Grid, Otakaari 5 02150 Espoo. Programme: Welcome words, award video screening, AALTOLAB, Aki Vehtari, Rupesh Vyas, panel discussion on open science, coffee & ice cream. All Aaltonians welcome!

‘The students’ work will have a concrete impact on the development of Porvoo Art Factory's operations’

A multidisciplinary Aalto student team developed future scenarios for the Art Factory
Studies
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Räätälöity opiskelijaprojekti Porvoon Taidetehtaalle

The Annual Review provided an overview of Aalto ARTS’ year 2024

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture's Annual Review on 12 March 2025 reflected on the results of the previous year and celebrated ARTS activities.
Research & Art
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A man presents at a university annual review event. Audience watches a large screen showing the date 12 March 2025.

911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s art & design ranked 8th in the world

Six of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking
Research & Art
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Text '#8 in the world in art & design (QS 2025)' on a blue background.

Julia Lohmann’s seaweed installation and the ALUSTA pavilion to be exhibited in The Design Museum London

This summer, the Design Museum in London will stage a landmark exhibition on more-than-human design.
Research & Art
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Julia Lohmannin Hidaka Ohmu. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen

Radical creativity online course reached 10,000 registrants

By practicing creativity, you develop the skills and mindset needed to overcome obstacles and solve various challenges.
Studies
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Creativity researcher Oana Velcu-Laitinen in a patterned, light-coloured dress is standing with their hands in their pockets against a blue background. Photo: Teemu Ullgren

The New Landscapes in Textile Design project is being displayed at EMMA Museum

EMMA Museum's exhibition Draped delves into the art of printed textiles, a cornerstone of Finnish design.
Research & Art
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Two women observe a display of patterned fabrics hanging vertically in a showroom with an orange backdrop.

Info package on artificial intelligence systems and copyright

Read the instructions!
University
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Ohjelmointia tekoälyllä

Online course on Wood Mechanics starts 24.2.2025

Learn 100% online about the engineering potential of wood as a complex natural material.
Studies
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Photo showing four parallel wood tensile testing set-ups across the grain

Design solutions for the maritime industry - the revolutionary transition to remote shipping

911±¬ÁÏÍø and Kongsberg Maritime are jointly developing the future of maritime operations, where work shifts from ship bridges to remote control centers.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Excerpts of workflow storyboards: weather and vessel size as sustainable considerations in voyage planning.