Aalto University, Espoo Videos

Every building tells a story on our campus. ✨ Designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, the buildings here are more than just walls – they're a part of Alvar and Aino Aalto's legacy in design and innovation. This quick tour offers a glimpse into the spaces that make our campus unique! Want to learn more? Our full video dives into the details and stories behind these iconic buildings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV-8286Gq3Y?utm_medium=social_own&utm_source=facebook

Are you ready to challenge your perception of the possible? 👀 At the Cooler Planet festival, we tackle seemingly impossible challenges with multidisciplinarity, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The Designs for a Cooler Planet festival is in full swing! The open-for-all exhibitions showcase creative, research-based experiments and prototypes under the captivating theme 'Makers of the Impossible' – showing that while shaping a sustainable future might be difficult, it's not impossible. 💚 Explore the exhibitions or join the events! Read more here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/designs-for-a-cooler-planet?utm_medium=social_own&utm_source=facebook 🌟 Designs for a Cooler Planet 2024: Makers of the Impossible 🗓️ 6 Sept – 3 Oct 2024 📍 Marsio, Otaniemi

This is Aalto University! Have you ever wondered why and how business, science, tech and arts are available in the same university? We made a film that shows what Aalto University is: the research and studies, events, campus, and the people. Aaltonians are groundbreaking, fearless, multidisciplinary problem solvers from all areas of expertise. Explore what kinds of opportunities we provide to connect students to working life via the link in comments.

Miltä musta aukko näyttää? 🌍 🔭 ✨Miten maailmankaikkeutta tutkitaan? Entä mitä aurinkotutkimus paljastaa Maapallon tulevaisuudesta? Tervetuloa oppimaan lisää avaruudesta ja avaruustutkimuksen merkityksestä Tähtitiistait-luennoille! Luentosarja on ilmainen ja avoin kaikille kiinnostuneille. Luennot järjestetään osana Aalto-yliopiston Metsähovin radio-observatorion 50-vuotisjuhlavuotta. Voit osallistua luennoille paikan päällä upouudessa Marsio-rakennuksessa Otaniemessä tai verkon välityksellä. Tulevat luennot: ⭐ 8.10.2024 – Tähtitiistai: 50 vuotta maailmankaikkeuden taajuudella ⭐ 22.10.2024 – Tähtitiistai: Näkymätön maailmankaikkeus ⭐ 5.11.2024 – Tähtitiistai: Mustien aukkojen äärellä Lue lisää luennoista: https://www.aalto.fi/fi/uutiset/tahtitiistait-luentosarja-tuo-tahtieteen-lahelle-jokaisen-arkea?utm_medium=social_own&utm_source=facebook

'At this critical moment for Finland, we need to ask: how can we build a culture that attracts – and retains – top talent from around the world?' Aalto President Ilkka Niemelä opened the new academic year at Aalto Day One on Tuesday, where he emphasised the importance of integrating international talent and collaborating with industry partners to strengthen Finland’s future through research and innovation. Employers, get in touch with us to connect students with working life. Whether it’s mentorship, thesis work, a traineeship or a summer job, visit this site: https://bit.ly/4e0Tp1M Let’s work together to make sure that all students build connections to Finnish working life!

Get ready to kick off the new academic year with us! The opening ceremony begins at 13.15. 🎉 ⭐ You can follow the event online at https://events.icareus.com/fi/web/bright/player/event/custom?eventId=305491725 The opening ceremony begins with a professors’ procession. Celebrations continue with speeches by the President of the university and the Chair of the board of the Student Union (AYY) sharing our joint direction for the upcoming academic year. In the ceremony Aalto community is also greeted by the government, and the newly appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor with their Aalto Talk. After the ceremony we have the pleasure to introduce and open our new meeting place Marsio where we also hand out the Aalto Awards of this year. Let's come together and start this academic year in style. Welcome! ✨

Did you know that there are over 80,000 honey bees who have a home at the Otaniemi campus? These little pollinators are like the campus's own tiny superheroes! 🌍 In a world where biodiversity loss is a real concern, with extinction threatening around a million species of flora and fauna, pollinators play a crucial role. They maintain the growth of trees, flowers, and other plants. 🐝 All the honey bees live in locally built hives, which are named after pop queens (obviously)! Hives are called Cardibee, Cardibee Jr, and Beeyonce. 🌻 Beekeepers are students at Aalto who build and take care of each hive and its residents, contributing to a thriving ecosystem right on our campus - check out what life as a beekeeper can be like!

It’s time to come together and celebrate the start of the new academic year! Welcome to Aalto Day One on Tuesday 3 September. 🎉 We're excited about what's in store for this academic year, come be part of the excitement at the opening ceremony in the U2 Hall! The opening ceremony is also hosted online, so you can attend the event from anywhere. After the ceremony we have the pleasure to introduce and open our new meeting place Marsio where we also hand out the Aalto Awards of this year. Then it's time to soak in the festival-like atmosphere at Alvar Aalto Park during the Aalto Party. Meet old friends and make new connections while enjoying music and a lively ambiance. ✨ 🗓️ Tuesday 3 September Ceremony at 13:15-14 Undergraduate Center or online Aalto Awards 14:15-15:30 Marsio or online Aalto Party 15:30-19:30 Alvar Aalto Park Registration for live events and more information: https://events.aalto.fi/en/3X3IKxA7/aalto-day-one-392024-3a3bQtNJB/overview

Like Swarowski – but so much better! 🎇 These wooden crystals are a gift from Noora Yau, Anna Semi and Konrad Klockars to a fashion industry struggling with sustainability – in a world where humans love things that sparkle. 3D-printed onto the fabric, they’re complemented with the nanocellulose colour coating. It’s non-toxic, biodegradable and renewable – and naturally gorgeous just like the bright colours of beetles, peacocks and butterflies. If all goes well, in five years the trio hopes to be working with a major company or manufacturing wood crystals in their own studio for the world's top brands. But luxury isn't about using glittery eco-colours to sell more disposable goods. First and foremost, it's about valuing the material and respecting nature, the trio say. 💚 Read more: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/natural-luxury-3d-printed-wooden-crystals-make-fashion-shine?utm_medium=social_own&utm_source=facebook

Our focus on short-term profit has caused a cascade of problems. The fashion and textile industry, in particular, highlights the consequences, namely environmental degradation and societal inequality, of our current models. The solution isn’t more of anything, it’s less. Minna Halme, Professor of Sustainability Management, has dedicated her life on finding alternative solutions to measuring success and well-being. 💚 We need to prioritise resiliency over efficiency, placing greater emphasis on long-lasting products, repair and reuse. 💚 To achieve a sustainable model, we must make it fashionable and easier for consumers to choose environmentally and socially sustainable products. A shift in our collective values will push the industry to do things differently. 💚 We can ensure companies stay competitive while transitioning to a sustainable model by embracing local production and closed-loop supply chains. Read more about the solutions within our reach: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/lets-end-fast-fashion-and-favour-resilience-over-efficiency-in-all-industries?utm_medium=social_own&utm_source=facebook The photos in the video are showcasing Aalto-born solutions for the fashion and textile industry! 1. Ioncell fiber, made out of 100% wood-based materials and textile waste, transforms into ecological, high quality fibres – saving loads of our planets’ resources. Photo: Juho Huttunen. 2. Faux leather clutch made out of discarded blooms. Designer Irene Purasachit. Photo: Irene Purasachit. 3. & 4. Nontoxic and renewable structural colour out of nanocellulose, produced 100% from wood. Designer Noora Yau and material scientist Konrad Klockars. Photos: Valeria Azovskaya.

Discover the Finnish Capital Region Archipelago – just one hop away from our campus! 🚤 🌊 ☀️ This is the perfect summer getaway for all of you who are spending your summer working, studying or just living your life in Otaniemi! ☀️ With the flexibility to hop on and hop off at various islands, you have the freedom to design your perfect day on the water. Camp under the stars or simply enjoy the beauty of the islands. The route line from Otaniemi runs until 1.9. Check the schedule and start planning: https://www.espoo.fi/en/sports-and-nature/archipelago/scheduled-archipelago-boats

It’s a never ending party at the end of the Academic Year! Spring and Summer is full of joy with graduates from all fields. Recently, the fashion graduates organised their annual Fashion show Näytös24 along with the fashion exhibition Näyttely24, where they showcased their collections to a full house of relatives, friends, peers, faculty, fashion influencers and many more. Every year some student collections also get awarded. This year the winners are: City of Espoo Award: Minerva Skyttä Marimekko Award: Jere Vilo Fiskars Award: Lauri Greis Konstsamfundet Award: Lauri Greis EMMA Award: Enni Lähderinne Näyttely24 Award: Venla Elonsalo Näytös24 Award: Petra Lehtinen Congratulations to everyone! 🏆 You can watch the runway show here: https://aalto.fashion Participating students in Näytös24: BA students: Apollo da Costa Dória, Eetu Saarentausta & Eemil Halme, Lauri Greis, Mette Wik, Nana Lybeck, Nhung Huynh, C.B., Rasmus Palmunen, Riikka Kiili MA students: Ema Uršič, Enni Lähderinne, Iris Kareoja, Jere Vilo, Johannes Ahlfors, Joona Hakala, Yu-Chen Lin, Minerva Skyttä, Neža Simčič, Petra Lehtinen, Saimi Parikka, Sini-Pilvi Kiilunen Participating students in Näyttely24: BA students: Juhana Antila, Julia Puustinen, Pii Wahlroos MA students: Colin Meyer, Eeva Sundell, Tiina Nissilä, Vanamo Korell, Venla Elonsalo

The most dashing time of the year is here again! ✨ The ceremonial conferment of the Schools of Technology at Aalto will take place on Friday this week. Here’s a glimpse to last year’s conferment. 🎩 In the ceremony, the conferred doctors are accepted as full members of the scientific community. The symbol of the inclusion is the specially made hat that the doctors receive in front of the academia of professors, honorary doctors and jubilee doctors. The ceremony also traditionally includes speeches, music and the procession of the academia to start and finish the ceremony. The conferment continues with dinner and ball. Read more: https://www.aalto.fi/en/academic-events-and-traditions/ceremonial-conferment-of-doctoral-degrees-in-technology-2024

Vastaisitko avaruusolioiden yhteydenottoon, tai kuka siihen saa vastata? Uudessa ”Tiedettä vai tarinaa?” -sarjassa setvitään scifisarjojen tiedettä ja tutkimusta asiantuntijoiden kanssa! Netflixin 3 body problem -sarjassa yksittäinen astrofyysikko määrittää ihmiskunnan kohtalon lähettämällä viestin ulkoavaruuteen. Mutta voisiko auringon läpi tosiaan lähettää sanoman toiselle planeetalle? Jakson voi katsoa kokonaisuudessaan Youtube-kanavaltamme! Would you answer an extra terrestrial call or who would be allowed to communicate with them? Joni Tammi, astrophysicist and Director of Metsähovi Radio Observatory, discusses Netflix’s new scifi series 3 Body Problem together with Aalto alumn and scifi enthusiast Suvi Rantonen. The podcast is only available in Finnish on Youtube and Spotify. https://bit.ly/3WOWlJq

Alusta, a green oasis in the heart of Helsinki, is a perfect place to spend the sunny Spring days – and to experience award-winning architecture! 🏅 Last Friday, Suomen Arkkitehtiliitto SAFA awarded Alusta with Tunnustuspaanu, recognition for advancing sustainable development and sparking discussion on ecological building practices. "Architects Elina Koivisto and Maiju Suomi have successfully created a place through architecture where biodiversity can be experienced with all senses, offering a physical and mental space for togetherness, discussion, and seeking the right questions," explains Juha Päätalo, the chair of Eko-SAFA, which selects the award recipients. Our heartfelt congrats to Alusta as well as Elina Koivisto and Maiju Suomi for the brilliant work done in creating a place for collective exploration, connectedness and hope 💚 📍 Alusta is currently located in the courtyard between the Museum of Architecture and the Design Museum. In September, the pavillion and its plants will find a new home on our campus in Otaniemi. 👀 Among other fascinating projects, Alusta is also part of this year's Designs for a Cooler Planet: Makers of the impossible from 6 September to 3 October 2024.

Avaruudessa on meidän lisäksi (todennäköisesti) muuta elämää. 👽 Tämä asia pitää astrofyysikko Joni Tammea hereillä öisin. Uudessa ”Tiedettä vai tarinaa?” -sarjassa setvitään scifisarjojen tiedettä ja tutkimusta asiantuntijoiden kanssa! Netflixin 3 body problem -scifisarjassa yksittäinen astrofyysikko määrittää ihmiskunnan kohtalon lähettämällä viestin ulkoavaruuteen. Mutta voisiko auringon läpi tosiaan lähettää sanoman toiselle planeetalle? Studiossa sarjaa ruotivat astrofyysikko ja Metsähovin radio-observatorion johtaja Joni Tammi sekä Aalto-yliopiston alumni, scifi-intoilija Suvi Rantonen. Vieraana myös kvanttifyysikko Mika A. Sillanpää. Jakson voi katsoa kokonaisuudessaan Youtube-kanavaltamme tai kuunnella Spotifysta, linkit kommenteissa.

Like Swarowski – but so much better! 🎇 These wooden crystals are a gift from Noora Yau, Anna Semi and Konrad Klockars to a fashion industry struggling with sustainability – in a world where humans love things that sparkle. 3D-printed onto the fabric, they’re complemented with the nanocellulose colour coating. It’s non-toxic, biodegradable and renewable – and naturally gorgeous just like the bright colours of beetles, peacocks and butterflies. If all goes well, in five years the trio hopes to be working with a major company or manufacturing wood crystals in their own studio for the world's top brands. But luxury is first and foremost about valuing the material and respecting nature, the trio say. It's not about using glittery eco-colours to sell more disposable goods. ‘Nature is increasingly becoming a luxury. Our aim is to use Finland's forests to make products with a long life that are valuable – things we don't want to throw away but will cherish,’ says Yau. 💚 Read more about this amazing innovation here: https://bit.ly/4bcs4Z4

Welcome to the TOKYO Spring Sales 2024! 🌸 During the event, over 70 tables will be set up, filled with fantastic artworks & designs from Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture students & alumni! With a tradition spanning years, spring sales isn't just about shopping – it’s about supporting emerging talent and celebrating artistic innovation. Don’t miss out on the chance to find a gem or two from to brighten up your spring! TOKYO's Kipsari restaurant will be open during the event serving coffee and delicious treats. A warm welcome! ✨ What: TOKYO Spring Sales When: 4 May (12-18) & 5 May (12-17) Where: Väre building, Otaniementie 14, Espoo The video footage is from previous sales over the years. Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture

How about some cool new dance moves for Wappu celebrations? This choreography is designed for Virtual Reality, but never mind, just ride the wave, and keep on dancing! In general, one cannot follow a new choreography in real time because of the delay in human perceptual motor control. The WAVE technique developed by the researchers, on the other hand, is based on anticipating future movement, such as a turn. ‘The wave-like movement of the model dancers allows you to see in advance what kind of movement is coming next. And you don't have to rehearse the movement beforehand,’ says Markus Laattala. ‘In the choreography we implemented, making a wave is communication, a kind of micro-canon in which the model dancers follow the same choreography with a split-second delay,’ says Perttu Hämäläinen. Today’s the International Dance Day, that celebrates all kinds of dances and dancers today. Read the story and watch the full video here https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/researchers-develop-a-new-way-to-instruct-dance-in-virtual-reality?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_own

We're re-evaluating education policies for the well-being of kids and families with a unique data-driven initiative! In Finland's Two-Year Pre-School Experiment researchers, policymakers, and educators aims to determine the long-term effects of starting pre-school a year earlier than usual. 👉 The experiment offers the opportunity to improve the quality of education and equal opportunities to all children, setting them on a path towards better educational journey right from the start. 👉 The goal is to continue monitoring children into adulthood. This way, it would be determined whether the possible effects of early childhood education are also evident later on or if they level out during the school years. 👉 Such an extended study would also be internationally significant. By testing and monitoring policies over time, governments can make better decisions and avoid wasting resources on ineffective or harmful initiatives. Read more: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/how-to-put-education-policy-to-the-test?utm_medium=social_own&utm_source=facebook Illustrations: Satu Kettunen