Marsio

Spotlight

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Aalto Ahaa event series (in Finnish)

More information about upcoming events can be found on the Finnish page. Please switch the language version from the main menu.

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Aalto University Junior Science Theatre (in Finnish)

More information about upcoming events can be found on the Finnish page. Please switch language version from the main menu.

More events in Marsio

Event poster with three people, titled 'Impact with Research'. Date: Monday, Feb 9th 2026. Time: 15:30 – 17:30.
Lectures and seminars

Doc+ Dialogues: Impact with Research

Welcome to Doc+ Dialogues - the new panel discussion series for Doctoral Researchers and PostDocs. Come and connect with your collegial community in Marsio at the heart of Aalto.
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Exhibitions

Laboratory of Hope exhibition: guided tours

Please pre-register to the free exhibition tours in Marsio. Duration of the guided tour is 45 minutes and each tours has 20 places.
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Networking, Students, Workshops

Aalto Founder Talks #5: Niko Eiden, Founder & CEO of IXI

Founder Talks #5 brings you Niko Eiden, Founder & CEO of IXI, the company building the world’s first autofocus glasses. Yes, real-life sci-fi, happening right behind the corner.
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Power of Networking (external link)

Power of Networking focuses on strategic networking, not as a buzzword, but as a practical skill for entrepreneurs and innovators alike.

Exhibitions and public art at Marsio

Both long-term, permanent, and temporary exhibitions are organized at Marsio.

Laboratory of Hope

Our new exhibition is full of hope

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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!

Illustration

Sharing Imaginations art collection

The theme of Marsio building's public art collection follows the percent principle.

Betoninen portaikko rakennuksen sisällä, seinällä värikäs maalaus, portaissa näkymästä poistumassa henkilö.

Exhibitions

Long-term, permanent, and temporary exhibitions.

Valokuvateos naisesta ruohikolla, takana sumuinen metsä

See also

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Services at Marsio

At Marsio, you can use these services: restaurant, Aalto University Shop and a wide range of Aalto Studios audiovisual services. In addition, Teacher Services offers support services for the digitalisation of teaching in Marsio's premises.

Marsio
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Visit us

Marsio is located right in the heart of the campus at Otakaari 2.

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News

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Research & Art, Studies Published:

Are you tired of bad news?

The Laboratory of Hope exhibition presents ideas for a brighter future from 5th February to 27th March 2026
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Campus, Research & Art, University Published:

Glitch artwork challenges to see art in a different light

Laura Könönen's sculpture was unveiled on 14 October at the Otaniemi campus.
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University Published:

Presidential couple of Iceland visited Aalto University

The state visit was hosted by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb together with his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb
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University Published:

Aalto University President Ilkka Niemelä: Growth companies and established industries need people with new ideas

University graduates have a valuable role to play in renewing society, says Ilkka Niemelä in his speech to open the academic year

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