Marsio

Designs for a Cooler Planet

Designs for a Cooler Planet is Aalto University’s biggest exhibition of the year, where students and researchers present fresh perspectives, bold experiments and practical solutions designed to change the world. Exhibition is open 1 Sept – 30 Oct 2026.

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Marsio. Experience tomorrow!

Marsio is Aalto University's meeting and event space open to everyone, located right at the heart of the campus. Welcome to fascinating events, exhibitions, lunch, and shopping at the Aalto University Shop!

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Academic events, Campus, Networking –

Aalto Founder Talks #10: Tuomas Rasila, Founder and CEO of Sensofusion

Tuomas Rasila is the founder and CEO of Sensofusion, a Finnish defense-tech company developing technology to detect and counter drone threats.
Betoninen portaikko rakennuksen sisällä, seinällä värikäs maalaus, portaissa näkymästä poistumassa henkilö.
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Cooler Planet: Guided public art tour 20.10.

Join the tour with Outi Turpeinen (manager, Public art) and get to know Aalto University's public art collections in the Marsio, Kide, and Viima buildings in more detail.
School of Chemical Engineering Alumni Seminar in Marsio
Lectures and seminars, Networking –

School of Chemical Engineering's Alumni Seminar: Innovation-Driven Green Transition

Welcome to the School of Chemical Engineering Alumni Seminar to hear inspiring alumni talks, insightful discussions and network with fellow alumni.
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Academic events –

Tenured Professors' Installation Talks 28.10.2026 (external link)

Come and discover what’s new in research at Aalto University.
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Tunnelmia Marsion tapahtumista

People mingle and view exhibition objects on white tables in a bright exhibition hall.
People view large colourful portrait panels in a dark exhibition hall titled Laboratory of Hope
Man giving a talk on stage before an audience, large number 27 133 021 000 on blue screen behind him

Laboratory of Hope – Exhibition opening 5 February 2026. Image: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto University

People view large colourful portrait panels in a dark exhibition hall titled Laboratory of Hope
Man giving a talk on stage before an audience, large number 27 133 021 000 on blue screen behind him
Three speakers on stage at Aalto Founder Talks, seated in orange chairs before a large white screen and audience.

Aalto Ahaa – Toivo 21 April 2026. Image: Ahti Brummer / Aalto University

Man giving a talk on stage before an audience, large number 27 133 021 000 on blue screen behind him
Three speakers on stage at Aalto Founder Talks, seated in orange chairs before a large white screen and audience.
People mingle and view exhibition objects on white tables in a bright exhibition hall.

Aalto Founder Talks – Maija Itkonen 21 May 2026. Image: Hieu Vo / Aalto University

Three speakers on stage at Aalto Founder Talks, seated in orange chairs before a large white screen and audience.
People mingle and view exhibition objects on white tables in a bright exhibition hall.
People view large colourful portrait panels in a dark exhibition hall titled Laboratory of Hope

Designs for a Cooler Planet – Exhibition Opening 3 September 2026. Image: Kalle Kataila / Aalto University

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Designs for a Cooler Planet
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Research becomes real-world solutions in autumn exhibition – Designs for a Cooler Planet showcases work by researchers and students

Aalto University’s largest annual exhibition, Designs for a Cooler Planet, will point the way to the future this autumn. It will feature more than 20 practical solutions, experiments and ideas from researchers and students.
Two speakers in a studio with large AI-themed screens behind them, text about human judgement and trust.
Studies Published:

Creative Teaching in the Age of AI: What Changes – and What Stays the Same?

Nearly a hundred Aalto teachers and education professionals gathered at Marsio Presents: Creative Teaching in the Age of AI to explore how rapidly evolving AI tools are changing teaching practices, while core goals like critical thinking, motivation, real-world problem solving and human interaction remain essential. Keynotes, teacher examples, and thematic dialogue sessions highlighted concrete ways to use AI as a responsible partner in teaching, and showed a strong appetite for ongoing, peer-based pedagogical dialogue and sharing of good practices.
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Workshop series for teachers in Marsio: Educational Media Creation 2026

Join us for a four-part workshop series exploring how Marsio’s state-of-the-art studios and digital tools can transform your teaching.
Text 'LABORATORY of HOPE' on a red and pink gradient background. 'HOPE' is highlighted in yellow.
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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