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.
Watch short expert talks
Get new ideas by watching recordings of past Aalto University events.
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!
Come to Marsio
Otakaari 2, 02150 Espoo
Mon–Thu 7.45–21.00
Fri 7.45–20.00
Sat–Sun closed
Aalto University Shop
Mon–Fri 9.00–17.00
Restaurant MOO
Mon–Fri 11.00–14.00
Further information on Marsio’s services.
Getting to Marsio by public transport or car.
Marsio's main entrance is accessible. Further details about accessibility can be found here.
More events in Marsio
Power of Team Building (external link)
Join us for an evening about one of the most important parts of building a startup: the team.
Aalto Ahaa public lecture 10.11. – Quantum revolution
Aalto Ahaa! In a public lecture open to all, we dive into three expert talks exploring where the next technological breakthrough will come from and why everyone should now understand at least something about quantum technology. And what about cybersecurity—what will happen to it amid this upheaval? Come hear more at the Aalto Ahaa public lecture.
Community drive: Grants for students
Ready to ride? Join the A! Sign of Change community drive!
Slush Watching Party
Come to Otaniemi and watch the live online broadcast from the main stage of the Slush startup event!
News
Is quantum the next AI? Behind the quantum hype
Doctoral researcher Christa Schauman explains how Finland and Europe are faring in a race everyone wants to join – despite its uncertainties.
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.
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.
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.
Campaigning for a better future
Aalto’s research and innovations impact your everyday life. Whether it’s a breakthrough in detecting memory disorders, a sustainable alternative to cement, or turning ideas into startups, you too are connected to Aalto – and have many reasons to donate.
Donate nowRead more about our fundraising campaign
Aalto University Shop
Aalto University Shop brings together all Aalto-branded goods, our Aalto ARTS Books publications and our student-designed goods into one space. A mix of cool hoodies, beautifully designed books and our students' gorgeous work including limited-edition prints, glassware and ceramics.