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5 ways to train your creativity this Spring and Summer

To celebrate the United Nations World Creativity Day on April 21, we made a list of five tips to boost your creativity this Spring/Summer
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In today's world, creativity has become a highly valued skill. April 21st has been officially designated as the World Creativity and Innovation Day by the United Nations, underscoring the importance of these qualities in our society.

'On World Creativity and Innovation Day, the world is invited to embrace the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations. Innovation, creativity and mass entrepreneurship can provide new momentum towards achieving the Sustainable Sustainble Goals (SDGs). 

Creativity can harness economic growth and job creation, while expanding opportunities for everyone, including women and youth. It can provide solutions to some of the most pressing problems such as poverty eradication and the elimination of hunger. Human creativity and innovation, at both the individual and group levels, have become the true wealth of nations in the twenty-first century.'

To start your creative learning path, we have five easy tips collected for you.

1. Watch our documentary about creativity

Join the movement of change-makers by watching the one-hour documentary titled "Radical Creatives" that showcases inspiring individuals who challenge the existing norms. 

Attend the free screenings at Otaniemi taking place on 22 Apr, 7 May, or 21 May 2024. Alternatively, host your own screening by simply filling out the questionnaire below.

Radical Creatives screening in Kino Regina

Open screenings for the Radical Creatives documentary

What is radical creativity? How do uncertain and seemingly impossible projects move forward? Welcome to the screenings of the documentary directed by Emilia Hernesniemi.

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Radical Creatives screening in Kino Regina

Book a screening for the Radical Creatives documentary

Are you interesting in watching the movie with your colleagues or peers? Organise a movie night! Just fill in these questions and we will contact you.

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2. Study creativity in our two summer schools

This summer, Aalto offers two inspiring creativity summer courses. Learn the basics of creativity or elevate your skills further at Radical Creativity summer school. Register soon to ensure your spot, there are only a limited number of seats.

3. Start experimenting

Aalto Space 21 is the living room of radical creativity. Find out why Space 21 coordinator Jason Selvarajan is excited about experimenting.

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Space 21 coordinator Jason Selvarajan encourages everyone to experiment

Get to know Jason Selvarajan, coordinator of Space 21, Aalto's new project space

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Space 21

Space 21 offers free project and studio spaces for facilitating collaboration, experimentation and radically new thinking and doing.

4. Have a chat with someone you don't work with – yet

Meet other Aaltonians at our Monthly Morning Coffees at Space 21 for inspiring chats and the best coffee on campus. The next morning coffee is already on April 25!

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Space 21 monthly morning coffees in Spring 2024

Start your day with the best coffee on campus in the living room of radical creativity. The entire Aalto community is invited – check the schedule for Spring 2024 below.

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5. Read about creativity

Want more lists like this? Keep up-to-date with exciting new ideas in creativity with our monthly newsletter diving into creativity related topics from Aalto and beyond.


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Radical creativity fundamentally transforms mindsets and ways of operating

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There is no set recipe for changing the world. It takes courage and grit to boldly create something new without fearing failure.

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