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News / Aalto University is planning World Design Capital 2014 with Cape Town
05.11.2012
Aalto University, Finland is planning to run a number of activities in South Africa, together with World Design Capital 2014 Cape Town.
Aalto University has a strong focus in China
26.10.2012
Active presence in Radical Design Week, 26 Oct – 4 Nov 2012 .
Aalto University brings innovative design to the Radical Design Week
16.10.2012
It is important to offer our researchers and students the best connections and interaction they can get. We want them to have the possibility to learn of China’s great culture and environment, as well as of Asia in wider perspective, says Hannu Seristö, Vice President of Aalto University.
Design as a driver of European growth: the Design Leadership Board’s 21 recommendations to the European Commission
17.09.2012
The role of European design should be enhanced on the global stage, and top expertise in design should be supported. Cooperation between strong design competencies, companies and the public sector should be developed to produce better services. Design should be embedded in innovation programmes and business incubators across Europe. Harnessing design as a tool for innovation processes will boost prosperity and well-being across the continent.
The future is presented by newly graduates at Masters of Aalto 2012
11.04.2012
MoA’12 is the year show of Aalto University. Opening on Wednesday 9 May 2012 this month long event showcases the future through theses and projects, research and study programmes.
Aalto University develops better living environments in collaboration with several partners in World Design Capital Helsinki 2012
05.04.2012
Aalto University has a strong presence in the World Design Capital 2012 year with around 30 projects. The projects featured here involve particularly strong co-operative element with multiple private, public and third sector partners. In the core of Aalto University and Living+ is our belief that collaboration between stakeholders makes for a much strong case to really improve living environments in Finland, and globally.
Open international architectural design competition at Aalto University
05.04.2012
Aalto University Properties Ltd. in Finland is arranging a competition for designing Aalto University’s Otaniemi central campus and its main buildings.
How do future antennas look like in urban environment?
14.02.2012
Nokia Siemens Networks and Aalto University to organize an active antenna design competition for students as part World Design Capital Helsinki 2012.
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Aalto University Is Planning World Design Capital 2014 With Cape Town
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