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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.
Marsio. Experience tomorrow!
Marsio is Aalto University's meeting and event space open to everyone, located right at the heart of the Â鶹´«Ă˝. 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
(Closed for summer from 17 June to 18 August)
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
Honorary Doctors' Talks – Beyond borders
Newly appointed Honorary Doctors in the field of technology give brief talks on the theme “Beyond Borders”. Open to all – please register by 4 June.
From Fragments / Sirpaleista exhibition
Created in collaboration with GAYY, Aalto CHAIR and Starting Point of Wellbeing, the exhibition brings together artists, collaborators, and community to reflect on the pieces that shape who we are.
Introduction to Marsio Teaching Studio 26.8.2026
Welcome to our introductory morning workshop for the Marsio Teaching Studio, designed specifically for Aalto teachers!
Cooler Planet: Guided public art tour 8.9.
Join the tour with Outi Turpeinen (manager, Public art) and get to know Aalto University's public art collections in the Marsio, Kide, School of Business, and Väre buildings in more detail.Moments from Marsio Events
News
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.
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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