Research

Fruitful interaction between science, art, design and architecture makes research carried out at the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture highly versatile. The topics of research relate to the fields of art, design, media, and architecture with sustainable development as an all-encompassing theme.

Further information on research projects and other research activities is available in the research database, ReseDa.

As a powerful actor in its research field, the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture attracts a good many international researchers and doctoral students.

Since 1991, by Autumn 2012, 100 Doctors of Arts (DA) will have graduated in the departments of Art, Design, Film and Media of the former University of Art and Design Helsinki. The Department of Architecture has a wealth of research skills, competencies and knowledge grounded in theory and practice of visual and creative arts. The target degree of doctoral students in architecture is Doctor of Science (architecture).

More information about the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Arts, Design and Architecture via Into portal.

Media Factory is a platform for collaboration and development in media-related research and education within the Aalto University.

The Research Institute coordinates and develops research and doctoral studies at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

Applying for doctoral studies Are you interested in doctoral studies? There are two annual application deadlines on 15 March and 15 September. Next deadline Monday September 16, 2013! Find out more about doctoral studies» (into.aalto.fi).	Research Assessment During the last few years, the School has taken part in two different evaluations of research. Read more about the assessments »	Dissertations Read about doctoral dissertations approved in 2011-2013.
Artistic part of a dissertation Lena Séraphin's performance The Fiction Show at the Tramshed Gallery in London 4 April - 26 April 2013.	Public defence of a dissertation MA Katriina Heljakka will defend her dissertation Principles of adult play(fulness) in contemporary toy cultures on Sat 8.6.2013 in Media Centre Lume, Sampo Hall. Opponent Prof. Luísa Peixoto de Magalhães from Catholic University of Portugal, Braga. Custos Prof. Harri Laakso. MA Jan van Boeckel will defend his dissertation At the Heart of Art and Earth: An Exploration of Practices in Arts-Based Environmental Education. on Fri 16.8.2013 in Media Centre Lume, Sampo Hall. Opponent Dr. Sacha Kagan (Fach Kulturvermittlung und Kulturorganisation der Universität Lüneburg).	Visiting Researcher in Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture The School of Arts, Design and Architecture offers Visiting Researcher positions for Postdoctoral Researchers and Doctoral Candidates. The positions are open to Researchers from all countries. Next autumn 2013 the deadline is 16th of September! Read more »