The mindful path to meaning
Detaching from thoughts can lighten your mind about work but also strengthen its meaning
Furthering the reach of our academic community's own voice.
Ourblogs.aalto.fi site hosts the blogs written by members of Aalto University: faculty, staff and students. Visiting bloggers are invited by Aalto community members.
Our blogs is multilingual: the platform and general instructions will be in English to serve the whole community. However, each blogger and author can freely choose the language in which they publish.
Featured posts
Religions in Aalto - building a more inclusive campus
April's EDI discussion session's theme was Religions at Aalto. Read here what the facilitators from AaMu (Aalto Muslims Association) thought
Kiinteistövero jengoilleen - nyt!
Kiinteistöveron perusteena olevat verotusarvot ovat pahoin rämettyneet. Nyt on aika korjata tämä.
Becoming a transcender
Self-transcendence is a question of the values you steer your life and career by.
Jos ihminen olisi kone
Jos ihminen olisi kone, sen kyky säädellä energiatasojaan tilanteen mukaan, korjata ja kehittää itseään näyttäytyisi hämmentävän taidokkaana
What is the value of earth observation data?
With socioeconomic impact assessment it is possible to specify and quantify the impact that earth observation data has on our society.
A closer look at tree stems
Understanding the spectral behavior of bark might be surprisingly useful in remote sensing and other fields of research.
Virtual Labs for Deep Learning with Audio Course
A review of Azure Lab Services in teaching the "Deep Learning with Audio" course at Aalto
Creating the perfect teacher: How a cumbersome start with Japanese led to a better self-teaching app
Aurélien Nioche describes his recent work on a model that predicts learning outcomes days into the future
Kohti Etelämannerta
Aalto-yliopiston professori, jäätutkija Jukka Tuhkuri kertoo tutkimusmatkastaan Etelämantereelle.
How to set goals as a student? The 3-step framework
Areeb shares his tips on setting goals as a student. Spoiler: reflecting on your values, skills and resources might be helpful.
Luja itsemyötätunto käytännössä
Miksi itsemyötätunto on erityisen tärkeää yliopiston kaltaisissa yhteisöissä?
Accelerating the global energy transition: Clean energy demands socially just policies
Policy, technology, and practice must be aligned to accomplish the shift to clean energy, say Aalto's experts.
A glimpse of A Grid with Leigh Ewin
Leigh Ewin, jack-of-all-trades at A Grid, tells the story of the recently established startup community.
4 Ways To Successfully Onboard Into A New Role post-graduation
Well, done! You have graduated, and landed a job. What are the next steps you can take to make your transition to the company smooth?
Advancing climate actions in the places we live: Designing cities to store carbon
Simple changes in urban planning can reduce carbon emissions and increase carbon storage, offering tools to help meet emissions targets.
Delivering the practical solutions needed to adapt to climate impacts – Bio-based materials could move us beyond plastic
By processing lignin, cellulose, and other plant matter into new bio-materials, research is opening paths to sustainable alternatives.
Blog posts
Sari Kujala palkittiin Perustieteiden korkeakoulun Vuoden opetuspalkinnolla 2025 Aalto-yliopistossa
Sari Kujala sai Perustieteiden korkeakoulun vuosipalkinnon.
Sari Kujala received the School of Science (SCI) Teaching Award 2025 at Aalto University
Sari Kujala was honored to receive the School of Science (SCI) Teaching Award 2025 at Aalto University.
Kymmenen havaintoa henkilöveroista
Verohallinnon henkilöverotustilastot vuodelta 2024 on julkaistu. Ne kertovat aika paljon tuloistamme ja veroistamme.
Maailman kahtiajako – Suomi tarvitsee Yhdysvallat-politiikan rinnalle vahvan Kiina-politiikan
Eurooppa (EU) on menettänyt asemansa talouden kolmantena blokkina ja ajautunut pitkälti Yhdysvaltojen vaikutuspiiriin.
The experiences of elderly family members inspired the thesis
Oona Paananen's thesis focuses on eHealth services for dementia from the caregivers' perspective.
Läheisten ikäihmisten kokemukset inspiroivat diplomityön tekoa
Oona Paananen teki diplomityönsä keskittyen digitaalisiin palveluihin dementian omaishoidossa omaishoitajien näkökulmasta.
Paula Valkonen's public defence on Friday 31st of October at 12:00
Paula Valkonen's title of the thesis is "eHealth Services for Older Adults: Exploring Experiences and User Needs for Design".
Paula Valkosen väitöstilaisuus pe 31.10.25 klo 12:00
Paula Valkosen väitöksen aiheena on "eHealth Services for Older Adults: Exploring Experiences and User Needs for Design".
Eläkeiän nostosta ja sen liepeiltä
Keskustelussa on ehdotettu alimman vanhuuseläkeiän nostamista 70 vuoteen. Kyllä mutta ei ihan äkkiä eikä ilman eläkkeiden nousun rajaamista.
Public Defence in Visual Communication Design, MA Heikki Rajasalo
Thesis: Design Governance – The Establishment of the Data-Driven Decision-Making in Industrial Innovation Management in Digital Convergence
The Summer I… decided to move to Finland 🌿✨
The summer I decided to move to Finland didn’t start with a dramatic moment. There was no instant epiphany, no single turning point. Instead, it was a slow accumulation of thoughts, feelings, and what-ifs that finally tipped me over. In the summer when I turned 16, I visited Finland for the first time. It was a short 2-week trip to a sports center near Helsinki, where we went hiking, camping, kayaking, and even played disc golf. In general, a very Finnish summer experience.
Kicking off the semester with my old and new buddies
It was that time of the year again when campus lit up with the appearance of new faces. For our Sustainable Entrepreneurship Master's program, that meant meeting the second cohort. We, the second-years, decided that nothing can compete with fun games and free dinners for the best bonding experience.
Blogs
Usable and accessible eHealth services for everyone / Käytettävät ja saavutettavat sähköiset terveyspalvelut kaikille
Blog from research group focusing on usability and accessibility of eHealth services.
Viherkentällä
Blogissa kommentoidaan ilmassa liikkuvia asioita verotuksesta, eläkerahoituksesta, julkisesta taloudesta ja sijoitusmarkkinoista.
Tuta Blog
Blog posts from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University.
Art and Media Research
This blog is for publicising research activities and events in the Department of Art and Media.
More Than the Degree
Aalto Squad student ambassadors' blog. Read all about student life and studies at Aalto University!
Aalto Test Site Regenerative Textile Garden
Notes from a community garden of natural dye and fiber crops. Blog of biodiversity & design with Otaniemi-grown materials.
Ilmastokestävät pientaloalueet (ILPI)
ILPI hankkeen tavoitteena on luoda ohjeistus pientaloalueiden ilmastokestävään tiivistämiseen.
Maisemablogi
Maisema-arkkitehtuurin väitöskirjatutkijat kertovat blogissa ajankohtaisista tutkimusaiheistaan.
Politiikkasuosituksia – Policy briefs
Tutkijoiden kannanottoja parempien päätösten tueksi;
Bridging the gap between science and decision making
Career Design Lab
Career design offers a fresh perspective to prepare for the future of work and unpredictable career paths.
Aalto Global Impact: Beekeeping in Kenya
The Aalto Global Impact team, with support from multiple partners, is helping the Menengai community overcome environmental and financial challenges to launch sustainable bee farms that protect forests and create reliable income.
Chosen for Redesign
Aalto University fashion and textile students in collaboration with second-hand clothing seller Emmy, explore how the lifespan of discarded clothing could be extended through redesign approaches.