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
Bridging Worlds: Lessons Learned for Ethical and Collaborative Engagement Fostering Local Agency in with Kenyan beekeeping communities.
For the Menengai community, beekeeping isn't just about the sweet reward of honey; it's a vibrant path toward self-sufficiency and a stronger future. Their enthusiasm and courage are brimming, yet they face significant hurdles in starting their bee farms. A multi-stakeholder initiative led by a group of 6 students from Aalto University is developing solutions to help the community kickstart their work.
What to bring to Finland when you first move here
Moving to a new country for studies can be both exciting and overwhelming. I remember when I first decided to come to Aalto, I was thrilled about the opportunity but also faced with the daunting task of preparing for this big move. Among the many things to consider, one of the most stressful aspects was figuring out what to pack for my new home in Finland. Unfortunately, I had to figure this out on my own, with some help from friends and family. But now, I’m here to make things easier for you by sharing a guide on what to pack for your move to Finland.
A new article has been published: “Experiences and Expectations of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Older Adults Regarding eHealth Services: Qualitative Interview Study"
Maedeh Ghorbanian Zolbin and Sari Kujala in collaborating with Isto Huvila, published an article on immigrant and nonimmigrant older adults.
Best Study Spots at Aalto: Where to get Inspired?
Studying at Aalto is more than just attending lectures and doing assignments, it’s about finding the right environment to fuel creativity and productivity. As a student in my second year of my master's, I’ve been in many places of the campus, searching for the perfect balance between focus and inspiration.
Finding and Moving into Student Housing in Uusimaa
Moikka, I’m Owein, a first year Collaborative and Industrial Design (CoID) student in the school of Art, Design and Architecture here at Aalto. I have just graduated the Bachelor of Design at Aalto last summer!
My Internship Voucher Experience
Hello everyone! I am Elisa Pöyry, a master’s student at Aalto University School of Business majoring in marketing. Last autumn, I completed an internship with the Aalto internship voucher, as an intern at the Embassy of Finland in Singapore. In this blog post, I will discuss my internship experience abroad, as well as introduce the practicalities of Aalto internship voucher of the School of Business.
Japanilaiset ja suomalaiset ovat samankaltaisia – elämässä ja tutkimuksessa
Japanilainen Tomoyuki Yamamoto Kioton yliopistosta vieraili Sari Kujalan ryhmässä maaliskuussa 2025.
Japanese and Finnish people have similar natures - in life and research
Visitor Tomoyuki Yamamoto, from Kyoto University, Japan, visited Sari Kujala’s research group in March 2025.
Public Defence in Visual Communication Design, MA Dohee Lee
Thesis: Fostering creative well-being: Theoretical models of collaborative partnerships in developing arts-health practices for older adults
Public Defence in New Media, MA Jana Pejoska
Thesis: Contextually responsive interaction design - Design ideation for dynamic contexts
Eläketulon lisävero ja hegeliläinen filosofia
Euroopan ihmisoikeustuomioistuin on hylännyt eläketulon lisäveroa koskeneet valitukset. Entä nyt?
The research was a mysterious thing that brightened during the Master's thesis
Information Networks student Tuuli Rasimus made Master's thesis about user personas in the Sari Kujala's research group in the fall of 2024.
Blogs
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.
More Than the Degree
Aalto Squad student ambassadors' blog. Read all about student life and studies at Aalto University!
Career Design Lab
Career design offers a fresh perspective to prepare for the future of work and unpredictable career paths.
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.
Art and Media Research
This blog is for publicising research activities and events in the Department of Art and Media.
Viherkentällä
Blogissa kommentoidaan ilmassa liikkuvia asioita verotuksesta, eläkerahoituksesta, julkisesta taloudesta ja sijoitusmarkkinoista.
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.
Tuta Blog
Blog posts from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University.
Co-How
The blog explores themes that are telling of transdisciplinary strategy tools and experimental collaboration methods.
TechBytes
TechBytes are quick, snack-sized articles and videos covering research and innovation technology solutions and ways to boost your academic productivity.
