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.
Hurja 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
Fostering Border Crossing Creativity
This text highlights essential mindsets in radical creative leadership and some core concepts for fostering border crossing creativity based on discussions, workshops, and interviews organised by the Co-How team.
Transitioning to Masters Studies at Aalto University
Collaborative and Industrial Design (CoID) student Owein reflects back on his experiences transitioning from the Bachelor of Design to CoID.
Perks of being a student in Aalto and Finland
In this post, Design and Media Student Vitoria talks about the services, apps, and tools to make the most out of your studies at Aalto.
How Artificial Intelligence changes research
The research field evolves with AI and we must both evolve our thinking with it and make sure the direction it takes serves us all.
Kolme ja puoli pointtia eläkeuudistuksesta
Eläkejärjestelmään ollaan tekemässä jälleen uudistuksia. Parannuksille on edellytyksiä, mutta kaikin osin ei helppoa.
Recommendations Towards Critical Trans-Disciplinarity
We would like to propose the following recommendations for the basis of strategic tools and methods for radically creative trans-disciplinarity.
Consequential Pragmatism
This blog text discusses methods which combine critical thinking with practicality in architectural design process.
Rethinking AI: Stepping Back from the Generative Hype
The rapid growth of generative AI makes it hard for companies to keep up and in-source knowledge, but there are better ways to learn.
Uudistetut vaatetarinat | Pauliina Friberg
Opiskelijahaastattelu suunnitteluprosessista- Pauliina Friberg
Uudistetut vaatetarinat | Sofia Dinello-Morais
Opiskelijahaastattelu suunnitteluprosessista - Sofia Dinello-Morais
Blogs
Co-How
The blog explores themes that are telling of transdisciplinary strategy tools and experimental collaboration methods.
More Than the Degree
Aalto Squad student ambassadors' blog. Read all about student life and studies at Aalto University!
TechBytes
TechBytes are quick, snack-sized articles and videos covering research and innovation technology solutions and ways to boost your academic productivity.
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.
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.
Politiikkasuosituksia – Policy briefs
Tutkijoiden kannanottoja parempien päätösten tueksi;
Bridging the gap between science and decision making
Art and Media Research
This blog is for publicising research activities and events in the Department of Art and Media.
The Aalto Formula
The unique combination of art, technology and business provides the perfect platform for innovation.
TUNTO2 Blogi
Tämä on TUNTO2- tutkimusprojektin blogi. Hankkeessa tutkitaan tunnetoimijuutta strategian toteuttamisessa.