Kohti Etelämannerta
Aalto-yliopiston professori, jäätutkija Jukka Tuhkuri kertoo tutkimusmatkastaan Etelämantereelle.
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
Kirsi LaPointe: Becoming a transcender
Self-transcendence is a question of the values you steer your life and career by.
Urban Tech Helsinki is an unmissable opportunity for startups working with sustainable urban solutions
Urban Tech Helsinki is a business incubator on a lookout for clean and sustainable solutions for cities.
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
Hurja itsemyötätunto käytännössä
Miksi itsemyötätunto on erityisen tärkeää yliopiston kaltaisissa yhteisöissä?
Yksi, kaksi, monta verottajaa
Suomalaisille on tarjolla kaksi uutta verottajaa: hyvinvointialueet ja Euroopan unioni. Hyvä vai huono?
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.
How is it to study in Aalto?
How are courses organised and what is it like to study here? How has Covid-19 affected the study experience?
We could feed ten billion people – research offers paths past the climate crisis
Carbon emissions often dominate discussions about our environment, but feeding our growing population creates broader environmental problems
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.
Why can’t companies and governments meet sustainability goals – and what can be done?
Antiquated business models and ambiguous policies hinder efforts towards sustainable development.
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
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.
The Mindful Path to Meaning
Detaching from thoughts can lighten your mind about work but also strengthen its meaning
Insights from studying collaborative MA programmes (Part 1/2)
Michael shares his experience in studying a Master's degree in Creative Sustainability and International Design Business Management.
8 Tips to A Successful LinkedIn Strategy
Areeb gives tips and shares practical examples on effective LinkedIn use to help you stand out in job search.
Kiinteistövero jengoilleen - nyt!
Kiinteistöveron perusteena olevat verotusarvot ovat pahoin rämettyneet. Nyt on aika korjata tämä.
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.
Jos ihminen olisi kone
Jos ihminen olisi kone, sen kyky säädellä energiatasojaan tilanteen mukaan, korjata ja kehittää itseään näyttäytyisi hämmentävän taidokkaana
If People Were Machines
If people were machines, we would marvel at their robust features for energy regulation, self-repair and auto-enhancement.
Why are field and laboratory measurements important in remote sensing?
Reliable interpretation of remote sensing data is highly dependent on reference measurements made in the field and in the lab.
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
Uskonnot Aallossa - rakentamassa inklusiivisempaa kampusta
Huhtikuun EDI-keskustelutuokiossa oli aiheena Uskonnot Aallossa. Lue Aallon AaMu-opiskelijajärjestön mietteitä keskustelusta!
ECG long-term monitoring helps to prevent strokes, save lives, and reduce healthcare costs. - Henna Pirskanen, An Chen, Risto Soila & Satu Kaleva
Long-term monitoring is fundamental in prevention of cardiovascular diseases & complications.
Blogs
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.
Cloud Computing at Aalto University
Sharing experiences and learnings about Cloud Computing in Research and Teaching at Aalto University
Viherkentällä
Blogissa kommentoidaan ilmassa liikkuvia asioita verotuksesta, eläkerahoituksesta, julkisesta taloudesta ja sijoitusmarkkinoista.
Kohti Etelämannerta
Aalto-yliopiston professori, jäätutkija Jukka Tuhkuri kertoo tutkimusmatkastaan Etelämantereelle.
Aalto University, The Startup Springboard
Aalto's energetic entrepreneurial community is an eclectic mix of student-led buzz and the university's own innovation and startup hubs.
My Effect
Aalto University's researchers discuss the problems they are passionate about to solve with their work.
The Art and Beauty of Getting it Right
Trying to understand the complex world from a small person’s limited perspective, aided by readers’ questions and those of my own, my dream.
Early Career Researcher Blog
Postgraduate staff and students tell us about their research areas and activities