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.
Kirsi LaPointe: 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
MASSE:n konsepteista julkaistu kansainvälinen artikkeli – Lillrank, Khalil, Bengts, Kontunen, Chen, Kaleva, Torkki
Journal of Integrated Care -lehdessä on julkaistu artikkeli MASSE:n konsepteista.
Cut from the same cloth: leveraging Aalto University's ground-breaking research, Ioncell Oy develops sustainable textile fibers
Antti Rönkkö, Ioncell’s newly appointed CEO and co-founder, is on a quest to make the clothing and textiles industry more sustainable.
Millaisia vaikutuksia yhteentoimivuusalustan käyttöönotolla on sosiaalipalveluiden asiakasohjauksessa? - Krista Hanhikangas
Tiedon määrä ei ole oleellisinta, vaan sen laatu.
My First Experience Living in a Student Apartment in Finland
Valerie shares her experiences vs. reality with student apartments and gives tips on how to get one!
How to Furnish your Student Apartment Low Budget
Francesco gives tips on where and how to find furniture with a budget in Finland for your new unfurnished apartment.
Join the board of a student organization!
Ioanna tells what it's like to be a board member of a student organisation at Aalto and gives examples of her own experiences.
Welcome to Aalto University!
Areeb shares his overall experience about being a student at Aalto and how he has made friends, felt belonging and learned a lot on the way!
Insights from studying collaborative MA programmes (Part 2/2)
Michael shares his experience in studying a Master's degree in Creative Sustainability and International Design Business Management.
Development of Finnish agricultural parcel structure 2010-2020: a spatial analysis
Hermanni Hentunen analyzes the temporal development of parcel structure in Finland between the years 2010 and 2020.
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.
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.