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
AI consultancy for research during the summer & AI in Aalto
Artificial Intelligence consultancy available in June and July.
Personal assistance for research groups with more demanding AI needs that aren't easily resolved through IT Service Desk tickets. Use case consultation and practical solutions recommendations.
Please contact [email protected]
All the Aalto AI information can be now found in one place AI in Aalto hub. From official guidlines, to hands on instructions, to Aalto AI Assistant use, prompting, API for research, Aalto AI research projects and more.
Haluatko pelastaa maailman ja tulla miljonääriksi? Katse omaan napapaitaan!
Jari A.T. Laine ja Timo Seppälä tarkastelevat kestävän kehityksen ympärillä tapahtuvan uuden teollisen kierron haasteita.
Informational Infrastructures for Impactful Mission-Oriented Innovation Policy
The policy brief introduces informational infrastructures as a solution to advance innovations tackling grand societal challenges.
Mission-Driven Innovation Policy
The policy brief outlines mission-oriented innovation policy and offers recommendations for policymakers on effective policy design.
Hyvä paha arvonlisävero
Maan hallitus kääntyi lisäverotulojen tarpeessaan odotetusti arvonlisäveron puoleen. Mitä siitä pitäisi ajatella?
The role of infrastructure in facilitating cross-disciplinarity
Hybrid concepts and metaphors across disciplines are created by working together in concrete material-spatial conditions.
Public Defence in Art Education, MA Marja Nurminen
MA Marja Nurminen will defend her thesis: The teaching of drawing in higher arts education – articulating the practitioners’ orientations
Public Defence in Art Education, MFA Einat Amir
Thesis: Synthesizing Art and Science: A Collaborative Approach to Understanding Intergroup Relations and Contributing to Social Change
Public Defence in Art & Media, MFA Jaana Okulov
MFA Jaana Okulov will defend her thesis: Quantifying Qualia – Aesthetic Machine Attention in Resisting the Objectifying Tendency of Thought
Why I Chose to Study at Aalto University
First-year Masters student Elisa reflects on her decision to choose to study at Aalto University.
Suomen innovaatiorahoitus osa 2 - Kaiken takana on jalostusarvo
Miten ymmärrys jalostusarvosta muuttaa näkymäämme suomalaisiin yrityksiin, pohtivat Jari Laine, Matti Pihlajamaa ja Timo Seppälä.
Blogs
TechBytes
TechBytes are quick, snack-sized articles and videos covering research and innovation technology solutions and ways to boost your academic productivity.
Tuta Blog
Blog posts from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University.
Politiikkasuosituksia – Policy briefs
Tutkijoiden kannanottoja parempien päätösten tueksi;
Bridging the gap between science and decision making
Viherkentällä
Blogissa kommentoidaan ilmassa liikkuvia asioita verotuksesta, eläkerahoituksesta, julkisesta taloudesta ja sijoitusmarkkinoista.
Co-How
The blog explores themes that are telling of transdisciplinary strategy tools and experimental collaboration methods.
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!
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.
Career Design Lab
Career design offers a fresh perspective to prepare for the future of work and unpredictable career paths.
