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
Tips and tricks on saving money as a student
Master's student Anastasiia gives her best trips and tricks on saving money as a student
Kirsi Niinimäki celebrates the textile revolution and chooses 10 as her number
I’m very excited about the speed and volume of the progress that’s happening. It seems that everyone wants to switch to the new model.
Places to see in Finland when you are a student
Bachelor's student San shares his tips on places to see in Finland
WAT course? And brief overview on Aalto study system
Masters student Bhattarabhop tells about his experiences with his first course in Water and Environmental Engineering
Successfully Networking at Career Events
Masters student Areeb shares his tips for successful networking at career events
Kristiina Kruus is inspired by a technology of hope - and chose nine as her number
Instead of releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, we can capture it and turn it into things like fuel or a protein-rich cell mass.
Matti Kummu is helping feed the world without overshooting planetary boundaries
"If we want to change course, making food production – and consumption – more sustainable is the single most important thing we could do."
Pitäisikö strategian herättää tunteita?
TUNTO2 -hankkeessa tutkitaan tunnetoimijuutta ja strategian toteuttamista.
Strengths as a pathway to meaning & wellbeing
Skills and competencies are a key component of your CV but a sustainable career needs to be strengths-based.
“Pro Arte Utili” – How does it feel to run the ARTS student publication?
Design student Lu shares her experiences in being part of the editorial team at Torso, a publication by Aalto ARTS students.
Why I chose Aalto Univeristy's Bachelors program in Design
Second year student Owein explains a few of his many reasons for choosing the BA program in design.
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