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
The Åland Archipelago – Artist in Residence on Kökar
Visual Artist and Photography student Dominik describes his experiences at an Artist Residency located on a wonderful island in Åland.
I graduate from Aalto University on New Year’s Eve
Today, the last day of 2020, is my graduation date! I’ve enjoyed an incredible journey during my study at Aalto University.
It’s Christmas!! Reach out to your close ones (even if they are far). Plus, a holiday recipe!
Holidays as an international student during Covid can be hard. Let’s be kind to ourselves and others. Also, a simple Argentine recipe.
Master’s thesis: blockchain technology + climate change
Hsiao-Pei shares her experience about writing her thesis.
Students of Aalto, Madina from Kazakhstan, English bachelor’s program – Chemical Engineering
My name is Madina! I’m an international student, therefore in this blog post I want to share my first experience studying abroad!
My Year at Campus Section
Hi everyone, read my blogpost about my experiences as being part of the Campus Section of Aalto Student Union AYY and what I had been up to.
Surviving Helsinki prices as a student
How to live cheap as a student in Helsinki, Finland. Tips for living on a student budget from an Aalto student.
Students of Aalto – Saad from Pakistan, Building Technology program
Saad introduces himself on how he came to Aalto. The blog also covers his initial experiences of Aalto and differences from his own country.
My experience with Design Factory and its coffee cups
Design Factory. ME310. Design Thinking. Stanford. Do you already know what I want to talk about? No? Read this blog post.
Students of Aalto – Zina from Argentina, Design Program
Zina from the English bachelor's programme in Design introduces herself and shares her experience as an Argentinian student in Finland.
Blogs
No content was found using the selected filters.