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.
Luja 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
My Internship Voucher Experience
Hello everyone! I am Elisa Pöyry, a master’s student at Aalto University School of Business majoring in marketing. Last autumn, I completed an internship with the Aalto internship voucher, as an intern at the Embassy of Finland in Singapore. In this blog post, I will discuss my internship experience abroad, as well as introduce the practicalities of Aalto internship voucher of the School of Business.
Japanilaiset ja suomalaiset ovat samankaltaisia – elämässä ja tutkimuksessa
Japanilainen Tomoyuki Yamamoto Kioton yliopistosta vieraili Sari Kujalan ryhmässä maaliskuussa 2025.
Japanese and Finnish people have similar natures - in life and research
Visitor Tomoyuki Yamamoto, from Kyoto University, Japan, visited Sari Kujala’s research group in March 2025.
Public Defence in Visual Communication Design, MA Dohee Lee
Thesis: Fostering creative well-being: Theoretical models of collaborative partnerships in developing arts-health practices for older adults
Public Defence in New Media, MA Jana Pejoska
Thesis: Contextually responsive interaction design - Design ideation for dynamic contexts
Eläketulon lisävero ja hegeliläinen filosofia
Euroopan ihmisoikeustuomioistuin on hylännyt eläketulon lisäveroa koskeneet valitukset. Entä nyt?
The research was a mysterious thing that brightened during the Master's thesis
Information Networks student Tuuli Rasimus made Master's thesis about user personas in the Sari Kujala's research group in the fall of 2024.
Tutkimus oli mystiseltä vaikuttava asia, joka kirkastui diplomityönteon aikana
Informaatioverkostojen opiskelija Tuuli Rasimus teki diplomityönsä Sari Kujalan tutkimusryhmässä syksyllä 2024 käyttäjäpersooniin liittyen.
Small Struggles of an International Student Moving to Finland for the First Time
Hello! I am Vitória, a 3rd year Design and Media student at Aalto University. I am originally from Portugal, and I moved to Finland for the first time 2 and half years ago to start my studies. My experience has overall been super positive and I couldn’t see myself elsewhere at the moment. However, not everything is a walk in the park.
Kutsu päätösseminaariin 18.3.25: "Kohti asiakaslähtöisiä palveluita ja sujuvaa sote-työtä" klo 13-15 Tiedekulmassa
DigiIN-hanke kutsuu sinut päätösseminaariin ti 18.3.2025 klo 13-15 Tiedekulmaan.
Why the Design and Media BA at Aalto Was the Perfect Choice for Me (and Could Be for You Too!)
Hey there! I’m Kata, a second-year student in the English Design BA program (now called Design and Media) at Aalto University. I’m originally from Hungary, and just 2 years ago, I was in high school, stressing over finals and facing “the” big questions: What am I interested in? What do I want to study? And, essentially, what do I want to do with my life?
Starting at Aalto? Here’s What You Need to Know
Like many universities, especially in Europe, Aalto welcomes many International students. Otaniemi, where Aalto is located, is a diverse and dynamic environment, making it a lively and comfortable place to live and study. However, navigating the campus can be tricky at first, as it is big and surrounded by nature. Finding key locations or information points may take some time, especially for newcomers who could need urgent support with administrative matters.
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