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
All you need to know about transportation in Finland!
Aalto student Areeb shares ten whimsical and wondrous ways to conquer the roads of Finland and Aalto.
My Journey through Human-Computer Interaction
Chenyu reflects on her experience studying Human-Computer Interaction.
Professional Cultures as an Obstacle and an Enabler for Radical Transdisciplinary Creativity
Professional cultures are largely invisible but transdisciplinary work requires recognizing and addressing their effect.
Onko yrityksen veroasioiden hoidon syytä olla läpinäkyvää?
Riittääkö, että yritys itse tietää, miten se hoitaa veroasiansa, vai tuleeko myös sidosryhmille antaa tietoa periaatteista ja menettelyistä?
Exploring Finland's Recycling Culture and the Moving Season
Aalto student Theodora explores the recycling culture in Finland
Mitä hallitusohjelman vero-osioissa ei lue
Petteri Orpon hallitusohjelma on pitkä, mutta on myös asioita, joita sen vero-osioissa ei lue.
THE HELSINKI BIENNIAL ART MEDIATION FORUM 2023: An Anthology
Excited to be announcing a new publication, launched as part of the Helsinki Biennial x ViCCA collaboration.
Tunneilmastotekoja tehdään teidänkin työpaikallanne
TUNTO2-hankkeessa tutkitaan tunnetoimijuuden, työpaikan tunneilmaston ja strategian toteuttamisen välisiä yhteyksiä.
Aalto Media Lab Spring Demo Day 2023
Aalto Media Lab invites all to Demo Days, a bi-annual event, at which work is demonstrated to each other & friends from the ‘outside world’.
Leadership for organizational creativity—creating conditions for creativity
While creativity arguably is a skill or capacity of an individual, it also requires collective effort and empowering leadership.
How to Make the Most of Your Time as an International Student in Finland PT 2
San continues to share his ideas on how to make the most of your time as an international student in Finland
How to Make the Most of Your Time as an International Student in Finland PT 1
Bachelor' s student from Turkey, San, discusses some tips on how to make the most of your time as an international student in Finland
Blogs
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