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.
Kirsi LaPointe: 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
Wantrepreneurs and other dreamers
We often have trouble realizing our career desires but paradoxically, the pressure to be self-directed can make our efforts even harder.
How Aalto University picked up my sympathies when I was applying for master's studies?
Milica, an architecture student at Aalto, looks back at the time of her applying and lists a few reasons why she chose Aalto University.
Kaupunkitutkijan apologia: Kun maakuntatarkastelu meni päin mäntyä
Suomalainen kaupunkisuunnittelu kaipaa kipeästi tutkittuun tietoon pohjautuvaa keskustelua, kirjoittaa professori Anssi Joutsiniemi.
Public Transportation in Finland
Which public transportation methods are available in Finland and how to use them? It's convenient, let Owein explain more!
Fepod: a medical startup's innovation helps to optimise pain medication doses
We spoke with Elsi Verrinder about Fepod's innovation and her journey from Aalto PhD student to CSO of a medical startup.
Eläkejärjestelmän rahoitus (ehkä) tasapainossa!
Uusimpien laskelmien mukaan eläkkeet pystytään jatkossakin rahoittamaan jokseenkin nykyisillä maksutasoilla. Hyvä muttei varmaa.
VacuumWood.Tech: A wood structure start-up that’s going against the grain
Find out how VacuumWood.Tech is using ultra-sustainable wooden structures to fight climate change.
A free-flowing conversation with AI communication startup, Flowrite
We spend about 3.1 hours on work emails daily. We spoke with Flowrite, an AI communication startup that’s helping professionals save time.
Getting a Finnish bank account for foreigners (OP bank)
Getting a bank account is one of the first things to do when moving to a new country. Best shares his tips about the process.
Veri: A healthy discussion with a startup founder fighting poor metabolic health
Anttoni Aniebonam, CEO of startup Veri, is using tech to combat type 2 diabetes. We spoke to Anttoni about Veri's metabolic health solution
When identity becomes work
Identity is your compass on the evolving career path, but it needs regular work and the right tools.
Surgify: Drilling down into a surgical startup’s journey
Follow Surgify's journey from concept to fruition. Plus, learn how Aalto University played an integral role in Surgify's progress.
Blogs
The Aalto Formula
The unique combination of art, technology and business provides the perfect platform for innovation.
Career Design Lab
Career design offers a fresh perspective to prepare for the future of work and unpredictable career paths.
More Than the Degree
Aalto Squad student ambassadors' blog. Read all about student life and studies at Aalto University!
Puheenvuoroja
Tässä blogissa Aalto-yliopiston tutkijat ottavat kantaa ajankohtaisiin ja yhteiskunnallisesti tärkeisiin aiheisiin.
Viherkentällä
Blogissa kommentoidaan ilmassa liikkuvia asioita verotuksesta, eläkerahoituksesta, julkisesta taloudesta ja sijoitusmarkkinoista.
Cloud Computing at Aalto University
Sharing experiences and learnings about Cloud Computing in Research and Teaching at Aalto University
Kohti Etelämannerta
Aalto-yliopiston professori, jäätutkija Jukka Tuhkuri kertoo tutkimusmatkastaan Etelämantereelle.
Aalto University, The Startup Springboard
Aalto's energetic entrepreneurial community is an eclectic mix of student-led buzz and the university's own innovation and startup hubs.
My Effect
Aalto University's researchers discuss the problems they are passionate about to solve with their work.