EDI related news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1182228/feed News listing en A new tool for agreeing on language use in Aalto /en/news/a-new-tool-for-agreeing-on-language-use-in-aalto Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:48:41 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 1365099 at /en The ready-to-use process helps teams jointly agree on the use of different languages University Three people sit in white chairs around a table with a laptop in a modern office space with wooden walls. From exchange studies to working life in Finland /en/news/from-exchange-studies-to-working-life-in-finland Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:41:42 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1364403 at /en Aalto University tries to support and give guidance for students who want to learn about Finnish working life and search for and find jobs in Finland Studies Person in beige jumper stands arms outstretched in front of dense yellow-flowered bushes outdoors Thinking of doing a doctorate? Join us on 21 April /en/news/thinking-of-doing-a-doctorate-join-us-on-21-april Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:24:47 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1363406 at /en Join us on 21 April 2026 to hear firsthand experiences from researchers across Europe and explore what a career in research at Aalto could look like. Cooperation Studies University Two persons holding doctor's hats Unite! Students Strengthen Communication and Collaboration Skills in International Workshops /en/news/unite-students-strengthen-communication-and-collaboration-skills-in-international-workshops Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:42:28 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1362375 at /en Aalto students joined peers from five other European universities in workshops and discussions on collaboration, communication, and responsibility. Cooperation Studies University A group of people holding certificates, standing indoors in front of a whiteboard. What motherhood reveals about modern work /en/news/what-motherhood-reveals-about-modern-work Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:01:34 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1359370 at /en Workplace norms still demand that the realities of motherhood are hidden, but organisations must accept that careers now unfold differently, says Professor Taija Turunen. Research & Art äitiysvapaalta takaisin töihin -kuvituskuva Promote equality and non-discrimination in 2026 – apply for funding /en/news/promote-equality-and-non-discrimination-in-2026-apply-for-funding Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:33:41 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1361655 at /en The EDI funding is open to all staff members and students who are affiliated with the School of Business University Tarun Sharma, wearing a black vest and grey sweater and sitting on a yellow bean bag chair, is talking and gesturing with their hands. Women's networks – between symbolism and impact /en/news/womens-networks-between-symbolism-and-impact Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:03:04 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1361594 at /en Women often face the challenge that the networks relevant to them are informal and male‑dominated. These so‑called old boys’ networks can slow down women’s career paths and reinforce existing inequalities. Research & Art Marjo-Riitta Diehl profile picture A new checklist helps to make course material accessible /en/news/a-new-checklist-helps-to-make-course-material-accessible Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:14:25 +0000 Outi Rautakoura 1357127 at /en Accessible material improve learning for all, especially for students with disabilities, impairments, or learning difficulties. Studies Kolme ihmistä on kokoontunut tietokoneen näytön ympärille, yhdellä kuulokkeet. Pöydässä on värikäs kuvio. Bring your child to work day 2025 at the Department of Applied Physics /en/news/bring-your-child-to-work-day-2025-at-the-department-of-applied-physics Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:07:25 +0000 Bernadette Gehl-Väisänen 1348504 at /en The Department of Applied Physics encouraged employees to bring their children to work on 21. November 2025- you can have a peak at what kids did on that day University Children and adults gathered around a table in an office. Text reads 'Children's Day at Work' and 'PHYSics Aalto Diversity Team'. The TAIMI project builds an equal working life – a six-year consortium project seeks solutions to recruitment and skill challenges /en/news/the-taimi-project-builds-an-equal-working-life-a-six-year-consortium-project-seeks-solutions-to Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:48:09 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1347324 at /en Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing skill requirements, the population is aging, and the labor shortage is deepening. Meanwhile, the potential of international experts often remains unused in Finland. These challenges in working life are addressed by the six-year TAIMI project funded by the Strategic Research Council, and implemented by a broad consortium. Research & Art TAIMI-hanke rakentaa tasa-arvoista työelämää. Kuva: Kauppakorkeakoulu Hanken. Summer School Alum Story: Why diversity and inclusion matter – learnings from this summer /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-why-diversity-and-inclusion-matter-learnings-from-this-summer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:02:42 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1345898 at /en This summer’s course shows students that no organisation can afford to overlook its commitment to this topic, neither now nor in the future. Studies Two people seated on brown leather chairs in a room with framed portraits and wooden furniture. Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally /en/news/subnational-income-inequality-revealed-regional-successes-may-hold-key-to-addressing-widening-gap Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1345380 at /en Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life Press releases Research & Art Kaksi maailmankarttaa, jotka näyttävät tulotasa-arvon kehityksen vuosina 1990-2023, kansallisella ja alueellisella tasolla eri väreillä. ENG application for exchange 2026 /en/news/eng-application-for-exchange-2026 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:17:24 +0000 Aino Parkkonen 1344973 at /en The application period for exchange destinations for the academic year 2026/27 is from 12 January to 30 January 2026. The January application round includes available exchange places for the next autumn and spring semesters. Studies Insinöörikettu matkalaukun kanssa lähdössä vaihtoon. Answer the personnel wellbeing survey 22.10. at the latest! /en/news/answer-the-personnel-wellbeing-survey-2210-at-the-latest Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:58:55 +0000 Anne Petroff 1336549 at /en Every response is vital University Ryhmä ihmisiä keskustelee rennossa ympäristössä. Yhdellä on sininen takki, toisella beige villapaita. Internationalisation requires leaders to adapt their mental models /en/news/internationalisation-requires-leaders-to-adapt-their-mental-models Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:14:59 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1337340 at /en To succeed in today’s diverse and fragmented international environment, leaders of Finnish companies need to be able to rethink established mental models and ways of working. Failures can challenge ingrained assumptions and spark change. Research & Art Mies, jolla on tummansininen bleiseri ja khakihousut, nojaa marmoriseinään modernissa rakennuksessa. Tools for enhancing collaboration and appreciative interaction skills /en/news/tools-for-enhancing-collaboration-and-appreciative-interaction-skills Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:08:05 +0000 Ida Salin 1334151 at /en Appreciative interaction builds smooth collaboration, trust and well-being – check out the autumn training offerings and sign up University Kauppakorkeakoulun opiskelijoita juttelemassa Advancing EDI competences across Europe /en/news/advancing-edi-competences-across-europe Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:46:38 +0000 Heini Ikävalko 1332335 at /en CKIR contributed to a European project advancing EDI competences. It created learning materials, organized courses and supported students’ internships. Cooperation Three happy students working together Keys to growth: Internationalisation brings talent, innovation and economic growth to Finland /en/news/keys-to-growth-internationalisation-brings-talent-innovation-and-economic-growth-to-finland Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:26:59 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1333435 at /en Talent is fuel for the future — and Finland also needs it from abroad. Aalto and VTT have been internationalising rapidly, but the nation still has room for improvement in supporting international experts to put down roots. University Ryhmä ihmisiä vilkkaassa sisätilaisuudessa näyttelyosastoilla. Yksi henkilö pitelee kuppia ja puhuu elehtien. Creating room for connection, dialogue, and collective planning is more important than ever /en/news/creating-room-for-connection-dialogue-and-collective-planning-is-more-important-than-ever Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:40:09 +0000 Maria Uusitalo 1329997 at /en Two workshops were organised to build bridges and foster meaningful action on EDI at the Aalto School of Business. University Joukko osallistujia istuu moderneissa tiloissa pöytien ympärillä; jotkut pitävät papereita ja keskustelevat. Kuva EDI-työpajasta kesäkuussa 2025. Half of highly educated immigrants find employment through Espoo and Aalto’s collaboration /en/news/half-of-highly-educated-immigrants-find-employment-through-espoo-and-aaltos-collaboration Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:42:18 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1330234 at /en The exceptional employment outcomes are the result of collaboration, in which service design research has played a key role. Press releases Henkilö lukee kirjaa ison valaistun 'A'-kyltin edessä.