EDI related news
Dean rewards School of Business students for outstanding sustainability projects
The Dean's Impact Award is intended to show appreciation for contributions to sustainability or activities that reflect Aalto's values
鈥淓nhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace鈥 - free online course available, you can register until mid-February
European EDIFY-EDU- project offers an open online course (MOOC).
President Ilkka Niemel盲 to employers: 鈥橪et鈥檚 connect each student with Finnish working life鈥
Aalto University wants to work with employers to integrate the international talent that Finland clearly needs.
Polish up your language skills this autumn
Several language initiatives offer Aaltonians a chance to learn and improve their language skills free-of-charge on campus starting September
Topical information on individual study arrangements for teachers
At the beginning of the academic year, we would like to remind Aalto University teachers of the importance of arranging individual study arrangements for courses. It is important to take into account the most common individual study arrangements, such as additional exam time, already at the course planning phase. Aalto has revised the guideline for extra time in exams to be one hour.
Join the Unite! 21-Day Diversity & Inclusion Challenge
A self-directed, online and free learning tool designed to deepen your understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Four projects received EDI funding from the School of Business in the Spring 2024 call
The School of Business funds projects that strengthen and promote diversity, inclusivity and equality (EDI)
Meet the the Program Assistants that elevate the Aalto University Summer School experience for 250 students from all over the world
Each year, the Aalto University Summer School has grown its operations and course curriculum tremendously.
Erasmus Staff Training: A deep dive into joint programmes and wellbeing
Over 30 participants from 17 universities gathered at the Aalto University campus early June for the Erasmus Staff Training Days.
Aalto University Summer School receives a record amount of 803 applications for summer 2024
The application period for Aalto University Summer School concluded on May 31st, 2024.
Murata mentors international students in the International Talent Program
The Aalto International Talent Program聽brings together international students and companies. Murata has been involved since 2021 mentoring over 60 international students.
@aaltowellbeing in IG!
Stay on top of the latest research-based wellness information and Aalto University events and services related to wellness and inclusion by following the @aaltowellbeing account.
Many School of Business students want to go on exchange
Business students are also the most eager to go on exchange at Aalto University
Think of and implement ways to support equality and diversity in the School of Business in 2024
The members of our community can now propose how our values can be reflected in our activities more extensively than before
How to support equality and diversity? Apply for funding for your idea!
Students and staff at the School of Electrical Engineering can apply for funding for projects that support equality and diversity throughout April.
Panu Savolainen: I wish we would have a day when we remove the power dynamics completely
鈥業n many indigenous cultures, there are such periods, when leaders relinquish their power. Either that power is given to someone, maybe the poorest or most oppressed community member, or then the power isn鈥檛 used by anyone.鈥
鈥業f we make informed and thoughtful choices, it can catalyse diversity in our community鈥
On 27 February 2024, Assistant Professor Jaana Vapaavuori hosted a breakfast event to catalyze all kinds of diversities, in conjunction with the U.N. Day of Women and Girls in Science. Different diversities can be, for example: ideas, identities, representations, backgrounds, experiences, and bodies.
Working group to prepare Aalto's tuition fee reform
Changes are planned 色色啦's tuition fees and scholarship programme. A working group has been appointed to prepare a proposal for Aalto University's future tuition fees and the renewed scholarship programme during the spring.
Mashrura Musharraf: You don鈥檛 get to see a lot of women like me in academic leadership positions
'I think my shoes are quite unique, and so is my path. You don鈥檛 get to see a lot of women like me, a non-white female from Bangladesh, in academic leadership positions. Especially in a male-dominated field like marine technology.'
Mikko Kosonen: Empathy is needed to communicate across disciplines
'When you disagree or feel defensive, it鈥檚 important to really try to hear what the other person is saying. That requires empathy. If disciplines have different languages, it鈥檚 easy to talk past each other.'
