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Tamara Galkina: What inspires me at work, is the atmosphere for an open dialogue

When Tamara Galkina, Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Director for the Master’s Programme in Sustainable Entrepreneurship, comes to work in the morning, she usually has a big smile on her face. See the video.
Tamara Galkina seated on a ledge, wearing a blue top, white trousers, and white shoes, with a plant to the right.
‘Only through discussion and hearing different opinions, you can find inspiration to do your job better’, says Tamara Galkina. Photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi.

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Panu Savolainen: I wish we would have a day when we remove the power dynamics completely

‘In 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’t used by anyone.’

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Minna Halme, photo by Hayley Le

Minna Halme: At first, sustainability wasn’t taken seriously

'I was told to do a doctoral thesis on a different topic if I want a job in the future.'

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Maarit Korpi-Lagg, photo by by Matti Ahlgren

Maarit Korpi-Lagg: I have so few female colleagues that sometimes it’s difficult to maintain self-esteem

'Both in physics and computer science there are very few female researchers and professors. Last year we had a celebration because the first female student passed my course. It was a big thing for me.'

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Walk in my shoes

Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand them, the ‘Walk in my shoes’ series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by members of the Aalto community.

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Walk in my shoes, illustration by Anna Muchenikova.
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An aerial image from early autumn of a new building soon to be finished on campus.
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Aaltonians satisfied with the Kide building

Kide has been seen as a successful building.
Ville Viikari, Tapio Lokki, Tomi Laurila and Tuomas Savolainen.
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New department heads and deputies appointed at the School of Electrical Engineering

Tomi Laurila will take over as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, while Tuomas Savolainen will taker over as Director of the Metsähovi Radio Observatory. Ville Viikari and Tapio Lokki will remain in their current roles.
Students during the Opening Ceremony of the Information Technology Program on June 2nd, 2025.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation: Aalto University's Information Technology Program Turns 30

This summer, Aalto University’s Information Technology Program (ITP) celebrates its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1995, ITP is a full-time, three-month (30 ECTS) summer minor that brings together students from around the world and across disciplines.
Mehiläispesä Humblebee Aallon kampuksella
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Pollinators – tiny helpers in the work for biodiversity

Bee-assisted biomonitoring has started on the Otaniemi campus.