WiT Talks - where theory meets practice, and dialogue meets impact
WiT Talks is a WiTLAB-led initiative at Aalto University that stands at the forefront of a paradigm shift. We recognise the urgency of uniting passionate academics and researchers, forward-thinking practitioners, NGOs, community activists, and visionary policymakers in an environment where silos are dismantled and collaboration reigns supreme. The talks are designed to be the nexus where the realms of theory and practice converge, birthing novel insights and actionable strategies that have the power to reshape the future. These discussions are global, inclusive, and cross-cutting, fostering an innovative blend of perspectives. Through WiT Talks events and activities, we foster collaborations, enabling participants to translate discussions into tangible, real-world actions.
Welcome to a realm where conversations are catalysts for action, and every voice, every idea, and every contribution matters.
WiT Talks: EDUCase participatory webinar 1/2 - The Danger of a Single Story
EDUCase series of online workshops organised by RLABS Tanzania and Aalto WiTLAB, led by Naomi Rouse.
WiT Talks: EDUCase participatory webinar 2/2 - Old Habits Die Hard
EDUCase series of online workshops organised by RLABS Tanzania and Aalto WiTLAB, led by Naomi Rouse.
WiT Talks: Sustainable built environment with professor Sara Wilkinson
WiT Talks: Sustainable built environment with professor Sara Wilkinson
WiT Programme
Aalto WiT Programme is a 3,5-month, 24 ETCS interdisciplinary post-master’s programme under the Aalto University World in Transition Research LAB (WiTLAB). The programme focuses on the resilience of human settlements in low & middle-income countries.
EDUCase
EDUCase Platform is a pilot initiative of the Finnish Ministry for Education and Culture’s Global Programme 2021-2024. It engages faculty, academics, students, and staff in interdisciplinary efforts to build lasting partnerships for science, innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational impact related to global challenges.
RLabs Tanzania
As a part of the global RLabs movement, RLabs Tanzania tackles poverty and enables people to become their best selves by unlocking a mindset of possibility. RLabs work with challenging the development sector to empower people to transform their own lives, rather than trying to do it for them.
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The word ori means ‘folded’ and kami means ‘paper’ in Japanese. Origami refers to both the traditional Japanese art of paper folding and to the object it produces. At Aalto University, this centuries-old technique finds applications across a variety of disciplines. Here are five examples:
ARTEFAKTI24
The second iteration of ARTEFAKTI, the graduation exhibition of Contemporary Design MA programme.
Student Sarah Asfar balances studies and competitive sports in her daily life
Sarah Asfar, who plays badminton at a competitive level, studies Energy and Mechanical Engineering at Aalto University. What particularly interests her about the field is its relevance to the future and the practical nature of the studies. The flexibility of the program has allowed Sarah to pursue elite sports and part-time work alongside her studies.