EDI related news
What do equality, diversity and inclusion mean in your work?
Each employee is encouraged to reflect on this as part of their My Dialogues discussion
The City of Espoo and Aalto University signed a strategic agreement for a new five-year partnership period
The collaboration includes investments in the Otaniemi area, business and innovation activities, and efforts to integrate international talent.
Sabína Gulčíková: I enjoyed the independence and collaborative atmosphere at Aalto University
Sabína Gulčíková’s AScI internship blended AI research, cultural exchange, and personal growth, shaping her academic and life goals.
"Bring your child to work day" 2024 at the Department of Applied Physics
Find out about a fun morning spent making ice cream for children hosted by the Department of Applied Physics
ENG exchange application 2025
Vaihtohaku lukuvuoden 2025/26 kohteisiin on 10.1. - 31.1.2025. Tammikuun hakukierroksella on avoinna seuraavan syys- sekä kevätlukukauden vaihtopaikat.
CHEM equality, diversity and inclusion group is looking for members for 2025–2026!
The EDI group would ideally be broadly representative of different departments, personnel groups and backgrounds.
Virtual laboratories improve accessibility and language awareness in science education
Doctoral researcher Samuel Girmay has received notable funding from the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation. His project aims to enhance accessibility and language awareness in secondary school science education using virtual laboratories.
Strengthening Mental Health - Strategies and Tools for Wellbeing: webinars in Autumn 2024 and Spring 2025
Webinar series consists of two webinars during autumn 2024 and two webinars during spring 2025. The webinars cover mental health, recovery, work community, and psychological safety.
Improve your language skills with the Unite! Language Tandems
Connect with colleagues across Unite! universities, practicing and improving your chosen language in dynamic, one-on-one sessions.
Keys to your wellbeing series is in Aaltogether
The Aaltogether Keys to your wellbeing series: science-based articles, podcasts, videos, trainings and exercises for the community.
Webinars and training on LGBTIQA+ students’ inclusion (in Finnish)
At Nyyti ry, an organisation promoting students’ mental health, this autumn we are introducing our QueerMieli project’s free-of-charge trainings and webinars about the promotion of LGBTIQA+ students’ mental health and inclusion within higher education communities!
Aalto changes tuition fees and renews scholarship programme for tuition-fee students
Aalto University will amend its tuition fees and scholarship programme effective as of 1 August 2025. The revised fees and scholarships will pertain to students whose right to study begins on or after 1 August 2025.
Aalto University Summer School 2024 Wrap-Up: Inspiring new learnings and opportunities for students from all over the world
Summer 2024 was one for the books – with 250 students from 70 different nationalities, each summer course was a whirlwind of new meetings, learnings and connections at the Aalto University campus.
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
“Enhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace” - free online course available, you can register until mid-February
European EDIFY-EDU- project offers an open online course (MOOC).
President Ilkka Niemelä to employers: ’Let’s connect each student with Finnish working life’
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)
