Oasis blog: Singular They – Threat or Possibility
Singular they use is established in the English language.
Cellulose films
Our research focuses on the use of the Ioncell® technology to produce high-strength films through continuous extrusion.
Carbohydrate chemistry
Our research is aiming at introducing additional functionality to biopolymers with a special focus on textile applications and to develop suitable analytical tools
Biobased carbon materials
We investigate the use of wood-derived polymers and other biopolymers as bio-based alternative precursor material for various applications.
Open Education and Open Educational Resources
Open education and open educational resources are part of open science. Aalto University has a policy on open educational resources. There is also a national policy regarding open educational resources as well as open educational practices. In addition, the UNESCO Open Science Recommendation contains a number of recommendations for open education.
Doctoral Studies in Organizational Communication
The Organizational Communication unit of Aalto University offers comprehensive research training in qualitative research in organizational communication. We give doctoral researchers the academic freedom to pursue interesting projects that defy disciplinary boundaries, within the broad field of organizational communication and management studies.
Doctoral personal study plan (DPSP)
Instructions for doctoral students making their personal study plan
Sustainable Mobility Action Plan for the Otaniemi Campus
Aalto University aims to be a pioneer in sustainable mobility, and the Otaniemi campus is the perfect test bed for this goal. The Sustainable Mobility Action Plan for the Otaniemi campus has been drawn up as user-oriented and in interaction with the Aalto community.
Green Minds, Healthy Hearts Social Sustainability Symposium recordings
Here you will find the symposium speeches. Please note, some of the material is available for a limited time and/or Aalto Community members only.
Architecture Education in Finland 150 years: Aalto University Department of Architecture Yearbook 2020-2022
The yearbook 2020-2022 of the Department of Architecture at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University introduces pandemic period student work, but also describes architectural education over a 150-year period between 1872-2022.
The Knowing-Doing Gap and How Not to Sink In It
What we need is a shift of focus from knowing to not knowing, claims action researcher and MIT professor Otto Scharmer.
2023 Design Impact III Outcomes
Reflecting 3 year studies at the Bachelor's Programme in Design, students are asked to develop their narrative to illustrate their professional identity as designers. The videos were presented as part of "Reflection", the Design Impact Final Event and Exhibition in June 2023.
Saija Hollmén
Professor of Practice in Humanitarian Architecture
Architect, D.Sc. (Arch)
Expert in Humanitarian Architecture and Interdisciplinary Pedagogies
WiTLAB alumni stories
Meet the professionals who have participated in WiTLAB's courses and collaborative projects through time
Frequently asked questions and contact information
This page includes a series of questions that are commonly asked by users and contact information.