You can browse a list of past events here below.
How can we create a truly inclusive and supportive environment in physics and science? Join us for a morning of open discussions over breakfast, featuring prof. Marilù Chiofalo and Dr. Tzula Propp, who will share perspectives on gender, diversity, mentorship, and building resilient communities in quantum science.
Does the Next Stephen Hawking Have the Support to Thrive? How can we make Universities more accessible for all? In this event, Sofia Tawast and Riikka Leinonen will share insights from disability activists, challenge common myths, and offer a fresh, humorous perspective on how ableist views shape our understanding of humanity.
How can we create an environment where diverse team members, with different backgrounds and perspectives, can thrive and collaborate effectively?
What factors contribute to employee inclusion in the workplace? Post-doctoral researcher Daria Kautto and doctoral researcher Hilla Back will share preliminary findings from a large study on workplace diversity and inclusion conducted at Aalto University.
Is there a gender gap in mental health? Prof. Jaana Suvisaari (THL) will present results from a large Finnish cohort on the factors contributing to psychological distress in the working population, with a special reference to gender differences.
What is neurodiversity and how to foster neurodiversity in the workplace? How to find best communication practices? How do we facilitate more inclusive working and learning environments?
Internationalisation is in the core mission of Aalto University. Come and join us in this informal event to have an open discussion with Aalto Provost prof. Kristiina Mäkelä and other members of the Aalto Community on the topic of internationalisation, topical issues, and anything else that affects the inclusivity of Aaltonians.
How can language learning be supported in multilingual workplaces? Prof. Salla Kurhila (University of Helsinki) will present a model based on data from Finnish workplaces to enhance language awareness and learning in such environments.
A Making Waves event about Aalto affiliated initiatives to promote science, technology, and art to the younger population. The future is in the hands of us all; expertise or opportunities do not depend on gender!
Join us for our next Making Waves event on 2/Feb/2023 14:00: Senior Expert Julia Jousilahti (Demos Helsinki) will talk about the KOTAMO report commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Culture: Equality, non-discrimination and diversity among teaching and research staff in higher education institutions.
On June 2 come hear Dr. Elisa Lorenzo Garcia from Université de Neuchâtel about her long experience with math Olympiads.
On January 27 come and hear about the CSNOW initiative at ETH Zurich for breaking down gender-based barriers and prejudices.
On October 28, everyone at Aalto can watch "Picture a Scientist" for free!
Finland has some of the lowest numbers of women in STEM careers in Europe, while Lithuania has the highest.
Presentation of the results of the project’s first stages and a concept for a service solution
Making Waves talks continue with Dr Ben Britton, Trustee of Pride in STEM, Associate Professor, UBC and Visiting Reader in Metallurgy and Microscopy, Imperial College London
Sonja Niiranen (University of Tampere) discusses her research on technology and engineering education and research
Claire Morandin, University of Helsinki, discusses her research
