Solutions for sustainability
We create solutions for sustainability by combining our strengths.
Management of cross cutting approaches
Sustainable solutions, radical creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset are reflected in everything that we do. Our combination of science, art, technology and business expertise allows us to rethink challenges and solutions alike. By encouraging a radically creative and entrepreneurial culture within our community, together we can make impact and find sustainable solutions.
The three cross-cutting themes of Aalto University's new strategy are radical creativity, an entrepreneurial mindset and sustainability solutions. Radical creativity means bold and experimental creation of new solutions and the ability to achieve profound development in rapidly changing situations. An entrepreneurial mindset means approaching problems and challenges as an opportunity to develop something new. Sustainable development solutions mean concrete solutions to the social and environmental challenges that shake the world, especially as defined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
These themes are linked to all Aalto's research, teaching and development work. With radical creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset, we can strengthen our ability to change, produce sustainability solutions and increase social impact. The aim is especially to enable all Aalto University students new knowledge for the future.
Radical creativity
We enable experimental activities that challenge the status quo.
Entrepreneurial mindset
We advance the entrepreneurial mindset and capabilities of our community.
The actors, roles and responsibilities of cross cutting approaches
| University-level actor | Roles and responsibilities |
| President | leads the long-term strategic development of the university and is responsible for the implementation of the university's strategy and the management of the university's resources. |
| Vice president, innovation |
promote the implementation of the university's strategy by taking overall responsibility for taking into account a cross-cutting approach in all university activities. is responsible for compiling the long-term plan and implementing the plan. is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the achievement of goals in accordance with the university's annual clock |
| Head of the cross cutting approaches | coordinates the planning, implementation and monitoring of cross-cutting activities in support of Champion |
| Schools | various themes, activities and projects promote cooperation between actors in cross-cutting approaches, sharing best practices and planning the necessary joint activities to achieve strategic goals. |
Our plan 2025-2028
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