Aaltogether

Kind and respectful interactions in everyday encounters foster a sense of belonging that creates a foundation for a wellbeing and thriving community. Aaltogether is for all of us — students and employees

We want everyone in our community to feel well, respected, supported, and valued. We recognize that we have a journey ahead of us. Wellbeing and sense of belonging start with support and small daily actions. Through appreciative encounters and truly seeing each other, we foster an empowered community that thrives by working together.

The Aaltogether hub is a platform for everyone. Knowledge and training help you forward, events and networks are for encounters, and stories inspire.

Learning for you contains interesting basic information and deeper insights into how to develop the community and yourself as a part of it. Developing as a team offers services and tools for teams and supervisors to develop and support team operations in relation to the different phases and needs of the teams' life cycle.
Teaching and the community contains links to teaching-related wellbeing material.

Basics on how to develop yourself in building an inclusive culture and community.

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Services and tools for team development.

Services

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Resources for wellbeing in teaching and community engagement.

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People doing group work, photo by Aleksi Poutanen

A range of inspiring activities, events and initiatives are taking place in our schools and units.

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Videobloggaaja esittlee opiskelijoiden Laskiaisen viettoa

Student vlogs

What is it like to study at Aalto? Watch our students' vlogs to learn more abut Finland, Otaniemi, studies, student benefits, housing and everything else related to life at Aalto.

Student vlogs - YouTube

Neljä Aallon opiskelijaa pelaamassa mölkkyä yllään opiskelijahaalarit ja -takit.

Share your Aalto experience

There are several ways to share your study experiences on social media, through videos or by attending events. Learn more and express your interest!

Share your Aalto experience | Aalto University

School of Business student story: Chris Aung

Chris, a first-year student at Aalto University Mikkeli campus, is pleasantly surprised by the tight-knit community, comparing it to a high school summer camp. He vividly recounts his fun experiences with the SkiBBA club.

School of Business student story: Chris Aung | Aalto University

Mikoto Masui about self-compassion

When I was in Japan, I would always encourage someone by saying “Ganbare (never give up or go for it)!” Likewise, my family and friends would say Ganbare to me when I was in a difficult situation; I knew how to encourage myself and others, but I never knew how to have compassion for people facing challenges, including myself.

I’m Enough, Not Perfect Though. Oasis blog by Mikoto Masui | Aalto University

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Niksi, the guide dog

In this Walk in my shoes (or paws) interview, we meet 3-year old guide dog Niksi, HR Specialist Mari Tammisaari's most important colleague. When wearing her guide dog harness, Niksi is at work and doesn't want any distractions, but without the harness she's keen to get to know everyone.

Guide dog Niksi: It's always amazing and fun to come to campus | Aalto University

Ville Wikström at the museum. Photo: Ville Wikström.

Ville Wikström's peace of mind

Ville Wikström, the custodian at Väre Lobby Services, says in a ‘Walk in My Shoes’ interview that he likes problem-solving, students, and helping others. He wishes creativity could blossom more at Väre.

Ville Wikström: Peace of mind and interpersonal skills are the characteristics of a good custodian | Aalto University

Professor İdil Gaziulusoy about walking together

In the video, İdil Gaziulusoy, professor of sustainable design, shares her heart. She believes we need to move towards one another and start walking together. Internationalisation is integration.

İdil Gaziulusoy: We can start by touching each other a bit more | Aalto University

Jussi Ryynänen, photo by Mikko Raskinen.

Dean Jussi Ryynänen reflects on his time as a student

In the ‘Walk in My Shoes’ interview, Jussi Ryynänen, the new Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering, reflects on his time as a student, ponders the future and explains how his social battery is drained after the workday.

Jussi Ryynänen: In the back row, I wondered what on earth I was doing here and whether I would survive | Aalto University