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Community stories

Bringing together community stories from around the university.
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Walk in my shoes

Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand them, the ‘Walk in my shoes’ series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by members of the Aalto community.

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Student vlogs (external link)

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.

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Examples of radical creativity

Radical creativity fundamentally transforms mindsets and ways of operating

Radical Creativity
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Podcasts

Our podcasts provide diverse content on learning, science, business, work life and philosophy, among other things. Don your earphones and get listening!

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Aalto Squad student ambassadors

The Aalto Squad is Aalto University's student ambassador team. They share their experiences of studying at Aalto and living in Finland in various channels.

Study at Aalto

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Oasis is ending. How will you take action?

As the Oasis of radical wellbeing project is coming to an end, what message will it leave you with?
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Upcoming EDI trainings and webinars

Check out the upcoming equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) trainings and webinars for this autumn and spring 2025!
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Why should everyone study creativity right now?

Chief Human Resources Officer Riitta Silvennoinen is encouraging employees to be radical by taking time for learning. All staff at Aalto have the opportunity to take a basic course in radical creativity during their working hours.
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Vote for the best idea! How do we spend 14 000 euros on student wellbeing?

In autumn 2024, students were asked to come up with ideas on how the university should spend 14 000 euros to improve student wellbeing on campus. Now it's time to vote for the best idea to be implemented during spring 2025.
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