Read EDI-related news | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/439951/feed News listing en What motherhood reveals about modern work /en/news/what-motherhood-reveals-about-modern-work Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:01:34 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1359370 at /en Workplace norms still demand that the realities of motherhood are hidden, but organisations must accept that careers now unfold differently, says Professor Taija Turunen. Research & Art äitiysvapaalta takaisin töihin -kuvituskuva Promote equality and non-discrimination in 2026 – apply for funding /en/news/promote-equality-and-non-discrimination-in-2026-apply-for-funding Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:33:41 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1361655 at /en The EDI funding is open to all staff members and students who are affiliated with the School of Business University Tarun Sharma, wearing a black vest and grey sweater and sitting on a yellow bean bag chair, is talking and gesturing with their hands. Women's networks – between symbolism and impact /en/news/womens-networks-between-symbolism-and-impact Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:03:04 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1361594 at /en Women often face the challenge that the networks relevant to them are informal and male‑dominated. These so‑called old boys’ networks can slow down women’s career paths and reinforce existing inequalities. Research & Art Marjo-Riitta Diehl profile picture Bring your child to work day 2025 at the Department of Applied Physics /en/news/bring-your-child-to-work-day-2025-at-the-department-of-applied-physics Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:07:25 +0000 Bernadette Gehl-Väisänen 1348504 at /en The Department of Applied Physics encouraged employees to bring their children to work on 21. November 2025- you can have a peak at what kids did on that day University Children and adults gathered around a table in an office. Text reads 'Children's Day at Work' and 'PHYSics Aalto Diversity Team'. The TAIMI project builds an equal working life – a six-year consortium project seeks solutions to recruitment and skill challenges /en/news/the-taimi-project-builds-an-equal-working-life-a-six-year-consortium-project-seeks-solutions-to Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:48:09 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1347324 at /en Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing skill requirements, the population is aging, and the labor shortage is deepening. Meanwhile, the potential of international experts often remains unused in Finland. These challenges in working life are addressed by the six-year TAIMI project funded by the Strategic Research Council, and implemented by a broad consortium. Research & Art TAIMI-hanke rakentaa tasa-arvoista työelämää. Kuva: Kauppakorkeakoulu Hanken. Summer School Alum Story: Why diversity and inclusion matter – learnings from this summer /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-why-diversity-and-inclusion-matter-learnings-from-this-summer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:02:42 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1345898 at /en This summer’s course shows students that no organisation can afford to overlook its commitment to this topic, neither now nor in the future. Studies Two people seated on brown leather chairs in a room with framed portraits and wooden furniture. Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally /en/news/subnational-income-inequality-revealed-regional-successes-may-hold-key-to-addressing-widening-gap Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1345380 at /en Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life Press releases Research & Art Kaksi maailmankarttaa, jotka näyttävät tulotasa-arvon kehityksen vuosina 1990-2023, kansallisella ja alueellisella tasolla eri väreillä. Advancing EDI competences across Europe /en/news/advancing-edi-competences-across-europe Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:46:38 +0000 Heini Ikävalko 1332335 at /en CKIR contributed to a European project advancing EDI competences. It created learning materials, organized courses and supported students’ internships. Cooperation Three happy students working together Creating room for connection, dialogue, and collective planning is more important than ever /en/news/creating-room-for-connection-dialogue-and-collective-planning-is-more-important-than-ever Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:40:09 +0000 Maria Uusitalo 1329997 at /en Two workshops were organised to build bridges and foster meaningful action on EDI at the Aalto School of Business. University Joukko osallistujia istuu moderneissa tiloissa pöytien ympärillä; jotkut pitävät papereita ja keskustelevat. Kuva EDI-työpajasta kesäkuussa 2025. Alternative investments play a growing role – equality also discussed at Aalto University conference /en/news/alternative-investments-play-a-growing-role-equality-also-discussed-at-aalto-university-conference Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:54:11 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1309103 at /en The School of Business supported a conference organised by the Department of Finance with an equality grant Research & Art Aalto Flags - Aino Huovinen Think of and implement ways to support equality and diversity in 2025 /en/news/think-of-and-implement-ways-to-support-equality-and-diversity-in-2025 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:24:49 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1307236 at /en The EDI funding is open to all staff members and students who are affiliated with the School of Business University Inclusions by Johanna Martiskin Summer School Teacher Interview: Creating impact with the Managing Diversity and Inclusion summer course /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-creating-impact-with-the-managing-diversity-and-inclusion-summer Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:49:18 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1301870 at /en This summer, Aalto University Summer School is launching a new course called Managing Diversity and Inclusion, exploring practices and challenges associated with diversity and inclusion within organisational settings. We spoke with course instructor Linyu Liu to learn more about what students can expect. Studies Woman in a light blue shirt and beige cardigan standing in a modern, brightly lit corridor with seating areas. "Bring your child to work day" 2024 at the Department of Applied Physics /en/news/bring-your-child-to-work-day-2024-at-the-department-of-applied-physics Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:08:31 +0000 Bernadette Gehl-Väisänen 1256346 at /en Find out about a fun morning spent making ice cream for children hosted by the Department of Applied Physics Campus Research & Art Three photos on blue background showing adults and children standing around tables Virtual laboratories improve accessibility and language awareness in science education /en/news/virtual-laboratories-improve-accessibility-and-language-awareness-in-science-education Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:57:57 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1230661 at /en Doctoral researcher Samuel Girmay has received notable funding from the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation. His project aims to enhance accessibility and language awareness in secondary school science education using virtual laboratories. Research & Art Samuel Girmay laboratoriossa, yllään valkoinen laboratoriotakki ja suojalasit. Keys to your wellbeing series is in Aaltogether /en/news/keys-to-your-wellbeing-series-is-in-aaltogether Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:46:29 +0000 Suvi Helko 842896 at /en The Aaltogether Keys to your wellbeing series: science-based articles, podcasts, videos, trainings and exercises for the community. Campus 5 people seen from above in the woods examining something together. Dean rewards School of Business students for outstanding sustainability projects /en/news/dean-rewards-school-of-business-students-for-outstanding-sustainability-projects Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:44:03 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1187656 at /en The Dean's Impact Award is intended to show appreciation for contributions to sustainability or activities that reflect Aalto's values Awards and Recognition Dean's Impact Award, School of Business “Enhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace” - free online course available, you can register until mid-February /en/news/enhancing-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-free-online-course-available-you-can Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:08:36 +0000 Isra Mohamed Hussein 1185796 at /en European EDIFY-EDU- project offers an open online course (MOOC). Research & Art Studies EDIFY EDU Logo Four projects received EDI funding from the School of Business in the Spring 2024 call /en/news/four-projects-received-edi-funding-from-the-school-of-business-in-the-spring-2024-call Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:47:43 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1160641 at /en The School of Business funds projects that strengthen and promote diversity, inclusivity and equality (EDI) Research & Art Asian woman in wood workshop. Photo: Mikko Raskinen Erasmus Staff Training: A deep dive into joint programmes and wellbeing /en/news/erasmus-staff-training-a-deep-dive-into-joint-programmes-and-wellbeing Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:19:34 +0000 Suvi Lavinto 1108746 at /en Over 30 participants from 17 universities gathered at the Aalto University campus early June for the Erasmus Staff Training Days. Cooperation Sophie Belanger on the left and Ferdinand Keil on the right sitting on a sofa and chatting @aaltowellbeing in IG! /en/news/aaltowellbeing-in-ig Tue, 07 May 2024 10:38:23 +0000 Suvi Helko 1066286 at /en Stay on top of the latest research-based wellness information and Aalto University events and services related to wellness and inclusion by following the @aaltowellbeing account. University Aalto Wellbeing sosiaalisen median QR-koodi 2024