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News, Diversity, Inclusion, equality, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Electrical Engineering
Apply for ELEC Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity funding in April
Students and staff at the School of Electrical Engineering can apply for funding for projects that support equality and diversity throughout April.
Polish up your language skills this autumn
Several language initiatives offer Aaltonians a chance to learn and improve their language skills free-of-charge on campus starting September
Join the Unite! 21-Day Diversity & Inclusion Challenge
A self-directed, online and free learning tool designed to deepen your understanding of diversity and inclusion.
How to support equality and diversity? Apply for funding for your idea!
Students and staff at the School of Electrical Engineering can apply for funding for projects that support equality and diversity throughout April.
‘If we make informed and thoughtful choices, it can catalyse diversity in our community’
On 27 February 2024, Assistant Professor Jaana Vapaavuori hosted a breakfast event to catalyze all kinds of diversities, in conjunction with the U.N. Day of Women and Girls in Science. Different diversities can be, for example: ideas, identities, representations, backgrounds, experiences, and bodies.
LGBTQI+ network had their first meeting – join the group in the next meeting!
LGBTQI+ community network meeting regularly.
Towards a more equal community: International mobility
Depending on personal circumstances, international mobility can be either a burdensome responsibility or an open door to adventure. Tapio Lokki and Jara Uitto discuss how they experienced their time working abroad – and how they would now advise younger researchers.
Ida Salin: It takes courage to speak up
'The EDI topics involve a social debate that can stir up strong emotions, including polarisation. When I started the assignment, I was nervous about whether I could talk about the right issues in the right way.'
Towards a more equal community: Parental leave
Academic personnel's parental leave is viewed positive, but the organising work is challenging, say Professors Yu Xiao and Heikki Nieminen.
