News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/898311/feed News listing en Apply for ELEC Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity funding in April /en/news/apply-for-elec-equality-diversity-and-inclusivity-funding-in-april Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:32:27 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1306091 at /en Students and staff at the School of Electrical Engineering can apply for funding for projects that support equality and diversity throughout April. Health and wellbeing ELEC, Doctoral Programmes Inclusion equality equity University Abstract image with wavy purple and white lines creating a flowing pattern. Polish up your language skills this autumn /en/news/polish-up-your-language-skills-this-autumn Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:07:26 +0000 Minna Tiainen 1185671 at /en Several language initiatives offer Aaltonians a chance to learn and improve their language skills free-of-charge on campus starting September Campus Services Teaching Aaltogether Diversity Inclusion equality equity Campus kielikerho Join the Unite! 21-Day Diversity & Inclusion Challenge /en/news/join-the-unite-21-day-diversity-inclusion-challenge Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:43:22 +0000 Suvi Lavinto 1166556 at /en A self-directed, online and free learning tool designed to deepen your understanding of diversity and inclusion. Health and wellbeing Aaltogether Inclusion Diversity Unite Unite staff Unite students diversity University A person sits on a coach looking at a laptop. Text Unite! 21 Day Diversity and Inclusion Challenge. How to support equality and diversity? Apply for funding for your idea! /en/news/how-to-support-equality-and-diversity-apply-for-funding-for-your-idea Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:55:50 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1022911 at /en Students and staff at the School of Electrical Engineering can apply for funding for projects that support equality and diversity throughout April. Health and wellbeing Inclusion equality equity University Valaistu Aalto-yliopiston logo ja ohikävelevä henkilö ‘If we make informed and thoughtful choices, it can catalyse diversity in our community’ /en/news/if-we-make-informed-and-thoughtful-choices-it-can-catalyse-diversity-in-our-community Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:17:19 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1009156 at /en 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. Careers Technology and engineering Diversity equality equity multidisciplinarity Campus Paneeli IUPAC Global Womens Breakfast -tapahtumassa LGBTQI+ network had their first meeting – join the group in the next meeting! /en/news/lgbtqi-network-had-their-first-meeting-join-the-group-in-the-next-meeting Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:41:43 +0000 Ida Salin 946951 at /en LGBTQI+ community network meeting regularly. Inclusion diversity equity University Pride flags Towards a more equal community: International mobility /en/news/towards-a-more-equal-community-international-mobility Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:11:17 +0000 Minna Tiainen 921961 at /en 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. Careers University Career internationalisation family equality equity University Tapio Lokki, Jara Uitto Survey on diversity and inclusion for personnel /en/news/survey-on-diversity-and-inclusion-for-personnel Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:38:35 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 920831 at /en Your answer is valued, please answer by 30 June Inclusion diversity equality equity University Aalto University / students at A Grid / photo: Unto Rautio Ida Salin: It takes courage to speak up /en/news/ida-salin-it-takes-courage-to-speak-up Fri, 05 May 2023 10:28:07 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 906851 at /en '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.' Aalto stories Services Studies Teaching University diversity equality equity University Ida Salin, photo by Linda Lehtovirta. Towards a more equal community: Parental leave /en/news/towards-a-more-equal-community-parental-leave Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:36:09 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 903321 at /en Academic personnel's parental leave is viewed positive, but the organising work is challenging, say Professors Yu Xiao and Heikki Nieminen. Careers University family equality newsletter equity University Professorit Yu Xiao ja Heikki Nieminen