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Tamara Galkina: What inspires me at work, is the atmosphere for an open dialogue

When Tamara Galkina, Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Director for the Master’s Programme in Sustainable Entrepreneurship, comes to work in the morning, she usually has a big smile on her face. See the video.
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‘Only through discussion and hearing different opinions, you can find inspiration to do your job better’, says Tamara Galkina. Photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi.

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Panu Savolainen: I wish we would have a day when we remove the power dynamics completely

‘In many indigenous cultures, there are such periods, when leaders relinquish their power. Either that power is given to someone, maybe the poorest or most oppressed community member, or then the power isn’t used by anyone.’

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Minna Halme: At first, sustainability wasn’t taken seriously

'I was told to do a doctoral thesis on a different topic if I want a job in the future.'

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Maarit Korpi-Lagg: I have so few female colleagues that sometimes it’s difficult to maintain self-esteem

'Both in physics and computer science there are very few female researchers and professors. Last year we had a celebration because the first female student passed my course. It was a big thing for me.'

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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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Walk in my shoes, illustration by Anna Muchenikova.
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Promote equality and non-discrimination in 2026 – apply for funding

The EDI funding is open to all staff members and students who are affiliated with the School of Business
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Staff and students recognised at School of Engineering Awards 2026

Awards honoured the finest publications and doctoral theses of the year, active students and notable achievements by school personnel in the realms of education, impact, and service.
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Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026

Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.
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From breakthrough to business: Finland’s Aalto University is turning world-class science into companies

Aalto University’s strategic spin-off model is turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable businesses.