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Our strategy

Our purpose, values and way of working

Our purpose, values, and way of working define our long-term direction
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Our purpose: Shaping a sustainable future

Research

We excel and make breakthroughs in and across science, art, technology and business.

Education

We spark the game changers of tomorrow.

Impact

We renew society with research-based knowledge and generate innovative solutions to tackle global challenges.

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Our values and way of working

Responsibility

Working for a better world, we act sustainably for the wellbeing of all.

Courage

Taking on challenges with agility, creativity and passion, we aim high.

Collaboration

Diversity is part of who we are and we foster an empowered community that shines by working together.

Code of Conduct - Values into practice

The Aalto University Code of Conduct is one way of putting our values and way of working — the foundation of our community culture — into practice

Read more about Aalto Code of Conduct
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Code of Conduct - Values into practice

The Aalto University Code of Conduct is one way of putting our values and way of working — the foundation of our community culture — into practice

Aalto University
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Equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto

We are committed to foster an empowered community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and thrive by working together

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Sustainability

Aalto University's purpose is to shape a sustainable future. At Aalto, we create solutions that enable well-being within the planetary boundaries.

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Student life at Aalto

Discover genuine stories about student life at Aalto and life after graduation.

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Community stories

Bringing together community stories from around the university.

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Aaltogether

Information, training and services to help us in building a community where everyone belongs.

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Aalto University President Ilkka Niemelä: Growth companies and established industries need people with new ideas

University graduates have a valuable role to play in renewing society, says Ilkka Niemelä in his speech to open the academic year

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Awards and Recognition, University Published:

Aalto community members awarded at the opening of the academic year

The pioneers of Aalto's satellite research were awarded with the new Innovation Award
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Across the world by land? Fewer emissions, more experiences

Minna Halme and Hanne Savolainen explain why they decided to travel to the conference by means other than flying.
TUAS
Campus, University Published:

Learning Lounge concept is expanding

Welcome to the Learning Lounge.
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