Equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto

Equality, diversity and inclusiveness are in our core values, supporting our community’s wellbeing, creativity and ability to foster world-class research, teaching and impact. As part of our strategy, Aalto University Ways of Working define our mindset to collaboration: ‘Diversity is part of who we are, and we foster an empowered community that shines by working together’

In addition to equality, diversity and inclusion being embedded in our values, they enable creativity, wellbeing, innovation and attractivity to and retention of diverse talent. This leads to better research, education and impact – better us.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive community where all students, faculty, staff and stakeholders feel a sense of belonging and can fulfil their professional, educational and social aspirations fully. We actively work toward providing an inclusive and accessible environment in which employees and students with diverse backgrounds, and their intersections, are treated equally and are free to work and study without fear of discrimination. 

As an equal, diverse and inclusive Aalto University:

1. We appear as an attractive community for diverse students and employees.

2. We treat every applicant equally in recruitment and student admissions, and we evaluate work fairly with transparent criteria and evaluation methods that minimize bias.

3. We support wellbeing and professional growth of all our students and employees, and we offer employees’ opportunities for personal development and career advancements based on their academic and/or professional qualifications.

4. We all contribute to our daily encounters with colleagues, students, faculty, staff, partners and collaborators to an inclusive culture and community where all members with diverse backgrounds feel welcome and safe, and get their voices heard.

5. We are committed to identifying and removing any discrimination in our structures and practices and continuously develop an inclusive culture.

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