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Bringing together community stories from around the university.
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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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Student vlogs (external link)

What is it like to study at Aalto? Watch our students' vlogs to learn more abut Finland, Otaniemi, studies, student benefits, housing and everything else related to life at Aalto.

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Examples of radical creativity

Radical creativity fundamentally transforms mindsets and ways of operating

Radical Creativity
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Podcasts

Our podcasts provide diverse content on learning, science, business, work life and philosophy, among other things. Don your earphones and get listening!

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Aalto Squad student ambassadors

The Aalto Squad is Aalto University's student ambassador team. They share their experiences of studying at Aalto and living in Finland in various channels.

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Sasha Spurná creates safe spaces in everyday situations

In the 100 words series, the study coordinator shares how she has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
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Marius Anger encourages team colleagues to share diverse perspectives

In the 100 words series, doctoral researcher and the Chair of Aallonhuiput shares how he has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
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Use your voice: 14 000 euros for student wellbeing

In autumn 2025, students were asked to come up with ideas on how the university should spend 14 000 euros to improve student wellbeing on campus. Now it's time to vote for the best idea to be implemented during spring 2026.
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Caterina Soldano pays attention to words in everyday situations

In the 100 words series, the Assistant Professor in Micro- and Nanosciences shares how she has promoted equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto
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