Doctoral education

Doc+ Dialogues

The new Doc+ Dialogues panel discussion series brings together doctoral professionals, doctoral researchers, postdocs and alumni to share insight on how doctoral skills create versatile career opportunities inside and outside academia.

Today’s researchers shape tomorrow’s world. Doc+ Dialogues offers doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, along with interested scientific faculty, a space to explore skills and career directions that integrate scientific excellence with societal and entrepreneurial impact.

This speaker series aims to spark multidisciplinary dialogue on questions many researchers face: How do I build a fulfilling research career? What skills matter beyond my discipline? How can my expertise create impact in society, industry, or education? The aim is to broaden perspectives and provide practical insights that any researcher can use in academic and non-academic settings alike.

The Marsio Living Room provides a natural home for these encounters — a space where learning and social connection meet.

Welcome to join us, share new ideas and propose also new themes for this panel series.

”Our researchers impact society via multiple career paths. Doc+ seminars share insight to working life skills that open doors both inside and outside academia.”

Tero Ojanperä - Technology Visionary, Board Member, Entrepreneur, Author, Chairman of Aalto Board

Images of the panelists and the moderator

Doc+ Dialogues gathers doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, alumni and interested faculty around questions that shape academic careers. Grab a seat at Marsio and join the conversation.

29.10.2026 15:00 – 17:00 (UTC +2) Events

Panel discussion series

Autumn 2026

Thursday 29.9.206 - Thriving in Academia with Kristiina Mäkelä (Provost of Aalto University, leading the university's teaching, research, innovation and societal impact processes, Mikko Möttönen (quantum-computer company listing), İdil Gaziulusoy (intersection of design, sustainability transitions, and strategy for businesses and cities) and Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero (mineral processing and recycling). Read more and register here.

Spring 2026

Monday 2.2.2026 - Diverse Doctoral Careers & Skills with Tero Ojanperä (from research to board impact), Ewald Kibler (academic careers & leadership) and Ia Adlercreutz (creative professions & design leadership). Read more and register here.

Monday 9.2.2026 - Impact with Research with Anu Honkalinna (research to market & innovation ecosystem professional), Imran Asghar (sustainable energy scientist & startup founder) — Frank Martela (philosopher-researcher on meaningful work and societal well-being).
Read more and register here.

Monday 2.3.2026 - Turning Research Know-How into Value with Johanna Småros (Co-founder of Relex Solutions from Aalto), Himadri Majumdar ( CEO of SemiQon from VTT) and Ulla-Maija Uusitalo (Director in Aalto University Executive Education). Read more and register here.

Tuesday 17.3.2026 - Communication, Curiosity & Capital in Science with Lauri Reuter (Founding Partner, Nordic Foodtech VC), Jens Schmidt ( Associate professor of Strategic Management, Aalto) and David Ventzel (Partner and Fund Manager, Accelerace VC). Read more and register here.

Tuesday 12.5.2026 — Creativity, Collaboration & Customer Work with Jaan Praks (Associate Professor, Aalto) and Susanna Rahkamo ( Co-founder, Yellow Method).Read more and register here .

There is more to come with various Doc+ activities again in the autumn. Stay tuned!

What is Doc+

Doc+ brings doctoral and postdoctoral researchers together to build transferable skills, connect across disciplines, and create impact in many directions — from advancing science and developing...