Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Science

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Science

The School of Science aims to offer an inclusive working and learning environment for all employees and students. Our common goal is to foster a community that values diversity and supports everyone to fulfill their aspirations.

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SCI EDI action plan

The Aalto University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan (EDI plan) supports the continuous promotion of equality and inclusion at Aalto University, and is based on the strategy and values of the university. To support and follow up on its fulfilment, each school prepares its own practical action plan. In the School of Science the focus of EDI work in 2025-26 is on 

  1. Diverse community
  2. Aaltogether culture
  3. Inclusive and accessible education

​More detailed actions are listed in the SCI Equality, diversity and inclusion action plan and each action has been assigned a task force that ensures the implementation of the plans. The school plan is reevaluated and developed on an annual basis.

SCI Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group

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Equality, diversity and inclusion group

The equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) group supports the Dean in developing the school in its path to a more diverse and inclusive place to study and work. The group is responsible for the equality, diversity and inclusion work at the School, including the annual SCI EDI action plan.

Management of School of Science

Activities

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Aalto Readers' Club

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Events
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Kaleidoscope Cinema

Join us in Odeion auditorium to view and talk about movies that leave an impression!

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Electrical Engineering

Making Waves events series

Here a list of upcoming and past events from the Making Waves series.

Making Waves

Upcoming EDI events

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For Aalto community Support for digital teaching

Clear learning material for all – accessibility in focus

A focused, practical session on creating inclusive, easy-to-use digital learning materials across documents and media.
Aalto Readers Club
Other

Aalto Readers' Club

Join our dynamic book club at Aalto University!
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For Aalto community Networking

QueerA! networking at 16.00 - 17.30

QueerA! is a network for queer / LGBTQIA+ staff members from Aalto University across all schools and services.
Aalto Readers Club
Other

Aalto Readers' Club

Join our dynamic book club at Aalto University!

SCI Diversity and Inclusivity Fund Application

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Apply funding for your diversity and inclusivity initiative

The School of Science is funding projects that foster and encourage diversity, inclusivity and equality.

School of Science

More about EDI work at Aalto University

EDI related news

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For Aalto community University Published:

Understanding Finland: Working and Thriving at a Finnish University - Webinar Series Begins in Autumn

Webinar series consists of three webinars during autumn 2026 and January 2027. The theme of the webinars is Understanding Finland: Working and thriving at a Finnish university.
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Unite! Secures €7.2 Million in EU Funding

The next phase of the Unite! alliance will start in November 2026, bringing continued opportunities for Aalto students, faculty and staff.
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Aalto's SGT Programme celebrates 20 years of transdisciplinary learning through global collaborations

At the end of May 2026, SGT Studio course celebrated its 20th anniversary during the annual SGT Final Event. Student teams presented their projects, final deliverables, and experiences from field visits in Ecuador, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, and Vietnam.
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Aalto University partners with Indian universities to advance digital disaster response

Students and early-career researchers across engineering, data science, and environmental fields joined Aalto University’s intensive course with visiting professors from India to learn how modern digital systems can improve disaster readiness and response
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