Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Science

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

Aalto Readers Club

Aalto Readers' Club

Join our dynamic book club at Aalto University!

Events
Kaleidoscope Cinema

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

Upcoming EDI events

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Languages and multiculturality

Puhutaan suomea - Learning Finnish together!

Welcome to learn and practice your Finnish skills!
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For Aalto community Support for digital teaching

Clear by Design – Session 4: Accessible Images with Alt-text

Learn practical techniques for writing alt‑texts and publishing accessible images in your course materials.
IUPAC Global Women's Breakfast 2026
Networking

IUPAC’s Global Women’s Breakfast 2026 at Aalto CHEM

School of Chemical Engineering organises IUPAC’s Global Women’s Breakfast 2026 on 10 February. Welcome along - sign up!
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Languages and multiculturality

Puhutaan suomea - Learning Finnish together!

Welcome to learn and practice your Finnish skills!

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

Ongoing EDI initiatives

Making Waves

Discussing diversity and inclusiveness in our community

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More about EDI work at Aalto University

EDI related news

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University Published:

Bring your child to work day 2025 at the Department of Applied Physics

The Department of Applied Physics encouraged employees to bring their children to work on 21. November 2025- you can have a peak at what kids did on that day
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Research & Art Published:

The TAIMI project builds an equal working life – a six-year consortium project seeks solutions to recruitment and skill challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing skill requirements, the population is aging, and the labor shortage is deepening. Meanwhile, the potential of international experts often remains unused in Finland. These challenges in working life are addressed by the six-year TAIMI project funded by the Strategic Research Council, and implemented by a broad consortium.
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Studies Published:

Summer School Alum Story: Why diversity and inclusion matter – learnings from this summer

This summer’s course shows students that no organisation can afford to overlook its commitment to this topic, neither now nor in the future.
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Press releases, Research & Art Published:

Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally

Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life
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