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What is academic advising? Listen to a podcast

The final season of the future-led learning podcast takes us to a very practical level. The themes of the season include the current themes of academic guidance, inclusion in teaching, co-teaching and sustainable development. In the fourth episode of the season host Riikka Evans discusses academic advising and how it supports the student's studies with senior university lecturer Kyösti Ruuttunen.
The Future-led Learning Podcast is hosted by Riikka Evans. Photograph: Janne Illman.

In the fourth episode of the season, Riikka Evans interviews senior university lecturer Kyösti Ruuttunen about academic guidance. Academic supervision is at best a joint journey that supports self-reflection. The aim of the guidance – and academic advising as a part of the guidance system – is to support the student in their study path. Academic advisor is a person who discusses, cares and gives advices if needed.

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Future-led Learning podcast strives to develop the learning culture at Aalto University and offers a platform to university educators to reflect their ideas about teaching and learning. The podcast series is a part of the Oasis of Radical Wellbeing at Aalto University and is hosted by Riikka Evans.

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The Future-led Learning Podcast is hosted by Riikka Evans. Photograph: Janne Illman.

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The Future-led Learning podcast offers a platform for university educators to reflect their ideas about teaching and learning.

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