Our strategy

Our purpose, values and way of working

Our purpose, values, and way of working define our long-term direction
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Our purpose: Shaping a sustainable future

Research

We excel and make breakthroughs in and across science, art, technology and business.

Education

We spark the game changers of tomorrow.

Impact

We renew society with research-based knowledge and generate innovative solutions to tackle global challenges.

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Our values and way of working

Responsibility

Working for a better world, we act sustainably for the wellbeing of all.

Courage

Taking on challenges with agility, creativity and passion, we aim high.

Collaboration

Diversity is part of who we are and we foster an empowered community that shines by working together.

Code of Conduct - Values into practice

The Aalto University Code of Conduct is one way of putting our values and way of working — the foundation of our community culture — into practice

Read more about Aalto Code of Conduct
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Our values – materials for your inspiration

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Sustainability

Aalto-University's purpose is to shape a sustainable future. At Aalto, we create solutions that enable well-being within the planetary boundaries.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion at Aalto

We build a diverse and inclusive community where all students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders can feel a sense of belonging and fulfill their professional, educational, and social aspirations

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Code of Conduct - Values into practice

The Aalto University Code of Conduct is one way of putting our values and way of working — the foundation of our community culture — into practice

Aalto University
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Student life at Aalto

Discover genuine stories about student life at Aalto and life after graduation.

Study at Aalto
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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 another Aaltonian.

People
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Oasis of Radical Wellbeing

On these pages you will find information and interesting references to improve wellbeing at Aalto University!

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Campus, University Published:

Otaparkki now open also for Aalto staff

The top two floors of the Otaparkki multi-storey car park have been opened to the Aalto staff members.
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Aalto University endowment returned 7.9% during first half of 2024

Endowment provides EUR 41 million to fund research and education this year
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Campus, Research & Art, University Published:

Shared imagination and the idea of waves - two new public art collections were unveiled

The art collections of Marsio and Kide buildings were published.
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University Published:

Kristiina "Kiikki" Huotari: I want to be growing goodness

'If you look at things from the perspective of love, you are always looking from the right perspective. Then there is room for everyone.'
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