Aalto Global Impact

17/07/2023

Attention all professionals and academics in architecture, design, engineering, business, social sciences and all interested in transdisciplinary approaches!

We are thrilled to announce the Aalto WiT Programme, a transdisciplinary professional diploma programme focusing on the resilience of human settlements in the Global Majority context. In collaboration with international organizations and local communities, the WiT Programme combines scientific methodologies with real-life experiences to address the challenges of humanitarian architecture, emergency response, and sustainable development.

The application period for the WiT Programme is from August 15th to September 30th, 2023. Stay tuned and more information coming soon here:

Aalto WiT Programme is a 5-month transdisciplinary professional diploma programme under the Aalto University World in Transition Research LAB (WiTLAB). The programme focuses on the resilience of human settlements in the Global Majority context.

07/10/2022

IDBM Challenge 2022 Final Event is here!

Could we solve the energy crisis one household at a time? Which measures should we take to tackle mental health among the youth?

Eleven teams from the International Design Business Management programme will take the stage to share their insights and propose solutions to the global issues of today. We'll also be accompanied by two external speakers sharing their expertise about dealing with transitions themselves.

Join us to expand your creative ideas, discover novel solutions, and to have fun!

📌 WHAT: IDBM Challenge 2022: Reframe - From tensions to transitions
📌 WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, from 2 pm until 5:30 pm.
📌 WHERE: Dipoli, Metso hall (Otakaari 24, 02150 Espoo) + Online (link will be provided later)

Please fill in the registration form though Eventbrite (or find the link on Instagram bio): https://bit.ly/3C2QWlS

02/09/2022

Ahoy Aalto students, UniPID offers some highly relevant virtual courses on challenges and possible solutions to sustainable development pathways in the Global South. All courses are held in English and are worth 5 ECTS.

UniPID is a network of Finnish universities. We support our members' global responsibility actions and strengthen their response to global challenges. UniPID offers a variety of support services for the interdisciplinary studies, research and societal impact of universities related to global develop...

13/04/2022

In this edition of the Anniversary Blog, Subra reflects on academic partnerships and on Aalto University's and UniPID's role in providing opportunities to build on the experiences and perspectives to seek global sustainable development.

15/12/2021

UniPID Webinar: Join UniPID - Finnish University Partnership for International Development tomorrow December 16th from 13-15 (Helsinki time) to discuss how to foster responsible and fair global academic partnerships! The webinar aims to provide participants with a framework for understanding what building more equitable global partnerships can look like in an academic context, as well as practical tools for undertaking this within their own partnerships to create more responsible and sustainable academic collaboration. More information and access to the webinar:

UniPID is a network of Finnish universities to advance universities' global responsibility and to strengthen their response to global challenges. UniPID offers a variety of support services for the interdisciplinary studies, research and societal impact of universities related to global development.

08/12/2021

CALL FOR COURSE PROPOSALS 2022
UniPID - Finnish University Partnership for International Development is inviting interested teachers and lecturers from UniPID member universities to submit course proposals for the UniPID Virtual Studies programme. Click the link below for more info and guidelines for proposal submission:

16/11/2021

Dear Aalto Students,
Are you dreaming about working on global humanitarian challenges with a UN agency? Do you want to work on environmental sustainability with partners from Bhutan? How about promoting well-being in a Mayan community in Mexico, or co-learning with Zambian and Kenyan peers? If any or all of these interest you, then it is now time to apply to studio course! All Aalto master's and doctoral students from any field are welcome to apply! Find the link below:

SGT Studio 2022: Call for applications!Julia Renkomarraskuu 11, 20210Are you dreaming about working on global humanitarian challenges with a UN agency? Do you want to work on environmental sustainability with partners from Bhutan? How about promoting well-being in a Mayan community in Mexico, or co-...

16/09/2021

EDUFI, Finnish National Agency for Education, Opetushallitus - Utbildningsstyrelsen is currently calling for applications from Finnish and Finland based students and recent graduates (with permanent residency in Finland) for traineeships abroad to support students' studies and expand their working life know-how. Application period 14.09-28.09.2021. For more information on requirements and application, click the link below. Good luck!

You can apply for an EDUFI traineeship abroad if you are a Finnish citizen or reside in Finland permanently. You need to be a student in higher education or newly qualified to apply for these positions. The application period for the traineeship takes place twice a year.

24/08/2021

Ministry of Education and Culture (Finland) and Africa (MEC-Africa) collaboration is well and truly on, as we look eagerly forward for the webinar to hear more on new collaboration opportunities involving Yu Xiao, Assistant professor at School of Engineering, Aalto University and colleagues at University of Turku, Haaga-Helia AMK and University of Zululand. Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö Southern African-Nordic Centre University of Turku Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences University Of Zululand

On 24 August 2021 at 12:00-14:00 CAT/SAST, 13:00-15:00 EEST

17/08/2021

Are you an Aalto University student? Did you know that as part of your studies you can benefit from UniPID - Finnish University Partnership for International Development's courses?

Don't miss this opportunity to check out their currently available courses and include these courses as part of your study plan! More info at: https://www.unipid.fi/students/study-module/

05/08/2021

"Teachers should be facilitators of learning rather than playing the role of ‘I know it all’. Teachers should encourage students to ask questions and discover themselves".

Text Kavwanga Yambayamba, Varpu Somersalo Photos Unsplash, Kavwanga Yambayamba Professor Kavwanga Yambayamba, Chair of the Project Board, believes that wide adaptation of PBL methods and promoting entrepreneurial skills in higher education is key to making a change and creating wealth in sub-Saharan...