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, rich_text en Applications for the WiT Programme are open till June 15th! /en/news/applications-for-the-wit-programme-are-open-till-june-15th Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:56:07 +0000 Karoliina Lehtinen 1318704 at /en The Aalto WiT Programme is a 3.5-month, 24 ECTS post-master’s programme, focusing on the resilience of human settlements in the Global Majority context. The application period for this Autumn is extended till June 15th. Apply now! Living environments Studies Sustainability alumni witlab Research & Art Studies Picture of children under bamboo houses on tall bamboo foundations looking into a box. Text: Aalto WiT Programme - Applications are open till June 15th WiT Talks - where theory meets practice, and dialogue meets impact /en/news/wit-talks-where-theory-meets-practice-and-dialogue-meets-impact Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:47:33 +0000 Janina Hedström 989376 at /en In a world where crises are becoming increasingly complex and interlinked, the need for transformative conversations and actionable solutions for global sustainability and resilience is paramount. In response to this pressing demand, WiT Talks emerges as a dynamic entity that transcends the boundaries of traditional discourse. WiT Talks is a WiTLAB-led initiative at Aalto University that stands at the forefront of a paradigm shift. We recognise the urgency of uniting passionate academics and researchers, forward-thinking practitioners, NGOs, community activists, and visionary policymakers in an environment where silos are dismantled and collaboration reigns supreme. The talks are designed to be the nexus where the realms of theory and practice converge, birthing novel insights and actionable strategies that have the power to reshape the future. These discussions are global, inclusive, and cross-cutting, fostering an innovative blend of perspectives. Through WiT Talks events and activities, we foster collaborations, enabling participants to translate discussions into tangible, real-world actions. Welcome to a realm where conversations are catalysts for action, and every voice, every idea, and every contribution matters. Art and Creative Practices witlab Studies WiT Talks Panel discussion 'Humanitarian approach in the changing world' by Aalto WiT Programme, RLabs Tanzania and Finn Church Aid /en/news/panel-discussion-humanitarian-approach-in-the-changing-world-by-aalto-wit-programme-rlabs-tanzania Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:05:34 +0000 Janina Hedström 989351 at /en Join us for an engaging panel discussion where we will explore the evolving landscape of humanitarian efforts with the challenges and opportunities it presents. Our panelists will address key questions shaping the future of the field in an insightful and thought-provoking discussion, offering a glimpse into the future of humanitarian work and the collaborative strategies necessary for positive change. Art and Creative Practices witlab Studies WiT Programme panel WiTLAB guesting on the Hopeful Globe Podcast /en/news/witlab-guesting-on-the-hopeful-globe-podcast Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:40:48 +0000 Janina Hedström 958606 at /en Aalto WiTLAB has guested on an episode of the Hopeful Globe Podcast by the University of Turku. The Hopeful Globe Podcast series is a collaboration between Institutes of Higher Education, sharing inspiring stories across the globe. Art and Creative Practices witlab Studies Hopeful Globe podcast WiTLAB Side Event at UIA Copenhagen /en/news/witlab-side-event-at-uia-copenhagen Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:11:28 +0000 Janina Hedström 919461 at /en Aalto WiT Programme launch and workshop - Side event at UIA Copenhagen 2023 Research witlab Research & Art Aalto WiTLAB x UIA CPH Aalto University is launching a World in Transition Programme for resilience of vulnerable communities /en/news/aalto-university-is-launching-a-world-in-transition-programme-for-resilience-of-vulnerable Mon, 22 May 2023 11:45:46 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 911496 at /en New diploma programme seeks solutions to the most pressing problems concerning the human settlements. Research Teaching University architecture sustainability witlab Research & Art Studies Humanitarian architects at field work in Nepal, sitting on rugs and discussing with local people Architecture students travel to Ghana to immerse themselves in the culture and environment /en/news/architecture-students-travel-to-ghana-to-immerse-themselves-in-the-culture-and-environment Fri, 05 May 2023 11:49:49 +0000 Miranda Enberg 906861 at /en This past spring, students and professors from the Department of Architecture’s Humanitarian Architecture studio “Interplay of Cultures” traveled to Ghana to deepen their understanding of architectural practices in various cultural contexts. Living environments Studies Sustainability witlab Studies Locals in Accra Interplay of Cultures RWANDA – Summer Studio 2023 /en/news/interplay-of-cultures-rwanda-summer-studio-2023 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:04:28 +0000 Janina Hedström 903256 at /en Call for applications to the Interplay of Cultures RWANDA – Summer Studio 2023 Living environments witlab Studies Poster of IoC Rwanda Summer studio ‘Empathy matters in design — it is a profound ability that we need to cherish’ /en/news/empathy-matters-in-design-it-is-a-profound-ability-that-we-need-to-cherish Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:35:58 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 428041 at /en In our ‘I claim’ series architect Helena Sandman talks about the importance of empathy in architecture and design practices. Design Dissertations Living environments Research Sustainability Aalto ARTS Books witlab Research & Art Helena_Sandman_arkkitehti_minä väitän_sarja Doctoral thesis: Humanitarian architecture creates security and protection in the midst of poverty and crises /en/news/doctoral-thesis-humanitarian-architecture-creates-security-and-protection-in-the-midst-of-poverty Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:09:57 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 264021 at /en When global crises drive people out of their homes, multidisciplinary cooperation can help make something out of very little. Living environments Research Aalto ARTS Books Department of Architecture architecture defences of doctoral theses doctoral theses defences witlab Research & Art Saija Hollmén istumassa lattialla risti-istunnassa värikkäiden afrikkalaisten kankaiden päällä.