News
AI helps detect the severity of diabetes-related eye disease
This advance could enable many new diagnostic applications in the future
What makes nature restorative? Aalto University researchers explore Finnish forests and Japanese gardens
Biodiversity is central to the restorative power of Finnish forests.
Grief support group for those who have lost a loved one
In spring 2025, a support group will be organized for Aalto students and employees who have lost a loved one.
Digital doula helps mothers-to-be face the fear of childbirth
Aalto University introduces 12 new world-changing innovations at Slush. On of them is digital doula Natal Mind, a mobile app designed to support the emotional and mental journey undergone by mothers-to-be.
Benefits and Tips of the Exponential Research Survey Wellbeing Report
Join the December 16 webinar for autumn Exponential survey participants to learn how to utilize personal wellbeing reports from Niina Nurmi
Opportunity for service staff to participate in a research on organisational well-being climate - rewarded with a tailored well-being report and tips
Niina Nurmi would like to invite Aalto's service staff to participate in a survey.
There’s nothing like a little shortness of breath to wake you up! Stair Days from 4 to 10 November 2024.
Our university will participate in the national Stair Days (Porraspäivät) held on 4–10 November 2024. While the core message of the Stair Days is emphasising the importance of simple everyday exercise, you can also use the stairs to get a quality workout. You also have until 10.11. to take part in UniSport’s stair challenge!
Make break exercise a habit and affect by responding to a survey by 31.10.!
UniSport offers diverse break exercise services that make it easy to add exercise to everyday life. Use the ready-made exercise calendar to make breaks part of your day – with the calendar, it is easy to create a routine that suits you. You can also have your say on the development of break exercise services by responding to a survey.
Malicious social media bots increased significantly during the COVID19 pandemic
A groundbreaking joint study by Aalto University and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has revealed critical insights into the role of bots in shaping public health discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on Twitter.
Webinar invitation 20 November, 9–9:30 AM: Find the recovery method that best suits you
Welcome to UniSport’s webinar to learn how recovery and exercise can promote your wellbeing. The webinar will be held in Finnish and will be recorded with subtitles in Finnish, Swedish and English for all subscribers to UniSport’s Wellbeing Tips.
Support for staff and students impacted by the situation in the Middle East
The university supports and helps staff and students in dealing with the crisis
Support for students impacted by the situation in the Middle East
The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
Explore UniSport Otaniemi on October 28-29 from 14:00 to 17:00!
UniSport Otaniemi warmly welcomes Aalto staff to visit again as the renovations that began in the spring have concluded. We are hosting a Welcome Back event on October 28 and 29 from 14:00 to 17:00
Echoes in the brain: Why today’s workout could fuel next week’s bright idea
In a rare, longitudinal study, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu tracked one person’s brain and behavioural activity for five months using brain scans and data from wearable devices and smartphones.
New research project aims for earlier dementia risk detection
Aalto University researchers Shrikanth Kulashekhar and Hanna Renvall have received funding from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation to develop diagnostics for early detection of dementia risk. The need is great, as there are at least 50 million people with memory problems worldwide, a number that is expected to double in the following 20 years.
Keys to your wellbeing series is in Aaltogether
The Aaltogether Keys to your wellbeing series: science-based articles, podcasts, videos, trainings and exercises for the community.
How to live a good life? Art of Living MOOC by Frank Martela
This massive open online course on how to live a good life is lectured by Ph.D., assistant professor Frank Martela. The course is produced by the Oasis of Radical Wellbeing project and it is part of Aalto’s lifewide learning portfolio. The course was launched on May 30th, 2023
You still have time to register É«É«À² Wellbeing Week 2024 events
Wellbeing week offers you a lot of events
Seasonal influenza vaccinations in occupational health care in autumn 2024 by appointment only
Also this fall, Aalto's employees will be offered free basic level influenza vaccinations.
Wellbeing Chat - advice for staff relating to wellbeing services
From Wellbeing Chat you can get advice and service guidance in matters related to work ability and wellbeing at work.
