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People are the core of a flourishing programme

Aalto University has identified enhancing the sense of community as a key development goal based on the 2023 wellbeing at work survey. In spring 2024, OASIS of Radical Wellbeing conducted an investigation to identify cornerstones of a flourishing programme.
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Teacher – here’s how you can add movement to teaching!

In the Ministry of Education and Culture’s University on the Move project, UniSport has produced materials for teaching staff that provide tools for adding movement to teaching.
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Finnish happiness expert seeks to shift governments’ focus from GDP to well-being

If we can standardise a comprehensive metric for well-being, we make it a more serious alternative for measuring progress, says Aalto University Professor Frank Martela.
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Groundbreaking culturing technique reveals crucial mechanics of cancer

A novel cell culturing technique reveals the hidden biomechanics of breast cancer
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Tutkimuslaitteistoa ja muovihansikkaisiin puetut kädet.

Research: price tag counts more than long-term results when purchasing medical devices

A cost savings based bonus led procurement professionals to choose a cheaper device option over one with improved health outcomes but a higher price tag.
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My Hour continues to support personnel wellbeing

The majority of those who have used My Hour feel that their wellbeing at work has improved
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Seed funding available to boost collaboration between Aalto, KU Leuven and University of Helsinki

Aalto University, KU Leuven and the University of Helsinki launch the 2nd exploratory seed funding call to explore research collaboration possibilities. The funding call is open until 10 September 2024.
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Work out with the UniSport Summer Training Card at a special price!

UniSport Summer Training Card campaign allows you to work out at a discounted price throughout June and July. With the UniSport Summer Training Card you can access UniSport’s training card services and online classes allow you to work out flexibly where ever you are.
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Break exercise month is here - exercise and participate in a giveaway!

Break exercise month reminds us of the importance of taking breaks and moving throughout the day.
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Break Pro -break exercise program adds movement to the day – more videos available now!

Break Pro -break exercise program adds movement to the day
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Personal Impact for University Educators in academic year 24-25

Two courses available for teachers academic year 2024-2025.
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Third pulse survey on My Hour in 15. - 17.5.

Each employee will receive an email with a link for feedback
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Coffee in the guild room and chat on Telegram – Small acts can help create a psychologically safe atmosphere

Prioritizing psychological safety is absolutely critical for building and maintaining a thriving academic environment..
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Health Technology Engineering equips students to create innovative technical solutions to health challenges

New Master’s programme combines engineering knowledge with practical understanding of health-related issues
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Wellbeing route on Otaniemi campus

The themes of the five-point welfare route are observation of emotions, fostering the relationship with nature, bodyliness, calming down, and reflection on moderation.
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Path in the Laajalahti nature area

A new way to do controlled experiments in medicine: simulate the control

Generative AI could augment randomized controlled trials.
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Tissue Culture Spinner, a machine with many test tubes attached.

How to put education policy to the test

Finland is testing changes in national education before committing to them – and showing how randcomized controlled trials can take the guesswork out of policy-making
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Kuvituskuva, jossa kirkkain värein piirretty tyttö katsoo graafista kuviota.

AllWell? student survey of 2024 reaches 36% of target group

The survey was emailed to all Aalto University's second-year bachelor’s students and first-year master’s students.
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Risto Ilmoniemi: The most important thing is having confidence that others will be there to support and help when needed

'I have thought many times that I am going to give up the whole thing: this is not going to work. But I recover quickly: often already on the next day, optimism is reborn.'
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Risto Ilmoniemi, photo by: Hayley Le

How to support equality and diversity? Apply for funding for your idea!

Students and staff at the School of Electrical Engineering can apply for funding for projects that support equality and diversity throughout April.
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