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Aalto University has joined the national Students on the Move programme
The aim is to develop activities that encourage increased physical activity and reduced sitting
Planmeca and FCAI collaboration: Machine learning for oral and maxillofacial imaging
The second video in FCAI's new video series presents collaboration between FCAI, health equipment manufacturer Planmeca and Tampere University Hospital.
Popular personnel's Body Care livestreamed class available on Thursdays untill 16.6.
Personnel's Body Care livestreamed class during Spring
Learn to sail skilfully through uncertain times
In May 2022 a group of Aaltonians participated in a workshop to increase capacity for change, learn to rely on intuition and challenge the current perceptions of learning and problem-solving
HowUTeach self-assessment tool for teachers is piloted at Aalto
HowUTeach is a research based self-assessment tool created primarily for teachers. The purpose of HowUTeach is to increase teachers’ awareness of their teaching and thereby enhance individual self-reflection relating to work and wellbeing. HowUTeach is being piloted at Aalto during the academic year 2022-23.
Artificial intelligence to assist the brain
Neuroscience and neurotechnology are gaining a fresh ally in the form of artificial intelligence, which can assess dementia risk and enhance the effectiveness of depression treatments.
Students are your most important resource, says TEK — Organisation has made 1.2 million euro donation to tech-sector universities
Aalto's share of Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK's donation is 370 000 euros. At Aalto, students' coping is supported by developing teaching and support services, monitoring student wellbeing and strengthening the wellbeing of the entire community.
Pedagogical course: Tunteet ja ruumillisuus feministisessä opettamisessa (in Finnish) 5 ECTS
Aalto university is part of Hilma, a network for ten gender studies units in Finland. Hilma is a window into gender and women’s studies also for those outside the academia. Hilmas core values are quality and productivity.
Blood cancer cells and the immune system are best frenemies
The University of Helsinki and Aalto University collaborated in an international study, which demonstrated that the body's immune system is complicit in a rare type of blood cancer, suggesting a reconsideration of conventional knowledge on the disease.
Pulse survey  on  hybrid way of working to begin in April
First survey is open 11.-12.4.2022. All employees will receive a link to the monthly pulse survey
Students' mental health day April 13 promotes compassion
We invite everyone to support the cause of mental wellbeing - show your support in social media, and find below food for your thought in the form of blog texts, podcasts, short films and an exercise
43% responded to the 2022 AllWell? survey!
The survey was sent to all second-year bachelor’s degree students and first-year master’s degree students at Aalto University. This year, their total number was approximately 4,700. About 43% of them took the survey. AllWell warmly thanks all of them!
Viruses in the air? Researchers study how air cleaning devices, masks, and UV light reduce risk of infection
The project is aimed at finding workable and cost-effective ways to protect offices.
Warm toes and a warm mind – knit a pair of new Aalto socks for yourself or your loved ones!
Wool socks are used in Finland all year round. Would you like to knit some logo socks or a pair of pattern socks? Or perhaps both?
A new type of hand prosthesis learns from the user — and the user learns from the prosthesis
New research enables more functional and robust robotic prostheses.
Massage therapist from Rela-hierojat on Otaniemi campus alternating weekly between Maarintie 8 and Otakaari 1
The massage will be provided for Aalto’s employees by Tony Orkamo from Rela-hierojat alternating weekly between Maarintie 8 and Otakaari 1
Why the world’s happiest country (and yours) should think more about people’s wellbeing
How a country’s institutions take care of its people shows up in how satisfied people are with their lives
Smart urban planning makes daily life smooth in Finland
Easy access to green areas and an environment of trust are some of the ingredients for success
Risto Ilmoniemi elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the election of Professor Risto Ilmoniemi to its College of Fellows. Ilmoniemi was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the AIMBE College of Fellows for innovative contributions to transcranial magnetic stimulation and electromagnetic brain imaging technology, and to brain signal analysis.
AllWell? - We care! – Study wellbeing questionnaire is open 16.2.-2.3.
Our students' well-being and ability to study are important for us. We research the state of study well-being by an annual questionnaire AllWell?. The questionnaire is open16.2.-2.3.2022 for our 1st year master's and 2nd year bachelor's students.
