Wellbeing News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1020491/feed News listing en New macular degeneration treatment the first to halt disease’s progression /en/news/new-macular-degeneration-treatment-the-first-to-halt-diseases-progression Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:17:10 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1340340 at /en Aalto University researchers have uncovered a promising way to treat the dry form of the age- related macular degeneration (AMD) in the early diagnosis phase that could potentially stop its progression. The novel treatment approach aims to strengthen the protective mechanisms of affected cells using heat, explains Professor Ari Koskelainen. Technology and engineering Health and wellbeing wellbeing health technology Press releases Kuvan silmästä otti Matti Ahlgren. Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies (3cr) coming up /en/news/mind-study-toolbox-for-being-well-in-studies-3cr-coming-up Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:16:21 +0000 Sanni Saarimäki 1166596 at /en Popular course "Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies" will be organized in Finnish, English and Swedish in the 3rd and 4th period! Health and wellbeing Studies All students doctoral education students wellbeing Studies kuva teemoista Still time to register for Aalto walk & run event 20.9.2025 /en/news/still-time-to-register-for-aalto-walk-run-event-2092025 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:30:43 +0000 Anne Petroff 943011 at /en Join the whole Aalto community's free of charge outdoor sports event - sign up now! Health and wellbeing Services All students employee wellbeing personnel wellbeing Campus Studies University kuva juoksijoista joilla koira mukana rantaraitilla Money for student wellbeing: how would you spend 14 000 euros? /en/news/money-for-student-wellbeing-how-would-you-spend-14-000-euros Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:09 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1332330 at /en Submit your proposal for a participatory budgeting project to improve student wellbeing on campus by 21st September 2025. The winner of the feasible ideas will be voted on during 2025. Campus Sustainability University Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All Doctoral Programmes All students Otaniemi studies wellbeing Campus Studies University Kolme reppuselkäistä ihmistä seisoo vuokrapyörien vierellä punatiilisen rakennuksen ulkopuolella. Advancing EDI competences across Europe /en/news/advancing-edi-competences-across-europe Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:46:38 +0000 Heini Ikävalko 1332335 at /en CKIR contributed to a European project advancing EDI competences. It created learning materials, organized courses and supported students’ internships. Collaboration Global business dynamics Sustainability Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research CKIR Inclusion continuos learning equity working life Cooperation Three happy students working together Back on track –workshop series 6.10. & 3.11.2025 /en/news/back-on-track-workshop-series-610-3112025 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:45:43 +0000 Sanni Saarimäki 1058556 at /en Aalto's study psychologists and a guidance counsellor are organizing a two-time peer support workshop series for students who are returning to their studies after a longer break or who have studied very little during the past year. Studies wellbeing studies doctoral education Studies Kuva opiskelijoista juttelemassa Creating room for connection, dialogue, and collective planning is more important than ever /en/news/creating-room-for-connection-dialogue-and-collective-planning-is-more-important-than-ever Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:40:09 +0000 Maria Uusitalo 1329997 at /en Two workshops were organised to build bridges and foster meaningful action on EDI at the Aalto School of Business. Research Collaboration University Inclusion Department of Management Studies School of Business Department of Accounting and Business Law Department of Marketing Diversity Department of Finance Department of Economics Department of Information and Service Management diversity equality University Joukko osallistujia istuu moderneissa tiloissa pöytien ympärillä; jotkut pitävät papereita ja keskustelevat. Kuva EDI-työpajasta kesäkuussa 2025. Support for students impacted by the crisis in the Middle East /en/news/support-for-students-impacted-by-the-crisis-in-the-middle-east Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:11:02 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1322261 at /en The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis Health and wellbeing University Aalto University All students wellbeing doctoral education University Aalto logo Think of and implement ways to support equality and diversity in 2025 /en/news/think-of-and-implement-ways-to-support-equality-and-diversity-in-2025 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:24:49 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1307236 at /en The EDI funding is open to all staff members and students who are affiliated with the School of Business University Inclusion diversity equality University Inclusions by Johanna Martiskin Raine Kajastila: It's rewarding to see both kids and adults moving, playing, smiling and laughing /en/news/raine-kajastila-its-rewarding-to-see-both-kids-and-adults-moving-playing-smiling-and-laughing Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:02:24 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1302621 at /en Raine Kajastila, CEO and founder of Valo Motion, says their goal is to get one million people jumping, climbing, or running during one day while playing their games in 2030 Digitalisation and AI Innovations Technology and engineering Health and wellbeing Careers Entrepreneurship wellbeing innovations Augmented Climbing Wall movement health technology Research and innovation services Research & Art Raine Kajastila Valo Motionilla, kuva: Alexandra Sirola Summer School Teacher Interview: Creating impact with the Managing Diversity and Inclusion summer course /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-creating-impact-with-the-managing-diversity-and-inclusion-summer Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:49:18 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1301870 at /en This summer, Aalto University Summer School is launching a new course called Managing Diversity and Inclusion, exploring practices and challenges associated with diversity and inclusion within organisational settings. We spoke with course instructor Linyu Liu to learn more about what students can expect. Aalto stories Teaching Aalto Summer School Inclusion diversity equality summer courses Studies Woman in a light blue shirt and beige cardigan standing in a modern, brightly lit corridor with seating areas. Summer School Teacher Interview: ‘My dream is for participants to leave the course happier than when they started’ /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-my-dream-is-for-participants-to-leave-the-course-happier-than-when Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:13:03 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1301311 at /en Ashish Thapliyal teaches the brand new summer course by Aalto University Summer School; Happiness Science from Finland. We had a chat with Ashish to find out whether happiness can truly be taught. Teaching Aalto Summer School science summer courses wellbeing Studies Ashish Thapliyal in a dark blue shirt stands in front of an Aalto University entrance with brick wall and glass door. Constructive feedback from students is taken into account and used as a basis for developing practices in the programmes /en/news/constructive-feedback-from-students-is-taken-into-account-and-used-as-a-basis-for-developing Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:33:42 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1299329 at /en At the School of Business, the AllWell? survey is one of the most important ways for students to give feedback on their own programme and the university's services in general Health and wellbeing Studies aaltobizstudies feedback surveys wellbeing Studies Kauppakorkeakoulun opiskelijoita juttelemassa Students voted: more relaxation facilities on campus /en/news/students-voted-more-relaxation-facilities-on-campus Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:54:11 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1268691 at /en The winner of the 2024 inclusive budgeting vote was announced at the end of November. Students voted massage chairs as the winner. Campus Studies Aalto University Campus & Real Estate All students Otaniemi wellbeing Campus Drone image of Aalto University campus on a sunny winter's day. Oasis is ending. How will you take action? /en/news/oasis-is-ending-how-will-you-take-action Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:22:55 +0000 Sakari Heiskanen 1267616 at /en As the Oasis of radical wellbeing project is coming to an end, what message will it leave you with? Health and wellbeing Aaltogether wellbeing Wellbeing week employee wellbeing University Nainen kävelee hiekkatien keskellä kesäisessä peltomaisemassa poispäin kuvasta. Mustassa t-paidassa lukee Oasis of radical wellbeing. Support for students impacted by the situation in the Middle East /en/news/support-for-students-impacted-by-the-situation-in-the-middle-east Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:08:48 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1230446 at /en The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis Health and wellbeing University Aalto University All students wellbeing University Ohje oikaisun hakemiseen, syksyn yhteishaku 2020 Keys to your wellbeing series is in Aaltogether /en/news/keys-to-your-wellbeing-series-is-in-aaltogether Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:46:29 +0000 Suvi Helko 842896 at /en The Aaltogether Keys to your wellbeing series: science-based articles, podcasts, videos, trainings and exercises for the community. Health and wellbeing Inclusion well-being at work wellbeing Campus 5 people seen from above in the woods examining something together. Dean rewards School of Business students for outstanding sustainability projects /en/news/dean-rewards-school-of-business-students-for-outstanding-sustainability-projects Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:44:03 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1187656 at /en The Dean's Impact Award is intended to show appreciation for contributions to sustainability or activities that reflect Aalto's values Sustainability University Inclusion aaltobizsustainability awards sustainability values Awards and Recognition Dean's Impact Award, School of Business Kristiina "Kiikki" Huotari: I want to be growing goodness /en/news/kristiina-kiikki-huotari-i-want-to-be-growing-goodness Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:16:48 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1185791 at /en 'If you look at things from the perspective of love, you are always looking from the right perspective. Then there is room for everyone.' Aalto stories Health and wellbeing Careers wellbeing Wellbeing week University Kristiina Huotari toimistonsa ulkopuolella. “Enhancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace” - free online course available, you can register until mid-February /en/news/enhancing-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-free-online-course-available-you-can Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:08:36 +0000 Isra Mohamed Hussein 1185796 at /en European EDIFY-EDU- project offers an open online course (MOOC). Collaboration Studies Aaltogether Diversity Inclusion Studies abroad equality equity Research & Art Studies EDIFY EDU Logo