News
Many new things at UniSport this spring - see what’s coming!
The new year at UniSport starts energetically and brings plenty of new offerings for Aalto University staff and students – including pilates at Undergraduate Centre, plans for the Viikki sports centre, a free challenge, and much more.
Book a coaching session for supporting your wellbeing at work - Spring's appointment calendar is now open
Individual coaching available for supporting your wellbeing at work
Support for staff and students impacted by the crisis in Iran
The university supports and helps staff and students in dealing with the crisis
Support for students impacted by the crisis in Iran
The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
Take a break! -break exercises on campus in Spring 2026
UniSport welcomes all aaltonians to participate and enjoy relaxing breaks in the free sessions of Take a break! -break exercises.
AllWell? student survey is open 29.1.-11.2.2026
Please encourage students to answer the survey - the survey is conducted every spring among second-year bachelor’s students and first-year master’s students
Time to Think – Retreat for Supervisors 2.-3.2.2026
Are your workdays constantly interrupted? Do you feel that there is no room for your own thinking in your calendar? Do you long for a breathing space where you can focus on what matters without noise and haste?
Deepika Yadav leverages technology to improve women's health
Deepika Yadav recently began as an assistant professor at the Department of Computer Science in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) and interaction design for health and wellbeing.
A new way to measure contagion: the gut bacterium behind blood poisoning can spread like influenza
Neither the antibiotic-resistant nor the highly virulent strains are the most transmissible.
Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies (3cr) coming up
Popular course "Mind & Study - toolbox for being well in studies" will be organized in Finnish, English and Swedish in the 3rd and 4th period!
Help and Support During the Christmas Season
Starting Point of Wellbeing will be on a Christmas break from 12 December to 6 January, and during this time, there will be no drop-in guidance. On 7 January, guidance will resume normally. However, you don't have to be alone. If you need support in conversations or any help during the Christmas holidays, see the contact information below.
Biodesign Finland wins the Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award 2025
The Aalto Pioneering Excellence award is granted annually to one or more teams that are doing groundbreaking work
Participate in the winter cycling and studded tire campaign
Join the winter cycling pilot and promote your own wellbeing and sustainable mobility in Espoo.
Accessible routes in Aalto Space application
You can also choose an accessible route for navigation on campus.
New macular degeneration treatment the first to halt disease’s progression
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.
UniSport membership now also available with a monthly fee!
Starting from 21 October, members of the university community can purchase UniSport membership with an affordable monthly fee. The monthly membership is fixed-term for the first 12 months, after which it continues automatically until further notice.
An inspection of the study environment on Aalto University’s campuses, take the survey and make an impact!
All students are invited to answer the anonymous well-being survey from October 27 2025 to November 10 2025. The survey is part of the inspection of the study environment and is coordinated by FSHS.
Influenza vaccinations in occupational health care in autumn 2025
Also this fall, Aalto's employees will be offered free basic level influenza vaccinations.
High demand for blood donations – donate blood this week
Book your appointment – one donation can save up to three lives. Aalto employees can donate blood during working hours twice a year. Let’s help together!
Schedule your autumn 2025 My Dialogues conversation
Check out these key tips for having a quality 1-1 discussion.
