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How to add more movement to teaching, see 6 tips!
In the University on the Move project funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture, UniSport has produced videos to give teaching staff tips for tools to increase movement in teaching.
HUS performs the first biopsy in human with an ultrasonic medical needle developed at Aalto
The Aalto researchers developed a novel needle instrument that concentrates ultrasound energy at the needle tip to improve sample collection.
Occupational health and safety precautions ensure a safe workplace
Elections for both the Industrial Safety Delegate and shop stewards are coming this autumn
Pärttyli Rinne: My work is both internally rewarding and economically fragile
'Academics without a permanent post experience uncertainty and stress, mainly related to financial fragility. It is not just my experience.'
Answer the personnel wellbeing survey starting from 20.9. – your input is valuable
The wellbeing survey for 911±¬ÁÏÍø personnel is open 20.9.–8.10.2023 - on 20 September, you will get the survey link via email from the address yliopistot@eezy.fi
Schedule your autumn My Dialogues conversation
Check out these key tips for having a quality 1-1 discussion.
Riitta Hari: The exploration of the human brain and mind is captivating
'According to Olli Lounasmaa, ten meters is a distance where half of the information gets lost: the further you are from another researcher, the fewer unexpected conversations arise, and the more refreshing science gossip goes unheard. This is food for thought for remote workers as well.'
New course "Mind & Study – toolbox for being well in studies" in Finnish
Online course developed by Aalto's study psychologists for Aalto-students in Finnish (2nd period).
Yoga on Wednesdays starting 6.9.2023
Yoga calms your mind while improving physical strength and flexibility.
Mindfulness skills - Enabling sustainable wellbeing - workshop-series (Autumn 2023) for students
Would you like to develop your ability to pause and think about your relationship with yourself and others? What could sustainable well-being mean to you? What does it mean to you to live sustainably in this world?
Carefree shoulders break exercise moments back in campus in Autumn 2023
Carefree shoulders is a refreshing 15-minute guided workout that relieves tension and focuses specifically on the back and shoulder area.
Five things to know about hybrid work
Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus Matti Vartiainen explains how hybrid work has changed life here and elsewhere - and what we can expect from the future
Dean's summer letter 2023
Before we all start our summer holidays I would like to reflect on the beginning of the year and recall some highlights.
Researchers develop better treatment methods for kidney disease patients
HUS, 911±¬ÁÏÍø, the University of Jyväskylä and VTT are investigating ways to offer better home dialysis treatment methods for kidney disease patients
Significant Academy of Finland funding for for the multidisciplinary consortium project PAWWS – People and Animal Wellbeing at Work and in Society
Astrid Huopalainen, Assistant Professor at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Linda Tallberg, Assistant Professor at Hanken School of Economics, and Anna Hielm-Björkman, Docent at University of Helsinki, are principal investigators of the project
911±¬ÁÏÍø launches new MOOC "Art of Living" by Frank Martela
This new 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
"I'm more corageous." - Why co-teaching. Listen to a podcast
New season of Future-led learning podcast takes you to a very practical level of working with students. This season includes topical issues such as academic advising, inclusion, co-teaching and sustainability. Topic for the last episode of this season is co-teaching.
Professor Risto Sarvas: "Mental Distress is Not Your Fault"
Professor and Director of the Information Networks Programme at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Risto Sarvas: irector of the Information Networks Programme at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Risto Sarvas: "The foundation for wellbeing lies in the structures and the management culture of the organisation."
