News
Everyday choices: Frank Martela, should we take happiness seriously?
Insights from an assistant professor and philosopher who studies human well-being and motivation.
Aaltonians' discounts and events 2026
Aalto community members are offered discounts on various services and events.
Friends Program, Spring 2026
Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
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
UniSport’s Valentine’s Day Week 9–15 February
UniSport is an important meeting place for the university community, and its significance has grown further as we’ve gone remote otherwise. At Unisport, professors and first-year students train side by side, equally, as part of the same academic community. During Valentine’s Day week, 9–15 February, we want to highlight the power of doing things together and to celebrate friendship throughout the week.
My Dialogues - discussion about wellbeing, development and goals
We encourage members of the Aalto community to engage in quality discussions, meaning discussions that arise from needs related to work well-being, development, and ensuring clear goals and prioritization.
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?
UniSport services at Aalto University in spring 2026
Group excericise classes and free break excercise for students and staff at Aalto University.
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.
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
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.
