Oasis of Radical Wellbeing

Building socially sustainable academic communities

Social sustainability in academic communities requires leading from the future. Its foundation is a vision that encompasses inclusivity, diversity, wellbeing and the power of social interactions.

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Sustainable wellbeing in teaching

Pedagogical wellbeing entails both teacher and student perspectives. These pages serve as a teachers' reference and study package for improving wellbeing in teaching and studies at Aalto.

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Basic insight

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The meaning of encounters

As a teacher, researcher and developer of leadership, I have had hundreds of opportunities over the years to support managers, supervisors, experts and students in their cooperation and development of interaction skills.

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Risto Sarvas

Mental distress is not your fault

“When the source of mental distress is structural, there is nothing even an army of occupational counsellors, physicians, therapists or nurses can do to fix it”, says Risto Sarvas.

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Aaltogether

Information, training and services to help us in building a community where everyone belongs.

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Calming practices for you

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Benefits of Calmness: mindfulness and other calming practices for you

Mindfulness and other soothing practices can be useful tools!

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Podcasts

The Future-led Learning Podcast is hosted by Riikka Evans. Photograph: Janne Illman.

Future-led Learning podcast

The Future-led Learning podcast offers a platform for university educators to reflect their ideas about teaching and learning.

Podcasts
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The Best Thing Today podcast series

The Best Thing Today is a podcast series by Aalto study, career and advanced study psychologists.

Podcasts
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Short films and videos for you to watch and discuss about

What does the story teach you? Reflect and discuss.

Learning material

Frank Martela

Aalto University 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

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Power of Imperfection (c) Aalto 2022

Power of Self-Compassion in MyCourses (external link)

Self-compassion is one of the most beneficial skills you can learn in life. This course consists of mindfulness exercises that help us to nurture an accepting and sympathetic relationship with ourselves.

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Sustainable wellbeing in teaching

Pedagogical wellbeing entails both teacher and student perspectives. These pages serve as a teachers' reference and study package for improving wellbeing in teaching and studies at Aalto.

Services

Wellbeing needs to be part of the pedagogy of the institution... integrated into the overall functioning of the university.

Dr. Kamilah Majied

Talk about wellbeing on Aalto Social

Come and chat on internal social media

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Aaltogether: Keys To Your Wellbeing

The Keys to Your Wellbeing series is designed to broaden your view of wellbeing issues. It is now part of Aaltogether.  

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Dealing with feelings

The opportunity to be authentic plays a crucial role in how satisfied a person is with their life.

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Self-compassion with a fierce twist

Self-compassion is a beneficial skill that you can practice and learn.

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Group flow - what!?

Flow can also be achieved jointly with others!

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In it together

High-quality connections can help us develop and grow as humans and connect to the communities and organisations around us.

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Movement and embodiment for a better brain

Even a small amount of movement can refresh the brain and enrich thinking.

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The surprising impact of psychological safety

Psychological safety refers to feelings of trust and belonging, as well as the desire to learn and contribute to the community.

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Wellbeing news

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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!
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Support for students impacted by the situation in the Middle East

The university supports and helps students in dealing with the crisis
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Keys to your wellbeing series is in Aaltogether

The Aaltogether Keys to your wellbeing series: science-based articles, podcasts, videos, trainings and exercises for the community.
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Register now to Aalto walk & run event 21.9.2024

Join the whole Aalto community's free of charge outdoor sports event! There's a new feature this year: a five-kilometre Aalto Walk

Find out more about wellbeing in Aalto University:

Oasis of Radical Wellbeing team

Merita Petäjä

Project Manager

Tuuli Asunmaa

Specialist

Minna-Mari Moisio

Päällikkö
Ida Salin

Ida Salin

HR Specialist, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Laura Miettinen

Asiantuntija

Mikoto Masui

Trainee
U902 Learning Services

Arja Sahlberg

Specialist
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