Health and Wellbeing

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The Aalto University project 365 Wellbeing is part of the World Design Capital 2012 programme. 365 Wellbeing is one of Aalto University's spearhead...
06/09/2011
We want to build better wellbeing services and better health care for the city.
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The event which arrived in Finland from Sweden, invites workers at the daily grind to dance for an hour in the middle of their work day. When leaving,...
07/08/2012
Aalto Camp for Societal Innovation ACSI brings together field experts, researchers, entrepreneurs, students and artists from all over the world to co-create...
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The Abattoir in Helsinki is going to be turned into an oasis for a new kind of food culture. The search is on for an ambitious and open-minded shopkeeper.
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The Peloton Innovation Camp (“peloton” is Finnish for “bold”), to be held in June in the rural municipality of Kaustinen, is calling...
Right. So your mind has started to wander a bit. The veal and espresso for lunch again did not cheer you up, what is it with veal, it never cheers you up,...
01/09/2010
We promote the onset of sustainable and user-oriented innovations suitable for emerging markets. BoP, “Base of the Pyramid”, as a concept...
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Aalto University combines its skills in the fields of art, economy and technology to create better living environments.
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The first public Wellbeing lecture at the Espoo Cultural Centre will discuss the significance of family, work and friends to living a rich and happy life.
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Together in cooperation, IxDA Helsinki and Fjord will be organising a unique 'Designing for Wellness seminar', on 19 April. The seminar will...
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A Kenyan invention which was awarded the first World Impact Prize will ensure cleaner streets, hot water and an important meeting place for the residents of...
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Hurry up, there’s still time to catch the action-packed Vantaa Urban Festival!
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This week, the Design Capital will be filled with cycling-related events. We will kick off on Tuesday to celebrate national 'Cycle to work' day.
01/01/2012
We are seeking solutions to support the active life and independent housing of the aged in Helsinki and other European cities.
06/03/2012
A world that is becoming ever more unpredictable touches us all. Things happening on the other side of the globe affect our everyday life.  At the same...
01/01/2012
We aim to promote wellbeing at work. The City of Helsinki Occupational Health Centre project aims to create an innovative overall occupational healthcare...
03/02/2012
We are reclaiming city spaces in Helsinki for new uses. Disco Dislocated is a series of club events that use exceptional spaces. The space is reported on the...
01/07/2011
For us, just defeating the cancerous disease is not enough. Our goal is to restore the patient to a level where he or she is able to enjoy life as fully as...
15/03/2012
The city is shaped by how we move around in it. Cycling is an important part of city planning and design.
15/09/2011
We will develop the food cultures, services, and the ecological approach. The Food Culture for the Elderly project focuses on the meals of the elderly living...
01/01/2012
We promote the functionality of elderly people. Extending functionality of the elderly is not only a topical issue: it is also an important social goal when...
03/05/2012
We are planning new exercise options and new ways of utilising the common city areas. The pilot target of the Get in Form exercise facility project is the T...
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The Think Corner’s new science theme offers a peek into the fascinating world of plants.
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You can now take an expert-guided tour of the outdoor exhibition on Helsinki's Keskuskatu. 
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Here are some of our events taking place this week.
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Here are some of our events taking place this week.
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Here are some of our events taking place this week.
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Here are some of our events taking place this week.
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Here are some of our events taking place this week.
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Here are some of our events taking place this week.
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This Saturday, it's time to learn about urban bees.
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The right of public access is strongly applicable to urban spaces. The Helsinki Beyond Dreams book acts as a guide to the rebirth of the city culture.
08/06/2012
Displaying the multi-faceted nature of design. A number of Finnish companies within the technological industry make extensive use of design in product...
01/01/2012
What is a digital-age, communal and healthy school like? How can we develop new services for the school?
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Danish design organisation INDEX: is taking to the street on Keskuskatu, Helsinki, with design that has the capacity to improve people's lives all across...
01/01/2012
We will improve wellbeing at work and and working conditions. The control room is every power plant’s heart and nerve centre. Fortum’s project is...
01/01/2012
We are combining design, food, drink and nature into a new, even surprising, experience. The unique Lapin Kulta Events are part of Lapin Kulta's Design...
01/03/2012
We seek to develop new kinds of decoration solutions that are sustainable and ecological.
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Opening today, in Jätkäsaari's Rantamakasiini L3 building, Masters of Aalto (MoA’12) is an exhibition showcasing the theses, diploma...
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It’s 11 pm. Despite working on the best solution for some customer problem for six hours already, I don’t seem to be able to come up with...
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The 'Using technology to locate people and objects' guide presents over 20 GPS tracker devices on sale in Finland.
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The winner of the first architectural competition for the Jätkäsaari area has been announced: “Breakfast on the lawn” by Helamaa and Pulkkinen Architects...
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Each of us has to grapple with the problems of the work week. We’re always busy. There are too many emails. 
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Beautiful parks play a vital role for the wellbeing of people living in cities. Residents of Helsinki can make a difference in maintaining their local parks...
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Welcome to the Pavilion, the World Design Capital's living room. Open Tue-Sun from 11 am to 9 pm, Ullanlinnankatu 2. Attached highlights of the Pavilion...
01/01/2012
We’re colliding design with exercise. Ready Steady Go! Finland creates an activity model that aims at improving competitiveness and promoting co-...
01/02/2012
How can design improve the world? Finnish design professionals have created innovative operating models to support the activities of local organisations in...
My favourite cities are Helsinki, Reykjavik and Tokyo. These cities have the best street styles: the most personal dressers, the most colourful clothes, the...
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An international group of students from Aalto University spent a couple of intensive months studying the large Helsinki suburb of Mellunmäki. The...
12/09/2012
We’re focusing on the development of the suburbs. The multiprofessional planning seminar Suburban Design approaches the functional development of...
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I am not writing about the Presidential election now, or about any other elections, not even about politics.
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The Functional Home exhibition which was opened on Wednesday 1 February introduces solutions, technology, aids and products for an accessible and safe living...
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This weekend we celebrate the opening of the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012's new living room – come and party with us!
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Get in Form, a project, part of the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 programme, brings exercise equipment along a jogging path in Helsinki.
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An exhibition at Laituri highlights the role of urban environments in people's quality of life.
01/01/2012
We bring citizens, authorities, designers, university researchers, companies and students together to discuss city planning.
01/11/2012
We will improve collaboration between enterprises and universities of applied sciences by creating networks and models of operation that enable the latter to...
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The City of Helsinki and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra are looking for a strategic designer to fill a position to be established in the city’s...
04/02/2012
Design for wellbeing searches and finds solutions. How can it be ensured that all Espoo residents have a pleasant everyday living environment, well-...
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Passers-by at Tapiola's Wellbeing Market, can try out an electronic health check, test some gym equipment or find tips for a healthier diet.