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Leevi Härkönen learned concrete work life skills in a student organization
Kemian tekniikkaa opiskeleva Leevi Härkönen löysi opiskelijatoiminnan pariin jo opintojensa alkutaipaleella.
Chemical engineering student Ronja Korhonen became interested in Aalto University after being inspired by her sister
Ronja Korhonen moved from Jyväskylä to Espoo, inspired by her sister who studied at Aalto University.
Astrid Andersin, studying chemical engineering in English, feels she benefits from studying in a foreign language
Astrid Andersin, a third-year chemical engineering student, chose to study in the English-language degree program and is happy with her decision.
Aalto Squadcast podcasters help young people to make informed decisions about their future
Aalto Squadcast podcasters share their stories, personal struggles and what helps them to cope in tough times.
Designing a better bus experience in Helsinki
Katarina Blind, a student of product design, has designed a better bus experience for the public transport system in Helsinki and pitched it to the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority HSL
‘I wanted to add the business dimension to chemical engineering and to understand how innovations are created’
Emilia Tognetty, who is working on her master's thesis, is investigating how industrial carbon dioxide can be commercially utilised.
'It's amazing that something crafted with my own hands will one day soar into space' – Aalto University students are building the third student-made satellite
The Aalto-3 student team participated in the European Space Agency's (ESA) ESA Test Opportunities testing programme
Student Anshuman Dwarakanath Prahlad sees numerous opportunities in today's space industry
Anshuman Dwarakanath Prahlad studies in SpaceMaster joint programme. He thinks that studying in two different universities has been a rewarding experience.
International student's journey of securing jobs in Finland
International Master's student Yijuan Wei shares her story of landing exciting jobs in Finland. With the help of Career Services and persistence in job seeking, she secured an internship in marketing and a summer job in service design.
Gabriele Del Brenna uses the skills learned at Aalto in his work as an Acoustic Designer
'Finland is a unique place, and great for student life,' says Gabriele Del Brenna. In this interview, he talks about his experiences in acoustics and audio technology studies and gives his tips for international experts to find employment after graduation.
Internship in Denmark: as toy designer at LEGO Group
Teamwork and a playful attitude inspired Joona Järvinen, MA student of Collaborative and Industrial Design.
Vojtěch Zajíček believes that being the captain of a basketball team taught him important skills in leadership
Working together and relying on each other in order to succeed is something that is also emphasized in the Global Management programme
A summer job as a spatial data trainee made Bai-Bai Bairoh to choose Geoinformatics as his study path
While working as a research assistant during his studies, Bai-Bai has been learning how to bridge the gap in understanding between experts of spatial data and those who know almost nothing about it.
Master's student Anna Huttunen: ‘Listening to others can help you listen to yourself’
Anna Huttunen, a multi-year student tutor and current wellbeing ambassador, shares her thoughts on student wellbeing and how it could be improved.
Meri Mänty moved from Rovaniemi and has enjoyed her time in Aalto: ”Otaniemi is a world of its own”
Meri Mänty, a second year student in Aalto University, moved to the capital region from Rovaniemi in July 2022. Meri, who is especially interested in chemistry and materials, quickly found her way in the student community of Aalto.
Meristä Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat äkkiä tutuiksi.
Meristä Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat äkkiä tutuiksi.
Master's students in marketing envision the future of retail
Could a grocery shop be as appealing to the senses as a marketplace? Could a clothes shop both be responsible and offer excellent customer service and reasonably priced clothes?
From an emergency room to HR, Selena Kabonge has always wanted to work in a field where she could help others
Studying People Management and Organizational Development perfectly combines her three passions: leadership, people and helping others
Master’s Programme in People Management and Organizational Development supports Heini Ynnilä’s journey from expert to leader
When archaeologist Heini Ynnilä realized that experts are not always the best leaders she decided to develop her leadership skills in a Master’s programme that is tailored for students who are enthusiastic about managing people and developing organisations
Abhiteg Jammu discovered that the ability to effectively manage and develop people is crucial to any company’s future success
After working in the start-up world and within marketing, he realized that any organization's success is ultimately dependent on the people
Student Niko Lindh: The importance of semiconductor technology is emphasised from the beginning of studies
Niko Lindh, who is studying in the Functional Materials major, will be working in a research group at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science during the summer. He believes that the experience in research work will be beneficial for his future career.
