Alumnus Aki Toivonen: The role of marketing and branding will only be emphasized in business in the future
‘I believe that the role of marketing and branding will only be emphasized in business in the future as we move from the current consumer culture to increasingly conscious choices’
Teacher, do you recognize the possibilities of lifewide learning in teaching planning?
This year, teachers are planning curriculum work as part of identifying lifewide learning (LWL) offerings. The task has raised questions, so here are some things to promote work.
Not all superheroes are men! Katarina Engblom urges women to seek leadership roles in technology
Katarina Engblom has advanced to responsible leadership roles in the ICT field. She has been spurred by a genuine enthusiasm for technology, perseverance, continuous learning, and a good mentor.
Alumna Katri Kaitila: Of the skills I learned in my time at the School of Business, I consider the basics I learned in accounting courses to be the most important
Katri Kaitila works as an Audit Manager at PwC in Private Company Services. What sorts of skills have been useful in Katri's work? And what advice would Katri give herself at the beginning of her studies? Read about Katri’s career path.
Alumna of the Year 2021 Reetta Kaila has built a career that lives up to her values
Reetta Kaila, D.Sc. (Tech.), has been selected as the Alumna of the Year 2021 of the School of Chemical Engineering. Kaila, who is the Director of Sustainable Fuels and Environment at Wärtsilä Energy, is on a mission to reduce emissions and create a sustainable society.
The School of Business Homecoming Day invites alumni to Otaniemi for the first time in January 2023
The Homecoming Day is the biggest alumni event of the School of Business. It will be held on Friday 27 January 2023!
Applications now open ÄûÃʵ¼º½ International Talent Program – initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring
Student applications for Aalto International Talent Program are open 1 -15 November 2021. The program brings together international students and Finnish companies.
School of Business donor stories: Krista Kuuttiniemi
‘University life was a valuable experience for me. Donating felt like the appropriate way to show my appreciation towards Aalto University School of Business.’, says Krista Kuuttiniemi, our Economics alumna.
Open University courses for spring 2022 have been published
Course offerings for spring 2022 have been published on our webpages. The first registration period will commence 30 November 2021.
Everyday choices: As an expert of lifewide learning, what skill did you learn most recently, Laura Sivula?
The Head of Aalto's Summer School and an expert of life-wide learning is constantly trying to learn new things.
Alum Sini Merikallio and the makings of an astronaut
Veterinarian and former space researcher turns her gaze back to the stars.
Four years and lots of tears – three experts tell how they succeeded in making the change
Many entrepreneurs and researchers set their goals based on a realisation that something needs to be done differently. The change they envision might be a new product or material, or it can be a new way to do things. Implementing change isn’t always easy, however, and it demands a stomach for uncertainty, say Professor Michael Hummel and entrepreneurs Annu Nieminen and Richard Nordström.
How a space scientist became a veterinarian – Aalto University Magazine introduces you to a group of people well-versed in the art of change
This issue’s articles look at people who see and do things differently.
Alum Iines Veistola: I gained a strong and diverse foundation for working life from the School of Business
‘My current job offers me exactly the things that I enjoyed most in school too: I get to learn something new every day, study all kinds of phenomena and constantly challenge myself.’, says our alumna Iines Veistola.
‘I wanted to reorient my career towards sustainability’
Beatriz RamÃrez shared her story of starting a new career in Finland as part of the Finland Works open online course.
School of Business donor stories: Tiina and Ari Mäkelä
'It is wonderful that both Aalto University and the School of Business are both so exceptionally forward-looking.'
Alumnus of the Year Mikko J. Salminen encourages multidisciplinary studies
Mikko J. Salminen was selected as Alumnus of the Year for 2021 at Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering. The selection was made public at the SIK100 seminar of the Guild of Electrical Engineering on Saturday, 23 October.
Geoinformatics and space technology expert Jarkko Koskinen, Alumnus of the Year 2021
"Spatial data is in the middle of some massive developments and geoinformatics experts are more sought-after than ever. Some of the largest companies in the world, such as Google, Microsoft, Apple and Huawei currently count spatial data among their fields of business. With the advances in robotisation and digitalisation, accurate and high-quality real-time spatial and position data are needed everywhere", says Koskinen.
School of Business donor stories: Lisa Schröder
‘May Aalto University remain this forward thinking, empowering and ever evolving institution that I got the privilege to attend!’
Open online course Finland Works alumnus: ‘The course is a great way to show initiative for future employers’
Matthew Clarkson wanted to learn more about working life in Finland through the open online course Finland Works.
