Alumni news
Alumni Ambassador Oskar Vahervuori: Student activities affected significantly me becoming the person who I am today
“In the 1980s, the studies and academic life were separate from the business world, which was a disappointment for me. Now, the times have luckily changed and it is great to follow the dynamics of different Aalto University units. There are so many good things going on at the campus, and it seems to me like they have Slush every day”, says our alumnus Oskar Vahervuori.
IT Influencer of the year Janne Viskari: ‘Master’s Degree in Technology prepares you for virtually any work’
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Communications Janne Viskari realised during his studies that he was more interested in the coordination of matters rather than in-depth expert work.
Prodeko Alumni society takes on the challenge of life-long learning with the help of peer power
Peer learning can give you a better understanding of your own strengths and those of your organisation.
Alumni Ambassador Elvira Vainio: Your major subject does not have to define your future path
”It is never too late to study more and try new things – I am a good example of that! I studied logistics, but in the working life I realized that I’m more interested in both business and human resources, and so I ended up doing what I do today”, says our alumna Elvira Vainio, who worked as a HRD manager at Veikkaus from 2017 to 2019.
Currently, Vainio is working as a coach at FAB Monday, a company founded by her (2020).
Currently, Vainio is working as a coach at FAB Monday, a company founded by her (2020).
Alumnus Niklas Karvonen: Working abroad is about the balance between my own doing, my values and different working methods in a specific country
Several different experiences and occasions from Aalto University have affected the employment of the School of Business alumnus Niklas Karvonen, who worked as a Business Design Manager at 16Lab in Tokyo in 2018-2019.
Currently Karvonen is working at a Tokyo-based coding bootcamp Code Chrysalis as a Marketing and Community Lead (2020).
Currently Karvonen is working at a Tokyo-based coding bootcamp Code Chrysalis as a Marketing and Community Lead (2020).
The last festive graduation ceremony filled the Töölö main building assembly hall
A total of 90 Masters of Science in Economics and Business Administration and three Doctors of Science in Economics and Business Administration graduated in the festive graduation ceremony held in the School of Business main building in Töölö on 21 December 2018. Next time, Masters of Science in Economics and Business Administration will be celebrated in Otaniemi in March 2019.
Sustainable ideas and inspiring people presented with Aalto SCI Alumna of the Year and SCI Awards 2018
SCI Alumna 2018 Annu Nieminen is an entrepreneur with a passion to encourage companies in maximizing the positive impact on the society. SCI awardees are described as inspirational, helpful, patient, and knowledgeable persons in the community.
Highlights of the alumni activities in 2018
Alumni and students encountered in several events this year. Networking is made easier by the new social platform, Alumni Circle. The year 2018 has been successful and full of events in the alumni engagement of Aalto University. Let's recap some of the highlights of the year.
Alumni Ambassador Daniel Tuori: I encourage everyone to think already during the studies what is it that you want to do later on in your career
The School of Business alumnus Daniel Tuori encourages students to use all the opportunities that the School offers to meet the alumni and company representatives during the studies.
Six Aalto University alumni awarded Finnish State Awards for Arts
On 27 November 2018 the Arts Promotion Centre Finland bestowed 16 artists with the Finnish State Awards for Arts. Six are alumni of Aalto University.
Alumna Anna Pakkala: I wish that even more young people would see entrepreneurship as a considerable career path
Anna Pakkala was the 2018 Head of Sustainability at Slush. At the moment, Pakkala is working as a Brand Manager at Compensate (2020).
Almost 250 alumni participated in a get-together in Seoul
The alumni event was organised jointly by the Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies (aSSIST) and Aalto University.
Old alumni.aalto.fi forwarding e-mails will be discontinued 22.11.2018. Set up a new one at Alumni Circle.
Due to new alumni e-mail service provider and the changes in the Aalto University alumni definition and email policies.
Aalto's AlumniStudent Weekend is a well-loved tradition
The traditional seminar for alumni and current students was recently hosted by the School of Electrical Engineering on Friday 27 October 2018.
Alumni Ambassador Juuso Leivonen: Hobbies and working at a student union have marked a strong start to my career
The Secretary General of the Association of Business Schools Finland, our alumnus Juuso Leivonen created a job out of his study-time activities at the student association.
Alumni and friends of Aalto gathered in the Dean’s meet-and-greet in Palo Alto
Alumni and friends of Aalto from the San Francisco Bay Area gathered to hear the latest developments of Aalto University and to discuss “strategies as narratives and storytelling”.
Alumni Ambassador Elisa Liekkilä: My major helped me focus on the things that really interested me
Our alumna Elisa Liekkilä takes part in the School’s ARENA Career Fair on November 14 as the company representative of Tieto. “At the ARENA Career Fair, one can search for inspiration, knowledge, support and advice by getting to know different companies”, says Liekkilä.
Alumnus of the Year Matti Alahuhta emphasises the importance of continual learning
Matti Alahuhta has been chosen as Alumnus of the Year 2018 for the Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering. His selection was made public at the AlumniStudent Weekend seminar on 27 October 2018.
Investigating the secrets of neural networks
Researcher Miika Aittala applies AI tools known as neural networks on graphics problems at MIT in Boston.
