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Jenny Hytönen wins the Hyères International Fashion Competition
In addition to the main prize the unisex collection won also the audience prize
Former economics student Soila Höijer ended up in IT and enjoyed her work
‘I want to encourage girls to partake in the diverse IT sector’
Construction industry influencer Maija Jokela has been named School of Engineering Alumna of the Year 2022
’Sustainable development and energy efficiency are at the heart of planning in construction projects. Together with Aalto University, we are working to make strides in these themes as well.’
Juha Jouhki, Aalto University alumni and experienced investor: “Studying is a process, not a project”
Juha Jouhki's family business supports Aalto because top-level research is key to Finnish companies’ worldwide prestige.
Alumna Erika Ahlberg: If you never make mistakes, you haven't been brave enough
Our alumna Erika Ahlberg wanted to combine her previous studies in retail and design in her master's degree, and the International Design Business Management program was a great fit for this. In her career in fashion, sales, marketing, and brands, she has courageously taken on challenges - for example, jumping into the management of an organization of 100 people without any previous managerial experience.
“Have the tenacity and believe in your progress" – Studying quantum, the field of the future, now
Vivian Phan is a BSc graduate of Aalto University’s Quantum Technology studies and worked as part of the Micro and Quantum Systems research group. She shares what it’s like to build a career in a field that’s new and will most likely have its biggest impact years or decades from now.
‘Zero two hundred, six zero, six zero.’ Kovanen speaking.
CEO Eeva Kovanen has led a family business from personal transportation services into an investment company
A sunny Family Day attracted more than a thousand visitors on campus
Aalto University Family Day on 10th of September gathered several Aalto families on campus to enjoy a sunny day with science and art presentations and activities, that were organized for all ages. The versatile program was particularly praised in the feedback.
New master’s students gathered to network at the Welcome Evening event
The alumni provided valuable tips for studies and finding employment
Aalto University brings international talent to Finland: Leonidas Karavanas strengthens the competence of Bayer's Espoo unit
Studies in Industrial Engineering and Management and participating in study project courses led Leonidas Karavanas' way to Bayer.
Alumna Kiia Einola: The most important thing in studies was the ability to learn new things
The alumna of the Master's Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering feels that studying is more fun when you have other students around you
Saxtronauts' saxophonic Space adventure to visit Metsähovi Radio Observatory on 10 September
At the end of Aalto University's Family Day, join us in Kirkkonummi to experience an amazing dialogue between music and astronomy!
Aalto Family Day takes you from Antarctica to space
Aalto University hosts Family Day for alumni and staff and for their family members on 10th of September in Otaniemi campus.
Alumna Aigerim Nukenova: Student Business Project was a valuable and beneficial experience for me
Our alumna Aigerim Nukenova studied in the Information and Service Management master’s programme, and now works as a Data Analyst at Fixably. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and sauna, and jogging in nature.
Fashion designer, photographer and band join forces to create a magical summer utopia
Fashion designer Justus Kantakoski and photographer Mortti Saarnia, were nominated for an EMMA Award this year for a music video for Suistamon Sähkö.
Suggest the next Electrical Engineering Alumna or Alumnus of the Year
Submit your suggestion by 27 September 2022.
Alumnus Tomi Nyman: Sales business is consultative and creative problem solving
Tomi Nyman, who works as National Manager at Hilti, says that social skills and mentality for continuous learning are the most important skills in today’s working life. That’s why the understanding of how I learn is the single most important lesson learnt at university. Nyman’s study combination, Management as a major and Finance as a minor, is especially useful in his current position.
‘Every day I felt happy to go to work. It never felt unpleasant.’
Martti Johansson, 80, is one of the happy members of Seiskan Veljet, the Brothers on the 7th floor
'Mentoring is inspiring and fun' - Aalto International Talent Program offers a meaningful way to support international students
This year the group mentoring initiative brought together over 180 international students and 17 companies.
