Alumni news
'It was insightful to hear alumni’s tips and their own experiences related to work and studies'
The Welcome Evening event of the School of Business, which has already become a tradition, gathered more than 150 new master's students and alumni of our School to network and discuss career paths, studies and working life.
‘A child fell from heaven’, said the matron in the church bench.
The former Chancellor of Helsinki School of Economics Aatto Prihti could be seen as a gift from heaven, especially to the Finnish economy.
The MSc degree in Business is appreciated in the labour market, say recent School of Business graduates
Responses to career monitoring surveys will also be carefully taken into account in the development of teaching.
ELO short films succeed – main prize at Haugesund Film Festival and several student films at Helsinki International Film Festival
Auringonpistos by Anna Äärelä wins the main prize in Norway and ELO students compete in Helsinki International Film Festival national competition.
‘Many lecturers and professors at the School of Business stick in one’s mind for decades’
The class of 1954 of the School of Business convened at Aalto University Töölö.
Alumnus Atte Heikkilä: Acting as a mentor was a great experience for me
School of Business alumnus Atte Heikkilä, who pursues an international career as a project manager in Sweden and Senior Client Success Manager in Spain, participated in the Aalto mentoring program as a mentor. He recommends the program both to students and alumni: ‘Join the program with an open mind and challenge your own and the mentor's possible presumptions.’
Digital Business Master Class – exactly the course that is needed to keep up with today's business landscape
Shane McMahon attended the DBMC in the summer of 2021 and was particularly happy about working with environmental solutions during the course company project.
The technology sector needs women: TietoEVRY sets an example for gender equality
Satu Kiiskinen leads an IT service company that aims to increase the share of female employees up to 50% by 2030.
Max Ovaska's film Carrier makes it to Student Academy Awards finals
This is the first time a Finnish film competes in the 48 year history of the awards.
Alumnus Pauli Liikala: In mentoring, it is important to listen to the student and ask questions
‘I am grateful to the School of Business, its teachers and my fellow students – studying there gave me excellent skills and knowledge for my career and for my retirement years.’ says Pauli Liikala, our alumnus, who made a long career in information systems, management and their development, and who has also acted as a mentor to numerous students over the years.
Art For All Festival will be organized at Malmi airport in August
The festival features pieces from performing arts to installations and audiovisual works.
School of Business donor stories: Tatu Pohjola
The best thing was the community that I got into: a large, happy and supportive group of people who are curious for new and strive for better.
Alumna Iida Valin: There are still many possibilities for learning after graduation
'Interdisciplinarity and versatile possibilities to shape your studies, were definite strengths in Aalto. I believe that studying subjects differing so strongly from each other has helped me in my career. Especially during change situations, since changing my own perspective has been easier,' says our alumna Iida Valin, who works in the communications department of Posti Group, one of School of Business partner companies.
School of Business donor stories: Olli Karkkila
I remember studying with great warmth and have very fond memories of student life. I have been able to work with great people in Finland’s leading companies. For this, I feel deep gratitude to the School of Business.
Meet Your Community event brought together first-year students and alumni to discuss the choice of major subject
‘The best thing about the event was the alumni's stories about their career path and the significance of their major subject and studies to it.’
Aalto Mathematics professor wins Outstanding Teacher of the Year from the Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion's
This year the Outstanding Teacher of the Year is Fabricio Oliveira, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Operations Research. Aalto alumni Joonas Govenius won the Young Researcher of the Year
Aalto International Talent Programme 2021 concluded – 'an excellent form of collaboration for ABB'
The programme is an initiative bringing together Aalto University's international students and Finnish companies.
Suggest the next Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the Year
Submit your suggestion by 27 September 2021.
School of Business donor stories: Anni Heikkilä
‘I challenge all our alumni to donate, even with a small amount.’
