Alumni stories
'The best thing was the relaxed atmosphere and versatile alumni' – students and alumni met at the Meet Your Community event
School of Business alumni from different majors talked about their career experiences and gave advice on choosing a major subject and finding employment in an event aimed at the first-year business students.
Aalto University partnering with the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF2023
The World Circular Economy Forum WCEF will bring together the world's leading circular economy professionals in Helsinki in May-June 2023.
Otaniemi high school students' escape game was rewarded - support from Aalto University and the University of Jyväskylä
The escape game developed by four high school students came second in the Tutki-Kokeile-Kehitä competition 6.4.2023.
Phuong Nguyen: Prioritize quality over quantity in finding jobs
Phuong Nguyen started her marketing internship at EFLA Oy as a third-year International Business student in Häme University of Applied Sciences, and has been working there ever since. Currently she works as a Sales & Marketing Manager at EFLA Oy and is also pursuing her Master’s degree in People Management and Organizational Development at Aalto University School of Business.
EIT Manufacturing Call for Innovation proposals (2024/1) - Apply by 19 JUN 2023
Call for proposals 2024 / Innovation / EIT Manufacturing
Call opening: 18.4.23 / Call deadline: 19.6.23
Call opening: 18.4.23 / Call deadline: 19.6.23
EIT Culture & Creativity's first round of calls is out!
EIT Culture & Creativity Call launched, info events for Aalto staff (14.4. & 25.4.2023)
Aalto University alumnus Petteri Isotupa: ‘Dare to think and to ask why’
With his bequest, alumni Petteri Isotupa wants to support future generations’ opportunities for a good education.
Henri Yoki: When my children ask what their dad is doing, I answer that I am solving the climate crisis
Henri Yoki, M.Sc. in both tech and business, founded his first company while studying international business at the School of Business. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of a company focusing on green energy transition. There, he gets to widely apply everything he learned during his career and studies.
The shared School of Business and KY history feels very important, says CEO Emma Aer
The Aer family has been a part of the student population of the School of Business for four generations
Ilkka Niemelä: When trying to fix something, it’s important to start by understanding the problem
'It’s really important to me personally that we value each other. I believe in that very strongly. The way you treat other people determines the culture of an organisation. We accomplish a lot more when we have respectful interactions.'
Various career paths: Satu Rämö writes bestseller crime stories to balance a career in digital communication where brevity and concision rule
Rämö is able to lead a life that is truly her own as an author and entrepreneur in communication, as her business competence allows her to maintain sufficient profit margins and keep her finances in check
Tapojärvi Innovation Challenge 2023 for Students (apply by 14 APR 2023)
This competition is ideal for any students concerned about making a positive difference for the environment
Aalto Alumni Strategy Circle shared insights on sustainability and strategy
Sustainability in strategy was discussed at the Aalto Alumni Strategy Circle’s second after work event on 8 March 2023.
Anglo American Innovation Challenge (apply by 22 May 2023)
A great opportunity for start-ups and entrepreneurs with solutions to decarbonise steel
Karol Lukaszewski: Learning is much more than finishing the courses
Karol Lukaszewski came to Finland to study Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management at Aalto University. His journey in Rovio Entertainment started in May 2021 with a position of Performance Marketing Trainee. The traineeship period lasted for 4 months, but the journey continues as he was soon offered a permanent full-time Performance Marketing Specialist position.
Unite! University Alliance Launches Seed Fund to Foster Collaborative Teaching, Research and Student Activities
Financial boost for innovative ideas from teachers, researchers and students across the Unite! alliance of nine European universities. Apply now!
Katja Soini is the Alumna of the Year of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The design professional is Senior Advisor at AFRY working with the built environment. She's also Chair of the design professionals’ association Ornamo. Soini is delighted that design is now recognised as a key factor in business management.
EIT Culture & Creativity information event
Welcome to information event for EIT Culture & Creativity.
The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) 2023
Welcome to the Spring Forum for HEIs’ international issues! The Spring Forum 2023 will be held at Aalto University, Otaniemi campus on 3.-5.5.2023.
Finnish Quantum Agenda details road ahead and stresses need for national quantum strategy
What are Finland’s strengths in quantum technology? How can Finland ensure it stays on top of the groundbreaking changes quantum technology will cause in the coming years and decades? These are the questions the Finnish Quantum Agenda answers.
