Alumni stories
Alumni Ambassador Kari Janhunen: I was encouraged to go and work abroad because of internships spent abroad
Internships abroad spurred our alumnus Kari Janhunen to seek work abroad. He has spent 20 years of his work career abroad in different positions within international finance.
Alumni Ambassador Xiang Ye: Learning will continue also after the graduation
Xiang Ye encourages students to create networks and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning.
Alumni Ambassador Minna Rissanen: Aalto University enables countless study combinations, and that is how everyone can find their own thing
Ambitious Minna Rissanen has gained a huge advantage from the interdisciplinary programs at Aalto University, and encourages current students to take on new subjects, also outside their own degree.
Alumni Ambassador Petteri Vartiainen: It is important to acknowledge your personal set of values and be ready to hold on to them
鈥淚nteraction always plays a key role at work, regardless of the task鈥, says the School of Business alumnus Petteri Vartiainen.
Alumni Ambassador Sirpa Widomski: The studies in the School of Business have strengthened my abilities and self-confidence
Aalto University School of Business alumna Sirpa Widomski appreciates the broad expertise and networking opportunities granted for the students in the Aalto University.
Communication students and alumni came together
KY Communication, the organization for communication students, invited alumni back to School.
Entrepreneurship is about responsibility, ownership and learning
Keep learning. Embrace imperfection. Know that your qualities aren't fixed - you can grow and develop throughout life.
Alumni Ambassador Juho Tuovinen: Studies at the School of Business gave me confidence to reach for my own goals
Juho Tuovinen has already worked in many international positions. He advises students to think carefully about their own interests when applying for the jobs in their industry.
Alumni Ambassador Sirkka H盲m盲l盲inen: Each job has its effect on one鈥檚 career path
The former Bank of Finland Head Sirkka H盲m盲l盲inen emphasizes the importance of extensive, high quality common knowledge in working life success.
Dare to dream big
Kyr枚 Distillery's story is like something straight out of a textbook for successful entrepreneurs. Mikko Koskinen acknowledges that the right timing was also of great significance, however.
Nearly 400 alumni brought together by the Jaakko Honko Lecture
The public lecture brought the alumni to the School of Business to listen to Erkki Liikanen. In addition, the Jaakko Honko Medals were awarded at the event.
Alumnus Casper von Koskull hosted the alumni meet-and-greet in Stockholm
Alumni gathered to hear the latest developments of Aalto and the start-up community that has grown in and around the university.
Meet Your Community 鈥 from walrus to alumnus
The MYC event comprised discussion on different options open to Bachelor's degree students in the selection of specialisation studies.
Alumni Ambassadors return to the School of Business
The ambassadors serve as a bridge between students, school and business life.
The life of a Hollywood cinematographer
A mix of talent and luck landed cinematographer Peter Flinckenberg in Los Angeles.
Riitta Katila named School of Science Alumna of the Year
Professor Riitta Katila is an expert in corporate innovation activities, growth and development.
Million Euro barrier broken
Business and economics have attracted donations worth over a million Euros as part of Aalto University鈥檚 fund raising.
Apprenticing for a profession
Entrepreneur and angel investor Timo Ahopelto believes that Finland is experiencing a renaissance of entrepreneurship.
Homecoming Day brought hundreds of alumni to T枚枚l枚 Campus
Former President Martti Ahtisaari emphasised in his speech the importance of higher education for society.
Electrical engineering and automation professorship named Walter Ahlstr枚m professorship
Professor Matti Lehtonen will hold the professorship.
