/en/listing/1200557/feed News listing en /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-why-diversity-and-inclusion-matter-learnings-from-this-summer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:02:42 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1345898 at /en This summer’s course shows students that no organisation can afford to overlook its commitment to this topic, neither now nor in the future. Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories Inclusion summer courses diversity Studies Two people seated on brown leather chairs in a room with framed portraits and wooden furniture. /en/news/alum-tuomas-paananen-many-paths-lead-back-to-studies Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:26:55 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1343921 at /en Tuomas Paananen, originally from Vihti, knew from a young age that he wanted to be an entrepreneur. Collaboration Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Alumni Tuomas Paananen /en/news/oskari-heikkila-is-the-first-aaltonian-to-do-the-double-degree-in-automation-and-electrical Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:58:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1342507 at /en Oskari Heikkilä ended up with a variety of experiences, and two master's degrees from the double degree program between Reykjavik University and Aalto University. Studies Technology and engineering Alumni stories Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation School of Electrical Engineering bioinformation technology double degrees international joint programmes student exchange student stories Studies Oskari Heikkilä in front of a brick building with metal art pieces /en/news/summer-school-alum-suvi-successful-brands-dont-just-wing-it Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:10:39 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1339193 at /en We spoke with Summer School alum Suvi Valtonen-Kim, a Korean-Finnish design student in her senior year, based in Hong Kong. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories summer courses Studies A person standing in an empty auditorium wearing a floral dress and black jacket with wooden seats. /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-how-finnish-happiness-found-its-way-to-japan Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:35:11 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1341266 at /en Summer School in Happiness Science gave Junko Motohashi a reason to slow down and reflect on her personal life and career. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories news summer courses Studies A person in a blue cardigan stands in a modern, minimalistic room with wooden and stone elements. /en/news/president-ilkka-niemela-to-alumni-at-aalto-we-dare-to-dream-and-we-dare-to-do Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:57:57 +0000 Ville Luoto 1340204 at /en Aalto Alumni Weekend brought together 1 400 alumni. Aalto stories Collaboration Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni business cooperation Cooperation Alumni Weekend 2025. Kuva: Kristian Presnal /en/news/hitesh-monga-shaped-his-path-in-aalto-from-a-summer-intern-to-a-masters-graduate Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:47:55 +0000 Kira Vesikko 1339883 at /en Hitesh Monga, graduate from Communication Engineering master's major, shares the path that lead him ���ʵ��� and beyond Studies Technology and engineering 5G AI Alumni stories ELEC, Master's Programmes School of Electrical Engineering student stories Studies Hitesh Monga wearing Tutor in Aalto University shirt and overalls, standing in front of a brick wall with metal artwork /en/news/the-alum-of-the-year-juha-jolkkonen-has-built-an-impressive-career-as-a-leader-physician-and Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:06:56 +0000 Susanna Ritala 1340017 at /en Alum of the Year Juha Jolkkonen has played an active role in developing the Aalto Executive MBA program for the City of Helsinki. Aalto stories Careers Honoured Alumni stories alumni career stories Awards and Recognition Juha Jolkkonen /en/news/alum-nina-zhao-curiosity-has-taken-me-far Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:21:29 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1340011 at /en Nina Zhao has graduated from the master's program in Global Management, and she currently works at EY People Advisory Services in New York. Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Nina Zhao /en/news/support-for-the-transition-to-working-life-and-insights-into-ones-own-skills Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:17:19 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1337352 at /en Participants of the latest mentoring programme Inka Vettenranta and Marek Hudeček share their mentoring experiences. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity mentoring Cooperation Studies Kaksi ihmistä keskustelemassa. /en/news/school-of-science-alumnus-of-the-year-matti-aksela-its-always-worth-learning-something-new Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:28:51 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1339041 at /en Aksela mentors international students through the Aalto International Talent programme and hopes to see even greater diversity in the technology sector. Honoured Careers Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Awards and Recognition Cooperation University Matti Aksela /en/news/school-of-electrical-engineering-alum-of-the-year-2025-ville-voipio-shares-his-insights-on-the Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:45:24 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1339186 at /en Three themes guide Ville Voipio's career: digitalisation, sustainability and economic well-being. He received the Alum of the Year award at the Alumni Weekend event on 25 October 2025. Careers Collaboration Honoured Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni Awards and Recognition Cooperation Henkilö tummassa takissa seisoo tiili- ja kiviseinän vieressä, taustalla puisto ja puita. /en/news/from-polymer-technology-to-international-research-centres-chemical-engineering-alum-of-the-year Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:16:44 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1339517 at /en Petri Lehmus, Vice President of Research and Development at Neste Corporation, has been named alum of the year by the School of Chemical Engineering. Throughout his career, he has led international research centres, built the success story of Neste’s renewable business and advanced chemical engineering research and education at Aalto University. Honoured Careers Collaboration Alumni stories School of Chemical Engineering alumni polymertechnology career stories business cooperation Awards and Recognition Cooperation Mies tummassa puvussa ja sinisessä solmiossa seisoo puisessa huoneessa, jossa on isot ikkunat ja riippuvalaisimet. /en/news/alum-of-the-year-mika-viljanmaa-no-point-in-developing-something-useless Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1339520 at /en Viljanmaa, an award-winning inventor, calls Otaniemi his professional and spiritual home. Technology and engineering Honoured Collaboration Alumni stories AlumniWeekend Alumnus of the year alumni career stories Awards and Recognition Cooperation Mika Viljanmaa, Insinööritieteiden korkeakoulun Vuoden alumni 2025 /en/news/it-was-never-obvious-to-me-that-i-would-pursue-studies-in-a-technical-field-but-choosing-aalto Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:51:48 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1337365 at /en What is it like to study in the Master's programme in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)? Digitalisation and AI Teaching Studies student stories Studies Susan Rämä /en/news/harri-paananen-triple-alum-of-aalto-university-moves-to-nato-from-the-city-of-espoo Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:43:20 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1336579 at /en ‘In doctoral studies, you need to be able to define the problem yourself and solve it,’ says Aalto University’s triple alum Harri Paananen. He first applied that mindset in the City of Espoo and now in his new role at NATO. Aalto stories Art and Creative Practices Business and economics Collaboration Design Global business dynamics University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Cooperation Harri Paananen meren äärellä /en/news/alum-maria-pirkkalainen-barber-business-studies-built-a-bridge-for-international-influencing Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:07:59 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1336513 at /en Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber has graduated from Aalto University School of Business, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. Careers Entrepreneurship Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity Cooperation Alumni Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber /en/news/alum-salla-lonka-implements-a-culture-of-experimentation-in-a-home-appliance-company Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:55:12 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1334140 at /en Salla Lonka finds it fascinating to examine creative processes from a distance, focusing on efficiency and impact. After completing her master's degree in fashion design, she ended up at a global home appliance company in Stockholm. Aalto stories Art and Creative Practices Business and economics Collaboration Design Global business dynamics University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Cooperation Niina Malkamäki / Aalto University /en/news/summer-school-alum-story-if-youre-interested-in-game-design-theres-no-place-like-this Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:19:27 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1334147 at /en Aaron Misra from Mumbai, India, joined the Game Design course by Aalto University Summer School in July 2025. Aalto stories Studies Aalto Summer School Alumni stories games games industry Studies Person with laptop on white desk in classroom. Colourful chairs, red bottle, large window. /en/news/alum-maija-itkonen-shapes-food-and-businesses-i-want-to-do-things-that-i-can-direct-my-passion Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:18:52 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1332341 at /en Maija Itkonen, CEO of Onego Bio, is known for popularising the meat alternative Pulled Oats and now also for egg protein made without chickens. She believes business can change the world for the better. Business and economics Careers Design Entrepreneurship Aalto University Magazine Alumni stories AlumniWeekend IDBM alumni design Aalto Magazine Henkilö seisoo sisätiloissa valkoisen tason ääressä korkeiden ikkunoiden edessä, yllään mustat vaatteet ja kengät.