Stories from alumni and students
Meri MĂ€nty moved from Rovaniemi and has enjoyed her time in Aalto: âOtaniemi is a world of its ownâ
Meri MĂ€nty, a second year student in Aalto University, moved to the capital region from Rovaniemi in July 2022. Meri, who is especially interested in chemistry and materials, quickly found her way in the student community of Aalto.
MeristÀ Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat ÀkkiÀ tutuiksi.
MeristÀ Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat ÀkkiÀ tutuiksi.
Master's students in marketing envision the future of retail
Could a grocery shop be as appealing to the senses as a marketplace? Could a clothes shop both be responsible and offer excellent customer service and reasonably priced clothes?
From an emergency room to HR, Selena Kabonge has always wanted to work in a field where she could help others
Studying People Management and Organizational Development perfectly combines her three passions: leadership, people and helping others
Masterâs Programme in People Management and Organizational Development supports Heini YnnilĂ€âs journey from expert to leader
When archaeologist Heini YnnilĂ€ realized that experts are not always the best leaders she decided to develop her leadership skills in a Masterâs programme that is tailored for students who are enthusiastic about managing people and developing organisations
Abhiteg Jammu discovered that the ability to effectively manage and develop people is crucial to any companyâs future success
After working in the start-up world and within marketing, he realized that any organization's success is ultimately dependent on the people
Alumna Anna Loimusalo: Colourful career path has led to the field of anti-financial crime
Anna Loimusalo, who works in anti-financial crime at OP Financial Group, says she has found her professional passion. Her major subject at Aalto University School of Business, information and service management, has proven an excellent fit for her current role.
Student Niko Lindh: The importance of semiconductor technology is emphasised from the beginning of studies
Niko Lindh, who is studying in the Functional Materials major, will be working in a research group at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science during the summer. He believes that the experience in research work will be beneficial for his future career.
Sofia Guridi is designing a better world with smart textiles
Sofia Guridi, a doctoral student at Aalto Universityâs Bioinnovation Center, wants to introduce bio-based smart textiles that help improve peopleâs everyday life.
Alumna Mira HĂ€nninen: It is inspiring to see that my own work can have a positive impact on society
Our alumna Mira HĂ€nninen, who currently works at Neste, applied to the School of Business for a masterâs degree in Business Law because she wanted a more practical business perspective in her law studies. "The most rewarding thing about the studies was that we didn't just study the content of regulation, but also considered what kind of practical impact it has on companies' business and decision-making."
Alternatives to fossil-based fibres â Helena Sederholm develops sustainable textiles
Todayâs outdoor clothing mainly relies on oil-based fibres and chemicals that are harmful for the environment. In her doctoral research, Helena Sederholm develops environmentally friendly water-repellent textiles. She follows the example of nature.
Alumnus Daniel Cohen: I knew the Bachelorâs Programme in International Business at Aalto Mikkeli is a top programme, so I wanted to aim high and apply there
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Daniel Cohen encourages current students to be confident and patient in finding their own paths: âIf you feel like you donât know what to do, donât worry. That doesnât mean you cannot get ahead in your career and build up work skills. Anything you do for work will help you get in the right direction.â
Alumna Julia Romanyuk: Studying at Mikkeli Campus gives the graduates an important advantage
During her career in rhythmic gymnastics, Julia Romanyuk, a multiple Finnish champion and the School of Business Mikkeli campus alumna learnt many skills that have been valuable outside athletics as well: âI have applied these practical skills, such as time management and having a high drive, in my studies and personal life.â
'After the mentoring, I feel I have more courage and can do the things I actually want to'
A mentor and a mentee from Aalto Mentoring Program share their stories.
Alum Carmen Fuentes Soria is working for a more sustainable use of space
Carmen graduated from the SpaceMaster joint programme. She thinks that the internationality is one of the best things of the programme, and she is grafeful that she made friends from all over the world.
Returning to the roots
Arnevi Rautanen and Juha Utriainen gave up their careers to take up farming in the village of Joroinen in Eastern Finland. At their family farm, values are more than just empty words â they are principles that the couple lives by every day.
Akseli ĂikĂ€s played several years at RetuperĂ€n WBK before starting to study information networks at Aalto
Akseli ĂikĂ€s is a third-year student of Information Networks and is also known as Audio Dubbado, the artistic misleader of the RetuperĂ€n WBK.
Audio Dubbado: RetuperÀn WBK represents firefighter-like dignity and good manners
'After I had played in the fire brigade for a few years, I thought that maybe it would be good to have some excuse to spend so much time in Otakaari. I decided it was time to apply to study at Aalto.'
Aalto University alumnus Petteri Isotupa: âDare to think and to ask whyâ
With his bequest, alumni Petteri Isotupa wants to support future generationsâ 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.
Various career paths: Satu RÀmö writes bestseller crime stories to balance a career in digital communication where brevity and concision rule
RÀmö 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
