Alumni stories
Marita Niemelä Alumna of the Year 2018 of the School of Chemical Engineering
Curiosity and constant learning are the driving forces for the Vice President, Engineering and Technology at Neste Engineering Solutions Oy.
Alumni Ambassador Katariina Helaniemi: The School of Business degree gives you the possibility to go everywhere, as long as you are ambitious and daring enough
“You should definitely take the kind of courses that really interest you, since that is what motivates you the most”, says the School of Business alumna Katariina Helaniemi.
Alumni advised International students: Invest in Relationships and Learn Finnish
ELEC Career Café brought six Aalto University alumni back on campus to meet international students at the School of Electrical Engineering.
Dean’s alumni meet-and-greet in New York focused on blockchain technology
Alumni gathered to hear the latest developments of Aalto University and to discuss opportunities and pitfalls of blockchain technology.
The areas of specialisation at the School of Business were introduced at Meet Your Community event
Selecting a specialisation is an important decision for a student.
Visionary realist
Mika Anttonen, a billionaire who made his fortune by refining oil, spends a lot of time and money in search of alternative energy solutions.
Aalto alumni as Ornamo Prize nominees - Design Day 26.4.
The 2018 nominees for Ornamo are glass artist Renata Jakowleff, interior designer Martti Lukander and fashion designers Anna Mattelmäki and Emilia Kiialainen.
Problem-solving skills and growing as a human being – studies in technology provided a good foundation for careers of the alumni
‘In working life, you will inevitably face situations where you need to learn completely new skills. That is when something you have learned in your studies can offer surprising advantages.’
How can I join working life? Am I good enough? – Participate in the mentoring programme as a mentor or actor
Applications for the Aalto University mentoring programme are accepted from 3 April to 3 May.
Alumni provided advice to business students who will graduate soon
’Industries are undergoing a transformation and even experienced people are reflecting on the direction of their careers’
Class reunions are part of alumni traditions at the School of Business
The new building of the School of Business in Otaniemi offers excellent facilities for organising class reunions also in the future.
Finland pioneers health technology by making use of artificial intelligence
AI and its societal impact were discussed at the alumni seminar on Women's Day.
Alumni Ambassador Eero Nummela: You can develop your professional skills and find new job opportunities through networks
“Use the good opportunities to grow your networks during the studies”, advises our alumnus Eero Nummela. “Having a comprehensive and versatile network is an asset for an employee, but also the employers appreciate it.”
Alumni Ambassador Annika Jyllilä-Vertigans: Developing the skill to learn new things is the most important aspect in working life
Our alumna Annika Jyllilä-Vertigans completed EMBA degree in Aalto University Executive Education as she felt the need to deepen her knowledge in the ever-changing working life. At the same time, her professional and personal networks have broadened.
Alumni Ambassador Katja Kääriä: In the future, we will need even the most surprising study combinations
Having studied throughout her working life, our alumna Katja Kääriä encourages everyone to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge for the future. "It is important to look at things from different perspectives. New things give energy and development ideas for work", Kääriä emphasizes.
Career monitoring helps develop teaching
Alumni with master's degrees from 2012 and those with doctorates from 2014 are asked to respond to a survey about their own careers.
Alumni Ambassador Tatu Mäkilä: I can warmly recommend entrepreneurship, if you are interested in taking small risks
Entrepreneur, our alumnus Tatu Mäkilä wants to support fresh entrepreneurs and help students to reach for their dreams.
"To me, being an alumnus means giving back, and thus, I am very pleased to help", says Mäkilä."
"To me, being an alumnus means giving back, and thus, I am very pleased to help", says Mäkilä."
Alumni discussed leadership in the Dean’s second meet-and-greet in London
Alumni gathered to hear the latest developments of Aalto University.
Alumni Ambassador Timo Löyttyniemi: More important than getting good grades is to be eager to learn a wide range of things
Timo Löyttyniemi, who worked as the Vice Chair of the Single Resolution Board in Brussels from 2015 to 2019, underlines the ability to change in today’s working life. “’Agility’ is a good term to describe the true way of working amidst all the changes”, says Löyttyniemi.
Currently, Löyttyniemi is the CEO of The State Pension Fund of Finland (2020).
Currently, Löyttyniemi is the CEO of The State Pension Fund of Finland (2020).
Alumni Ambassador Olli Copeland: Being active during student life in different types of organizations can make you stand out in a positive way
The School of Business Alumni Ambassadors' youngest member, Olli Copeland urges everyone to make new connections and broaden one's network. "Especially being a part of student organizations is an excellent way to network", says Copeland.
