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Alumnus Pauli Liikala: In mentoring, it is important to listen to the student and ask questions
‘I am grateful to the School of Business, its teachers and my fellow students – studying there gave me excellent skills and knowledge for my career and for my retirement years.’ says Pauli Liikala, our alumnus, who made a long career in information systems, management and their development, and who has also acted as a mentor to numerous students over the years.
Alumna Iida Valin: There are still many possibilities for learning after graduation
'Interdisciplinarity and versatile possibilities to shape your studies, were definite strengths in Aalto. I believe that studying subjects differing so strongly from each other has helped me in my career. Especially during change situations, since changing my own perspective has been easier,' says our alumna Iida Valin, who works in the communications department of Posti Group, one of School of Business partner companies.
President Ilkka Niemelä: ‘We make an impact in society together with our partners’
At best, collaboration between Aalto University and corporates brings about solutions with a great impact on society. Collaboration leads to change toward a more sustainable world, develops new skills and knowledge, and creates jobs.
Acoustic solutions made from natural fibres can reduce buildings’ carbon footprints
Aalto University researchers discovered that wood-based pulp fibres are also well-suited for making acoustic materials.
Doing a doctoral thesis at Saab helps understand the challenges of the future
Doctoral students thank Saab’s experts for their help and the company’s real-life application challenges.
More certainty for deep learning
With the support of Saab, doctoral student Lassi Meronen is developing models for deep learning that can be used, for example, in radars and medical diagnosis.
The need for satellite-independent navigation is growing
With the support of Saab, doctoral student Jouko Kinnari is researching how positioning would be possible without satellite positioning systems.
Millimeter-wave technology is changing network connections
In addition to wireless data transmission, the technology helps to develop radars.
New quality award will be given to teams of top experts who change Aalto over the long term
The new ‘Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award’ highlights the importance of quality and excellence. The award can be applied or nominated annually by the end of May
Collaboration between Nokia and the CEMS programme results in several strategic business projects every spring
CEMS as a unique global community delivers a leading Master’s in International Management programme, which educates responsible future leaders to contribute to creating a more open, sustainable and inclusive world.
How can design thinking improve Enterprise Architecture?
ITP students brought a human-centric perspective to the City of Espoo’s change management.
What is the Future of Digital Product Passports for ICT Devices?
An ITP and Technology Industries of Finland collaboration studied how a Digital Product Passport could increase circular economy.
Record number of students completed minor studies in ITP
In ITP 2020, multidisciplinary student teams successfully completed nearly 20 digital business projects in collaboration with public and private organizations.
Will the news anchor of the future be an artificial person?
ITP students developed a concept of an artificial person for Yle.
Internship experience at Posti by School of Business student Markus Hirvola
An internship can help you see what kinds of useful skills you have already learned at school, and what you should continue studying further in the future.
Sponsored lecture halls provide companies and communities with daily visibility on campus
Sponsored lecture halls have long been one of the forms of cooperation with companies.
Students examined leadership at Alma Media
The project also surveyed employees' dedication to their work and emotional commitment to the organisation.
Digital Business Master Class jump-starts entirely online
Intense deep-dive to challenge-based learning is more popular than ever, all online for the first time
Aalto students helped Nokia evaluate its virtual expert network and artificial intelligence projects
In the Designing Adaptive and Creative Organizations course, the students also worked together with Wärtsilä, Osuuspankki, Tieto and Fortum.
Aalto Thesis student project team captured the audience of 40 participants in online final presentation
Aalto Thesis student team presented their interdisciplinary findings through an online meeting on Friday, 15 May.
