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Harri Paananen, triple alum of Aalto University, moves to NATO from the City of Espoo
‘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.
Public shaming and stigma prevent business leaders from leveraging artificial intelligence
Reluctance to utilise AI in strategic work stems from two powerful forces: the fear of being perceived as incompetent and the fear of losing status
Alum Salla Lonka implements a culture of experimentation in a home appliance company
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.
The role of social media and employer branding in shaping DEI perceptions is critical
Aalto students and EY-Parthenon join forces to advance gender diversity in M&A
The Business Leader of the Year 2025 is Juha Saarela, CEO of Puuilo.
Student Vu Trang was awarded for promoting entrepreneurship and M.Sc. (Econ.) Aino Valonen for her excellent master's thesis.
New Ivey teaching case explores Metacore’s marketing strategy in Japan
The case examines how the Finnish mobile game company Metacore can strengthen the position of its hit puzzle game Merge Mansion in one of the world’s most challenging gaming markets
Study business and economics: open learning materials
Skills in managing personal finances are essential civic skills. Improve your financial literacy with widely available study materials.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Otto Toivanen: ‘The best thing is when you find an interesting problem and perhaps even a way to solve it’
Otto Toivanen, Professor of Economics at the School of Business, was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening of the academic year on September 2, 2025.
A joint project between Kesko and Aalto University examined the development of retail media, focusing on both everyday life and the moment of purchase
The student project gave Kesko an external perspective on the expectations and needs of its advertising customers and on product development in the media
President Sauli Niinistö: ‘The future is brighter than it appears right now.’
Approximately 600 invited guests and alumni attended the event named after Chancellor Jaakko Honko at Aalto University Töölö
Alum Maija Itkonen shapes food and businesses: ‘I want to do things that I can direct my passion towards’
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.
Advancing EDI competences across Europe
CKIR contributed to a European project advancing EDI competences. It created learning materials, organized courses and supported students’ internships.
Funding for impact assessment research concerning the Helsinki Capital region
In the 2025 call for proposals, the Urban Impact project will allocate funding for two thematic areas: Urban development research and Employment research. Research call is open until 12 September 2025.
Aalto University endowment provides EUR 42 million for education and research this year
The endowment investments returned 1.7% during first half of 2025
A unique opportunity for Aalto University graduates at MIT
A unique opportunity for Aalto University graduates: Pursue MIT's Master of Finance (MFin) program with financial support from Vuolteenaho Fellowship
Finland's oldest education export program, Executive MBA degree in South Korea, celebrates its 30th anniversary
Aalto EE's impact on Korean business has been significant
LGBTQ-Friendly Firms More Innovative
Firms with progressive LGBTQ policies produce more patents, have more patent citations, and have higher innovation quality as measured by patent originality, generality, and internationality.
School of Business researchers have shared their expertise in top-tier media outlets
Over the Spring (March-May) of 2025, the School of Business featured in several publications reaching more than 270,000 views from a massive global audience
Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation: Aalto University's Information Technology Program Turns 30
This summer, Aalto University’s Information Technology Program (ITP) celebrates its 30th anniversary.
