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Ingmar Björkman's portrait was revealed
The portrait was created by Aalto alumnus Jaakko Kahilaniemi.

In ten years, Aalto University has created a world-class centre of expertise
Aalto University has brought together science, art, technology and business at the Otaniemi campus and is now one of the world's leading universities in these key areas. Aalto celebrates its 10th anniversary on Wednesday 8 January 2020.

Visiting professor Dale Fodness: “BScBA Program gives students an excellent overview of the business environment in whole”
Dale Fodness, a professor from the University of Dallas has been teaching at the Mikkeli Campus now for 29 years. He has a Ph.D. in Marketing and in recent years, he has also worked as a strategy consultant in the private sector.

Martti Hetemäki appointed professor of practice at the Helsinki Graduate School of Economics
The professorship is shared equally by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki as of 1 October 2020.

The Bachelor’s Programme in International Business turned 30 years this year
The BBA Programme offered in Mikkeli was the first English-taught bachelor's level programme in the School of Business.

Ritva Reinikka appointed as Professor of Practice at Helsinki GSE
Helsinki Graduate School of Economics has appointed Ritva Reinikka, D.Phil., to be Professor of Practice. She will be based at Aalto University School of Business. Her three-year professorship will focus on development economics and policy.

'It’s hard to innovate how to sail around the world if you believe it’s flat'
MEP and our alumna Sirpa Pietikäinen spoke about the condition of our planet in the alumni meet-and-greet in Brussels.

Our CEMS exchange (incoming) student Helena Egge to act as the new Student Board President in 2020
Sustainability and diversity in focus on the development of the CEMS alliance.

Set and communicate clearly expectations for blended learning behaviors
Faculty development is central to accomplishing blended learning goals in Mikkeli.

Kati Hagros, how is digitalisation visible at your home?
According ʵ's Chief Digital Officer, open-mindedness and a desire for experimentation keeps us up to date with digital progress.

Aalto ranked 34 in the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2019
The ranking position is a round-up of the earlier FT rankings.

Alumni of the School of Business returned to their old school 70 years after they started their studies
Budding internationalism, friends, choral singing and a secure post-graduate job are at the forefront of memories.

Designs for a Cooler Planet returns in September 2020 — This is a university-wide open call
We are looking for research and solutions which address the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Decorations for Aalto personnel on the Independence Day 2019
Kristiina Mäkelä, Ingmar Björkman and Martti Mäkelä receive the decoration of Commander of the Order of Lion.

Solutions innovated during the Digitalism Challenge course are put into practice
The Finnish Organic Association, Tapola Camphill Organic Farm and Fat Lizard Brewing Co. were very satisfied with the solutions created during the course.

Alumnus Jesús Manuel Castro Félix: It is important to develop skills that help working with all kinds of people
Good communication and continuous learning were the most important takeaways for the MIB alumnus.

Alumnus Jesse Rajala: ISM has opened up doors I didn't even realise existed
A fresh graduate of Information and Service Management, Jesse Rajala talks about his studies and gives a few tips to students coming from a University of Applied science background.

Aalto Talent Expo Fair was a success
‘Now I have to say well done Aalto! The best fair for a long time, amazing students!’

The Dean’s Circle event discussed opportunities to create a more sustainable society through business
Influential actors in society and business gathered at the Aalto University School of Business Dean’s Circle event on November 12th to discuss the theme “Sustainable Business – Sustainable Society”.

Alumna Essi Raitala: Business studies create an excellent basis for a diplomatic career
Diverse career opportunities and varying tasks got our alumna Essi Raitala interested in a career in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Currently, she is on her first posting at the Embassy of Finland in Nairobi.
