/en/listing/934161/feed News listing en /en/news/alum-maria-pirkkalainen-barber-business-studies-built-a-bridge-for-international-influencing Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:07:59 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1336513 at /en Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber has graduated from Aalto University School of Business, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. Careers Entrepreneurship Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity Cooperation Alumni Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber /en/news/alumn-salla-lonka-implements-a-culture-of-experimentation-in-a-home-appliance-company Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:55:12 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1334140 at /en 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. Aalto stories Business and economics Global business dynamics Design Art and Creative Practices Collaboration University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Cooperation Niina Malkamäki / Aalto University /en/news/alum-ella-ahmas-getting-a-job-at-the-european-commission-was-a-great-achievement-and-i-believe-that Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:57:54 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1329831 at /en Ella Ahmas, who studied in the Master's programme in Management and International Business, found her niche through the experience gained in internships and ended up working for the European Commission in her current role. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Ella Ahmas /en/news/alum-laura-suomalainen-the-idea-of-always-having-your-life-with-you-and-being-able-to-move-from Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:51:00 +0000 Emma Rosenberg 1331605 at /en Laura Suomalainen had long dreamed of "Vanlife" until the opportunity to go on exchange to Norway set the wheels of her dream in motion. Nowadays she travels across Europe in her own van and works remotely. Studies Careers Alumni stories International Business, Mikkeli aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity Cooperation Studies Alumni Laura Suomalainen lumisilla vuorilla vaeltamassa. /en/news/turning-research-into-impact-insights-from-the-inventors-program-panel Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:23:16 +0000 Virpi Raski 1320000 at /en Aalto University’s Inventors Program recently hosted a panel discussion bringing together experts from research, entrepreneurship, and industry to share their perspectives on turning scientific ideas into successful ventures. Studies Careers Entrepreneurship CHEM, Doctoral Programmes All Doctoral Programmes Startup Center Startup Sauna Entrepreneurial mindset academic career start-ups sustainable entrepreneurship businesses start-ups doctoral education doctors career stories entrepreneurship Studies Inventors Programme panel /en/news/degree-and-language-skills-helped-mariana-salgado-into-finnish-working-life Thu, 22 May 2025 07:55:09 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1315826 at /en The professional network has been an important support for Salgado in her career as a service designer Aalto stories Design Collaboration University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity service design Cooperation Hymyilevä silmälasipäinen nainen pitkät hiukset auki seisoo portaikossa ja katsoo ylöspäin kameraan /en/news/growth-entrepreneur-teemu-myllymaki-i-wanted-to-see-where-the-rabbit-hole-leads Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:10:10 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1306146 at /en An entrepreneurial mindset and the lessons learned during doctoral studies at Aalto University have helped Teemu Myllymäki to become a founding partner and CEO of Measurlabs, a company selling chemical measurement services. Aalto stories Collaboration Entrepreneurship University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Cooperation Kasvuyrittäjä Teemu Myllymäki /en/news/alum-sari-ovaska-it-was-clear-to-me-that-i-wanted-to-help-create-better-workplaces-for-others Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:23:55 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1309800 at /en Our alum Sari Ovaska broadened her expertise during her study leave, and transitioned from an auditor position to a new career in HR. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Alumni Sari Ovaska /en/news/alum-otso-sillanaukee-masters-studies-prepared-me-well-for-working-life Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:43:56 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1307022 at /en Otso Sillanaukee, an alum from the Master’s programme in Creative Sustainability, wants to make a difference in the world for a more sustainable and happier future. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories CS blog aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Otso Sillanaukee /en/news/alum-philipp-hummel-meaningful-work-revolves-around-three-key-aspects Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:03:15 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1303233 at /en Our Global Management alum Philipp Hummel works as a Consultant at Bain & Company. For him, meaningful work revolves around three key aspects: broader positive impact, personal growth, and flexibility. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Philipp Hummel /en/news/alum-niklas-huotari-five-tips-to-start-your-career Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:01:49 +0000 Maarit Heikkinen 1298948 at /en Alum Niklas Huotari wants to help people succeed in their careers, both through his job and as an active member of the Aalto community. Careers Collaboration Entrepreneurship All Master's Programmes Alumni stories Career alumni employment Cooperation Studies University Alum Niklas Huotari stands with his arms crossed, wearing a black sweater, next to a leafy plant against a white wall. /en/news/alum-janette-malmstrom-a-business-strategist-guiding-companies-through-change Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:12:28 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1274356 at /en At Monitor Deloitte, Janette excels not only in project management but also in providing valuable strategic insight to clients. Studies Collaboration Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Janette Malmström /en/news/creativity-supported-boxing-and-vice-versa Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:57:13 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1266581 at /en Eva Wahlström, an Aalto alum who has boxed for 25 years, shared her memories of the people and experiences that were ultimately more important to her than success and medals Careers Alumni stories Urhea aaltobizstudies art and creative practices sports Cooperation Studies Eva Wahlström /en/news/alum-elina-valtonen-study-broadly-everything-that-interests-you Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:43:34 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1257801 at /en Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, and alum of the School of Business majoring in financial economics Elina Valtonen would do the same now as she did 20 years ago while studying: she would study a wide range of subjects that interest her and would also boldly venture into areas outside her comfort zone, as that is where the most learning happens. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Ulkoministeri, Kauppakorkeakoulun alumni Elina Valtonen /en/news/alum-maria-kupila-i-strongly-believe-in-the-power-of-a-multidisciplinary-approach Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:09:50 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1235631 at /en An IDBM alum Maria Kupila has embraced the multidisciplinary approach in her work in management consulting. She believes combining design thinking, technology and strategic analysis is key to turning future challenges into opportunities. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Maria Kupila /en/news/guild-of-physics-bumps-into-alum-in-jyvaskyla-teachers-room Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:38:35 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1223241 at /en On their high school tour, the Aalto Guild of Physics ran into Antero Hietamäki in the teachers' room in Jyväskylä. Hietamäki, now the Administrative Head of the Teacher Training School, was a student of engineering physics and mathematics in the 1980s. Aalto stories Studies Technology and engineering Careers Alumni stories Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis alumni physics mathematics Studies Fyysikkokilta Jyväskylässä. Kuva: Fyysikkokilta. /en/news/alum-liisa-antola-i-would-urge-people-to-not-only-follow-their-passion-but-to-be-more-values-led-in Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:29:21 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 1207466 at /en Liisa Antola has always pursued an international career, and international exposure during her studies in the School of Business helped her achieve it. Today, she works in a UK-based trade body with DEI matters and aims to build a more equitable working life for everyone in insurance and long-term savings sector. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories CEMS Cooperation Department of Management Studies International Business, Mikkeli aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation Studies Liisa Antola /en/news/what-makes-an-alum-and-a-freshman-produce-a-full-length-guild-documentary-together Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:05:30 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1165786 at /en Markus Toivonen, a Bioinformation Technology alum, started his studies in Aalto University in 2015. The idea for the documentary about Inkubio, the guild of bioinformation technology, was born in 2019, when the guild celebrated its 15th anniversary. Careers Studies Teaching Technology and engineering Alumni stories alumni bioinformation technology student stories students Studies Ensiesitys Kino Tapiolassa. Vasemmalla Markus Toivonen, oikealla Matias Ikola. Kuva: Paavo Hietala. /en/news/reetta-ranta-i-try-to-think-about-how-to-make-the-world-a-better-place Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:17:58 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1106741 at /en Alum story: Alum of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture believes that everything we do should involve ethical reflection. Arts and design Careers Alumni stories Department of Art and Media Studies University Nainen punasävyisissä vaatteissa katsoo suoraan kameraan, taustalla metsäluontoa /en/news/alum-anton-jantunen-in-my-role-analytical-skills-a-comprehensive-understanding-of-complex-concepts Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:57:51 +0000 Helmi Nuortimo 1058551 at /en Anton Jantunen's journey led him from major consulting firms and startups to working in Nairobi at the UN Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, which aims to improve access to safe sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health products and services. Jantunen works with innovative financing models for the fund. Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Cooperation Department of Accounting and Business Law Department of Finance School of Business alumni alumni activity career stories careers Cooperation Studies Anton Jantunen Aberdare vuorilla Keniassa.