Previous Alumni of the Year
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.
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.
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).
Kimmo Kalliola is Alumnus of the Year 2017 of the School of Electrical Engineering
Kalliola’s company Quuppa produces unique indoor positioning systems that help hospitals and indicate the speed of the puck in ice hockey matches.
Alumni Ambassador Mikko Kosonen: Knowing people widely from different sectors benefits you in the future
President of Sitra and School of Business alumnus Mikko Kosonen challenges students to plan their studies well. ”Tackling different challenges demands cooperation between the public and private sector, and it is no more enough to know only your own field well”, advises Kosonen.
Ari Niemelä the School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2017
Ari Niemelä works at the Meyer Turku shipyard, where his task is to develop the design of demanding ship hull concepts by exploiting the most recent knowledge and design methods without compromising safety or passenger comfort.
Alumni Ambassador Arto Hiltunen: Consider your study time to be more than just acquiring knowledge from books and lectures
Our Alumni Ambassador Arto Hiltunen reminds that all kind of work experience, especially the summer job experience during the studies, has an effect on the career in the future. "Being active is one of the key factors", says Hiltunen.
Alumni Ambassador Matti Honkala: Studying is always worth the time that you spend on it
"Accept the job when offered, and don’t be too picky in the beginning", says our alumnus Matti Honkala to the current students.
Niklas von Weymarn is the first Alumnus of the Year of the School of Chemical Engineering
The title was presented to von Weymarn as a recognition for his significant achievements in his career and for his continuous collaboration with the School of Chemical Engineering.
Alumni Ambassador Sirkka Hämäläinen: Each job has its effect on one’s career path
The former Bank of Finland Head Sirkka Hämäläinen emphasizes the importance of extensive, high quality common knowledge in working life success.
Riitta Katila named School of Science Alumna of the Year
Professor Riitta Katila is an expert in corporate innovation activities, growth and development.
Energy sector executive Mika Anttonen named School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year
Anttonen is known for his open-minded work in the energy sector for mitigating climate change.
Varun Singh Alumnus of the Year of the School of Electrical Engineering in 2016
The Alumnus of the Year chosen for the first time has done valuable work to promote Finnish start-up culture.
Homecoming Day brought hundreds of alumni to Töölö Campus
Former President Martti Ahtisaari emphasised in his speech the importance of higher education for society.
Salla Vainio Alumna of the Year of the School of Business in 2016
‘The School of Business gave me a lot, most importantly my best friends,’ says Vainio, who is the CEO of the law firm Fondia.
Director Marja-Liisa Siikonen became Alumnus of the Year of the School of Science
She has significantly contributed company-university research collaboration.
Founder of a research based company receives the Alumnus of the Year 2014 award
Founder of BlueFors Cryogenics, Dr. Rob Blaauwgeers is the first Alumnus of the Year of the School of Science ever.