/en/listing/1011026/feed News listing en /en/news/president-ilkka-niemela-to-alumni-at-aalto-we-dare-to-dream-and-we-dare-to-do Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:57:57 +0000 Ville Luoto 1340204 at /en Aalto Alumni Weekend brought together 1 400 alumni. Aalto stories Collaboration Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni business cooperation Cooperation Alumni Weekend 2025. Kuva: Kristian Presnal /en/news/alum-nina-zhao-curiosity-has-taken-me-far Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:21:29 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1340011 at /en Nina Zhao has graduated from the master's program in Global Management, and she currently works at EY People Advisory Services in New York. Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Nina Zhao /en/news/support-for-the-transition-to-working-life-and-insights-into-ones-own-skills Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:17:19 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1337352 at /en Participants of the latest mentoring programme Inka Vettenranta and Marek Hudeček share their mentoring experiences. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity mentoring Cooperation Studies Kaksi ihmistä keskustelemassa. /en/news/school-of-electrical-engineering-alum-of-the-year-2025-ville-voipio-shares-his-insights-on-the Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:45:24 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1339186 at /en Three themes guide Ville Voipio's career: digitalisation, sustainability and economic well-being. He received the Alum of the Year award at the Alumni Weekend event on 25 October 2025. Honoured Careers Collaboration Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni Awards and Recognition Cooperation Henkilö tummassa takissa seisoo tiili- ja kiviseinän vieressä, taustalla puisto ja puita. /en/news/from-polymer-technology-to-international-research-centres-chemical-engineering-alum-of-the-year Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:16:44 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1339517 at /en Petri Lehmus, Vice President of Research and Development at Neste Corporation, has been named alum of the year by the School of Chemical Engineering. Throughout his career, he has led international research centres, built the success story of Neste’s renewable business and advanced chemical engineering research and education at Aalto University. Honoured Careers Collaboration Alumni stories School of Chemical Engineering alumni polymertechnology career stories business cooperation Awards and Recognition Cooperation Mies tummassa puvussa ja sinisessä solmiossa seisoo puisessa huoneessa, jossa on isot ikkunat ja riippuvalaisimet. /en/news/alum-of-the-year-mika-viljanmaa-no-point-in-developing-something-useless Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1339520 at /en Viljanmaa, an award-winning inventor, calls Otaniemi his professional and spiritual home. Technology and engineering Honoured Collaboration Alumni stories AlumniWeekend alumni career stories Awards and Recognition Cooperation Mika Viljanmaa, Insinööritieteiden korkeakoulun Vuoden alumni 2025 /en/news/mentor-eduardo-hernandez-villalobos-i-learned-from-challenges-faced-by-young-designers Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:58:39 +0000 Kaisa Paasivirta 1336515 at /en Aalto Mentoring Programme offered a chance for meaningful engagement and community building for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture graduate. Arts and design Careers Collaboration ARTS, Master's Programmes alumni alumni activity mentoring Cooperation Eduardo Hernández Villalobos osallistui ensimmäistä kertaa Aalto-yliopiston mentorointiohjelmaan. /en/news/the-aalto-university-emba-alumni-in-korea-are-important-ambassadors-between-korea-and-finland Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:07:22 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1336520 at /en The 30th anniversary of Aalto University EMBA in South Korea brought together 250 alumni and friends on September 4th in Gangnam, Seoul. Collaboration University aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation University The aSSIST University and Aalto University joint alumni event brought together nearly 250 Aalto EMBA alumni and friends of the program. /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/almost-40-percent-of-alumni-survey-respondents-feel-they-belong-to-the-aalto-community Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:58:08 +0000 Susanna Ritala 1325159 at /en Alumni are primarily interested in interaction and networking with other alumni. Collaboration Cooperation alumni Cooperation Valmistuneet kuvausseinällä I'm an Aalto alum -kyltin kanssa /en/news/alumni-encounters-from-chicago-to-chennai Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:21:12 +0000 Susanna Ritala 1319392 at /en We have already met alumni in over 20 cities around the world this year. Collaboration alumni Cooperation Cooperation Alumneja Tukholmassa kesäkuu 2025 /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/over-50-alumni-and-friends-of-aalto-gathered-in-boston-for-the-deans-aalto-alumni-get-together Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:25:17 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1301314 at /en In the event, the participants heard the latest news of Aalto, learned about the US Government debt, and met old and new acquaintances. The event was hosted by School of Business alumni Tuomo and Tarja Vuolteenaho at their home. Collaboration University aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation University Bostonin alumnitapaamiseen osallistuneita alumneja ja ystäviä /en/news/alumni-encounters-from-duluth-to-jakarta-0 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:00:44 +0000 Annika Linna 1299941 at /en Since the last summer we have met with our alumni in more than 15 cities around the world. Collaboration alumni Cooperation Cooperation Alumni in Bangalore event /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.