Read student stories | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1034556/feed News listing en Student Aitor Urruticoechea: The future needs people who look beyond the technological nuances /en/news/student-aitor-urruticoechea-the-future-needs-people-who-look-beyond-the-technological-nuances Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:02:04 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1306962 at /en For Aitor Urruticoechea, studying at Aalto is more than just the program name. What he enjoys the most in his studies is being able to hop around, discover new passions, work with different people, and learn how interconnected everything is. Studies Technology and engineering Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering School of Electrical Engineering student stories Studies A person with dark hair wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and a necklace, standing against a wooden panel wall. Student Lisa Petry: Signals are present in nearly every field of engineering and technology /en/news/student-lisa-petry-signals-are-present-in-nearly-every-field-of-engineering-and-technology Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:37:29 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1304134 at /en Lisa Petry, a master's student in the Signal Processing and Data Science major, thinks that the increasing adoption of AI in industries highlights the need for skilled professionals who can work with data and therefore can provide a deeper understanding of the world around us based on given data. Studies Technology and engineering student stories School of Electrical Engineering Studies Henkilö, jolla on pitkät ruskeat hiukset, valkoinen paita, seisoo puupaneeliseinää vasten, kädet ristissä. Chemical engineering student Ella Haravuori combines bioproduct development and food sciences /en/news/chemical-engineering-student-ella-haravuori-combines-bioproduct-development-and-food-sciences Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:04:17 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1305018 at /en Ella Haravuori studies chemical engineering at Aalto University and food sciences at the University of Helsinki. Ella is particularly interested in biobased packaging materials that can replace plastics in food packaging. Studies Technology and engineering School of Chemical Engineering bioproducts student stories Studies Henkilö pitkässä ruskeassa takissa seisoo rakennuksen edessä, jossa on 'Kemian tekniikan korkeakoulu' -kyltti. Student Anusha Porwal: Studies build a strong foundation for understanding speech and language technologies /en/news/student-anusha-porwal-studies-build-a-strong-foundation-for-understanding-speech-and-language Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:59:40 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1303750 at /en Anusha Porwal is studying Signal, Speech and Language Processing as a master's student. The field of speech and language technology is developing rapidly, and her studies at Aalto have provided her with a good foundation for understanding the real challenges and future development of the field. Studies Technology and engineering Careers ELEC, Master's Programmes student stories Studies Henkilö, jolla on mustat hiukset ja ruskea villapaita, seisoo modernissa huoneessa, jossa on roikkuvia lamppuja ja lasikaiteita. Work experience helped Hang Le in choosing the right major /en/news/work-experience-helped-hang-le-in-choosing-the-right-major Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:56:54 +0000 Minna Tiainen 1303636 at /en Top-tier teaching, flexible studies and an inspiring peer network are software engineer Hang Le’s favourite things about Aalto University’s Computer, Communication and Information Sciences Master’s Programme. Teaching Studies student stories Studies Le Hang New graduates enjoy working at the office, but expect flexibility in working hours from employers /en/news/new-graduates-enjoy-working-at-the-office-but-expect-flexibility-in-working-hours-from-employers Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:58:49 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1185696 at /en A recent report also reveals that young professionals who have graduated from the international CEMS Master in Management (MiM) program expect their work to provide a sense of community, challenges, and opportunities for development. Careers Studies CEMS student stories working life Studies Kuvassa näkyy Kauppakorkeakoulun rakennus, sen vieressä oleva Kide-rakennus, sekä lipputangot ja puun oksa syksyisenä selkeänä päivänä. Emma Kemppinen: Semiconductor industry offers a lot of opportunities both in industry and academia /en/news/emma-kemppinen-semiconductor-industry-offers-a-lot-of-opportunities-both-in-industry-and-academia Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:11:24 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1188521 at /en Emma got her summer job in a research group thanks to donations from companies in the semiconductor industry. The summer job confirmed her interest in the field. Donations Research Studies Technology and engineering student stories Cooperation Studies Emma Kemppainen Aallon kampuksella Aalto University Summer School 2024 Wrap-Up: Inspiring new learnings and opportunities for students from all over the world /en/news/aalto-university-summer-school-2024-wrap-up-inspiring-new-learnings-and-opportunities-for-students Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:51:50 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1192346 at /en Summer 2024 was one for the books – with 250 students from 70 different nationalities, each summer course was a whirlwind of new meetings, learnings and connections at the Aalto University campus. Studies Aalto Summer School internationalisation news student stories summer courses Studies Summer School students at a welcome event in Helsinki. What makes an alum and a freshman produce a full-length guild documentary together? /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. Online AI course could boost study equality /en/news/online-ai-course-could-boost-study-equality Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:09:13 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1124291 at /en Students at the School of Business believe that mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be beneficial for both academic success and career prospects, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily life. Studies Teaching School of Business student stories Teacher services aaltobizstudies artificial intelligence teaching Studies Kuvassa näkyvät Kauppakorkeakoulun opiskelijat Liina Röyskö ja Kerttu Lammi koulun pääovien edustalla. Empowering students with personal financial literacy /en/news/empowering-students-with-personal-financial-literacy Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:41:01 +0000 Susanna Rosin 1091566 at /en The new Personal Finance course combines the latest research with practical examples, teaches financial skills needed in everyday life, and helps to achieve personal goals and dreams. Teaching Studies School of Business student stories Department of Finance teaching economy Studies Kuvassa näkyvät opiskelijat Anna Tran, Osama Nasir Iqbal ja Lana St t. James-Kautny Aalto-luentosalissa. Leevi Härkönen learned concrete work life skills in a student organization /en/news/leevi-harkonen-learned-concrete-work-life-skills-in-a-student-organization Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:22:04 +0000 Anniina Reponen 1013806 at /en Kemian tekniikkaa opiskeleva Leevi Härkönen löysi opiskelijatoiminnan pariin jo opintojensa alkutaipaleella. Studies student stories students Studies Leevi Härkönen Chemical engineering student Ronja Korhonen became interested in Aalto University after being inspired by her sister /en/news/chemical-engineering-student-ronja-korhonen-became-interested-in-aalto-university-after-being Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:43:57 +0000 Anniina Reponen 1010051 at /en Ronja Korhonen moved from Jyväskylä to Espoo, inspired by her sister who studied at Aalto University. Studies student stories students Studies Ronja Korhonen Astrid Andersin, studying chemical engineering in English, feels she benefits from studying in a foreign language /en/news/astrid-andersin-studying-chemical-engineering-in-english-feels-she-benefits-from-studying-in-a Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:04:05 +0000 Anniina Reponen 999851 at /en Astrid Andersin, a third-year chemical engineering student, chose to study in the English-language degree program and is happy with her decision. Studies student stories students Studies Astrid Andersin Aalto Squadcast podcasters help young people to make informed decisions about their future /en/news/aalto-squadcast-podcasters-help-young-people-to-make-informed-decisions-about-their-future Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:23:49 +0000 Etel Niemelä 999451 at /en Aalto Squadcast podcasters share their stories, personal struggles and what helps them to cope in tough times. Aalto stories Studies podcasts student ambassadors student stories students Studies Five students posing in a mini podcast studio at Aalto University Designing a better bus experience in Helsinki /en/news/designing-a-better-bus-experience-in-helsinki Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:42:40 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 994096 at /en Katarina Blind, a student of product design, has designed a better bus experience for the public transport system in Helsinki and pitched it to the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority HSL Design student stories product design Cooperation Studies Helsinki public transport system mobile app on a phone ‘I wanted to add the business dimension to chemical engineering and to understand how innovations are created’ /en/news/i-wanted-to-add-the-business-dimension-to-chemical-engineering-and-to-understand-how-innovations-are Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:36:19 +0000 Anniina Reponen 987906 at /en Emilia Tognetty, who is working on her master's thesis, is investigating how industrial carbon dioxide can be commercially utilised. Innovations Technology and engineering Research student stories master's thesis carbon dioxide climate change Research & Art Emilia Tognetty tutkii hiilidioksidin talteenottoa 'It's amazing that something crafted with my own hands will one day soar into space' – Aalto University students are building the third student-made satellite /en/news/its-amazing-that-something-crafted-with-my-own-hands-will-one-day-soar-into-space-aalto-university Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:05:30 +0000 Ira Matilainen 972781 at /en The Aalto-3 student team participated in the European Space Agency's (ESA) ESA Test Opportunities testing programme Studies Technology and engineering student stories satellites Studies Opiskelijat testaamassa satelliitia ESA:n testeissä. Student Anshuman Dwarakanath Prahlad sees numerous opportunities in today's space industry /en/news/student-anshuman-dwarakanath-prahlad-sees-numerous-opportunities-in-todays-space-industry Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:00:51 +0000 Ira Matilainen 974411 at /en Anshuman Dwarakanath Prahlad studies in SpaceMaster joint programme. He thinks that studying in two different universities has been a rewarding experience. Studies student stories space University Anshum Dwarakanath Prahlad International student's journey of securing jobs in Finland /en/news/international-students-journey-of-securing-jobs-in-finland Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:14:21 +0000 Susanna Rosin 973121 at /en International Master's student Yijuan Wei shares her story of landing exciting jobs in Finland. With the help of Career Services and persistence in job seeking, she secured an internship in marketing and a summer job in service design. Studies Department of Economics Department of Information and Service Management School of Business student stories Studies The picture shows Master's student Yijuan Wei outdoors in the Finnish nature in Otaniemi in the autumn.