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Aalto University Summer School 2024 Wrap-Up: Inspiring new learnings and opportunities for students from all over the world
Summer 2024 was one for the books 鈥 with 250 students from 70 different nationalities, each summer course was a whirlwind of new meetings, learnings and connections at the Aalto University campus.
What makes an alum and a freshman produce a full-length guild documentary together?
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.
Online AI course could boost study equality
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.
Empowering students with personal financial literacy
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.
Leevi H盲rk枚nen learned concrete work life skills in a student organization
Kemian tekniikkaa opiskeleva Leevi H盲rk枚nen l枚ysi opiskelijatoiminnan pariin jo opintojensa alkutaipaleella.
Chemical engineering student Ronja Korhonen became interested in Aalto University after being inspired by her sister
Ronja Korhonen moved from Jyv盲skyl盲 to Espoo, inspired by her sister who studied at Aalto University.
Astrid Andersin, studying chemical engineering in English, feels she benefits from studying in a foreign language
Astrid Andersin, a third-year chemical engineering student, chose to study in the English-language degree program and is happy with her decision.
Aalto Squadcast podcasters help young people to make informed decisions about their future
Aalto Squadcast podcasters share their stories, personal struggles and what helps them to cope in tough times.
Designing a better bus experience in Helsinki
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
鈥業 wanted to add the business dimension to chemical engineering and to understand how innovations are created鈥
Emilia Tognetty, who is working on her master's thesis, is investigating how industrial carbon dioxide can be commercially utilised.
'It's amazing that something crafted with my own hands will one day soar into space' 鈥 Aalto University students are building the third student-made satellite
The Aalto-3 student team participated in the European Space Agency's (ESA) ESA Test Opportunities testing programme
Student Anshuman Dwarakanath Prahlad sees numerous opportunities in today's space industry
Anshuman Dwarakanath Prahlad studies in SpaceMaster joint programme. He thinks that studying in two different universities has been a rewarding experience.
International student's journey of securing jobs in Finland
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.
Gabriele Del Brenna uses the skills learned at Aalto in his work as an Acoustic Designer
'Finland is a unique place, and great for student life,' says Gabriele Del Brenna. In this interview, he talks about his experiences in acoustics and audio technology studies and gives his tips for international experts to find employment after graduation.
Internship in Denmark: as toy designer at LEGO Group
Teamwork and a playful attitude inspired Joona J盲rvinen, MA student of Collaborative and Industrial Design.
Vojt臎ch Zaj铆膷ek believes that being the captain of a basketball team taught him important skills in leadership
Working together and relying on each other in order to succeed is something that is also emphasized in the Global Management programme
A summer job as a spatial data trainee made Bai-Bai Bairoh to choose Geoinformatics as his study path
While working as a research assistant during his studies, Bai-Bai has been learning how to bridge the gap in understanding between experts of spatial data and those who know almost nothing about it.
Master's student Anna Huttunen: 鈥楲istening to others can help you listen to yourself鈥
Anna Huttunen, a multi-year student tutor and current wellbeing ambassador, shares her thoughts on student wellbeing and how it could be improved.
Meri M盲nty moved from Rovaniemi and has enjoyed her time in Aalto: 鈥漁taniemi is a world of its own鈥
Meri M盲nty, a second year student in Aalto University, moved to the capital region from Rovaniemi in July 2022. Meri, who is especially interested in chemistry and materials, quickly found her way in the student community of Aalto.
Merist盲 Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat 盲kki盲 tutuiksi.
Merist盲 Otaniemen kampus vaikutti aluksi isolta ja vieraalta, mutta punatiilisten rakennusten seassa kulkiessa paikat tulivat 盲kki盲 tutuiksi.
Master's students in marketing envision the future of retail
Could a grocery shop be as appealing to the senses as a marketplace? Could a clothes shop both be responsible and offer excellent customer service and reasonably priced clothes?
