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.
Aalto alumni as Ornamo Prize nominees - Design Day 26.4.
The 2018 nominees for Ornamo are glass artist Renata Jakowleff, interior designer Martti Lukander and fashion designers Anna Mattelm盲ki and Emilia Kiialainen.
Problem-solving skills and growing as a human being 鈥 studies in technology provided a good foundation for careers of the alumni
鈥業n working life, you will inevitably face situations where you need to learn completely new skills. That is when something you have learned in your studies can offer surprising advantages.鈥
How can I join working life? Am I good enough? 鈥 Participate in the mentoring programme as a mentor or actor
Applications for the Aalto University mentoring programme are accepted from 3 April to 3 May.
Alumni provided advice to business students who will graduate soon
鈥橧ndustries are undergoing a transformation and even experienced people are reflecting on the direction of their careers鈥
Class reunions are part of alumni traditions at the School of Business
The new building of the School of Business in Otaniemi offers excellent facilities for organising class reunions also in the future.
Finland pioneers health technology by making use of artificial intelligence
AI and its societal impact were discussed at the alumni seminar on Women's Day.
Alumni Ambassador Eero Nummela: You can develop your professional skills and find new job opportunities through networks
鈥淯se the good opportunities to grow your networks during the studies鈥, advises our alumnus Eero Nummela. 鈥淗aving a comprehensive and versatile network is an asset for an employee, but also the employers appreciate it.鈥
Alumni Ambassador Annika Jyllil盲-Vertigans: Developing the skill to learn new things is the most important aspect in working life
Our alumna Annika Jyllil盲-Vertigans completed EMBA degree in Aalto University Executive Education as she felt the need to deepen her knowledge in the ever-changing working life. At the same time, her professional and personal networks have broadened.
Alumni Ambassador Katja K盲盲ri盲: In the future, we will need even the most surprising study combinations
Having studied throughout her working life, our alumna Katja K盲盲ri盲 encourages everyone to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge for the future. "It is important to look at things from different perspectives. New things give energy and development ideas for work", K盲盲ri盲 emphasizes.
Career monitoring helps develop teaching
Alumni with master's degrees from 2012 and those with doctorates from 2014 are asked to respond to a survey about their own careers.
Alumni Ambassador Tatu M盲kil盲: I can warmly recommend entrepreneurship, if you are interested in taking small risks
Entrepreneur, our alumnus Tatu M盲kil盲 wants to support fresh entrepreneurs and help students to reach for their dreams.
"To me, being an alumnus means giving back, and thus, I am very pleased to help", says M盲kil盲."
"To me, being an alumnus means giving back, and thus, I am very pleased to help", says M盲kil盲."
Alumni discussed leadership in the Dean鈥檚 second meet-and-greet in London
Alumni gathered to hear the latest developments of Aalto University.
Alumni Ambassador Timo L枚yttyniemi: More important than getting good grades is to be eager to learn a wide range of things
Timo L枚yttyniemi, who worked as the Vice Chair of the Single Resolution Board in Brussels from 2015 to 2019, underlines the ability to change in today鈥檚 working life. 鈥溾橝gility鈥 is a good term to describe the true way of working amidst all the changes鈥, says L枚yttyniemi.
Currently, L枚yttyniemi is the CEO of The State Pension Fund of Finland (2020).
Currently, L枚yttyniemi is the CEO of The State Pension Fund of Finland (2020).
Alumni Ambassador Olli Copeland: Being active during student life in different types of organizations can make you stand out in a positive way
The School of Business Alumni Ambassadors' youngest member, Olli Copeland urges everyone to make new connections and broaden one's network. "Especially being a part of student organizations is an excellent way to network", says Copeland.
Alumni Ambassador Susanna Hypp枚nen: You can always change the direction and make new choices later on in your career
鈥淒eveloping the resilience to adapt to possible changes and being ready to continue learning also after the graduation are huge assets in the working life鈥, reminds our alumna Susanna Hypp枚nen.
Kimmo Kalliola is Alumnus of the Year 2017 of the School of Electrical Engineering
Kalliola鈥檚 company Quuppa produces unique indoor positioning systems that help hospitals and indicate the speed of the puck in ice hockey matches.
Aalto University implements the art percent principle: Dipoli's new art collection
The artists of the works are Aalto University alumni and represent numerous different fields of art.
Friday finery
Perspectives can clash in a fashion company founded by a clothing designer, an engineer and a business graduate, but each of the trio has gradually learned to have faith in the others鈥 abilities.
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. 鈥漈ackling different challenges demands cooperation between the public and private sector, and it is no more enough to know only your own field well鈥, advises Kosonen.
