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Alum Saara Niskanen: 'Apply for internships or summer jobs with an open mind'
International Business alum Saara Niskanen works as a journalist for Talouselämä magazine and enjoys the possibility to talk about things that have an impact on people's lives.
The 5th Aalto International Talent Program launched - ‘A warm welcome to Finland‘
This year, more than 180 students and 16 companies are participating in the group mentoring programme for international students and companies.
Doctoral research is shedding new light on recycling
A research collaboration with industry partners is improving the recycling of milk and juice cartons
Alum Jenni Kynnös: 'Meaningful work to me means the freedom to pursue my own vision and constant change'
Marketing alum Jenni Kynnös worked at her parents chocolate shop and in marketing agencies before accidentally becoming an entrepreneur.
The class of 1983 gathered to celebrate their 40th anniversary since starting their studies at the School of Business
The Class of 1983 celebrated their 40th anniversary since starting their studies. The celebration began in Otaniemi at the new School of Business facilities with some welcoming toasts, and the evening continued nostalgically on Runeberginkatu at Restaurant Töölö.
President Ilkka Niemelä to alumni: Together we are a force for change
The 2023 Aalto Alumni Weekend brought together over 700 alumni.
Over 200 Aalto EMBA alumni gathered to learn about corporate collaboration at Aalto University and alumni activities in South Korea
The Joint Alumni Event, held on October 19th in Seoul, was organized for the fourth time by Aalto University Executive Education’s Korean partner aSSIST University (Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies).
Food out of thin air and green electricity – School of Chemical Engineering Alum of the Year Juha-Pekka Pitkänen
Alum of the Year Juha-Pekka Pitkänen draws on everything he has learned at Otaniemi when he does his work.
Alumna Emilia Perttu: 'I had the courage to follow my dreams and put in the effort for what interested me'
Our alumna, Emilia Perttu has always known she wanted to work in the field of technology and innovation. Through her studies she started to search for a career path that suited her. Eventually, her efforts paid off, and today she works as a lead UI/UX designer at the hybrid agency Nitro.
Alumna Riikka Davidkin: Impact is at the heart of my work – We do nothing if it cannot have a positive impact in society in the first place
Our alumna Riikka Davidkin dreamed of an international career already as a child. Now, as head of a team investing in impact funds at Social Finance in New York, she feels that her work has great significance. In her mind, it is the financial sector that is best positioned to have an impact on solving the big problems of our time.
Mia Sirkiä: By helping others, you build your community
How to build your community after graduation? Alumna Mia Sirkiä encourages the new graduates to focus on people and helping others
Alumna Mira Hänninen: It is inspiring to see that my own work can have a positive impact on society
Our alumna Mira Hänninen, who currently works at Neste, applied to the School of Business for a master’s degree in Business Law because she wanted a more practical business perspective in her law studies. "The most rewarding thing about the studies was that we didn't just study the content of regulation, but also considered what kind of practical impact it has on companies' business and decision-making."
'The best thing was the relaxed atmosphere and versatile alumni' – students and alumni met at the Meet Your Community event
School of Business alumni from different majors talked about their career experiences and gave advice on choosing a major subject and finding employment in an event aimed at the first-year business students.
Aalto Alumni Strategy Circle shared insights on sustainability and strategy
Sustainability in strategy was discussed at the Aalto Alumni Strategy Circle’s second after work event on 8 March 2023.
Alumnus Michael Hanf: Finland provides a great place to live and work
‘Helsinki caught my attention as it was different from the typical locations my fellow students selected.’ says Michael Hanf who came to do exchange studies at the then Helsinki School of Economics in the end of 1990s. After that he has been working in Finland and Germany and currently is the co-founder of Taival Advisory, helping clients to consider sustainability and circularity in their strategic decision making.
Alumnus Tomi Nyman: Sales business is consultative and creative problem solving
Tomi Nyman, who works as National Manager at Hilti, says that social skills and mentality for continuous learning are the most important skills in today’s working life. That’s why the understanding of how I learn is the single most important lesson learnt at university. Nyman’s study combination, Management as a major and Finance as a minor, is especially useful in his current position.
The first-year School of Business students received tips from alumni to support the major choice
Alumni gave tips to first-year students, the mursus, to support their choice of major at Meet Your Community event.
Dragons out! Kari Kakkonen employs fantasy to lead children into the world of software testing
A ground-breaking children’s book on software testing brought Aalto University alumnus Kari Kakkonen the EuroSTAR Software Testing Excellence Award.
Not all superheroes are men! Katarina Engblom urges women to seek leadership roles in technology
Katarina Engblom has advanced to responsible leadership roles in the ICT field. She has been spurred by a genuine enthusiasm for technology, perseverance, continuous learning, and a good mentor.
