/en/listing/1145256/feed News listing en /en/news/an-interest-in-global-supply-chains-took-our-alum-maija-lehner-abroad Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:27:38 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1392302 at /en Maija Lehner first completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Technology at Aalto University School of Business, then a double degree in the CEMS Global Management and Strategy master’s programmes. Cooperation Alumni Maija Kirveennummi /en/news/a-joint-anniversary-class-reunion-was-piloted-at-aalto-university-school-of-business Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:23:08 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1392550 at /en The classes who started their studies at the School of Business 30, 20 and 10 years ago gathered in a festive atmosphere at the old School of Business building in Töölö. Cooperation Lavalla KY:n hallituksen puheenjohtaja Vilma Paavola ja alumnivastaava Tatu Lehtisyrjä, yleisössä vuosikurssilaisia istumassa pöytäriveissä. /en/news/learning-doesnt-end-with-a-degree-heli-bergstrom-fully-embraced-the-ai-transformation Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:33:34 +0000 Sarita Heikkinen 1389773 at /en Aalto University alum Heli Bergström aims to support the development of Aalto’s doctoral education through her legacy gift. Cooperation Research & Art /en/news/alumni-encounters-from-zurich-to-washington-dc Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:05:18 +0000 Susanna Ritala 1389015 at /en Aalto alumni form a diverse international community. Nearly 30,000 alumni live outside Finland. Cooperation University Alumni in Munich May 2026 /en/news/new-podcast-explores-finnish-contributions-to-artificial-intelligence Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:46:47 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1387669 at /en Researchers Arno Solin ja Eric Malmi interview pioneers, entrepreneurs and experts about the AI field's history, disruptive consequences and the probability of humanity's destruction. Research & Art University Glitch art of flowing blue and red wave with Finnish text and Aalto University logo at bottom left /en/news/from-sound-design-to-the-cannes-red-carpet-working-with-a-filmmaking-idol-on-a-palme-dor-winner Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:42:32 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1378229 at /en When sound designer Pietu Korhonen walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in May, it was far from his first time. Once again, cameras flashed, champagne flowed – and this time, he returned home with the Palme d’Or for Fjord. Aalto Magazine Awards and Recognition Henkilö miksauspöydän ääressä hämärässä äänitysstudiossa, puiset seinät ja mikrofoneja /en/news/ainomaija-haarla-if-everyone-agrees-critical-discussion-is-missed Thu, 28 May 2026 08:39:48 +0000 Ville Hakulinen 1374567 at /en To reach your goals and keep up with development, you must have the courage to make unconventional choices, says Ainomaija Haarla, a firm believer in the power of interdisciplinarity. Cooperation Legacy Awakens -seminaari Professor Tapani Vuorisen kunniaksi. From left to Right: Olavi Pikka, Senior Advisor, Tapani Vuorinen, Ainomaija Haarla and Pirjo Kääriäinen, Professor in Design and Materialities /en/news/aalto-international-talent-program-mentor-matti-aksela-i-recommend-participating-to-all-companies Mon, 11 May 2026 09:08:59 +0000 Kaisa Paasivirta 1368234 at /en The Program enables companies to get to know international talent easily and develop a more diverse work community. Cooperation Aalto Inernational Talent -ohjelman opiskelijoita vierailemassa Outokummun toimitiloissa Helsingissä. /en/news/alum-liting-aalto-i-want-to-keep-learning-new-technologies Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:22:57 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1370118 at /en Liting Aalto studied Information and Service Management at Aalto University School of Business. Currently, she works as a data scientist at Elisa. Cooperation Alumni Liting Aalto /en/news/alum-kati-vilhelmsson-one-of-the-most-important-things-i-have-taken-from-aalto-was-a-truly-global Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:41:45 +0000 Ellen Kuitunen 1363581 at /en School of Business, International Business Programme alum Kati Vilhelmsson encourages current students to actively seek international opportunities and trust the power of their networks. Studies Person in white jacket and cream trousers stands by a riverside fence with a cityscape and bridge in the background. /en/news/alum-of-the-year-anna-brotkin-we-need-modern-stories-about-our-era Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:22:32 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1362197 at /en Screenwriter Anna Brotkin is the Alum of the Year 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes in the power of locality and the importance of hope in times of crisis. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Tummaan takkiin pukeutunut henkilö seisoo ulkona monikerroksisen rakennuksen edessä, jossa on paljon ikkunoita. /en/news/hannu-martola-appointed-as-chair-of-the-aalto-university-alumni-network-board Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:34:14 +0000 Annika Linna 1361233 at /en The board’s new members are Esa Arola, Eila Lindroos and Terttu Sopanen. Continuing members are Ari Bertula, Ossi Leikola, Laura Nikola and Katja Soini. Appointments Cooperation Four people standing in a spacious indoor area with signs above them. The floor is tiled and walls are white. /en/news/alum-ding-ma-i-want-to-represent-a-new-era-mayor Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:08:37 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1360476 at /en Ding Ma, who will start as the Mayor of Savonlinna at the age of 37, studied Information and Service Management at the School of Business. Cooperation Alumni Ding Ma /en/news/our-careers-have-been-rewarding-and-we-want-to-help-young-people-move-forward Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:46:26 +0000 Aino Pekkarinen 1360052 at /en After long careers abroad, Erkki and Kaija Rautiainen wanted to support the teaching and research in textile design and industrial engineering and management with a new fund. University Erkki ja Kaija Rautiainen /en/news/lotta-partanen-moved-from-design-to-creating-new-business Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:33:31 +0000 Ville Hakulinen 1355929 at /en Aalto University alum Lotta Partanen realized that she is more interested in new businesses than in furniture design. She has ended up building and leading VTT's Launchpad business incubator. Studies University Lotta Partanen Slushissa /en/news/alum-vesa-sironen-its-important-that-studies-have-a-certain-amount-of-flexibility Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:33:04 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1356558 at /en Alum of the School of Business and board professional Vesa Sironen studied for his bachelor's degree in Mikkeli and his master's degree in Töölö, in addition to completing the separate ITP and IDBM programmes in Otaniemi. Cooperation Alumni Vesa Sironen /en/news/alumni-encounters-from-seoul-to-new-york Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:20:30 +0000 Maarit Heikkinen 1320169 at /en Over the past autumn, Aalto alumni met all around the world to catch up, share ideas and make new connections. Cooperation University A group of people gathered outdoors at night. They are standing around tables with drinks, under trees and string lights. /en/news/professor-of-practice-timo-loyttyniemi-looks-forward-to-meeting-energetic-and-active-students Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:22:23 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1353957 at /en Löyttyniemi has started as a Professor of Practice in finance at the School of Business Appointments Työelämäprofessori Timo Löyttyniemi /en/news/growing-materials-growing-ideas-inside-the-biomakerstudio Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:09:43 +0000 Carla Taboada 1351218 at /en At Aalto University’s BioMakerStudio, initiated by Ena Naito, students and researchers experiment with living materials, from algae to mycelium. Research & Art Studies A table with bowls, bottles, and cups. People are working with various items, including a bottle of dark liquid. /en/news/alum-tuomas-paananen-many-paths-lead-back-to-studies Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:26:55 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1343921 at /en Tuomas Paananen, originally from Vihti, knew from a young age that he wanted to be an entrepreneur. Cooperation Alumni Tuomas Paananen