Alumni stories
Aalto Alumni Strategy Circle shared best practices in mergers and acquisitions
The Aalto Alumni Strategy Circle brings together strategy professionals and business leaders to learn and exchange ideas about the most relevant current topics in strategy.
Alumnus Mikko JÀÀskelÀinen: Studying at the School of Business has opened many professional doors
Our alumnus Mikko JÀÀskelÀinen, who majored in Creative Sustainability and also studied finance, ended up working in management consulting after graduation. While in that position, he became fascinated by transport and real estate infrastructure projects, which led him to a job involving urban economy and land use general planning for the City of Helsinki, and from there, a position at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The best parts of his job are the interesting tasks and his knowledgeable colleagues.
First scholarships from Kyunghyun Cho's donation awarded to women studying computer science
Four women in the Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence major have received scholarships based on their outstanding study performance
Finnish student team Revontuli took the third place in an international student supercomputer competition
CSC fielded Finland's first team in the international Student Cluster Competition (SCC), whose final was held in November 4-6.
Inka LehtimĂ€ki awarded best Masterâs thesis in engineering and architecture
Aalto University graduate Inka LehtimÀki has been awarded the best Master's thesis award by tech trade unions TEK and TFiF.
F. M. Mahafugur Rahman receives TEKâs and TFiFâs best dissertation award
In his dissertation, Aalto University alumnus presented real-time control algorithms for next-generation renewable energy production
Jaakko Kivinen, Aalto University alumnus and Doctor of Science (Technology): âDonât isolate yourself to just your own fieldâ
Alumnus Jaakko Kivinen wants to pass the good on for generations to come by donating șÚÁÏÍű University.
School of Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2022 Pekka Tiitinen: Electricity sector training opens up diverse career opportunities
Managing Director of ABB Finland encourages students to acquire broad experience of business life already during their studies â because experiencing a range of different work duties can teach you a lot.
President Ilkka NiemelÀ conferred as Honorary Doctor of Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies
The Conferment Ceremony was followed by an event that brought together 200 Aalto EMBA alumni in South Korea
Alum Maija Jokelaâs work is displayed around town
The construction industry is more diverse than its reputation, realised Ramboll Finlandâs Managing Director Maija Jokela during her first summer job.
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The Magazineâs latest issue examines the built environment and other living spaces, especially from the perspective of the urban environment.
Jenny Hytönen wins the HyÚres International Fashion Competition
In addition to the main prize the unisex collection won also the audience prize
Former economics student Soila Höijer ended up in IT and enjoyed her work
âI want to encourage girls to partake in the diverse IT sectorâ
Construction industry influencer Maija Jokela has been named School of Engineering Alumna of the Year 2022
âSustainable development and energy efficiency are at the heart of planning in construction projects. Together with Aalto University, we are working to make strides in these themes as well.â
Juha Jouhki, Aalto University alumni and experienced investor: âStudying is a process, not a projectâ
Juha Jouhki's family business supports Aalto because top-level research is key to Finnish companiesâ worldwide prestige.
Alumna Erika Ahlberg: If you never make mistakes, you haven't been brave enough
Our alumna Erika Ahlberg wanted to combine her previous studies in retail and design in her master's degree, and the International Design Business Management program was a great fit for this. In her career in fashion, sales, marketing, and brands, she has courageously taken on challenges - for example, jumping into the management of an organization of 100 people without any previous managerial experience.
âHave the tenacity and believe in your progress" â Studying quantum, the field of the future, now
Vivian Phan is a BSc graduate of Aalto Universityâs Quantum Technology studies and worked as part of the Micro and Quantum Systems research group. She shares what itâs like to build a career in a field thatâs new and will most likely have its biggest impact years or decades from now.
âZero two hundred, six zero, six zero.â Kovanen speaking.
CEO Eeva Kovanen has led a family business from personal transportation services into an investment company
A sunny Family Day attracted more than a thousand visitors on campus
Aalto University Family Day on 10th of September gathered several Aalto families on campus to enjoy a sunny day with science and art presentations and activities, that were organized for all ages. The versatile program was particularly praised in the feedback.
New masterâs students gathered to network at the Welcome Evening event
The alumni provided valuable tips for studies and finding employment
