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Almost 40 percent of alumni survey respondents feel they belong to the Aalto community
  Alumni are primarily interested in interaction and networking with other alumni.
      
      
     
  "The spark for Chemical engineering was ignited" - An alumni's story from Otaniemi to working life
  Juha Malinen, an alumn of the School of Chemical Engineering, warmly recounts his years at Otaniemi, the studies that supported his transition to working life and helped him find his place in building a more sustainable future.
      
      
    Alumni encounters from Chicago to Chennai
  We have already met alumni in over 20 cities around the world this year.
      
      
    Applications for the WiT Programme are open till June 15th!
  The Aalto WiT Programme is a 3.5-month, 24 ECTS post-master’s programme, focusing on the resilience of human settlements in the Global Majority context. The application period for this Autumn is extended till June 15th. Apply now!
      
      
     
  Degree and language skills helped Mariana Salgado into Finnish working life
  The professional network has been an important support for Salgado in her career as a service designer
      
      
     
  Aalto Ventures Program is closing its doors
  After 12 joyful, chaotic, and entrepreneurial years, the Aalto Ventures Program is closing its doors to allow space for new initiatives to rise. Read our letter to the community.
      
      
     
  Alum Salla Vainio: An exceptional generalist
  Little did a young business student know that the most valuable lessons of her career wouldn’t come from lectures but from student union work. Over the years, Salla Vainio has found herself in many extraordinary situations in leadership roles around the world.
      
      
     
  Borealis introduced working life to international students: 'We learned from them, too'
  The sixth edition of the Aalto International Talent group mentoring programme brought together over 150 international students and 14 companies. 
      
      
     
  Growth entrepreneur Teemu Myllymäki: I wanted to see where the rabbit hole leads
  An entrepreneurial mindset and the lessons learned during doctoral studies at Aalto University have helped Teemu Myllymäki to become a founding partner and CEO of Measurlabs, a company selling chemical measurement services. 
      
      
    Alum Sari Ovaska: 'It was clear to me that I wanted to help create better workplaces for others'
  Our alum Sari Ovaska broadened her expertise during her study leave, and transitioned from an auditor position to a new career in HR.
      
      
     
  ‘Sport is the most important useless thing in the world’
  Tero Tiitu, three-time world floorball champion, shared his experiences of combining studies, competitive sport and working life
      
      
     
  Heikki Poutanen: Insights from my life and the philosophy of the new People Know it Better fund
  An alumnus of Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Heikki Poutanen talks in his own words about his life, career and leadership philosophy. With the substantial donation of Mr. Poutanen, Aalto University established the Heikki Poutanen People Know it Better Leadership Fund in 2024, the funds of which will be used to support teaching and research in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management in line with Poutanen's leadership philosophy.  
      
      
     
  Alum Otso Sillanaukee: "Master's studies prepared me well for working life"
  Otso Sillanaukee, an alum from the Master’s programme in Creative Sustainability, wants to make a difference in the world for a more sustainable and happier future.
      
      
     
  Minna Lukander is the Alumna of the Year of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
  Architect and CEO of Talli Architecture and Design strives to create functional and meaningful spaces and living environments that promote well-being, community, and a sustainable lifestyle.
      
      
     
  The Business and Economics Alumni Association donated to the international student exchange program at the School of Business
  The association's 100th anniversary in February celebrated a vibrant association.
      
      
     
  Lauri Järvilehto: Without the relevant data, AI starts to hallucinate
  Lauri Järvilehto is a Professor of Practice who studies the relationship between the human mind and AI solutions. In this interview, he explores the reasoning, reflectivity and reliability of AI.
      
      
     
  Donor Ari Koskivaara: Knowledge becomes outdated, unlike friendship
  Ari Koskivaara supported the School of Business by donating shares, whereby the value of the gift is determined based on the market value of the shares.
      
      
     
  Alum Philipp Hummel: ‘Meaningful work revolves around three key aspects’
  Our Global Management alum Philipp Hummel works as a Consultant at Bain & Company. For him, meaningful work revolves around three key aspects: broader positive impact, personal growth, and flexibility.
      
      
     
  Aalto EE Selected to Deliver Continuous Education to Enhance Green Transition Investments
  The aim of the Service Center for Continuous Learning and Employment education is to support the implementation of green transition investments and the development of related skills and competencies.
      
      
     
  Over 50 alumni and friends of Aalto gathered in Boston for the Dean’s Aalto alumni get-together
  In the event, the participants heard the latest news of Aalto, learned about the US Government debt, and met old and new acquaintances. The event was hosted by School of Business alumni Tuomo and Tarja Vuolteenaho at their home.
      
      
     
   
           
           
           
           
           
          