Uutiset | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/406911/feed News listing en Alum Kati Vilhelmsson: ‘One of the most important things I have taken from Aalto was a truly global mindset’ /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. “Listening and meeting people matters” /en/news/listening-and-meeting-people-matters Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:40:13 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1355724 at /en Having built a long career in the retail sector, Sampo Päällysaho decided to update his skills through Open University, as retail management increasingly requires understanding of different topics. Studies Henkilö tummansinisessä bleiserissä ja viininpunaisessa villapaidassa istuu mustan pöydän ääressä puupaneeliseinän edessä. Aalto in 2025: Quantum leaps, creative breakthroughs and solutions for a better life /en/news/aalto-in-2025-quantum-leaps-creative-breakthroughs-and-solutions-for-a-better-life Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:48:03 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1348403 at /en Growth, technology and industrial renewal; human-centred solutions; health and everyday wellbeing; and enjoyable daily life and thriving communities. Research & Art Kolme ihmistä istuu bussipysäkillä, takanaan karttoja ja kylttejä. Yhdellä on reppu maassa. The School of Business launches its new Bachelor’s major ‘Responsibility and Impact’ /en/news/the-school-of-business-launches-its-new-bachelors-major-responsibility-and-impact Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:26:06 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1345469 at /en ‘I’m helping to reimagine what “better business, better society” could become when curiosity leads the way,’ says Associate Professor Taija Turunen Studies Professor Taija Turunen Internationalisation requires leaders to adapt their mental models /en/news/internationalisation-requires-leaders-to-adapt-their-mental-models Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:14:59 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1337340 at /en To succeed in today’s diverse and fragmented international environment, leaders of Finnish companies need to be able to rethink established mental models and ways of working. Failures can challenge ingrained assumptions and spark change. Research & Art Mies, jolla on tummansininen bleiseri ja khakihousut, nojaa marmoriseinään modernissa rakennuksessa. Aalto University School of Business offers free trainings for senior employees in SMEs as part of EU-funded project /en/news/aalto-university-school-of-business-offers-free-trainings-for-senior-employees-in-smes-as-part-of-eu-0 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:09:24 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1335930 at /en Aalto University’s School of Business is inviting employees aged 55 and over from SMEs in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area to join two free training programmes this autumn as part of the EU-funded Senior Talent project. Cooperation University People are seated in a meeting room with numbered tables. A bright 'A' symbol is visible in the background. Aalto University Rules of Conduct to enter into force on 1 September 2025 /en/news/aalto-university-rules-of-conduct-to-enter-into-force-on-1-september-2025 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:42:40 +0000 Noora Stapleton 1333452 at /en Rules of Conduct promote a safe and accessible environment for all community members and visitors. Studies University Suuret valkoiset kirjaimet 'A!' puisella laiturilla, jota ympäröivät korkeat ruovikot. Taustalla järvi ja puita. A unique opportunity for Aalto University graduates at MIT /en/news/a-unique-opportunity-for-aalto-university-graduates-at-mit Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:57:03 +0000 Eeva Liinamo-Liukku 1331123 at /en A unique opportunity for Aalto University graduates: Pursue MIT's Master of Finance (MFin) program with financial support from Vuolteenaho Fellowship Studies Business students sitting around a table, talking and studying together. Creating room for connection, dialogue, and collective planning is more important than ever /en/news/creating-room-for-connection-dialogue-and-collective-planning-is-more-important-than-ever Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:40:09 +0000 Maria Uusitalo 1329997 at /en Two workshops were organised to build bridges and foster meaningful action on EDI at the Aalto School of Business. University Joukko osallistujia istuu moderneissa tiloissa pöytien ympärillä; jotkut pitävät papereita ja keskustelevat. Kuva EDI-työpajasta kesäkuussa 2025. Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation: Aalto University's Information Technology Program Turns 30 /en/news/celebrating-30-years-of-innovation-aalto-universitys-information-technology-program-turns-30 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:21:41 +0000 Lia Hietavirta 1320728 at /en This summer, Aalto University’s Information Technology Program (ITP) celebrates its 30th anniversary. Studies University ItP's 30th Anniversary Gala Turning Research into Impact: Insights from the Inventors Program Panel /en/news/turning-research-into-impact-insights-from-the-inventors-program-panel Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:23:16 +0000 Virpi Raski 1320000 at /en Aalto University’s Inventors Program recently hosted a panel discussion bringing together experts from research, entrepreneurship, and industry to share their perspectives on turning scientific ideas into successful ventures. Studies Inventors Programme panel Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam: Stay persistent, patient, and peaceful in job search /en/news/nirmal-kumar-sugavanam-stay-persistent-patient-and-peaceful-in-job-search Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:31:01 +0000 Tanja Makkonen 1311380 at /en Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam, a School of Business Master's student in Business Analytics, says that showing genuine enthusiasm in recruitment processes has played a big part in getting internships and jobs in Finland. Cooperation Studies Nirmal Kumar Sugavanam as Student Contact Person Kylli Alternative investments play a growing role – equality also discussed at Aalto University conference /en/news/alternative-investments-play-a-growing-role-equality-also-discussed-at-aalto-university-conference Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:54:11 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1309103 at /en The School of Business supported a conference organised by the Department of Finance with an equality grant Research & Art Aalto Flags - Aino Huovinen Open Innovation Challenge for Students (Call is open until 31. March 2025) /en/news/open-innovation-challenge-for-students-call-is-open-until-31-march-2025 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:08:41 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1305026 at /en Are you ready to tackle one of the three significant environmental challenges? Do you have ideas on how to overcome these challenges? Studies EIT RawMaterials - Open innovation challenge for students 2025 PORT_2025 brings Aalto students together to tackle sustainability and AI challenges /en/news/port2025-brings-aalto-students-together-to-tackle-sustainability-and-ai-challenges Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:47:14 +0000 Kristaps Kovalonoks 1304133 at /en PORT_2025 brought Aalto University students together to tackle sustainability & AI challenges, fostering innovation and collaboration with mentorship from industry leaders. Press releases Studies University Five people standing on stage in front of a large screen displaying information about their pitch. Summer School Teacher Interview: How can businesses make decisions that minimize harm to human rights? /en/news/summer-school-teacher-interview-how-can-businesses-make-decisions-that-minimize-harm-to-human-rights Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:39:20 +0000 Johanna Fagerström 1301511 at /en This summer, Aalto University Summer Schools offers a new summer course on Responsible Business Conduct, where students will learn about corporate social responsibility and business ethics in crisis contexts. We spoke with course teacher Daria Nagaivska to hear more about the content of the summer course. Studies Person with wavy hair in a dark blazer, white shirt, and red nails, standing in front of a grey wall with artwork. Having experienced destructible weather, I became interested in sustainability /en/news/having-experienced-destructible-weather-i-became-interested-in-sustainability Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:12:42 +0000 Roope Kiviranta 1299475 at /en Vu Trang, student in Sustainable Entrepreneurship Master’s program, tackles sustainability challenges through entrepreneurial thinking Studies Person sitting on a grey sofa using a laptop in a modern indoor space with people in the background. AIS Impact Award 2024 goes to Professor Matti Rossi and his team /en/news/ais-impact-award-2024-goes-to-professor-matti-rossi-and-his-team Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:38:55 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1274326 at /en The team won the award for technological and entrepreneurial impact Awards and Recognition Matti Rossi vastaanotti palkinnon SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AT THE FINANCE FACULTY /en/news/summer-internships-at-the-finance-faculty-6 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:45:38 +0000 Sara Viitala 1267576 at /en We are primarily looking for students majoring in Finance, but we also welcome applications from students with other quantitatively oriented backgrounds. Completion of a Bachelor’s thesis or other relevant experience is a plus. Research & Art Photo by Unto Rautio. School of Business interior, stairs from the ground floor to the 1st floor. Alfred Kordelin Prize for research on the green transition /en/news/alfred-kordelin-prize-for-research-on-the-green-transition Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:02:37 +0000 Virpi Raski 1241181 at /en The Alfred Kordelin Foundation has awarded the Alfred Kordelin Prize University Professor of Hydrometallurgy Mari Lundström, dance artist and choreographer Tero Saarinen and the Sekasin Collective, a youth mental health organisation. Awards and Recognition Mari Lundström