/en/listing/932226/feed News listing en /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/65-years-of-class-reunions Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:18:37 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1341148 at /en The class of '52 that began their studies at the Helsinki School of Economics 73 years ago has been meeting regularly for decades. Cooperation Yhdeksän vuosikurssin '52 alumnia tapasivat ravintola Elitessä toukokuussa 2025. /en/news/nearly-8-500-schoolchildren-had-the-chance-to-program-aalto-juniors-friendly-robots Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:56:27 +0000 Helena Salminen 1333649 at /en The robotics workshops project, funded by the Weisell Foundation, has been the most impactful of Aalto Juniors' school projects to date in terms of figures, reaching the largest number of students so far. Cooperation Research & Art University Lapset ohjelmoivat legorobotteja Aalto-yliopisto Juniorin Robotiikkatuokioissa /en/news/will-future-experts-be-educated-with-fewer-euros Wed, 07 May 2025 08:03:57 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1312778 at /en Universities struggle with shrinking funding while expectations continue to rise. New revenue streams and broad societal support are more critical than ever. Aalto Magazine University Kollaasi: punatiilinen rakennus epäsäännöllisine ikkunoineen, kirkas atrium korkeilla seinillä, valoa heijastava valkoinen pintakuvio. /en/news/heikki-poutanen-insights-from-my-life-and-the-philosophy-of-the-new-people-know-it-better-fund Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:27:12 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1308835 at /en 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. University Heikki Poutanen /en/news/chancellor-emeritus-matti-lehti-i-feel-great-gratitude-towards-the-school-of-business Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:22:17 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1307696 at /en ‘By donating, you can support young people who certainly need and appreciate the support they receive.’ University Matti Lehti /en/news/the-business-and-economics-alumni-association-donated-to-the-international-student-exchange-program Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:02:39 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1306116 at /en The association's 100th anniversary in February celebrated a vibrant association. Cooperation Kauppatieteiden Kandidaattiyhdistyksen jäseniä. /en/news/donor-ari-koskivaara-knowledge-becomes-outdated-unlike-friendship Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:51:30 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1305022 at /en 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. Cooperation Lahjoittaja Ari Koskivaara /en/news/op-uusimaa-supports-aalto-university-junior-with-a-significant-donation Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Helena Salminen 1298470 at /en The donated funds will be used to build a new digital learning platform, which will be used in the Invest in your Future workshops. Studies Opiskelija tietokoneella /en/news/group-donations-for-international-student-exchange Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:37:24 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1271291 at /en The classes of 1964 and 1974 closed their bank accounts and donated the remaining funds. Cooperation Vuosikurssin 1964 vuoden 2012 kurssijuhlan järjestäjätoimikunta. /en/news/business-owners-have-a-significant-societal-role Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:46:31 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1257001 at /en According to the study, business owners are disproportionately important taxpayers at all levels of the wealth distribution. University Omistajuuden professuurin vuosiseminaari 2024 /en/news/making-waves-for-the-future Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:43:50 +0000 Jaana Eloranta 1220726 at /en Aalto-wide fundraising campaign has started and will continue until the end of 2026. Cooperation Wooden crystals /en/news/we-enjoyed-the-inspiring-atmosphere-of-the-school-of-business Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:18:01 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1185981 at /en By donating, Antti and Susanne Suhonen want to support Finland's success in a tough international competition. Cooperation Antti ja Susanne Suhonen /en/news/donor-story-helena-hyvonen-the-world-is-built-together-without-silos Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:06:28 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1098691 at /en Helena Hyvönen has had a long career as Professor of Textile Art, Rector and Dean at the University of Art and Design Helsinki and later Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes it is important for the field to have a vibrant community of designers. The designers also have a lot to offer to the university. Research & Art University Hymyilevä nainen kutomassa kangaspuilla värikästä mattoa tai ryijyä /en/news/nokian-tyres-donates-eur-200000-to-the-school-of-business Fri, 03 May 2024 05:00:40 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1062456 at /en The donation is targeted to be used as Nokian Tyres and Jukka Moisio scholarships for masters students going on exchange programs abroad University palkalaskija /en/news/donor-story-yrjo-sotamaa-supporting-the-university-is-about-building-our-own-future Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:39:31 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1052181 at /en Professor Emeritus is still an active design influencer both at home and internationally. He is now also a monthly donor to School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Research & Art University Silmälasipäinen mies katsoo kameraan, taustalla kesäinen luonto /en/news/the-saastamoinen-foundation-is-active-in-promoting-science-and-art-internationally Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:42:43 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1040821 at /en Social impact and support for young people is important to the Foundation Cooperation Saastamoisen säätiön edustajat /en/news/i-already-knew-before-i-was-in-school-that-i-would-become-an-engineer-says-marja-terttu-tanttinen Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:19:58 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 932096 at /en Prodeko alumna and donor Marja-Terttu Tanttinen studied at the Helsinki University of Technology in 1967–71. She fondly remembers her studies and working life, for which her studies gave a solid foundation. University Marja-Terttu Tanttinen Killalle saadun lahjan kanssa. /en/news/board-brings-international-dimension-to-aalto-fundraising Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:29:37 +0000 Eeva Räisänen 923521 at /en The Fundraising Advisory Board, established by Aalto University in 2022, provides advice and assistance for creating networks to find potential new donors Cooperation University Tukiryhmän jäsenet piirissä keskustelmassa. /en/news/kpmg-donates-to-the-school-of-business-to-support-the-teaching-of-indirect-taxation Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:48:34 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 918481 at /en The donation is part of broader cooperation Cooperation Aalto University Väre building pictured in spring time.