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Adriån Gutiérrez Cruz: Specialising in semiconductor industry will open doors for future career opportunities
This summer, student Adriån Gutiérrez Cruz is working at the Organic Electronics research group. Since his background is primarily related to material science and chemistry, he is particularly interested in gaining experience and knowledge in the electronic aspects of the semiconductor technology field.
Emil StrĂ„ka: Itâs interesting to see physicists and chemists complement each otherâs expertise
'Itâs interesting to see how physicists and chemists can be looking at the same system, and yet arrive at very different conclusions, questions, and results. In LIBER Center of Excellence, you can see the expertise from different disciplines.'
Student Niko Lindh: The importance of semiconductor technology is emphasised from the beginning of studies
Niko Lindh, who is studying in the Functional Materials major, will be working in a research group at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science during the summer. He believes that the experience in research work will be beneficial for his future career.
Aalto ARTS Summer School 'Living With Woods' started with discussion about forest management and wood construction
Summer School looks into the use of forests and wood and construction in balance with nature. The summer school was opened 25 May with a symposium that gathered students and teaching staff from Aalto and the international partner schools on campus and remotely.
A recent audit confirms: The School of Business is a top athlete-friendly higher education institution
The School of Business systematically promotes the prerequisites of top athletes studying at the university to complete their studies alongside their sports career
Usability is a critical factor in IT systems â Aalto students and companies collaborate for better digitalisation
Aalto University students and teachers joined forces with partner companies during a course which teaches evaluating the usability and user experiences of digital systems
Student team developed the retention of IKEA Oyâs employees
âWe wanted to gain a better understanding of why employees leave this job.â
The Jenny and Antti Wihuri foundation supports Finnish mental and economic vitality
'The founders of the foundation wanted to give back to the society that had made their success possible,' says Arto Hiltunen, Chair of the Board, alumnus of the School of Business.
Creative Demo Day event at Musiikkitalo highlighted new creative industry business ideas
This springâs creative industry pre-incubator participants from Aalto Digital Creatives and Uniarts Hub took the stage at the pitch event to present their business ideas to the public.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship programme aims to educate next generation of sustainable business leaders
Sustainable entrepreneurs are visionaries focused on creating profitable businesses that benefit society and the environment
Aalto Digital Creatives Art & Tech Open Call â23 granted development funding to five creative industry projects
The Art & Tech Open Call â23 granted a total of EUR 60 000 development funding and access șÚÁÏÍű Studios infrastructure to five teams with projects where art and technology are combined in novel ways.
Strengthening the collaboration in the bioproduct sector between Finland and the United States
At the end of May, a large American delegation visited Finland to familiarize themselves with our forest and wood sector expertise. FinnCERES, the materials bioeconomy Flagship led by Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is involved in developing new business opportunities through bio-based material innovations.
Sofia Guridi is designing a better world with smart textiles
Sofia Guridi, a doctoral student at Aalto Universityâs Bioinnovation Center, wants to introduce bio-based smart textiles that help improve peopleâs everyday life.
Football player Tim VĂ€yrynen and basketball player Helmi Tulonen are among Aalto Universityâs URHEA students
âAalto University has supported us in combining professional sports and studies in accordance with the principles of Urhea.â
Alumna Mira HĂ€nninen: It is inspiring to see that my own work can have a positive impact on society
Our alumna Mira HĂ€nninen, who currently works at Neste, applied to the School of Business for a masterâs degree in Business Law because she wanted a more practical business perspective in her law studies. "The most rewarding thing about the studies was that we didn't just study the content of regulation, but also considered what kind of practical impact it has on companies' business and decision-making."
Aalto University launches new MOOC "Art of Living" by Frank Martela
This new massive open online course on how to live a good life is lectured by Ph.D., assistant professor Frank Martela. The course is produced by the Oasis of Radical Wellbeing project and it is part of Aaltoâs lifewide learning portfolio. The course was launched on May 30th, 2023
Students and alumni of industrial engineering and management form a unique community
The close cooperation between students, alumni and the department of industrial engineering and management culminates in the annual Prodeko seminar.
Aalto University coordinated INCREDIT project has been selected in the EIT HEI Initiative
EIT HEI Initiative to unlock innovation potential in Europe's Higher Education.
'It was a great learning experience' - Aalto International Talent Programme introduces Finnish working life to international students
This year 150 students and 17 companies participated in the group mentoring initiative.
Alumnus Daniel Cohen: I knew the Bachelorâs Programme in International Business at Aalto Mikkeli is a top programme, so I wanted to aim high and apply there
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Daniel Cohen encourages current students to be confident and patient in finding their own paths: âIf you feel like you donât know what to do, donât worry. That doesnât mean you cannot get ahead in your career and build up work skills. Anything you do for work will help you get in the right direction.â
