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World Challenge 2018 Finals in Finland on 27鈥30 August 鈥 work for a better world
Innovators are invited to develop apps that improve life on earth by utilising satellite data.
Alumni Ambassador Katariina Helaniemi: The School of Business degree gives you the possibility to go everywhere, as long as you are ambitious and daring enough
鈥淵ou should definitely take the kind of courses that really interest you, since that is what motivates you the most鈥, says the School of Business alumna Katariina Helaniemi.
The search for food safety
Students from Aalto and the University of Nairobi are examining food鈥檚 value chain from maize fields to the milk glass.
Alumni provided advice to business students who will graduate soon
鈥橧ndustries are undergoing a transformation and even experienced people are reflecting on the direction of their careers鈥
Alumni Ambassador Eero Nummela: You can develop your professional skills and find new job opportunities through networks
鈥淯se the good opportunities to grow your networks during the studies鈥, advises our alumnus Eero Nummela. 鈥淗aving a comprehensive and versatile network is an asset for an employee, but also the employers appreciate it.鈥
Startup community A Grid opened on campus
The Finnish startup culture helped A Grid's Community Manager Leigh Ewin in adopting to his new home country.
Alumni Ambassador Annika Jyllil盲-Vertigans: Developing the skill to learn new things is the most important aspect in working life
Our alumna Annika Jyllil盲-Vertigans completed EMBA degree in Aalto University Executive Education as she felt the need to deepen her knowledge in the ever-changing working life. At the same time, her professional and personal networks have broadened.
Alumni Ambassador Katja K盲盲ri盲: In the future, we will need even the most surprising study combinations
Having studied throughout her working life, our alumna Katja K盲盲ri盲 encourages everyone to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge for the future. "It is important to look at things from different perspectives. New things give energy and development ideas for work", K盲盲ri盲 emphasizes.
Alumni Ambassador Tatu M盲kil盲: I can warmly recommend entrepreneurship, if you are interested in taking small risks
Entrepreneur, our alumnus Tatu M盲kil盲 wants to support fresh entrepreneurs and help students to reach for their dreams.
"To me, being an alumnus means giving back, and thus, I am very pleased to help", says M盲kil盲."
"To me, being an alumnus means giving back, and thus, I am very pleased to help", says M盲kil盲."
European Space Agency opens a business accelerator on Aalto University campus
Located at A Grid, the new centre for growth companies, the accelerator will give impetus to space-technology-based entrepreneurship in Finland.
Alumni Ambassador Timo L枚yttyniemi: More important than getting good grades is to be eager to learn a wide range of things
Timo L枚yttyniemi, who worked as the Vice Chair of the Single Resolution Board in Brussels from 2015 to 2019, underlines the ability to change in today鈥檚 working life. 鈥溾橝gility鈥 is a good term to describe the true way of working amidst all the changes鈥, says L枚yttyniemi.
Currently, L枚yttyniemi is the CEO of The State Pension Fund of Finland (2020).
Currently, L枚yttyniemi is the CEO of The State Pension Fund of Finland (2020).
Alumni Ambassador Olli Copeland: Being active during student life in different types of organizations can make you stand out in a positive way
The School of Business Alumni Ambassadors' youngest member, Olli Copeland urges everyone to make new connections and broaden one's network. "Especially being a part of student organizations is an excellent way to network", says Copeland.
Alumni Ambassador Susanna Hypp枚nen: You can always change the direction and make new choices later on in your career
鈥淒eveloping the resilience to adapt to possible changes and being ready to continue learning also after the graduation are huge assets in the working life鈥, reminds our alumna Susanna Hypp枚nen.
Alumni Ambassador Mikko Kosonen: Knowing people widely from different sectors benefits you in the future
President of Sitra and School of Business alumnus Mikko Kosonen challenges students to plan their studies well. 鈥漈ackling different challenges demands cooperation between the public and private sector, and it is no more enough to know only your own field well鈥, advises Kosonen.
FallUp inspired the entrepreneurial minds of 1700 students
Aalto Entrepreneurship Society organised Europe鈥檚 largest student-run entrepreneurship event.
FITech to tackle tech expert shortage straight away
Aalto is coordinating a new cooperative university education venture for the technology sector called FITech
Shapers of the future: curious and unique
No one knows what jobs people will be busy with in the coming decades, yet universities are supposed to educate people for this great unknown. How can this be done?
Alumni Ambassador Emilia Rantala: The Aalto on Waves trip was a turning point in my life
Our alumna Emilia Rantala became accidentally part of one of the very first Aalto-level study projects at the newly formed university. Aalto on Waves took her from Lisbon over the Atlantic Ocean all the way to Brazil, and brought along a broad network and many new friendships.
Internship is a good path to employment also for foreign students
Competence, the desire to learn new things and the right attitude are decisive factors when making recruiting decisions.
Alumni Ambassador Arto Hiltunen: Consider your study time to be more than just acquiring knowledge from books and lectures
Our Alumni Ambassador Arto Hiltunen reminds that all kind of work experience, especially the summer job experience during the studies, has an effect on the career in the future. "Being active is one of the key factors", says Hiltunen.
