/en/listing/1145256/feed News listing en /en/news/the-spark-for-chemical-engineering-was-ignited-an-alumnis-story-from-otaniemi-to-working-life Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:02:53 +0000 Virpi Raski 1319799 at /en 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. Studies Alumni stories Otaniemi alumni chemical technology master of science in technology master's thesis metallurgy summer jobs Studies Juha tekemässä vapaaehtoistyötä. /en/news/applications-for-the-wit-programme-are-open-till-june-15th Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:56:07 +0000 Karoliina Lehtinen 1318704 at /en 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! Living environments Studies Sustainability alumni witlab Research & Art Studies Picture of children under bamboo houses on tall bamboo foundations looking into a box. Text: Aalto WiT Programme - Applications are open till June 15th /en/news/degree-and-language-skills-helped-mariana-salgado-into-finnish-working-life Thu, 22 May 2025 07:55:09 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1315826 at /en The professional network has been an important support for Salgado in her career as a service designer Aalto stories Collaboration Design University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity service design Cooperation Hymyilevä silmälasipäinen nainen pitkät hiukset auki seisoo portaikossa ja katsoo ylöspäin kameraan /en/news/alum-salla-vainio-an-exceptional-generalist Mon, 12 May 2025 13:58:59 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1313994 at /en 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. Aalto stories Careers University Aalto University Magazine Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Aalto Magazine Hymyilevä henkilö, jolla on oranssi takki ja mustat hanskat, pitelee kirjaa nimeltä 'ART'. /en/news/growth-entrepreneur-teemu-myllymaki-i-wanted-to-see-where-the-rabbit-hole-leads Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:10:10 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1306146 at /en 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. Aalto stories Collaboration Entrepreneurship University Alumni stories alumni alumni activity Cooperation Kasvuyrittäjä Teemu Myllymäki /en/news/alum-sari-ovaska-it-was-clear-to-me-that-i-wanted-to-help-create-better-workplaces-for-others Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:23:55 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1309800 at /en Our alum Sari Ovaska broadened her expertise during her study leave, and transitioned from an auditor position to a new career in HR. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Alumni Sari Ovaska /en/news/sport-is-the-most-important-useless-thing-in-the-world Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:49:23 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1308834 at /en Tero Tiitu, three-time world floorball champion, shared his experiences of combining studies, competitive sport and working life Careers Studies Urhea aaltobizalumni alumni continuos learning lifewide learning sports Studies Alumni, salibandyn kolminkertainen maailmanmestari Tero Tiitu. Kuva: Krister Andersson / Bildbyrån STR /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. Donations Alumni stories alumni donating industrial engineering and management University Heikki Poutanen /en/news/alum-otso-sillanaukee-masters-studies-prepared-me-well-for-working-life Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:43:56 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1307022 at /en 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. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories CS blog aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Otso Sillanaukee /en/news/minna-lukander-is-the-alumna-of-the-year-of-the-school-of-arts-design-and-architecture Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:44:48 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1306299 at /en 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. Honoured Careers Alumni stories Department of Architecture alumni alumni activity architects Awards and Recognition University Henkilö mustassa poolossa seisoo puisten kirjahyllyjen edessä, jotka ovat täynnä kirjoja ja kansioita. /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. Donations Alumni stories alumni alumni activity bizdonorstories donating donation targets donations fundraising internationalisation 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. Donations Alumni stories alumni alumni activity bizdonorstories donating donation targets donations fundraising Cooperation Lahjoittaja Ari Koskivaara /en/news/alum-philipp-hummel-meaningful-work-revolves-around-three-key-aspects Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:03:15 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1303233 at /en 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. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni aaltobizstudies alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Philipp Hummel /en/news/over-50-alumni-and-friends-of-aalto-gathered-in-boston-for-the-deans-aalto-alumni-get-together Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:25:17 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1301314 at /en 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. Collaboration University aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation University Bostonin alumnitapaamiseen osallistuneita alumneja ja ystäviä /en/news/the-theme-of-the-school-of-business-homecoming-day-was-international-finland-in-2030 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:45:09 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1300387 at /en The biennial event featured keynote speaker Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs and School of Business alum Global business dynamics Alumnus of the year aaltobizalumni alumni University BIZ Homecoming Day 2025, panelists /en/news/alumni-encounters-from-duluth-to-jakarta-0 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:00:44 +0000 Annika Linna 1299941 at /en Since the last summer we have met with our alumni in more than 15 cities around the world. Collaboration alumni Cooperation Cooperation Alumni in Bangalore event /en/news/alum-niklas-huotari-five-tips-to-start-your-career Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:01:49 +0000 Maarit Heikkinen 1298948 at /en Alum Niklas Huotari wants to help people succeed in their careers, both through his job and as an active member of the Aalto community. Careers Collaboration Entrepreneurship All Master's Programmes Alumni stories Career alumni employment Cooperation Studies University Alum Niklas Huotari stands with his arms crossed, wearing a black sweater, next to a leafy plant against a white wall. /en/news/alum-janette-malmstrom-a-business-strategist-guiding-companies-through-change Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:12:28 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1274356 at /en At Monitor Deloitte, Janette excels not only in project management but also in providing valuable strategic insight to clients. Studies Collaboration Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Alumni Janette Malmström /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. Donations Alumni stories alumni alumni activity bizdonorstories class reunions donating donation targets donations fundraising Cooperation Vuosikurssin 1964 vuoden 2012 kurssijuhlan järjestäjätoimikunta. /en/news/alum-elina-valtonen-study-broadly-everything-that-interests-you Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:43:34 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1257801 at /en Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, and alum of the School of Business majoring in financial economics Elina Valtonen would do the same now as she did 20 years ago while studying: she would study a wide range of subjects that interest her and would also boldly venture into areas outside her comfort zone, as that is where the most learning happens. Collaboration Studies Alumni stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity career stories Cooperation Studies Ulkoministeri, Kauppakorkeakoulun alumni Elina Valtonen