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Alumnus Mikko Jääskeläinen: Studying at the School of Business has opened many professional doors

Our alumnus Mikko Jääskeläinen, who majored in Creative Sustainability and also studied finance, ended up working in management consulting after graduation. While in that position, he became fascinated by transport and real estate infrastructure projects, which led him to a job involving urban economy and land use general planning for the City of Helsinki, and from there, a position at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The best parts of his job are the interesting tasks and his knowledgeable colleagues.
Cooperation, Studies
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Mikko Jääskeläinen

First scholarships from Kyunghyun Cho's donation awarded to women studying computer science

Four women in the Machine Learning, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence major have received scholarships based on their outstanding study performance
Campus
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AI applications

Finnish student team Revontuli took the third place in an international student supercomputer competition

CSC fielded Finland's first team in the international Student Cluster Competition (SCC), whose final was held in November 4-6.
Studies
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Team Revontuli. Picture: CSC.

Inka Lehtimäki awarded best Master’s thesis in engineering and architecture

Aalto University graduate Inka Lehtimäki has been awarded the best Master's thesis award by tech trade unions TEK and TFiF.
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Aalto University's master's degree student Inka Lehtimäki.

F. M. Mahafugur Rahman receives TEK’s and TFiF’s best dissertation award

In his dissertation, Aalto University alumnus presented real-time control algorithms for next-generation renewable energy production
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art
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Mahafugur Rahman. Picture: Jari Härkönene

Jaakko Kivinen, Aalto University alumnus and Doctor of Science (Technology): ‘Don’t isolate yourself to just your own field’

Alumnus Jaakko Kivinen wants to pass the good on for generations to come by donating ɫɫ University.
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Jaakko Kivinen

Applications now open ɫɫ International Talent Program – initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring

Applications ɫɫ International Talent Program are now open - The program brings together international students and Finnish companies through group mentoring
For Aalto community
Cooperation, Studies
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Students high-five-ing in front of the campus

School of Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2022 Pekka Tiitinen: Electricity sector training opens up diverse career opportunities

Managing Director of ABB Finland encourages students to acquire broad experience of business life already during their studies – because experiencing a range of different work duties can teach you a lot.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Sähkötekniikan korkeakoulun vuoden alumni Pekka Tiitinen

President Ilkka Niemelä conferred as Honorary Doctor of Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies

The Conferment Ceremony was followed by an event that brought together 200 Aalto EMBA alumni in South Korea
Cooperation, Awards and Recognition, University
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President Ilkka Niemelä in Seoul in Oct. 2022

Alum Maija Jokela’s work is displayed around town

The construction industry is more diverse than its reputation, realised Ramboll Finland’s Managing Director Maija Jokela during her first summer job.
Aalto Magazine
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Siniseen asun pukeutunut Maija Jokela istumassa pyöreän pöydän ääressä neuvotteluhuoneessa, taustalla suuren sohvan oranssi selkänoja.

Read the latest Aalto University Magazine, answer the reader survey – and win!

The Magazine’s latest issue examines the built environment and other living spaces, especially from the perspective of the urban environment.
Aalto Magazine
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Four copies of printed magazine photographed on the yellow autumn leaves

Jenny Hytönen wins the Hyères International Fashion Competition

In addition to the main prize the unisex collection won also the audience prize
Awards and Recognition
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Jenny Hytonen's fashion collection with black leather and spikes

Former economics student Soila Höijer ended up in IT and enjoyed her work

‘I want to encourage girls to partake in the diverse IT sector’
Cooperation
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Lahjoittajien seinäteos /  Donors Wall at Aalto BIZ. Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Construction industry influencer Maija Jokela has been named School of Engineering Alumna of the Year 2022

’Sustainable development and energy efficiency are at the heart of planning in construction projects. Together with Aalto University, we are working to make strides in these themes as well.’
Appointments
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Maija Jokela

Juha Jouhki, Aalto University alumni and experienced investor: “Studying is a process, not a project”

Juha Jouhki's family business supports Aalto because top-level research is key to Finnish companies’ worldwide prestige.
Cooperation
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Juha Jouhki

Alumna Erika Ahlberg: If you never make mistakes, you haven't been brave enough

Our alumna Erika Ahlberg wanted to combine her previous studies in retail and design in her master's degree, and the International Design Business Management program was a great fit for this. In her career in fashion, sales, marketing, and brands, she has courageously taken on challenges - for example, jumping into the management of an organization of 100 people without any previous managerial experience.
Cooperation, Studies
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Erika Ahlberg

“Have the tenacity and believe in your progress" – Studying quantum, the field of the future, now

Vivian Phan is a BSc graduate of Aalto University’s Quantum Technology studies and worked as part of the Micro and Quantum Systems research group. She shares what it’s like to build a career in a field that’s new and will most likely have its biggest impact years or decades from now.
Studies
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Vivian Phan leaning on a grey wall

‘Zero two hundred, six zero, six zero.’ Kovanen speaking.

CEO Eeva Kovanen has led a family business from personal transportation services into an investment company
University
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Kovasen vesipullot auton istuinten käsinojine päässä

A sunny Family Day attracted more than a thousand visitors on campus

Aalto University Family Day on 10th of September gathered several Aalto families on campus to enjoy a sunny day with science and art presentations and activities, that were organized for all ages. The versatile program was particularly praised in the feedback.
Campus
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Kids making huge soap bubbles at Alvari square.

New master’s students gathered to network at the Welcome Evening event

The alumni provided valuable tips for studies and finding employment
Cooperation, Studies
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Welcome Evening uusille maisteriopiskelijoille. Kuva: Roope Kiviranta