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Aalto University brings international talent to Finland: Leonidas Karavanas strengthens the competence of Bayer's Espoo unit

Studies in Industrial Engineering and Management and participating in study project courses led Leonidas Karavanas' way to Bayer.
Cooperation
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Leonidas Karavanas

Alumna Kiia Einola: The most important thing in studies was the ability to learn new things

The alumna of the Master's Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering feels that studying is more fun when you have other students around you
Studies
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Alumni Kiia Einola, kuva Mikko Haapamäki

Saxtronauts' saxophonic Space adventure to visit Metsähovi Radio Observatory on 10 September

At the end of Aalto University's Family Day, join us in Kirkkonummi to experience an amazing dialogue between music and astronomy!
Research & Art, University
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Saxtronauts saksofoniyhtyeen avaruusseikkailu vierailee Metsähovin radio-observatoriossa 10. syyskuuta

Aalto Family Day takes you from Antarctica to space

Aalto University hosts Family Day for alumni and staff and for their family members on 10th of September in Otaniemi campus.
University
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ELEC Family Day 2019

Alumna Aigerim Nukenova: Student Business Project was a valuable and beneficial experience for me

Our alumna Aigerim Nukenova studied in the Information and Service Management master’s programme, and now works as a Data Analyst at Fixably. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and sauna, and jogging in nature.
Cooperation, Studies
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School of Business alumna Aigerim Nukekova in the forest.

Fashion designer, photographer and band join forces to create a magical summer utopia

Fashion designer Justus Kantakoski and photographer Mortti Saarnia, were nominated for an EMMA Award this year for a music video for Suistamon Sähkö.
Awards and Recognition, Research & Art, Studies
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four band members posing on a small stage in colourful and shiny clothes

Suggest the next Electrical Engineering Alumna or Alumnus of the Year

Submit your suggestion by 27 September 2022.
For Aalto community
Awards and Recognition
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Sähkötekniikan korkeakoulun vuoden alumnin Mikko J. Salmisen hymy oli herkässä, kun Otakaaren katoilta Otaniemestä löytyi hänen aikanaan teekkareiden käytössä ollut Telesten lautasantenni. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Ira Matilainen

Alumnus Tomi Nyman: Sales business is consultative and creative problem solving

Tomi Nyman, who works as National Manager at Hilti, says that social skills and mentality for continuous learning are the most important skills in today’s working life. That’s why the understanding of how I learn is the single most important lesson learnt at university. Nyman’s study combination, Management as a major and Finance as a minor, is especially useful in his current position.
Cooperation, Studies
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Tomi Nyman.

‘Every day I felt happy to go to work. It never felt unpleasant.’

Martti Johansson, 80, is one of the happy members of Seiskan Veljet, the Brothers on the 7th floor
University
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Kauppakorkeakoulun alumni Martti Johansson

'Mentoring is inspiring and fun' - Aalto International Talent Program offers a meaningful way to support international students

This year the group mentoring initiative brought together over 180 international students and 17 companies.
Cooperation
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Reetta Strengell

We’ve been seen! The future of Finnish cinema on display at SuomiAreena in Pori

Welcome to a non-stop screening of Aalto University's award-winning student films at the Pori Art Museum on Tuesday 12 July 2022!
Research & Art
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Meidät on nähty short films at SuomiAreena

Donor Pentti Ahnger: A strong foundation for working life from The School of Business

I became interested in student mentoring, while I was still at work, and got to know many nice and smart kylteri (business student).
Cooperation
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Portrait image of Pentti Ahnger

The first-year School of Business students received tips from alumni to support the major choice

Alumni gave tips to first-year students, the mursus, to support their choice of major at Meet Your Community event.
Cooperation, Studies
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Opiskelijoita Kauppakorkeakoululla. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Unto Rautio

Alumna Annastina Saari: I want to be involved in solving the climate crisis

‘I had always dreamed of a career dealing with environmental questions’, says our alumna Annastina Saari, who studied international business as well as information and service management, and who now works as a consultant for D-mat, a company that is specialized in sustainable lifestyles.
Cooperation, Studies
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School of Business alumna Annastina Saari

Women's networks build on many strengths, from having a clear focus to an absence of masculine energy

A professor and an entrepreneur talk about what women's networks can offer: inspiration and advice, peer support, and even help landing a new job.

Aalto Magazine
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Marjo-Riitta Diehl ja Miisa Mink seisovat vaaleassa portaikossa rappusilla. Diehl on heittänyt ilmaan paperilennokin, joka leijailee Minkin kasvojen yläpuolella. Molemmat hymyilevät.

Designer Lincoln Kayiwa wants to create heirlooms

Finland seemed a bit like destiny for this Ugandan-born entrepreneur and Aalto alumnus.
Aalto Magazine
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Muotoilija Lincoln Kayiwa työhuoneensa ovella

Alumnus Kron Rexhepi: The most important work life skills are curiosity and the willingness to learn new things

School of Business alumnus Kron Rexhepi followed his interests to pursue a career in data analytics. The networks formed at the School and the programming courses he took helped him to find an inspiring job where he could utilize his previous experience in both consulting and data.
Cooperation, Studies
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Kron Rexhepi

School of Business donor stories: Kirsti Tamminen

I am interested in current phenomena, and I want to learn new things. It’s also fun to meet other alumni.
Cooperation
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Kirsti Tamminen

Elina Mäkelä is the Spirit of Mercury at the 16th Ceremonial Conferment of the School of Business

She is the daughter of Provost Kristiina Mäkelä, one of the longest serving professors at the School of Business
University
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Kuvassa näkyvät hymyilevät  provosti Kristiina Mäkelä, Merkuriuksen airut Elina Mäkelä ja Ari Mäkelä.

New members to the lead of Aalto University Alumni Network

Kullah Anderson, Hannu Martola, Sofi Perikangas and Mia Sirkiä (Vice Chair) were appointed as new members of Aalto Alumni Network Board. Niko Ferm has been elected to lead the Alumni Council.

Appointments
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Kaj Hagros, Mia Sirkiä and Niko Ferm