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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.

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

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!

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.

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.
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.

Suggest the next Electrical Engineering Alumna or Alumnus of the Year
Submit your suggestion by 27 September 2022.
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.

‘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

'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.

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!

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).

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.

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.
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.

Designer Lincoln Kayiwa wants to create heirlooms
Finland seemed a bit like destiny for this Ugandan-born entrepreneur and Aalto alumnus.

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.

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.
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

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.
