Alumni stories | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1176457/feed News listing en Student exchange in Europe? Unite! can take you there /en/news/student-exchange-in-europe-unite-can-take-you-there Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:32:17 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1394422 at /en Aalto is a member of Unite!, a European university alliance that gives students the opportunity to internationalise their degrees both online and in-person. Join the webinar to find out more. Cooperation Studies University Three young people take a selfie on a sunny city viewpoint, with rooftops and trees stretching behind them. From humble beginnings to a captain of industry – a visionary’s final gift lives on at Aalto University /en/news/from-humble-beginnings-to-a-captain-of-industry-a-visionarys-final-gift-lives-on-at-aalto-university Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:07:52 +0000 Virpi Raski 1394736 at /en The Lampén bequest supports Aalto University chemical engineering students and future professionals through scholarships. Honorary counsellor and Master of Science (Technology) in chemical engineering Aleksander Lampén was a significant pioneer in the Finnish wood processing and cellulose industries. His legacy continues to promote internationalisation and high-quality research in the field of bioproduct technology. A donation ɫɫ University is an impactful investment in education, innovation and the renewal of society. Cooperation Research & Art Alex ja Lucie Lampen Apply ɫɫ International Talent Program 28th September - 4th October /en/news/apply-to-aalto-international-talent-program-28th-september-4th-october Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:33:54 +0000 Kaisa Paasivirta 1393922 at /en The programme brings together international students and Finnish companies through group mentoring. Cooperation Studies Aalto International Talent Program participants Join the Unite!Energy Conference in Darmstadt /en/news/join-the-uniteenergy-conference-in-darmstadt Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:12 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1393775 at /en The third annual Unite!Energy Conference brings together early-career researchers and experts to exchange knowledge, explore the latest developments and innovations in sustainable energy, and discuss the role of gender-responsive STEM education. University A glass ball with H2 symbol on green vegetation, surrounded by various eco and science icons. Unite! helps startups expand across Europe /en/news/unite-helps-startups-expand-across-europe Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:57:35 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1392285 at /en Unite! soft-landing services support startups in expanding into new European markets by offering direct access to local innovation ecosystems, tailored matchmaking with industry and research partners, and hands-on support at Unite! universities across Europe. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Four people talk at a tech event, two by a laptop, colourful UN goal posters glowing in the background Unite! takes Aalto students on an energy excursion across Europe /en/news/unite-takes-aalto-students-on-an-energy-excursion-across-europe-0 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:15:05 +0000 Oona Saanio 1393363 at /en Thanks to the Unite! Seed Fund, students from Aalto University gained first-hand experience of European energy policy, grid infrastructure and clean technology during a five-day study trip to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Cooperation Studies University Group of people posing by a purple bear statue at Siemens Energy, against a brick wall Mentor Elina Nauha: Mentoring was a mutual and enjoyable learning experience /en/news/mentor-elina-nauha-mentoring-was-a-mutual-and-enjoyable-learning-experience Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:58:12 +0000 Kati Kuula 1392708 at /en First-time mentor and chemical engineering alumna Elina Nauha joined the program despite some initial hesitation. It turned out she had much to offer—and to gain. Cooperation Alumni ja mentori Elina Nauha An interest in solving the environmental issues related to global supply chains took our alum Maija Lehner abroad /en/news/an-interest-in-solving-the-environmental-issues-related-to-global-supply-chains-took-our-alum-maija Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:27:38 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1392302 at /en Maija Lehner first completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Technology at Aalto University School of Business, then a double degree in the CEMS Global Management and Strategy master’s programmes. Cooperation Alumni Maija Kirveennummi A joint Anniversary Class Reunion was piloted at Aalto University School of Business /en/news/a-joint-anniversary-class-reunion-was-piloted-at-aalto-university-school-of-business Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:23:08 +0000 Emilia Nevalainen 1392550 at /en The classes who started their studies at the School of Business 30, 20 and 10 years ago gathered in a festive atmosphere at the old School of Business building in Töölö. Cooperation Lavalla KY:n hallituksen puheenjohtaja Vilma Paavola ja alumnivastaava Tatu Lehtisyrjä, yleisössä vuosikurssilaisia istumassa pöytäriveissä. Unite! Seed Fund 2026 – Aalto involved in eight projects /en/news/unite-seed-fund-2026-aalto-involved-in-eight-projects Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:16:04 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1392080 at /en From the 2026 Seed Fund call, 22 proposals were selected for funding. Aalto is involved in eight of these projects and coordinates one. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Two small green sprouts in soil beside the word “unite!” on a green background ’Learning doesn’t end with a degree’ – Heli Bergström fully embraced the AI transformation /en/news/learning-doesnt-end-with-a-degree-heli-bergstrom-fully-embraced-the-ai-transformation Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:33:34 +0000 Sarita Heikkinen 1389773 at /en Aalto University alum Heli Bergström aims to support the development of Aalto’s doctoral education through her legacy gift. Cooperation Research & Art Unite! Secures €7.2 Million in EU Funding /en/news/unite-secures-eu72-million-in-eu-funding Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:55:32 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1389427 at /en The next phase of the Unite! alliance will start in November 2026, bringing continued opportunities for Aalto students, faculty and staff. Cooperation Press releases University Large diverse crowd outdoors, looking up and waving, dressed in colourful winter clothes Alumni encounters from Zurich to Washington D.C. /en/news/alumni-encounters-from-zurich-to-washington-dc Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:05:18 +0000 Susanna Ritala 1389015 at /en Aalto alumni form a diverse international community. Nearly 30,000 alumni live outside Finland. Cooperation University Alumni in Munich May 2026 New podcast explores Finnish contributions to artificial intelligence /en/news/new-podcast-explores-finnish-contributions-to-artificial-intelligence Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:46:47 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 1387669 at /en Researchers Arno Solin ja Eric Malmi interview pioneers, entrepreneurs and experts about the AI field's history, disruptive consequences and the probability of humanity's destruction. Research & Art University Glitch art of flowing blue and red wave with Finnish text and Aalto University logo at bottom left Coming soon, ARTEFAKTI26 (3.-9.9.2026) /en/news/coming-soon-artefakti26-3-992026 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:56:09 +0000 Carla Taboada 1385896 at /en ARTEFAKTI returns for the fourth year to Helsinki Design Week from the 3rd to 9th of September 2026 at Puristamo hall in Kaapelitehdas Cooperation Studies Collage of five design objects: blue script vase, woven fabric, floral mirror, table setting, and green glass. School of Chemical Engineering – Dean’s summer letter 2026 /en/news/school-of-chemical-engineering-deans-summer-letter-2026 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:44:12 +0000 Virpi Raski 1378215 at /en Dear Colleagues, As we approach the summer holidays, I would like to take a moment to look back on the first half of the year and revisit some of the key highlights from across our School. Cooperation Students outside at Otaniemi campus Artefacts of Remembrance: First prize in Milan glass competition /en/news/artefacts-of-remembrance-first-prize-in-milan-glass-competition Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:35:35 +0000 Carla Taboada 1377834 at /en CoDe student Ariane Carde wins first prize in the Milano Vetro Under 35 competition. Cooperation Studies Woman holding papers at a modern sculpture exhibition in a grand hall with tapestries and large windows Watching the Anagama: Heat, collaboration, craft and waiting /en/news/watching-the-anagama-heat-collaboration-craft-and-waiting Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:09:49 +0000 Carla Taboada 1377637 at /en CoDe community participates in a traditional Anagama firing at Ceramic Center Kuu, Orimattila Cooperation Studies Shelves inside a Anagama kiln filled with assorted clay pots, vases and sculptures in earthy tones Strong results from the Research Council’s winter call /en/news/strong-results-from-the-research-councils-winter-call Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:33:52 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1377082 at /en A total of 54 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellow or Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland. The total funding awarded ɫɫ University amounts to 33.2 million euros. Cooperation Research & Art University Two people flying a kite outside with a modern building in the background. One wears a yellow shirt, the other a red jacket. Join a Unite! Widening training on intellectual property, knowledge valorisation and research entrepreneurship /en/news/join-a-unite-widening-training-on-intellectual-property-knowledge-valorisation-and-research Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:03:48 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1376912 at /en The three-day programme at KTH Stockholm provides participants with practical knowledge and tools to navigate innovation processes in research environments. Cooperation University Swedish flags flying on KTH campus gates, building behind is of red brick