Stories from alumni and students
'It's amazing that something crafted with my own hands will one day soar into space' 鈥 Aalto University students are building the third student-made satellite
The Aalto-3 student team participated in the European Space Agency's (ESA) ESA Test Opportunities testing programme
Myungji 鈥淢J" Suh: The Aalto stand at Slush is all about how we can make the world better
'You are entrepreneurial when you see a problem as an opportunity, instead of avoiding it as a threat. A can-do attitude is also an entrepreneurial skill.'
Student Anshuman Dwarakanath Prahlad sees numerous opportunities in today's space industry
Anshuman Dwarakanath Prahlad studies in SpaceMaster joint programme. He thinks that studying in two different universities has been a rewarding experience.
Alum Maria Lehto: My hobbies have had a big influence in my career and through them I have had my first leadership experiences
Maria Lehto has had an exciting career path to her current position as an Engagement Specialist at School of Business Premium Partner company, Konecranes. Even though the path didn鈥檛 always feel so straightforward, all experiences have played a part in her professional development. She would like to encourage young students to follow their own areas of interest and trust that it will lead them to the right direction in the end.
International student's journey of securing jobs in Finland
International Master's student Yijuan Wei shares her story of landing exciting jobs in Finland. With the help of Career Services and persistence in job seeking, she secured an internship in marketing and a summer job in service design.
Alum Lena Mielke: Studying at Aalto changed my view on life
Lena Mielke studied Space Science and Technology in the Master's Programme in Electronics and Nanotechnology. During her studies, Lena was also able to realise one of her childhood dreams.
10 Questions to Alumnus Andr茅 Helgestad - CS Design
CS Design alumnus Andr茅 Helgestad shares his experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
President Ilkka Niemel盲 to alumni: Together we are a force for change
The 2023 Aalto Alumni Weekend brought together over 700 alumni.
Over 200 Aalto EMBA alumni gathered to learn about corporate collaboration at Aalto University and alumni activities in South Korea
The Joint Alumni Event, held on October 19th in Seoul, was organized for the fourth time by Aalto University Executive Education鈥檚 Korean partner aSSIST University (Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies).
Johanna Sm氓ros, Michael Falck and Mikko K盲rkk盲inen are School of Science鈥檚 alumni of the year 2023
The trio have grown software company Relex into a billion-dollar unicorn in just under two decades
Antti Valkonen honoured as School of Engineering Alumni of the Year 2023
鈥滻 hope that my example can encourage students to go abroad after graduation. The competition can get tough, but it should not scare you off. Technology graduates from Aalto have a lot to give to the world,鈥 says Antti Valkonen.
Food out of thin air and green electricity 鈥 School of Chemical Engineering Alum of the Year Juha-Pekka Pitk盲nen
Alum of the Year Juha-Pekka Pitk盲nen draws on everything he has learned at Otaniemi when he does his work.
Heikki Holmberg, School of Electrical Engineering Alumnus of the Year 2023: The semiconductor industry is a sector of the future
The Alumnus of the Year appreciates his institute and has only noticed the value of the know-how acquired during the studies in working life.
Gabriele Del Brenna uses the skills learned at Aalto in his work as an Acoustic Designer
'Finland is a unique place, and great for student life,' says Gabriele Del Brenna. In this interview, he talks about his experiences in acoustics and audio technology studies and gives his tips for international experts to find employment after graduation.
Alumna Emilia Perttu: 'I had the courage to follow my dreams and put in the effort for what interested me'
Our alumna, Emilia Perttu has always known she wanted to work in the field of technology and innovation. Through her studies she started to search for a career path that suited her. Eventually, her efforts paid off, and today she works as a lead UI/UX designer at the hybrid agency Nitro.
Internship in Denmark: as toy designer at LEGO Group
Teamwork and a playful attitude inspired Joona J盲rvinen, MA student of Collaborative and Industrial Design.
Vojt臎ch Zaj铆膷ek believes that being the captain of a basketball team taught him important skills in leadership
Working together and relying on each other in order to succeed is something that is also emphasized in the Global Management programme
Alumna Riikka Davidkin: Impact is at the heart of my work 鈥 We do nothing if it cannot have a positive impact in society in the first place
Our alumna Riikka Davidkin dreamed of an international career already as a child. Now, as head of a team investing in impact funds at Social Finance in New York, she feels that her work has great significance. In her mind, it is the financial sector that is best positioned to have an impact on solving the big problems of our time.
The MBA Alum of the Year Found Meaning Challenges in the Humanitarian Field 鈥 鈥淚 Have a Talent for Managing Crises鈥
The MBA Alum of the Year 2023 award has been granted to P盲ivi Hurttia who has pursued a career in journalism and communications, among other things. Hurttia recently returned from Ethiopia where she spent a year working at the International Committee of the Red Cross, ensuring the safety of humanitarian assistance to all regions.
Echoing a kindred spirit from a century past
Counsellor of Education Alma Muukka-Marjovuo grew up surrounded by art. Now she works to ensure that all children and young people in Finland have access to top-notch art education.
