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CEMS alum Maria Sangder: Having impact is a motivating principle that has underscored my career
She is Executive Director of UN Global Network Finland, Chairman of the Board of Fairtrade Finland and CEMSie of 2009 (NHH/Aalto)
Presidential couple of Iceland visited Aalto University
The state visit was hosted by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb together with his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb
More electric car chargers added on campus
Ten new charging devices have been installed on the Otaniemi campus.
Student artwork symbolises the Unite! Alliance
Master of Arts student, Suthasinee Naktnasukanjn (Sine), has won the Unite! artefact competition with her artwork 鈥楤looming Beyond Borders鈥. The piece now hangs permanently in the Undergraduate Centre.
Connecting the creative community 鈥 Aalto ARTS launches newsletter and LinkedIn page
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has launched a new Friends of Aalto ARTS newsletter and opened its own LinkedIn page.
Seminar 鈥淟egacy Awakens鈥 celebrates Professor Tapani Vuorinen鈥檚 career
Legacy Awakens: An inspiring journey through science and design explores scientific and design-oriented approaches to the sustainable use and processing of biomass and highlights collaboration across academic disciplines and between academia and industry. The seminar is organized to celebrate the long career of Aalto Distinguished Professor Tapani Vuorinen as a researcher, educator, and industry partner.
Heikki Mannila appointed as Aalto University鈥檚 Associate Vice President, AI Strategy and Adoption
Mannila will begin in this position on 1 October 2025 and will also continue in his previous roles as a professor at the Department of Computer Science and as director of the multidisciplinary centre House of AI
Juho Leinonen: Problems with self-regulation can cause students to rely too heavily on AI
New assistant professor Juho Leinonen at Aalto University Computer Science Department explains the difference between experts and novices in the use of AI and how it can be determined whether AI was used in the creation of code.
Harri Paananen, triple alum of Aalto University, moves to NATO from the City of Espoo
鈥業n doctoral studies, you need to be able to define the problem yourself and solve it,鈥 says Aalto University鈥檚 triple alum Harri Paananen. He first applied that mindset in the City of Espoo and now in his new role at NATO.
Alum Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber: Business studies built a bridge for international influencing
Maria Pirkkalainen-Barber has graduated from Aalto University School of Business, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.
The Aalto University EMBA alumni in Korea are important ambassadors between Korea and Finland
The 30th anniversary of Aalto University EMBA in South Korea brought together 250 alumni and friends on September 4th in Gangnam, Seoul.
Artpreneurship seminar: Creativity is a strategic asset for companies
In the age of artificial intelligence, the importance of art and creativity is becoming increasingly significant. It may also be the key to revitalizing business.
Alum Salla Lonka implements a culture of experimentation in a home appliance company
Salla Lonka finds it fascinating to examine creative processes from a distance, focusing on efficiency and impact. After completing her master's degree in fashion design, she ended up at a global home appliance company in Stockholm.
CRM Days united Finnish higher education experts for two days of CRM insights
Kansalliset yliopistojen ja korkeakoulujen CRM-p盲iv盲t 2025 conference was held on 11鈥12 September at Aalto University.
The role of social media and employer branding in shaping DEI perceptions is critical
Aalto students and EY-Parthenon join forces to advance gender diversity in M&A
Lauri Str枚m appointed Head of Investments
Str枚m will be responsible for the investment portfolio and investment strategy
Student innovators seal a new future for silicone
The Product Development Project course pairs multi-disciplinary student teams with industrial partners to find sustainable solutions to real-world problems.
Aalto Thesis Day events are kicking off
Thesis Day, which has previously been organized twice to support the employment of international students through thesis collaboration, will this year take place on multiple days.
Aalto University School of Business offers free trainings for senior employees in SMEs as part of EU-funded project
Aalto University鈥檚 School of Business is inviting employees aged 55 and over from SMEs in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area to join two free training programmes this autumn as part of the EU-funded Senior Talent project.
Juuso Lehtonen: At its best, studying is a good counterbalance to sports
A speed skater's competitive career and studies can be combined with the support of the sports academy Urhea and the university
