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FITech to tackle tech expert shortage straight away
Aalto is coordinating a new cooperative university education venture for the technology sector called FITech
Shapers of the future: curious and unique
No one knows what jobs people will be busy with in the coming decades, yet universities are supposed to educate people for this great unknown. How can this be done?
Alumni Ambassador Emilia Rantala: The Aalto on Waves trip was a turning point in my life
Our alumna Emilia Rantala became accidentally part of one of the very first Aalto-level study projects at the newly formed university. Aalto on Waves took her from Lisbon over the Atlantic Ocean all the way to Brazil, and brought along a broad network and many new friendships.
Internship is a good path to employment also for foreign students
Competence, the desire to learn new things and the right attitude are decisive factors when making recruiting decisions.
Alumni Ambassador Arto Hiltunen: Consider your study time to be more than just acquiring knowledge from books and lectures
Our Alumni Ambassador Arto Hiltunen reminds that all kind of work experience, especially the summer job experience during the studies, has an effect on the career in the future. "Being active is one of the key factors", says Hiltunen.
School of Business鈥 Partnership corporations met students in Otaniemi
Companies introduced themselves to students in the Partnership Day event, which was also attended by both the CEMS Master's Programme and the Finnish Business School Graduates.
Alumni Ambassador Pirjo V盲liaho: When working at international companies, I saw how valuable the alumni network is
鈥滷or a fresh graduate, getting a first permanent job at an advertising agency was a dream come true鈥, reminisces our alumna Pirjo V盲liaho.
Alumni Ambassador Matti Honkala: Studying is always worth the time that you spend on it
"Accept the job when offered, and don鈥檛 be too picky in the beginning", says our alumnus Matti Honkala to the current students.
Students surveyed impacts of REACH application process
The report drawn up for the European Chemicals Agency was presented in an international conference in Prague.
Alumni Ambassador Kari Janhunen: I was encouraged to go and work abroad because of internships spent abroad
Internships abroad spurred our alumnus Kari Janhunen to seek work abroad. He has spent 20 years of his work career abroad in different positions within international finance.
Alumni Ambassador Xiang Ye: Learning will continue also after the graduation
Xiang Ye encourages students to create networks and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning.
Alumni Ambassador Minna Rissanen: Aalto University enables countless study combinations, and that is how everyone can find their own thing
Ambitious Minna Rissanen has gained a huge advantage from the interdisciplinary programs at Aalto University, and encourages current students to take on new subjects, also outside their own degree.
Amer Cultural Foundation donates to the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The Foundation is looking to target its EUR 50 000 support to demanding artistic and scientific accomplishments.
Closer collaboration between Supercell and Aalto University
Supercell has granted EUR 250,000 for Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Fortum donates EUR 250 000 色色啦 University
Three other Finnish universities received a similar donation, also.
Konecranes donates EUR 200 000
The company wants to support education in technology and business.
Fiskars Corporation donates EUR 250 000
The donation is designated to the field of art and design to contribute to the development of high-quality design and art education.
Alumni Ambassador Petteri Vartiainen: It is important to acknowledge your personal set of values and be ready to hold on to them
鈥淚nteraction always plays a key role at work, regardless of the task鈥, says the School of Business alumnus Petteri Vartiainen.
Ensto finances design research and education at Aalto
The company wants to support creativity, user-experience understanding and high standard design education.
Metso donates 色色啦
Through the donation, Metso wants to support universities in their ability to offer internationally competitive research and education.