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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
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.
Janne P盲rssinen second in Helkama cargo bicycle design competition
Electrically assisted 鈥淜aari鈥 bike is a variant of the traditional two wheeled cargo bicycle.
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.
Aaltoes organising Europe鈥檚 largest design hackathon
Dash raises design thinking and multidisciplinarity into the limelight of the hackathon.
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.
Reeta Ek the Young Designer of the Year 2017
The Young Designer of the Year prize of 2017 is given to textile and surface designer Reeta Ek
Aalto establishes a Sustainability Hub to address the challenges of sustainable development
The Hub will increase multidisciplinary collaboration and promote sustainability in teaching, campus development and other operations at Aalto.
New project develops problem-based learning in East African Universities
Aalto Global Impact led project enhances multidisciplinarity and regional networks.
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.
Four Aalto research fields among the world鈥檚 top 50
Aalto placed at the top of the Shanghai ranking in Marine/Ocean Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Mining and Mineral Engineering and Management research.
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.
Aalto University and GE Healthcare expand their cooperation
The areas of cooperation include healthcare data analytics and artificial intelligence as well as start-up activities.
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.
5 million euro project could see Finland become the model country for the circular economy of metals
Effective recycling would be ecologically-friendly 鈥 and accelerate Finland's economy.
Students researched with Nokia how virtual and augmented reality could work in real estate business
In customized student projects students learn by doing real projects for companies. The projects are organized by the School of Business.
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.
Biodesign projects identify medical innovations for commercialisation
Combining the technical expertise of an engineer with the clinical expertise of a medical doctor can lead to the invention of the century.
Aalto Global Impact promotes societal impact globally
Since 2012, Aalto Global Impact collaborates across disciplines and sectors for sustainability.
