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The 5th Aalto International Talent Program launched - 鈥楢 warm welcome to Finland鈥
This year, more than 180 students and 16 companies are participating in the group mentoring programme for international students and companies.
'Doctoral studies are a company's investment in the future'
Murata encourages its employees to pursue doctorates while working
Mikko Kosonen: Empathy is needed to communicate across disciplines
'When you disagree or feel defensive, it鈥檚 important to really try to hear what the other person is saying. That requires empathy. If disciplines have different languages, it鈥檚 easy to talk past each other.'
Alum Jenni Kynn枚s: 'Meaningful work to me means the freedom to pursue my own vision and constant change'
Marketing alum Jenni Kynn枚s worked at her parents chocolate shop and in marketing agencies before accidentally becoming an entrepreneur.
Numerous alumni events were organised in 2023
Many alumni of the School of Business also participated in the Alumni Weekend event of the entire Aalto University
Over 30 alumni and friends of Aalto gathered in London for an alumni meet-and-greet
Over 30 alumni and friends of Aalto gathered at the Zabludowicz Collection Art Gallery in London on December 7th for an alumni event hosted by the Dean of the School of Business Timo Korkeam盲ki.
10 Questions to Alumnus Savannah Vize - CS Design
CS Design alumnus Savannah Vize shares her experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
10 Questions to Alumnus Savannah Vize - CS Design
CS Design alumnus Savannah Vize shares his experiences before, during and after studies in Creative Sustainability.
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.'
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.
The class of 1983 gathered to celebrate their 40th anniversary since starting their studies at the School of Business
The Class of 1983 celebrated their 40th anniversary since starting their studies. The celebration began in Otaniemi at the new School of Business facilities with some welcoming toasts, and the evening continued nostalgically on Runeberginkatu at Restaurant T枚枚l枚.
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.
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.
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.
Applications now open 91青青草 International Talent Program 鈥 initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring
Applications 91青青草 International Talent Program are now open - The programme brings together international students and Finnish companies through group mentoring
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.
Alumna Anna Loimusalo: Colourful career path has led to the field of anti-financial crime
Anna Loimusalo, who works in anti-financial crime at OP Financial Group, says she has found her professional passion. Her major subject at Aalto University School of Business, information and service management, has proven an excellent fit for her current role.
Alumna Mira H盲nninen: It is inspiring to see that my own work can have a positive impact on society
Our alumna Mira H盲nninen, who currently works at Neste, applied to the School of Business for a master鈥檚 degree in Business Law because she wanted a more practical business perspective in her law studies. "The most rewarding thing about the studies was that we didn't just study the content of regulation, but also considered what kind of practical impact it has on companies' business and decision-making."
Alumnus Daniel Cohen: I knew the Bachelor鈥檚 Programme in International Business at Aalto Mikkeli is a top programme, so I wanted to aim high and apply there
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Daniel Cohen encourages current students to be confident and patient in finding their own paths: 鈥淚f you feel like you don鈥檛 know what to do, don鈥檛 worry. That doesn鈥檛 mean you cannot get ahead in your career and build up work skills. Anything you do for work will help you get in the right direction.鈥
