Latest news in this area
LGBTQ-Friendly Firms More Innovative
Firms with progressive LGBTQ policies produce more patents, have more patent citations, and have higher innovation quality as measured by patent originality, generality, and internationality.

School of Business researchers have shared their expertise in top-tier media outlets
Over the Spring (March-May) of 2025, the School of Business featured in several publications reaching more than 270,000 views from a massive global audience

Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation: Aalto University's Information Technology Program Turns 30
This summer, Aalto University’s Information Technology Program (ITP) celebrates its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1995, ITP is a full-time, three-month (30 ECTS) summer minor that brings together students from around the world and across disciplines.

More than half of the School of Business students do part of their studies abroad
Aalto University School of Business offers its students excellent opportunities for internationalisation

Aalto University launches Inventors program to turn science into impact
The new training program in the field of chemical engineering empowers researchers to explore entrepreneurial pathways and the commercial potential of their work.

New academic collaboration between cities and universities brings research knowledge to decision-making
In the projects of the Kaupunkivaikutus collaboration, researchers are investigating urban nature as a means of climate adaptation, weighted-curriculum education and needs-based funding in comprehensive school, the impact of rail transport on people and businesses, and traffic disruptions.

Sebastian Toppari receives the Matti Koiranen Award from the Federation of Family Businesses
Sebastian Toppari's Master’s thesis deals with how family ownership is reflected in the remuneration of CEOs in Finnish listed companies

The Foundation for the Advancement of Finnish Securities Markets awards Helmi Peräkylä for her excellent Master’s thesis in the field of finance
The scholarship awarded to Helmi Peräkylä is worth EUR 5 000

The green transition, digitalization, and geopolitical shifts impact the audit environment
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) and the Aalto University School of Business are organising the Summer School on auditing and accounting in public administration to equip professionals with the best possible skills to adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing world

‘The students’ work will have a concrete impact on the development of Porvoo Art Factory's operations’
A multidisciplinary Aalto student team developed future scenarios for the Art Factory

Cinema Sheryl opens its doors – New student-oriented cinema aiming at young people and film culture
The cinema brings a completely new, student-driven perspective to the movie experience – designed for and by young people.

Alternative investments play a growing role – equality also discussed at Aalto University conference
The School of Business supported a conference organised by the Department of Finance with an equality grant

Chancellor Emeritus Matti Lehti: I feel great gratitude towards the School of Business
‘By donating, you can support young people who certainly need and appreciate the support they receive.’

Student startup uses AI to boost construction site procurement and logistics
Student-founded company helps construction firms find the right products and streamline operations.

Summer School Teacher Interview: ‘Teams can work smarter, not just harder’
Xiaoqi Feng and Antti Surma-aho teach the summer course Facilitation Skills by Aalto University Summer School this July. They explain why facilitation is an essential skill for everyone, regardless of role or industry.

Lauri Ratia: A strong vision inspires stakeholders to commit to the necessary change
‘Good goals are high, but they must also be realistic and therefore achievable.’

Research: More than a quarter of companies do not monitor their marketing performance
Customer satisfaction is also rarely used as a KPI, according to the results of Markkinoinnin tila (the State of Marketing) survey

Five things everyone should know about sustainable investing
Sustainable funds were supposed to be a great solution for both investors and the environment. Things didn’t turn out that way, says Aalto University Professor Vesa Puttonen.

Aalto University’s art & design ranked 8th in the world
Six of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking

Students developed the store-picking process in Prisma stores
A total of five groups of students wanted to solve a challenge by the S Group
