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Alumni Ambassador Pirjo Väliaho: When working at international companies, I saw how valuable the alumni network is
”For a fresh graduate, getting a first permanent job at an advertising agency was a dream come true”, reminisces our alumna Pirjo Väliaho.
Alumni Ambassador Matti Honkala: Studying is always worth the time that you spend on it
"Accept the job when offered, and don’t be too picky in the beginning", says our alumnus Matti Honkala to the current students.
Four Aalto research fields among the world’s 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.
Alumni Ambassador Petteri Vartiainen: It is important to acknowledge your personal set of values and be ready to hold on to them
“Interaction always plays a key role at work, regardless of the task”, says the School of Business alumnus Petteri Vartiainen.
Quantum technology selected as an Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence
Aalto is also involved in the space and imaging centres of excellence.
Alumni Ambassador Sirpa Widomski: The studies in the School of Business have strengthened my abilities and self-confidence
Aalto University School of Business alumna Sirpa Widomski appreciates the broad expertise and networking opportunities granted for the students in the Aalto University.
Alumni Ambassador Juho Tuovinen: Studies at the School of Business gave me confidence to reach for my own goals
Juho Tuovinen has already worked in many international positions. He advises students to think carefully about their own interests when applying for the jobs in their industry.
Alumni Ambassador Sirkka Hämäläinen: Each job has its effect on one’s career path
The former Bank of Finland Head Sirkka Hämäläinen emphasizes the importance of extensive, high quality common knowledge in working life success.
A pleasant eight years on a building site
President Tuula Teeri says goodbye to the University she was called to build with peace of mind.
The theory and practice of multidisciplinarity
The increasingly complex problems of the modern world can rarely be solved through the efforts of a single branch of science. But how is multidisciplinarity implemented in practice?
Multidisciplinary themed issue out now
The Aalto University Magazine issue 19 looks at multidisciplinarity as a competitive advantage.
Nearly 5 million euro for pioneering biomimetics and quantum technology research
Olli Ikkala has received a prized ERC Advanced Grant for the second time and Jukka Pekola for the first time.
Doctor’s career path: Postdoctoral Researcher Eeva Houtbeckers’ story
People are best about doctoral studies, because learning happens in different communities.
Aalto participates in Helsinki Challenge
New contacts prompted Tanja Kallio to participate in the competition. Kallio and her team have developed a new type of catalyst.
Million Euro barrier broken
Business and economics have attracted donations worth over a million Euros as part of Aalto University’s fund raising.
Welcome to the new Learning Centre!
The revamp of the library building designed by Alvar Aalto is nearing completion and it will open its doors once again on 31 October.
