Alumni stories
Alumnus Daniel Cohen: I knew the Bachelorâs 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: âIf you feel like you donât know what to do, donât worry. That doesnât 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.â
Ida Salin: It takes courage to speak up
'The EDI topics involve a social debate that can stir up strong emotions, including polarisation. When I started the assignment, I was nervous about whether I could talk about the right issues in the right way.'
Turbo-charging AI: Collaboration with NVIDIA renewed as joint tech center marks three years
NVIDIA AI Technology Center (NVAITC) Finland has accelerated research, training and computing power in over a dozen projects where high-performance computing meets AI
A sugar extracted from biowaste can provide a sustainable and more efficient method for sound absorption and thermal insulation
Researchers at Aalto University have discovered a way to convert polysaccharides from biowaste into a material that can outperform glass wool and other commercially used sound absorption materials with similar thickness.
The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutionsâ International Issues
The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutionsâ International Issues is being held on May 3-5, 2023 at the Aalto University Âé¶čŽ«Ăœ in Otaniemi. Around 450 experts working on the internationalization of higher education gather to network and discuss current issues at Spring Forumâs network meetings and sessions.
PatternLab course's outcomes in Prisma stores
The collaboration has enabled students to have experience in building a commercial range and also strengthened Finnish design in Prisma's own brands.
Alumna Julia Romanyuk: Studying at Mikkeli Campus gives the graduates an important advantage
During her career in rhythmic gymnastics, Julia Romanyuk, a multiple Finnish champion and the School of Business Mikkeli Âé¶čŽ«Ăœ alumna learnt many skills that have been valuable outside athletics as well: âI have applied these practical skills, such as time management and having a high drive, in my studies and personal life.â
Kristiina MÀkelÀ: My stride is generally brisk, motivated and positive
'Whenever possible, I say yes when someone in our community invites me to an event. I'm involved in so many things, and I move around the Âé¶čŽ«Ăœ a lot.'
Aalto University to host Nordic Five Tech (N5T) alliance annual meeting in May 2023âŻ
Aalto University will host the Presidents' and Annual Meeting of the Nordic Five Tech (N5T) Alliance on May 23-24, 2023. The meeting aims to foster dialogue amongst the N5T alliances and address collaboration, mobility, and innovation.âŻ
'After the mentoring, I feel I have more courage and can do the things I actually want to'
A mentor and a mentee from Aalto Mentoring Program share their stories.
'I realised that in Finland networking is very important' - Lessons and inspiration from mentorship
A mentee from Aalto International Talent Programme shares their story.
'I'm glad that Iâm able to help the students' - Lessons and inspiration from mentorship
A mentor from Aalto International Talent Program shares their story.
Akseli ĂikĂ€s played several years at RetuperĂ€n WBK before starting to study information networks at Aalto
Akseli ĂikĂ€s is a third-year student of Information Networks and is also known as Audio Dubbado, the artistic misleader of the RetuperĂ€n WBK.
FAIR kick-off drew two hundred participants as the demand for AI for business increases
Finnish AI Region aims to boost AI adoption in SMEs
Join us in bringing Sustainability Science Days to the next level!
The SSD Organising Team is looking for new members to join the Development and Scientific Teams! Are you game to join this dynamic community and help to co-create the future of SSD?
'The best thing was the relaxed atmosphere and versatile alumni' â students and alumni met at the Meet Your Community event
School of Business alumni from different majors talked about their career experiences and gave advice on choosing a major subject and finding employment in an event aimed at the first-year business students.
Aalto University partnering with the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF2023
The World Circular Economy Forum WCEF will bring together the world's leading circular economy professionals in Helsinki in May-June 2023.
Otaniemi high school students' escape game was rewarded - support from Aalto University and the University of JyvÀskylÀ
The escape game developed by four high school students came second in the Tutki-Kokeile-KehitÀ competition 6.4.2023.
Phuong Nguyen: Prioritize quality over quantity in finding jobs
Phuong Nguyen started her marketing internship at EFLA Oy as a third-year International Business student in HĂ€me University of Applied Sciences, and has been working there ever since. Currently she works as a Sales & Marketing Manager at EFLA Oy and is also pursuing her Masterâs degree in People Management and Organizational Development at Aalto University School of Business.
