Alumni stories
A strong investment in the development of Finnish ownership
The donor appreciation event organized for the major donors of professorship in ownership celebrated the establishment of the professorship and recounted the stages of the unique project.
Aalto University coordinated INCREDIT project has been selected in the EIT HEI Initiative
EIT HEI Initiative to unlock innovation potential in Europe's Higher Education.
Reflecting on research: insights from two professors
Two newly tenured Aalto professors talk about their research journeys
'It was a great learning experience' - Aalto International Talent Programme introduces Finnish working life to international students
This year 150 students and 17 companies participated in the group mentoring initiative.
Alumnus Daniel Cohen: I knew the Bachelor’s 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: “If you feel like you don’t know what to do, don’t worry. That doesn’t 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 Institutions’ International Issues
The Spring Forum for Higher Education Institutions’ International Issues is being held on May 3-5, 2023 at the Aalto University Â鶹´«Ã½ in Otaniemi. Around 450 experts working on the internationalization of higher education gather to network and discuss current issues at Spring Forum’s 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ alumna learnt many skills that have been valuable outside athletics as well: ‘I have applied these practical skills, such as time management and having a high drive, in my studies and personal life.’
Kristiina Mäkelä: 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ a lot.'
Aalto University to host Nordic Five Tech (N5T) alliance annual meeting in May 2023 
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. 
'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 I’m able to help the students' - Lessons and inspiration from mentorship
A mentor from Aalto International Talent Program shares their story.
Akseli Äikäs played several years at Retuperän WBK before starting to study information networks at Aalto
Akseli Äikäs is a third-year student of Information Networks and is also known as Audio Dubbado, the artistic misleader of the Retuperän 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?
