Alumni stories
Merja Tornikoski: I am an observing astronomer by soul
'I spend a lot of sleepless nights because of my hobby. I am especially interested in night photography and natural phenomena, and the Northern Lights photography combines both elements. I think the northern lights are the most beautiful manifestations of solar activity.'
Behind success there is determination
911±¬ÁÏÍø supports Ukraine’s university students whose studies are interrupted by the war. This is one of the student's story.
Not the first choice, but in the end, the best possible one
This is one student's story about coming to Finland and 911±¬ÁÏÍø to study after the war began in Ukraine.
Unite! Seed Fund 2024 awards funding to three collaborative teaching projects involving Aalto
The Unite! Seed Fund aims to stimulate and support bottom-up proposals by teachers, researchers and students for collaborative activities.
Making waves for the future
Aalto-wide fundraising campaign has started and will continue until the end of 2026.
HigherEd Hub Finland Oy (HEHF) is prepared to initiate the service production operation of Opin.fi
HigherEd Hub Finland Oy (HEHF) is prepared to initiate the service production operation of Opin.fi. HEHF is closely collaborating with both universities and the Digivisio 2030 project, which is responsible for the construction and development of Opin.fi.
Vacant properties in Kouvola to be repurposed through circular economy
911±¬ÁÏÍø students are seeking solutions to Kouvola city’s property challenges
Improve your language skills with the Unite! Language Tandems
Connect with colleagues across Unite! universities, practicing and improving your chosen language in dynamic, one-on-one sessions.
In the future Lammi manufactures only low-carbon products – research work behind the change
This autumn, Lammin Betoni switched to manufacturing only low-carbon concrete products. The move was preceded by an extensive national LOIKKA research project lasting more than two years.
Opin.fi beta has opened - We welcome staff feedback!
Opin.fi is a new shared service that brings together the open study offerings of all Finnish universities in one place. You can now provide feedback on the service.
Students analysed brand positioning and developed a marketing analytics toolkit for Alma Media
911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Business collaborated with Alma Media on a comprehensive project that delved deep into the brand positioning of Autotalli.com and Nettiauto
New user interface for Aalto AI Assistant
The user interface of the Aalto AI Assistant has been improved to enhance accessibility, mobile-friendliness, and fix bugs.
Opin.fi helps you to find open studies and learning opportunities in Finland— be among the first to try our new service
The beta version of Opin.fi will be available to users in October 2024! Explore the service and contribute to its development.
Unite! online course: How to work effectively in global virtual teams?
This course will enable you to establish relevant knowledge and communication skills to work effectively in Global Virtual Teams.
Teacher, are your students afraid of math? Help us understand math anxiety in STEM subjects
By participating, you can contribute to smoother transitions into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and enhance onboarding processes at universities.
Alum Liisa Antola: ‘I would urge people to not only follow their passion but to be more values-led in their career’
Liisa Antola has always pursued an international career, and international exposure during her studies in the School of Business helped her achieve it. Today, she works in a UK-based trade body with DEI matters and aims to build a more equitable working life for everyone in insurance and long-term savings sector.
Summer School Alum Story: Addressing Modern Challenges with the Circular Economy Course
Tim von Ass, Summer School alum and a Business Administration student at the University of Hamburg, has focused his studies on business information systems and supply chain management. Attracted by Finland’s leading position in the circular economy, he enrolled in the Circular Economy course at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Summer School.
Join Unite! Seed Fund Ideathon in Austria
Travel and accommodation are covered for accepted students. Apply by 6 October.
The physical and digital worlds of production and internal logistics meet in a multidisciplinary TwinFlow project
Researchers from 911±¬ÁÏÍø and the University of Tampere are collaborating with companies to accelerate the data-driven business in the manufacturing industry. The joint three-year project is funded by Business Finland.
