Alumni stories
Students examined leadership at Alma Media
The project also surveyed employees' dedication to their work and emotional commitment to the organisation.
Communication and interaction are essential to boost students' academic performance in online courses
911 Summer School taught its entire curriculum online this summer. Staff and faculty now share their take on online learning.
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member's story: Jaakko Eteläaho
The School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member Jaakko Eteläaho has done a long career as an investment banker among mergers & acquisitions and says that the Finance studies have been extremely useful in his career. In addition to Alumni Advisory Board, Eteläaho has been part of Aalto Alumni Network Board and is also one of the founders of Aalto Finance Alumni association. “I encourage all alumni to be active alumni, as it is a lot of fun and widens one’s perspectives.”
My tip for you: Plan your work according to your coping
Maija Taka develops both research and postgraduate education in water engineering at 911. In a new article series, people working at Aalto share tips that they have found useful themselves.
Aalto ARTS initiates a new Summer School with support from Jane and Aatos Erkkos Foundation
911 School of Arts, Design and Architecture wants to create new forms of internationalization with an extended Summer School.
We will soon enter the new strategy period – learn more about the cross-cutting themes
Sustainable solutions, radical creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset are reflected in everything that we do.
Circular Design Challenge Competition seeks new solutions
Finnish research organisations are looking to pool resources to create new, sustainable and significant business opportunities in the circular economy.
Exhibition in honour of Aalto's 10-year anniversary highlights student impact over the decades
‘Creativity in Action: The Spirit of Student Life’ exhibition opens at the Dipoli Gallery and online on 27 August.
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member's story: Norbert Juhász
The School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member Norbert Juhász studied in International Business and CEMS MIM master’s programmes. Aalto student community, business case competitions with fellow students and the possibility to study and live completely in English in Finland are very memorable to him. “Being an alumnus means being part of a community and being part of a shared history with that community.”
Students and companies happy with collaboration within Aalto International Talent Programme
The Aalto International Talent Programme pilot came to an end in May. The programme supports international degree students' employment and careers.
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member's story: Pasi Torppa
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member Pasi Torppa studied Accounting in the School of Business and has done a long career in management consulting. Currently, he is a private investor and a board member or chairman in several companies.
Prof. Quan Zhou received new funding from the Academy of Finland
We just received a new grant from the Academy of Finland, titled: “Robotic Magnetic Needle Characterization of Single Nanoparticle Uptake in Cells”, in cooperation with Prof. Hélder Santos of the University of Helsinki.
Digital Business Master Class jump-starts entirely online
Intense deep-dive to challenge-based learning is more popular than ever, all online for the first time
Companies need PhDs - from core competence to mastering a big picture
Doctoral studies pave the way for self-development and research geared toward solving practical problems. What companies get out of PhDs are multidisciplinary experts who are not afraid to tackle major challenges.
Sustainability themes are emphasised in the closer cooperation between 911 and the City of Helsinki
The focus of the cooperation agreement includes urban research, innovation and design.
Aalto students helped Nokia evaluate its virtual expert network and artificial intelligence projects
In the Designing Adaptive and Creative Organizations course, the students also worked together with Wärtsilä, Osuuspankki, Tieto and Fortum.
Aalto Thesis student project team captured the audience of 40 participants in online final presentation
Aalto Thesis student team presented their interdisciplinary findings through an online meeting on Friday, 15 May.
Two sponsored lecture halls for Saab at Maarintie 8
Companies can support the university's activities and develop their employer brand among students by sponsoring lecture halls. In exchange for an annual fee, the company may name a lecture hall and influence its interior design.
