Aalto University's open-to-all meeting place Marsio will open in September
Opening exhibitions present the Aalto community’s solutions for shaping a sustainable future
Co-opetition between Sweden and Finland in higher education and research
What are the barriers and opportunities for intensified collaboration between Sweden and Finland in higher education and research?
Discussion on the balance between collaboration and competition – and the concept of coopetition.
What are the barriers and opportunities for intensified collaboration between Sweden and Finland in higher education and research? How can we increase mobility between Sweden and Finland in higher education and research? How can we collaborate to have greater influence in European university alliances? How can we collaborate to obtain more European research funding for Sweden and Finland?
We are organising the event together with Hanaholmen - cultural centre for Sweden and Finland.
The event is organised together with Hanaholmen – cultural centre for Sweden and Finland, and it will merge attendance between Almedalsveckan in Visby and Suomi Areena in Pori.
Panel calling in from Pori:
Nicola Clase, Ambassador, Embassy of Sweden in Helsinki
Ilkka Niemelä, President, Aalto University
Panel present in Visby:
Maimo Henriksson, Ambassador, Embassy of Finland in Stockholm
Martin Nilsson Jacobi, President, Chalmers University
Moderator in Visby:
Gunvor Kronman, CEO of Hanaholmen
RSVP Please sign up to the event by June 25, 2024.
At Almedalsveckan join as also for the Radical Creatives Sweden film premiere on Tuesday 25 at 11:30-13:00.
Spotlight
Find more current news and interesting events on the News and events page.
Aalto leaps up global ranking of young universities
The Times Higher Education ranking lists the world’s best new universities – those 50 years old or younger
Natural luxury – 3D-printed wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Alumni news
Kiia Einola thinks that buildings should support the well-being of us all
Kiia Einola's study journey at Aalto University extends from bachelor's studies all the way to doctoral research. Summer job during her master's studies sparked Kiia's interest in smart building research. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation in smart building services engineering by collaborating with Helvar, a company specializing in electrical engineering.
Alumni encounters from Seattle to Bangalore
Over the past year, we have met with our alumni in more than 10 cities around the world.
Alum Anton Jantunen: 'In my role, analytical skills, a comprehensive understanding of complex concepts, and the ability to see connections are especially useful.'
Anton Jantunen's journey led him from major consulting firms and startups to working in Nairobi at the UN Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, which aims to improve access to safe sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health products and services. Jantunen works with innovative financing models for the fund.
Vesa Kemppainen: ‘An important quality in working life is an interest in new things’
Alum story: Art Director at Fiskars Group Vesa Kemppainen believes that creativity and the ability to make creative decisions are important skills in working life.- Published:
- Updated: