Aalto University Summer School

Podcasts

Podcasting from Aalto Summer School these podcasts are made for you to get to know Finland better. Thank you for listening!
Amos Rex museum windows in Helsinki
Image: Amos Rex
Aalto University Summer School students can learn about Finnish culture and history
Image: Tori Quarter

Discover Finland

Episode 1 Ships and Shopping

Navigate the streets of old Helsinki and learn how commerce and trade were and still are vital to the spirit and growth of Finland’s capital city. “Ships and Shopping” will take you from the 16th century to the year 1900 and beyond.

Episode 2 Time for Technology

In “Time for Technology” explore the development of technology from small scale industrial sites to the birth of saw mills and factories all the way to the IT boom of the 1990s and 2000s. Listen to the story of Nokia and be surprised by its varied and rich past.

Episode 3 WTF: What the Finland

Discover what makes Finland unique in “WTF: What the Finland?” and immerse yourself in the weird and wonderful cultural aspects of this small but mighty Nordic nation. What is a fish rooster? Is Heavy Metal just for grown ups? Where does Santa live? The answer to all these questions and more awaits you!

Aalto University Summer School students walking in Otaniemi campus

Working in Finland

Episode 1 Work culture

Dive into the open, flexible and straightforward work culture of Finland. In this episode, we discuss the differences between Finnish work culture and work cultures globally. Finland is known for flexible and low-hierarchical organisations and teams. How flexible can your work become? We also discuss must-have competences for Finnish work life.

Episode 2 Finding a job

Find out how to impress the recruiter! Learn useful tips and tricks on how to find a graduate job in Finland and what competences Finnish employers value. In this episode, we discuss finding your own super skills and making the most out of the recruitment process.

Podcast hosts

Anni Shepherd is a historian and museum educator
Anni Shepherd is a Historian and museum educator with two Master’s degrees and years of experience educating the masses about various aspects of Finnish and British history. She has worked as the Curator for Education at the Maritime Museum of Finland.
Emmi Matvejeff is a Talent Acquisition Manager
Emmi Matvejeff works as a Talent Acquisition Manager at Academic Work Finland. She is a summer lover known from her sparkling laugh and charming smile. Passionate recruiter with a big love for good food and wine. On a mission for better recruitments!
Laura Sivula is the Head of Aalto University Summer School
Laura Sivula is the Head of Summer School at Aalto University. She is a passionate advocate for developing work life competences in higher education. Laura is also a teacher on agile methods and digital business.
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