Interdisciplinary summer job programme Murjottelu kicked off – application period over

The application period for Murjottelu programme has now ended, and no more applications can be submitted. Thank you for all applicants!

Murjottelu, the interdisciplinary summer trainee programme for all Aalto University students, was officially kicked off at Aalto Design Factory on Thursday, February 18th. The event gathered together around 80 Aalto students interested in job opportunities for the summer 2010. Also present were the company representatives, seeking to hire passionate students for interdisciplinary projects. At the event, the concept and background Murjottelu were briefly presented, after which students and companies got to mingle over coffee and snacks.

Over 40 traineeships available

Murjottelu Coordinator 2010, Heidi Auvinen, described the programme as a win-win situation for students and companies alike:

- Despite the financial situation, about 20 companies from different industries have joined Murjottelu this year. They offer over 40 summer jobs focusing around many interesting projects. Previous years, the companies have been very content with the students’ contribution. Often students, who represent a variety of Aalto backgrounds, bring new thinking and knowhow to the Murjottelu company. In turn, the students get a challenging summer job of their own field of study. In the best case, Murjottelu can result in future collaborations or a kick-start to a career.

Auvinen also emphasized the teamwork aspect of Murjottelu traineeships:

- Murjottelu projects are often carried out in interdisciplinary teams of two or more people, so students can exchange ideas and find new solutions together.

Murjottelu programme is now organized for the seventh time. The application period ends on 28th February 2010.

More information:

• www.murjottelu.fi
• Contact Heidi Auvinen (firstname.lastname@tkk.fi, +358 50 594 6255)