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Hanna Leipämaa-Leskinen ulkona

News 04.05.2026

Consumers want to know what they eat – Local food networks support sustainable consumption

Building an academic career – Insights from two University of Vaasa researchers

"Language barrier is just an excuse" – How can SMEs harness the potential of international students?

How to improve youth well-being in school and work? Responsibility cannot be shifted solely to individuals or social services

Neurodiversity at the University of Vaasa: Diversity enriches the learning environment

Good and bad vegetarian food

Bravely going global – student Milla Juusela's journey towards an international career

First appointments as Senior University Lecturers – Susanna Kultalahti and Minna-Maarit Jaskari emphasise pedagogical skills and educational development

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Minna Martikainen: University of Vaasa lays the foundation for a sustainable future

Rehtori Minna Martikainen Vaasan yliopisto

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A new era of sustainable energy – The Sustainable Energy Reimagined conference highlighted the important role of the university and the Vaasa region

Sustainable Energy Reimagined konferenssi

Don't believe everything - Black Friday fast fashion deals put more pressure on consumers

Henna Syrjälä, Hanna Leipämaa-Leskinen ja Tiia Alkkiomäki

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How to find work in Finland? International alumni share their advice

Lukumanu Iddrisu, Xiaotian Bi and Mustafizur Rahman

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Katja Rajala has been chosen as the alumna of the Year

Katja Rajala

Raja Marthala encourages international students to learn Finnish: "It’s a long-term investment"

Alumnus Raja Marthala visiting the University of Vaasa campus, green grass and a blossoming tree on the background.

Finnish Sauna – superfood for the soul

sauna

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Towards working life through thesis – cooperation with companies and organisations add relevance and job opportunities

Tiphaine Delecour and Lauri

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Success of technology companies not just about the products – University of Vaasa strengthens the digital servitization of companies

Man with a tablet in a manufacturing environment

Two countries, two universities, one doctoral dissertation

Davide Sandretto

The EU decides on issues that affect the daily lives of Finns – Professor Christoph Demmke opens the door to EU decision-making

Professori Christoph Demmke kampusrannassa.

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University of Vaasa research promotes smart specialisation of regions – Ostrobothnia becomes an EU pioneer

Raippaluodon silta kuva Pohjanmaan liitto / Joonatan Knuutila

Values guide the consumption of meat substitutes

Kyösti Pennanen

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Young businesses succeed in international markets through trial and error – success does not always have to be based on careful planning, goal setting or large resources

Ylhäältä kuvattu kuva kokoustilanteesta.

Academic traditions – Conferment ceremony is academic celebration at its best

Tohtoripromootio

Doctoral studies add a bird's-eye view to professional life – enriched thinking and analytical skills help to innovate

Petri Kärki

The joy of studying together – a coincidence brought a father and daughter to the same studies

isä ja tytär

Lifelong joy of learning – 79-year-old Pentti soon has a bachelor's in business and is dreaming of a doctorate

Pentti Tikkanen

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Tax research promotes common rules

Mies tekee veroilmoitusta

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Towards low-carbon shipping with energy technology and innovative ship design

VEBIC moottori

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Is the company likely to go bankrupt? – Innovative credit rating model assesses SMEs

Luottoluokitusmalli auttaa pk-yrityksiä rahoituksen saamisessa

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Global pandemic dispersed work communities – solutions to support management of wellbeing and remote work were desperately needed

Etätyö

Discrimination in recruitment? Nothing is ever as simple as it appears, says professor

Työsyrjintä

Do you know your co-worker's earnings? "It can lead to envy"

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