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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

Future project leaders embrace their new life in Finland

Sousza and Reshma on campus. Kuva: Taina Renkola

Navigating an international career: Mika Somppi's insights on entering EU roles from Finnish universities

Mika Somppi

Crisps or carrots? How consumers can be guided towards healthier food choices at the supermarket

Harri Luomala

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Jarno Syrjälä is the alumnus of the year 2023 – University of Vaasa launched him onto an international career

Jarno Syrjälä vastaanottaa vuoden alumni 2023 -palkintoa.

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Importance of reliable information in an uncertain world – Continuous cooperation a key factor in crisis management

Annukka Jokipii ja Harri Jalonen, heinäseipäät.

Plants and friendships are nurtured in Ravilaakso – Vaasa Spouse Programme brings together people from around the world

Ihmisiä puutarhassa

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Students spend their summer at work – Work experience in their field of study is a key asset for the future

Vaasan yliopiston opiskelijoita

Unexpected expenses hurt your wallet – this is how big your rainy-day fund should be

säästäminen

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Supporting global energy transition – Sundom Smart Grid was a groundbreaking pilot project

Sundom smart grid

Professor Pirjo Laaksonen retires after long and distinguished career at the university

Pirjo Laaksonen

Artificial intelligence is a handy tool but does not free us from thinking

Tekoälyn tekemä kuva

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Climate change is a common concern of humankind

maisema

Trapped in a fashion cycle: is sustainable consumption the solution or should we avoid buying new clothes?

Pile of clothes, Shutterstock

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Better treatment decisions through statistical methods

lääketiede röntgenkuva x-ray

Business ideas and freedom draw women to entrepreneurship – yet only one-third of entrepreneurs are women

woman with laptop

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The utilisation of space data bringing new opportunities to Kvarken – University of Vaasa becomes a major player in the new space economy

KvarkenSat Pohjoismaiden yllä havainnekuva

“Spending more than ten years with one employer seems strange” – instead of long-term employment, young people value personal development and career advancement

Juuli-Tuuli Osmo

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From Bangladesh to Vaasa: The multidisciplinary environment at the university inspires Anupam Dutta

University of Vaasa Senior Researcher Anupam Dutta

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“I have to build my network and learn the language” – Chamara Dissanayake is determined to settle in Finland

Chamara Dissanayake

Get energy for meetings – the entire organisation benefits from a physically active leader

ulf nylund

Academic Tradition: Students’ Wappu is full of fun get-togethers and old traditions

Opiskelijoita vappuna

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Co-creative Snacks: combining gaming with snacking for healthier consumer choices

gaming

A tax refund or back taxes? Here’s how you can affect your taxes

vero

Success is made together – Our doctoral alumna Marina Kinnunen leads the Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia

Marina Kinnunen