University of Vaasa Anniversary Celebration
Finland
The University of Vaasa warmly invites you to celebrate its 58th anniversary together with the university community.
You can watch the celebration live online
After the ceremony, coffee will be served at Restaurant Mathilda.
Dress code: dark suit and decorations
For catering purposes, please register by 20 January 2026 via this link
Programme
Music
Welcome "Knowledge as foundation for resilience"
Minna Martikainen, rector
Keynote
Heidi Backman, permanent secretary, Ministery of Education and Culture
The EU as a guarantor of democracy and competence
Joakim Strand, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering
Music
My Science - New professors
Catharina von Koskull
Petri Välisuo
Student union greeting
Heidi Elers, chair of the board, VYY
Awards and recognitions
Music
Music: Sören Lillkung and Patrick Wingren
We warmly welcome you to join!