Academic ceremonies
University of Vaasa Anniversary Celebration
Location
Finland
University of Vaasa Anniversary Celebration "Knowledge as foundation for resilience" on Tuesday 27 January 2026 starting at 2:15 PM at Levón Auditorium.
The University of Vaasa warmly invites you to celebrate its 58th anniversary together with the university community.
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, kansliapäällikkö, Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö
Music
My Science - New professors
Catarina von Koskull
Petri Välisuo
Student union greeting
Heidi Elers, puheenjohtaja, VYY
Awards and recognitions
Music
Music: Sören Lillkung and Patrick Wingren
We warmly welcome you to join!