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Danfoss sopimus
News 03.12.2025
Danfoss Drives and the University of Vaasa have signed a strategic cooperation agreement at Danfoss Drives' Vaasa office on Wednesday, 3 December, 2025. The agreement marks a major milestone in the relationship between two strong regional and global players, aiming to build a long-term, versatile, and impactful partnership that supports sustainable development, competitiveness, and regional vitality.
Seyed Mahoor Ebrahimi
Dissertation 01.12.2025
Studies on integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into local energy markets have been hindered by the high computational complexity associated with EV modelling. Seyed Mahoor Ebrahimi’s doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa overcomes these hurdles by introducing a streamlined virtual battery model and a cost-effective charger sharing concept.
Tekoälyn tekemä kuva
News 27.11.2025
The Research Council of Finland has granted €2.8 million to establish HUMAIN – Human–AI Interaction Nexus, a new research infrastructure in Vaasa. The initiative brings together four partners – University of Vaasa, Åbo Akademi University, Novia University of Applied Sciences, and Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK) – combining their strengths in a joint initiative for future human–AI interaction.
Ilmakuva Limerickin yliopistosta Irlannissa
News 26.11.2025
The University of Vaasa has established a new double degree agreement with the University of Limerick in Ireland for the Bachelor's programme in International Business. This is the third double degree within the programme and the 14th for the University of Vaasa, reinforcing our commitment to internationalisation and offering unique opportunities for students.
Miekat ja hatut
Media release 25.11.2025
The University of Vaasa’s industry-integrated CoDoc doctoral education model is expanding in collaboration with Vaasa University of Applied Sciences and Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. This strategic doctoral pathway combines the research strength of the university with the practical, work-oriented approach of universities of applied sciences, offering a resource-smart solution that strengthens Finland’s competitiveness toward the 6% R&D target, accelerates doctoral education, and enhances RDI capabilities. A key new element is the expansion of the flexible PreDoc pathway, now open from UAS studies all the way to a doctorate. PreDoc and CoDoc open doors to cutting-edge research, networks, and career opportunities already at the early stages of studies.
Emmanuel Anti Vaasan yliopiston kampuksella
Dissertation 25.11.2025
While most organisations address cybersecurity issues with technology and surveillance, Emmanuel Anti’s research argues that empathy may be a more effective defence. His doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa explores insider deviance, and how understanding the human elements related to it can lead to stronger, more sustainable cybersecurity practices.