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The University of Vaasa has played a key role in defining policy directions for artificial intelligence in Europe’s energy systems. The new EERA report provides concrete recommendations to support the EU’s green transition and digital energy future.
High-performance computing systems are increasingly central to modern industry and digital infrastructure, especially to AI. However, their high energy consumption and privacy issues raise concerns. To strengthen research in this area, the University of Vaasa has appointed Assistant Professor (tenure track) Xiaoli Liu who will focus on Artificial Intelligence and energy optimisation for high-performance computing. The position is supported by the Sarlin Foundation professorship programme.
A new European research and innovation project, FRANCESCA, has been launched with the goal of transforming how furniture is designed, manufactured, repaired and reused across Europe. The project, coordinated by CETEM, the Technology Centre for Furniture and Wood in Murcia, Spain, brings together 15 organisations from seven countries, including the University of Vaasa.
A new doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa argues that healthcare cybersecurity will remain fragile unless technology, humans and organisational processes are treated as a single unified system. According to Pius Ewoh, the healthcare sector needs socio-technical solutions rather than purely technical defences to protect patient data and maintain trust.
University of Vaasa researchers and doctoral students have received a total of €458,000 in grants this autumn from the Foundation for Economic Education and the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation.
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.
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.
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.
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.