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Aurora Botnia laiva auringonlaskussa
Media release 06.05.2026
A consortium led by the University of Vaasa has been awarded significant Horizon Europe funding for a major research and innovation project that moves long‑distance shipping closer to a zero‑carbon future. The H4PERION – Hydrogen FOR Performance Enhancement and Reliable Ice OperatioN – project will, for the first time, demonstrate in practice how a large vessel can operate with a hydrogen‑capable internal combustion engine (ICE). This marks an important milestone in clean maritime technology.
Hanna Leipämaa-Leskinen ulkona
News 04.05.2026
The significance of local food networks has grown at the same time as food security, self-sufficiency and sustainable choices are attracting increasing attention globally. Local food appeals to consumers through freshness, taste and transparency. REKO (Rejäl konsumtion – Fair consumption) networks also illustrate how time pressure in everyday life, the need for planning and price considerations can challenge the realisation of sustainable choices.
Helka Kalliomäki kuvattuna Vaasan yliopistolla meren rannassa
Media release 30.04.2026
Helka Kalliomäki has started as Professor of Innovation Policy at the University of Vaasa in March. Her professorship is situated in the discipline of Regional Studies and is closely connected to the interdisciplinary field of innovation policy studies at the interface of urban and regional development. She is particularly interested in the role that cities and regions play in societal change, and how diverse actors can work together in an impactful way towards a sustainable future.
Elina Haapamäki ja Jukka Sihvonen
Media release 27.04.2026
U.S. companies are reporting on cybersecurity in greater detail, yet stock market reactions remain muted. A new study by the University of Vaasa and Aalto University shows that mandatory cybersecurity disclosure does not prompt reactions from investors or stock analysts. Instead, the main benefits appear to materialise within firms themselves.
Martin Meyer and a panel
News 22.04.2026
University of Vaasa opened a European Office in Brussels on 21 April 2026, bringing the University closer to the institutions, networks and partners shaping Europe’s future. The inauguration brought together representatives from European institutions, research organisations, industry, regional networks and higher education partnerships. The message running through the afternoon was both ambitious and practical: if Europe wants to remain competitive, secure and resilient, it needs stronger connections between universities, companies, cities, regions and policymakers.
Stewart Miller posing in front of Ankkuri building
News 22.04.2026
Professor Stewart Miller from Durham University (UK) visited the University of Vaasa, bringing extensive expertise in international management, global strategy and research methods. During his visit, he led a Global Strategy Journal (GSJ, AJG4) Paper Development Workshop and delivered the seminar Teaching Research Methods: Tricks and Tips, focused on teaching research methods across bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels.
EU:n lippu ja rakennus Brysselissä
Media release 21.04.2026
University of Vaasa is opening a European office in Brussels to strengthen collaboration with European partners and increase its visibility in research and innovation. An opening event will be held on Tuesday, 21 April.
Vaasa Green Leaf
News 16.04.2026
Vaasa has been selected as the European Green Leaf City 2026. This recognition from the European Commission highlights cities that take concrete and impactful action on climate and environmental challenges. Vaasa stands out not only for its ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality already in the 2020s, but also for how this work is done – together. What makes Vaasa unique is its strong ecosystem. Universities, businesses, and the public sector work closely together, connecting research, innovation, and education. The University of Vaasa plays a central role in this collaboration.
Jussi Tanskanen
Dissertation 13.04.2026
The well-being of a supervisor is reflected through supervisor-subordinate relationships in employee motivation and performance, and consequently, in the company’s competitiveness. In his doctoral research at the University of Vaasa, Project Researcher Jussi Tanskanen demonstrates that an exhausted leader lacks the resources to maintain high-quality relationships with subordinates, leading to a collapse in employee dedication. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in today’s intensive work environment and remote work settings.
Marjut Männistö ja Susanna Mantila
Media release 09.04.2026
The University of Vaasa is developing a new model of functionally bilingual teaching designed to support international students’ Finnish language learning and improve their chances of employment in the Finnish labour market. English serves as the primary language of instruction, but Finnish is systematically integrated into studies so that language supports both learning and the development of work life skills.