The University of Vaasa achieved a significant milestone by being ranked for the first time in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
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As traditional power plants are replaced by intermittent sources like solar and wind, maintaining grid stability has become a complex engineering challenge. Hussain Khan’s doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa introduces advanced AI-based control strategies that ensure local grids remain reliable and resilient.
EnergyWeek, the Nordic region’s most significant international energy event, brought energy experts, policymakers, industry leaders and international media to Vaasa on 16–19 March 2026. As an official partner of EnergyWeek, the University of Vaasa was highly visible throughout the week with its presentations, seminars and research showcases. Discussions focused on themes such as energy transition innovations, resilience, the use of space based data and the future of data centers. Collaboration and research impact were strongly highlighted throughout the week.
The University of Vaasa has granted the University of Vaasa Science Communication Award to Professor of Strategy Marko Kohtamäki. The award recognises outstanding efforts in popularising science and contributing to societal discussion. In addition, the University of Vaasa granted two honorary mentions for outstanding science communication. The honorary mentions were awarded to Postdoctoral Researcher in Marketing Essi Vesterinen and Professor of Telecommunications Engineering Mohammed Elmusrati.
Europe’s energy transition and resilience will not progress without new innovation and close collaboration between research, industry and the public sector. This was the key message at the international EnergyWeek evening event held on Monday at the University of Vaasa, where European policymakers, business leaders and university representatives discussed how to accelerate the energy transition and strengthen strategic autonomy.
Hitachi Energy and the University of Vaasa have signed an agreement on research collaboration aimed at developing transformer efficiency and heat recovery to improve the energy and cost efficiency of hy-drogen production.
While satellite navigation has become an essential part of modern life, it still struggles to work reliably indoors and in dense urban environments where high-rise buildings deteriorate signal propagation. In his doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, Akpojoto Siemuri investigates how adaptive machine learning and advanced sensor fusion methods can improve positioning accuracy, robustness, and efficiency.
Professor Sami Vähämaa will continue as the Chair of the University Collegium for a new term from 2026 to 2029. Vähämaa has served as the Chair of the Collegium since 2022.
The rapid growth of renewable energy has led to volatile prices and challenges for the electricity grid. Sara Haghifam’s doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa proposes a new model for local energy markets that integrates electricity and heat systems.
The University of Vaasa’s doctoral admissions attracted a record number of applicants. A total of 245 applicants showed their interest to the doctoral programme during the spring application period held in February. The number of applicants increased by 19 percent compared to the autumn application period. In comparison to the application period a year ago, the number of applicants has grown by nearly 47 percent.