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Atte Palomäki
News 14.10.2026
The University of Vaasa is strengthening the visibility of its research and expertise, as well as its connections with businesses and societal decision-makers. Experienced communications executive and senior adviser Atte Palomäki has joined the university in an interim role to support the development of its communications, societal impact and stakeholder relations.
Hannu Laaksonen
News 07.10.2026
Electricity consumption is expected to increase by as much as 40–50% by 2030 due to the growing number of data centres under construction and the electrification of transport, heating and industry.
– Energy storage, demand-side flexibility, flexible engine power plants and microgrids will all play a major role in the electricity system of the future, says Professor Hannu Laaksonen from the University of Vaasa.
Vaasan yliopiston kampus kuvattuna ulkoa syksyllä
News 28.09.2026
The University of Vaasa has strengthened its position in the prestigious Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2026, achieving a place among the world's top 100 universities in Public Administration. Ranked in the 76-100 category globally, the university is the only Finnish university included in the field this year.
Heli Kortesalmi
Dissertation 28.09.2026
Some small and medium-sized accountancy firms have lagged behind larger firms in adopting artificial intelligence. Both a lack of expertise and investment costs can act as barriers, and now a new maturity model is helping to plan new development initiatives.