The University of Vaasa has been granted the highly regarded EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation, effective from May 2026.
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Researchers and doctoral students at the University of Vaasa have been awarded a total of €313,500 in grants this spring from the Finnish Cultural Foundation and its South Ostrobothnia and Kymenlaakso regional funds.
The rise of generative AI has sparked widespread concern about job security and the future of human work. In his doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, Zhe Zhu reveals that when employees trust the system and see it as a helpful partner rather than a threat, AI can actually increase work engagement and help build more sustainable careers.
International competition for capital is more intense than ever. The new Finland Investment Institute begins its activities on 20 May 2026 with an opening seminar and connects the perspectives of business, policymakers, public authorities and other stakeholders with leading academic research. Through research, the institute aims to strengthen Finland’s attractiveness as a destination for investment.
The University of Vaasa (UVA, Finland) has established a new double degree agreement with the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP, Peru) for the Bachelor's programme in International Business. This is the first transatlantic double degree in business in Finland, and the 18th double degree for the University of Vaasa.
Rules and guidelines for healthcare professionals alone are not enough to ensure patient safety. In her doctoral dissertation for the University of Vaasa, Riikka Lehesvuo suggests that a healthcare professional’s ability to adapt to changing situations and communicate with the patient can be significant factors in providing safe services.
The University of Vaasa’s Helsinki campus serves as a meeting place where physical presence supports both studies and research. At the end of March, the university moved into new, larger premises in the heart of Helsinki. The Helsinki campus complements the Vaasa campus and provides a base for students, staff and partners.
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.
A four-year research project aimed at improving the reliability and resilience of electricity grids has received €1 million in funding from STEK ry. The joint initiative by Tampere University and the University of Vaasa will develop a smart comprehensive architecture that integrates real-time situational awareness, distributed control, and virtualized protection automation to strengthen Finland’s electricity system. The goal is to enhance the ability of the energy system to withstand and recover from disruptions such as storms and cyber threats.