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Media release 06.07.2026
The University of Vaasa has received funding from Business Finland for a research project aimed at accelerating the international growth of Finnish small and medium-sized industrial companies through circular economy solutions. The project, International circular business model innovations for accelerated internationalisation, focuses on how circular economy-based business models can be made to work effectively across different international markets.
Salla Maijala
Dissertation 29.06.2026
A doctoral dissertation defended at the University of Vaasa maps the stressors of public service professionals at a time when the transformation of the social and healthcare sector has made work more interactive and complex. Salla Maijala’s doctoral dissertation in social and health management provides research-based knowledge to develop management within the sector.
Piljak ja King
Media release 25.06.2026
Two new professors started at the University of Vaasa in June. Their research addresses current sustainability challenges from the perspectives of accounting and finance. Professor of Accounting (ESG reporting and sustainability) Tatiana King studies sustainability reporting and climate risks, while Professor of Finance (international financial markets) Vanja Piljak focuses on sustainable finance and investment.
Resilience workshop group picture at the campus
News 16.06.2026
The EUNICE network organised the summer school Strengthening Resilience in the Times of Polycrises, with the University of Vaasa leading its organisation in Vaasa and Helsinki. Over the course of the week, 20 students from across Europe had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with Finland’s comprehensive security model. The programme also featured a visit from internationally renowned intelligence expert, Professor Jan Goldman from the United States.
Tekoäly
News 16.06.2026
Two subprojects funded by the Strategic Research Council (SRC) of the Research Council of Finland will be transferred to the University of Vaasa, along with their research teams. The host organisation will change from VTT to the University of Vaasa as of 15 June 2026. The projects are AIdemoc, part of the DEMOC programme, and CAREFUTURE, part of the SKILLS programme.
Johanna Kalliokoski
Dissertation 15.06.2026
Promoting innovation through urban development has grown in popularity around the world. However, urban development centered on economy and technology can unintentionally increase social inequality and marginalise low-income residents. In her doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa, Johanna Kalliokoski presents inclusive innovation policy as a solution.