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Vaasan yliopiston syksyinen kampus ilmasta mereltä päin kuvattuna

News 30.10.2025

University of Vaasa and Wärtsilä launch CoDoc collaboration to bridge research with product development

The University of Vaasa and technology group Wärtsilä begin a collaboration in doctoral education. The collaboration with Wärtsilä is part of the University of Vaasa’s CoDoc - Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Model, where doctoral researchers and companies or organisations combine their research interests into a doctoral thesis.

Media release 29.10.2025

Olli-Pekka Ruuskanen appointed Professor of Economics at the University of Vaasa: “Economic competence is a key foundation for societal resilience”

Economist Olli-Pekka Ruuskanen began his professorship in economics at the University of Vaasa in September. His expertise is closely connected to current societal issues, such as strengthening financial literacy, addressing risks in the digital financial landscape, and promoting a just green transition. Ruuskanen’s professorship is part-time and fixed-term.

News 28.10.2025

Vaasa aims to become a model city for carbon-neutral energy – University of Vaasa involved in developing solutions

Vaasa has launched the Nordic Energy Capital project, which aims to make the city a model for carbon-neutral energy solutions. The EU-funded project strengthens the region’s role as a forerunner in the green transition: solutions are also being tested in other European cities. The University of Vaasa is a partner in the project.

Ilmakuva Vaasan yliopisto ja Vaasan kaupunki.

Media release 27.10.2025

Experienced leaders from the business and public sectors appointed to the board of the University of Vaasa

The external members of the Board of Directors of the University of Vaasa for the term 2026–2029 were appointed at the University Collegium meeting on 20 October. The selected board members bring diverse, high-level, and up-to-date expertise from the business world, technology industry, and public administration. Their backgrounds and expertise strongly support the strategic goals of the University of Vaasa and its development into an increasingly impactful and internationally networked research university.

Dissertation 27.10.2025

Competing rivals can become powerful partners in global markets

Collaborating with competitors may sound counterintuitive, but it can also be the key to international success. In his doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, Shuwei Jiang examines how European and Chinese firms use coopetition – a combination of competition and cooperation – and why managing trust and protection is vital for both sides.

Media release 22.10.2025

A new zero-emission research environment completed in Vaasa – WSTAR offers solutions for data center energy efficiency

A new research environment has been completed in Vaasa to develop solutions for improving the energy efficiency and reducing the emissions of data centers. WSTAR brings together universities, companies, and regional stakeholders to advance sustainable data center technologies.

A group photo of EUNICE alliance's Rectors and other university representatives

News 20.10.2025

Building bridges in European education and research: EUNICE network meets in Greece

Rectors and representatives from the University of Vaasa and nine other European universities gathered in Kalamata, Greece, from 13 to 16 October 2025 for the EUNICE network meeting. EUNICE – the European University for Customised Education – enables the sharing of diverse course offerings across Europe and fosters deeper research collaboration among partner institutions.

Dissertation 20.10.2025

Communicating climate change adaptation can evoke conflicting emotions

Adapting to climate change is necessary for Finland, but communicating the topic to citizens can evoke conflicting emotions. This is revealed in a recent doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa. Annu Perälä's dissertation shows that climate change adaptation is still a relatively unfamiliar concept for the media and the public, which can complicate society's preparedness for a changing world.

Media release 14.10.2025

The University of Vaasa’s new Professor of Practice, Pekka Tiitinen, brings global industrial expertise to support the green energy transition

Master of Science in Technology Pekka Tiitinen has been appointed as a Professor of Practice at the University of Vaasa, with a focus on the green energy transition.

Essi Vesterinen Vaasan yliopiston kampuksella marmoriportin ääressä

Dissertation 13.10.2025

Happiness is not found in fast fashion – reducing consumption improves body image and well-being

According to a doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, appealing to personal well-being is a more effective way to reduce clothing consumption than invoking environmental concerns. Essi Vesterinen's research in marketing reveals that extending the lifespan of clothes is linked to better subjective well-being and a more positive body image.