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Kuvassa Glenn edens
News 17.10.2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Glenn Edens, Professor-of-Practice at the University of Vaasa, who left us last week. His remarkable contributions to both the university and the broader field of Industrial Engineering and Management will be deeply missed.
Professorit Marko Kohtamäki ja Tim Baines
News 10.10.2024
According to Tim Baines, Professor of Strategy and Operations Management at Aston University, servitisation can provide a competitive advantage by creating value for customers. Baines, who recently received an honorary doctorate from the University of Vaasa, spoke at The Future of Smart Solutions seminar. Baines is one of the world's leading and most cited researchers on servitisation.
Jenna Andersson väittelee Vaasan yliopistossa 11.10.2024
Dissertation 07.10.2024
The importance of information security has increased in our system-dependent network society. Despite this, the information security requirements that are binding on organisations are scattered around different regulations. In addition, Finland does not have a national general information security law that is binding on all organisations, according to Jenna Andersson’s doctoral dissertation.
Audience in Wolff auditorium
News 04.10.2024
Industrial Management students and industry representatives gathered at the University of Vaasa on 3 October 2024 for the very first Thesis Day. The piloted concept was welcomed by both the students and the companies, and the plan is to develop it further in the future.
kuvituskuva maissipeltoa
News 04.10.2024
The Research Council of Finland has granted the University of Vaasa 1.3 million euros as part of an international research project funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) and its partners. The project will develop genetically modified crops for biofuel production. The University of Vaasa is studying the social acceptance and ethical issues of genetically modified crops and biofuels produced from them.