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News 05.06.2025

University of Vaasa joins the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) – strengthening research collaboration on digital energy solutions in Europe

The University of Vaasa has joined the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), becoming part of its joint programme on Digitalisation for Energy. With strong expertise in developing digital solutions to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability, the university will contribute significantly to EERA’s mission. This membership further strengthens the University of Vaasa’s position as an international actor in the field of energy research and expands the scientific reach of the joint programme.

News 05.06.2025

Over one million euros for research on AI and leadership – Aiming to support the digital transformation

How are pioneers leveraging generative AI in product development and innovation – and what kind of capabilities and leadership does it require? The University of Vaasa, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland will research AI and leadership with funding from Business Finland in autumn 2025. The project will run from 1 September 2025 to 30 August 30, 2027, with a total budget exceeding one million euros, most of which is funded by Business Finland.

Kuvassa näkyy kädet, henkilö kirjoittaa post-it-lapulle

News 03.06.2025

Are you looking for courses to study this fall? Apply now for FITech Network University’s free university courses!

The University of Vaasa is part of the FITech Network University that provides university courses in the field of technology free of charge. Applications for the FITech Network's fall courses began on 3 June 2025.

News 02.06.2025

University of Vaasa becomes the first in Nordics to be recognised for significant regional and societal impact

The University of Vaasa has received international recognition for its significant economic, societal, and regional impact. A recent Business School Impact System (BSIS) evaluation report highlights the university’s key role in regional development and its strong position as part of the Nordic region’s largest energy technology cluster, the EnergyVaasa network.

Ville-Pekka Niskanen Vaasan yliopiston kampuksella.

Dissertation 02.06.2025

Crisis management is not just the state's responsibility – the roles of citizens and the media require clearer definition

While effective crisis management demands the involvement of the entire society, public discourse on the subject often focuses on the responsibilities of the state. Attention should shift more toward the roles of all societal actors in times of crisis, argues Ville-Pekka Niskanen in his doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa.

News 30.05.2025

Mentor's Bar opens up career opportunities for doctors outside academia

Mentors' Bar is a new group mentoring concept at the University of Vaasa to support doctoral students and early-stage researchers to find employment and connections beyond the academic world after graduation.

News 26.05.2025

University of Vaasa strengthens research and development activities with new appointments

The University of Vaasa has appointed Henri Karimäki, M.Sc. (Tech), and Jan Segerstam, MBA, as Directors of Research and Development. The aim of these appointments is to strengthen the university’s research and development activities, promote the acquisition of research funding, and enhance the university’s visibility and networking in the international research and development arena.

Hanna Smith työelämäprofessori Vaasan yliopisto

News 23.05.2025

Expert in hybrid threats and security policy Hanna Smith appointed as Professor of Practice at the University of Vaasa

Doctor Hanna Smith has been appointed as Professor of Practice in preparedness and resilience research at the University of Vaasa. Smith is an internationally recognised expert on hybrid threats and security policy, who alongside her new role will continue working as Senior Strategic Adviser at the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

News 22.05.2025

Talha Anis becomes the first graduate of the new Strategic Project Management Master’s programme – Doctoral studies in sight

Talha Anis from Pakistan arrived in Finland in 2023 to study in the new Strategic Project Management Master’s Programme at the University of Vaasa. Two years later, he has become the first student to graduate from the programme – and next up are doctoral studies.

Opin.fi-palvelu. Nainen sinisessä paidassa nojaa pöytään ja katsoo kaukaisuuteen.

News 07.05.2025

Finnish higher education institutions’ joint Opin.fi service is now open

Opin.fi is a joint service of Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences with a diverse selection of open higher education studies on a single site. From now on, the University of Vaasa open university offerings will be available also on Opin.fi. In addition, we offer brand new showroom courses on Opin.fi.