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Dissertation 22.09.2025

Moving abroad as a child is difficult at first, but becomes a professional superpower in adulthood

Finns who lived abroad as children grow into an exceptionally skilled and globally-oriented workforce as adults, a new doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa reveals. Mireka Caselius's study on the long-term effects of an international childhood yielded surprisingly positive results.

Dissertation 15.09.2025

Financial markets are more prone to sharp swings than traditional theory suggests

From the 2008 financial crash to today’s volatile cryptocurrency markets, sharp fluctuations continue to disrupt global markets and economies. According to Masoumeh Fathi’s doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, traditional risk models often underestimate the possibility of extreme events, leaving investors and policymakers unprepared.

News 11.09.2025

Accounting Tutorial 2025 brought together accounting researchers in Vaasa

Accounting Tutorial 2025 was held on September 1–2 in Vaasa, Finland, bringing together Ph.D. students and professors from Finnish universities to discuss current research topics in accounting and auditing. The event was organized by the School of Accounting and Finance at the University of Vaasa in collaboration with KATAJA – The Finnish Doctoral Program in Business Studies.

News 05.09.2025

Global Collaboration for Sustainable Business: X-Culture Global Symposium 2025 at the University of Vaasa

The University of Vaasa proudly hosted the X-Culture Global Symposium 2025, bringing together more than 200 professionals of 51 nationalities. The event united industry and academia to explore sustainable international business and advanced technologies, showcasing the Vaasa region as a global leader in energy transition, green innovation, and international business practices.

Media release 01.09.2025

Rector of the University of Vaasa Minna Martikainen at the opening ceremony of the academic year: Finland’s future will not be built by undermining higher education and research

In her opening speech of the academic year on 1 September, Rector of the University of Vaasa Minna Martikainen reminded that Finland’s growth, competitiveness and wellbeing are built on higher education and internationally high-quality research. Only through this academic expertise can the country secure investments, increase exports and overcome its debt burden.

Minna Martikainen ja lukuvuoden avajaisten 2025 kulkue

News 01.09.2025

Rector Minna Martikainen’s speech at the University of Vaasa opening ceremony on 1 September 2025

News 01.09.2025

Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce Award to Vanja Piljak and Nebojsa Dimic: Energy SPACs may bring quick gains but end in disappointment

The Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce has granted a €5000 award to University of Vaasa Associate Professors of Finance Vanja Piljak and Assistant Professor Nebojsa Dimic for their scientific article related to the energy sector. The award was presented on Monday, 1 September at the university’s opening ceremony for the new academic year.

Vuoden alumni 2025 on DNA:n toimitusjohtaja Jussi Tolvanen.

News 01.09.2025

Alumnus of the Year, CEO Jussi Tolvanen: “The path of learning is lifelong”

Jussi Tolvanen, CEO of DNA, has been chosen as the University of Vaasa’s Alumnus of the Year 2025. Graduating with a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration in 2008, Tolvanen has built an impressive career in leadership roles within technology companies, serving as a visible role model for students. He has also strengthened the university’s ties with the business world through his involvement in fundraising efforts.

Dissertation 27.08.2025

Smart packaging reveals product condition through color changes – precise automated color recognition opens doors to new types of indicators

Research conducted at the University of Vaasa paves the way for smart packaging that indicates product condition through color-changing printing inks. Doctoral researcher Jari Isohanni investigated how machine learning could be most effectively utilized in color recognition for smart packaging.

News 18.08.2025

Helena Haapio, international business contract expert, appointed Professor of Practice at the University of Vaasa

Helena Haapio, Doctor of Science, D.Sc. (Econ), and Master of Laws with court training, has been appointed Professor of Practice at the University of Vaasa, specialising in Strategic Business Law. The part-time position will last for two years, beginning in September.