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Neljä opiskelijaa Vaasan yliopistolla. Four students at University of Vaasa.
News 08.11.2024
The University of Vaasa offers many opportunities for continuous learning in Spring 2025 for those interested in university studies or enhancing their skills. Applications for separate studies, alumni studies, FITech studies in engineering and SIMHE studies in languages will open in November. Please note that most continuous learning opportunities are targeted for people who live in Finland.
Probal Dutta, University of Vaasa
Dissertation 05.11.2024
The natural environment across the globe is deteriorating, leading to crises like climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity. Companies and industries play a major role in this decline, and they are expected to take responsibility for their environmental impact. A recent doctoral dissertation by Probal Dutta suggests that companies can meet these expectations by openly sharing reliable, credible information about their activities, environmental performance, and effects on nature.
Ryhmäkuva EUNICE-verkoston yliopistojen edustajista
News 01.11.2024
The University of Vaasa is developing new models for research and innovation collaboration with the European EUNICE network. The university has been involved in the three-year EUNICE Research (REUNICE) project, which lays the foundation for joint, socially impactful research. The project’s closing event was held in Poland on 24 October 2024, but the collaboration within the network continues.
Yliopisto kampus mereltä
News 30.10.2024
The University of Vaasa is set to receive €29.2 million in strategic funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture over the next four years to support the implementation of the university’s strategy. The University of Vaasa's percentage share of the universities’ strategic funding increased significantly.
Lukumanu Iddrisu, Xiaotian Bi and Mustafizur Rahman
News 30.10.2024
Many international students pursue a career in Finland. But how to achieve this goal? University of Vaasa alumni Lukumanu, Xiaotian and Mustafizur have all landed interesting positions in the same city where they studied. What advice would they give to international students who are searching for job or internship placements in Finland?
EnergyLab allekirjoitustilaisuus
News 28.10.2024
The University of Vaasa, the University of Oulu, the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, and Wärtsilä Finland Oy have agreed to collaborate on the establishment of a joint energy laboratory for industry and research institutions. The laboratory, located at the University of Vaasa, promotes the energy transition by developing future low-emission engines.
Tania Biswas väittelee Vaasan yliopistossa 1.11.2024.
Dissertation 24.10.2024
Well-being plays a critical role in maintaining job performance and the decision to stay abroad for expatriates. According to a doctoral dissertation by Tania Biswas, strong organisational support and favourable working conditions improve their well-being at work, leading to improved job outcomes and reduced turnover. However, high-risk environments and conflicts between work and personal life can reduce well-being, leading to poor performance and an increased desire to quit.