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Xiaoshu Lü, Professor of Energy Technology at the University of Vaasa, has received nearly 300 000 euros in funding for a four-year research project from the Research Council of Finland. In addition to the University of Vaasa, the project consortium includes Aalto University, which is leading the project.
The University of Vaasa has improved results significantly in the Impact Rankings published by Times Higher Education (THE) on 12 June 2024. The rankings measure global universities’ success in delivering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which address a range of global challenges from ending poverty and reducing inequality to tackling climate change and spurring economic growth.
The University of Vaasa is known for its close links with the working life, and our cooperation with the business world is diverse and mutually beneficial. A good example of this is our students, many of whom are working on a thesis or dissertation for a company or organisation on the verge of graduation. Working with a company brings meaning and motivation to the work, but also, for example, time pressures. Working on a thesis often opens doors to a company and may even lead to a permanent job. Experience also makes students a highly desirable workforce in a wide range of sectors.
Technology companies in the manufacturing industry are often known for their products but the industry has been transforming for a long time into one where digitalisation and services play a central role. For example, Finnish technology companies such as KONE, Wärtsilä, Metso or ABB are known for their products. The digital services provided by companies increase product lifespan and generate additional customer value.
This autumn, the University of Vaasa is offering several topical courses as part of the FITech network. The free courses will give you access to topics such as future energy technology, artificial intelligence and wireless technologies.
Teuvo Maunula, DTech. has been appointed joint professor of practice for the University of Vaasa and University of Oulu, with a specialisation in catalytic aftertreatment systems. He will complete the three-year term under the School of Technology and Innovations.
The AI2Business project at the University of Vaasa and Design Centre MUOVA is establishing an open competence network focused on AI in the Ostrobothnian region. This network brings together experts, researchers, business leaders, and developers to facilitate knowledge exchange and enhance the adoption of AI in local companies.
Empowering employees to generate ideas and promote sustainable solutions in their work strengthens their commitment to a company's sustainability goals, according to Martina Kurki's doctoral dissertation.
Davide Sandretto is a doctoral student at the University of Turin, School of Management and Economics, in Italy. Why we are meeting at the University of Vaasa, is thanks to the cotutelle agreement, also known as joint doctoral supervision. It means that Davide has signed an agreement to do his doctoral dissertation equally at two universities in two different countries – Italy and Finland – under the joint supervision of four supervisors. The objective of a cotutelle agreement is that the researcher receives a degree from both universities but completes only one doctoral dissertation.