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Johanna Jansson
Dissertation 29.09.2025
The remote work debate often focuses only on leadership or the employee, but according to a new doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa, the prerequisites for success are found in a broader context. Johanna Jansson's research in the field of human resource management reveals that successful remote work is built on three foundations: overall organisational design, the supervisor-subordinate relationship, and the employee's own role. When these three foundations are in balance, both company performance and employee well-being can be promoted simultaneously.
Vaasan yliopiston kampus
News 23.09.2025
The University of Vaasa has received funding from the Strategic Research Council (SRC) established within the Research Council of Finland for two research projects as part of research consortia. The TRANSFORM-AI project investigates how artificial intelligence, intangible capital, and leadership can be combined to renew working life, strengthen business competitiveness, and support public sector decision-making. The SPACECONOMY project, in turn, addresses fragmentation in Finland’s space ecosystem by fostering innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across sectors.
Masoumeh Fathi
Dissertation 15.09.2025
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.
Tutoriaali
News 11.09.2025
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.
X_Culture
News 05.09.2025
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.
Rehtori Minna Martikainen
Media release 01.09.2025
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.
Vuoden alumni 2025 on DNA:n toimitusjohtaja Jussi Tolvanen.
News 01.09.2025
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.