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News 18.06.2025

University of Vaasa receives €120,000 in further funding to build a culture of physical activity

The University of Vaasa’s Make a Break project has received €120,000 in further funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture to further develop a physically active culture. The funding aims to promote physical activity and well-being within the university community.

In the picture: Professor Gary Knight, Professor Helen Lawton Smith, Director Juha Kytölä and Vice-rector Martin Meyer

News 17.06.2025

Global experts gather at the University of Vaasa to advance sustainable innovation

The 4th International Conference on Global and Sustainable Innovation was held at the University of Vaasa on 9.-10.6.2025, bringing together a diverse group of researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers from around the world. The event served as a platform for exploring how collaborative innovation can drive sustainability transitions across business, energy and society.

News 13.06.2025

Professor Panu Kalmi appointed to OECD expert group

News 10.06.2025

Wherever we meet – alumni connections live on

Spring 2025 has been full of warm encounters, a sense of community, and shared memories for the University of Vaasa alumni. Three unique events – in Helsinki, Vaasa, and London – showed that the spirit of the university and the connections made during student years remain strong long after graduation.

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.

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