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Dissertation 28.11.2024

Mathematical models can help traders secure their investments through stock market fluctuations

Long-memory data, seen in fields like finance, physics, and hydrology, can be challenging to analyse using traditional methods. Hamidreza Maleki Almani's doctoral dissertation introduces advanced mathematical models that make it easier to predict complex patterns and manage financial risks in unpredictable markets.

Kuvassa Kirsi Lehto, Riitta Viitala, Jenni Kantola.

News 28.11.2024

Much variation in human resource management in Finnish municipalities - University of Vaasa researchers receive international recognition

Professor Emerita of Human Resource Management Riitta Viitala (University of Vaasa), University Lecturer Kirsi Lehto (University of Vaasa), and Postdoctoral Researcher Jenni Kantola (University of Jyväskylä), have received an Outstanding Paper Award from the international publisher Emerald. The recognition was granted for their research article on Finnish municipal leaders' perceptions of strategic human resource management.

Dissertation 27.11.2024

Earning money while making the power grid more stable – energy consumers have a key role in supporting grid flexibility

By providing flexibility services to renewable energy systems, consumers can both help in balancing power grids and receive financial benefits. Hosna Khajeh’s doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa introduces new methods that enable the efficient utilisation of energy users’ flexibility resources in distribution and transmission networks.

Vaasan yliopiston tutkijoita moottorin edessä

News 26.11.2024

New consortium led by University of Vaasa to research hydrogen-argon power cycle for net-zero power generation

The Integrated Hydrogen-Argon Power Cycle (iHAPC) project consortium, led by the University of Vaasa, aims to revolutionise the energy sector by showcasing sustainable hydrogen-argon power cycle (H-APC) at pilot scale. The concept is targeting unprecedented power generation efficiency with net-zero emissions.

Dissertation 25.11.2024

Genuinely ethical management begins with dismantling unscientific myths

How does a nearly century-old study on employee productivity still influence our management thoughts? Jesse Kajosmaa's dissertation in Public Management at the University of Vaasa challenges established perceptions about the foundation of management.

Dissertation 22.11.2024

Public services need new approaches in encountering vulnerable individuals

Vulnerable individuals often feel overlooked in public sector services, reveals Päivi Kirjavainen in her doctoral dissertation in social and health management at the University of Vaasa. According to the study, it is crucial for individuals recovering from mental illness and substance abuse to participate in the development of public services to the extent of their abilities.

Henna Syrjälä, Hanna Leipämaa-Leskinen ja Tiia Alkkiomäki

22.11.2024

Don't believe everything - Black Friday fast fashion deals put more pressure on consumers

The best Black Friday offers from fast fashion chains are popping up on the screen one after the other well before the actual shopping day. Even if you don't really need anything, it feels stupid not to buy. After all, you can get the product at a good price. And if you don't need it now, maybe later?

Joonas Widlund Vaasan yliopiston kampuksella.

Dissertation 21.11.2024

Safeguarding democracy requires continuous assessment of intelligence legislation

Finnish intelligence legislation meets European standards, determines Joonas Widlund in his doctoral dissertation in public law at the University of Vaasa. He highlights that continuous oversight is essential to uphold democratic values, particularly as security discussion intensifies.

Vaasan yliopiston opiskelijoita pöydän ääressä keskustelemassa.

News 20.11.2024

The joint language studies of higher education institutions spark record levels of interest – offering to expand to 13 languages

Finnish higher education institutions are jointly responding to the declined language proficiency of students through shared online studies that are available at 25 institutions. The joint language studies sparked record levels of interest among students in the autumn of 2024 – languages of particular interest were Spanish, Japanese and Korean. During spring 2025, the offering will expand to span 13 languages.

Sami Tikkanen, kuva: Kotkan-Haminan seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä

Dissertation 18.11.2024

Increasing complexity challenges strategic management

The changes in society and the phenomena surrounding us are becoming more unexpected and interconnected than ever before. This increasing complexity challenges strategic management, making it harder to predict trends and developments. According to Sami Tikkanen's new doctoral dissertation, increased complexity demands new approaches to strategic management.