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Stewart Miller posing in front of Ankkuri building
News 22.04.2026
Professor Stewart Miller from Durham University (UK) visited the University of Vaasa, bringing extensive expertise in international management, global strategy and research methods. During his visit, he led a Global Strategy Journal (GSJ, AJG4) Paper Development Workshop and delivered the seminar Teaching Research Methods: Tricks and Tips, focused on teaching research methods across bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels.
EU:n lippu ja rakennus Brysselissä
Media release 21.04.2026
University of Vaasa is opening a European office in Brussels to strengthen collaboration with European partners and increase its visibility in research and innovation. An opening event will be held on Tuesday, 21 April.
Vaasa Green Leaf
News 16.04.2026
Vaasa has been selected as the European Green Leaf City 2026. This recognition from the European Commission highlights cities that take concrete and impactful action on climate and environmental challenges. Vaasa stands out not only for its ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality already in the 2020s, but also for how this work is done – together. What makes Vaasa unique is its strong ecosystem. Universities, businesses, and the public sector work closely together, connecting research, innovation, and education. The University of Vaasa plays a central role in this collaboration.
Jussi Tanskanen
Dissertation 13.04.2026
The well-being of a supervisor is reflected through supervisor-subordinate relationships in employee motivation and performance, and consequently, in the company’s competitiveness. In his doctoral research at the University of Vaasa, Project Researcher Jussi Tanskanen demonstrates that an exhausted leader lacks the resources to maintain high-quality relationships with subordinates, leading to a collapse in employee dedication. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in today’s intensive work environment and remote work settings.
Marjut Männistö ja Susanna Mantila
Media release 09.04.2026
The University of Vaasa is developing a new model of functionally bilingual teaching designed to support international students’ Finnish language learning and improve their chances of employment in the Finnish labour market. English serves as the primary language of instruction, but Finnish is systematically integrated into studies so that language supports both learning and the development of work life skills.
Håkan Agnevall
News 08.04.2026
If Wärtsilä President and CEO Håkan Agnevall had been asked five years ago whether the company would be active in data centres, his answer would likely have been no. Today, Wärtsilä supplies power generation solutions for data centres, and this has become a significant growth driver for the company. According to Agnevall, this illustrates how new demand is shaping the energy transition. He addressed the topic in his lecture Strategic Leadership in the Energy Transition at the University of Vaasa on Wednesday.
ilmakuva Vaasan yliopiston kampus
News 27.03.2026
The University of Vaasa and ABB are developing new intelligent protection solutions to address the challenges posed by the increasing use of distributed energy generation and renewable energy. In a project funded by STEK and the Finnish Research Impact Foundation, a postdoctoral researcher divides their working time equally between the university and ABB. This arrangement helps ensure that academic research is closely linked to practical industrial solutions.