Tanja Risikko, Doctor of Science in Technology, has been appointed as the Director of Stakeholder and EU Affairs at the University of Vaasa. She will officially start on 1 September.
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The FITech autumn course selection offers plenty of interesting topics to study for different learning needs. The application period is now open, first courses will take off in August. There are also continuously on-going courses available.
Climate change stirs emotions and opinions. Many worry about it, some do not care, and others do not even believe in it. Opinions on climate actions also vary – what should be done, and by whom?
Are you tired of clothes that just end up in the back of your closet? The clothing stores and fashion industry want you to believe that you should constantly buy new items to stay on trend – but at what cost? The clothing industry is one of the most polluting sectors, and fast fashion contributes to the problem. Would more sustainable consumption free us from a fashion hangover or should we avoid purchasing clothes altogether?
The rural offers desirable and credible meanings, especially for young adults and trend-conscious hipsters living in cities, finds Tuomas Honkaniemi in his doctoral dissertation in regional studies.
Statistics is important for medical research and decision-making, helping researchers analyse and interpret health-related phenomena. It provides methods and tools for data analysis, interpretation and decision-making, which, in turn, help in understanding medical phenomena, treating patients and improving healthcare in general.
Entrepreneurship has many upsides to it, such as the freedom and flexibility to work according to your schedule and the chance to realise your visions. Setting up a business can also be an excellent way to find a meaningful and rewarding job and reach personal career goals on your own terms.
The University of Vaasa has received recognition for its efforts in improving researchers’ working conditions and career development. The university successfully underwent an external evaluation as a part of the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) quality programme. The evaluation panel praises the university for creating an inspiring workplace, as well as a safe and friendly environment for international researchers who come to Finland from around the world.
Leadership meta-skills should be developed in the public sector, according to Marika Tammeaid's doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa. These skills would serve as an antidote to harmful bureaucratisation and help siloed administrative sectors to succeed in collaborative governance.
The University of Vaasa is organising Future Energy Solution Days (FES2023), a new conference on intelligent and sustainable energy solutions. It will take place from 12 to 14 June 2023, at the Wasa Innovation Center in Vaasa.