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Impact case 09.03.2023

Could intangible investments hold the key to solving Europe's productivity problem?

Europe is suffering from a productivity problem as economic growth has been sluggish and productivity growth rates have remained very low. Could investments in intangibles provide the solution to the productivity puzzle in ageing Europe? And how should intangible assets be measured?

Start your journey towards an international career.

News 08.03.2023

Start your journey to become a globally-minded leader – online course on Global Studies

How does globalisation affect our business, society and culture? A free online course on Global Studies (3 ECTS) is open to everyone until the 31st of May 2023.

Impact case 07.03.2023

Female leadership enhances bank stability

Firms led by female executives are, according to research, often more financially stable and less risky than firms run by males.

Suuri Sydän -palkinnon saajat Arto Rajala ja Elli Uusi-Kokko

News 23.02.2023

A big heart is made with the whole community – university awarded for promoting equality

Every year, our university presents the Big Heart award to a person or group who has promoted equality in the university community. This year, exceptionally, it was decided to give the award to two people. The 2023 Big Heart award went to the Dean of the Marketing and Communications Arto Rajala, and the Student Union’s Specialist in Students Interests Elli Uusi-Kokko.

23.02.2023

New international master's programme combines studies in engineering and project management

The University of Vaasa launches a new international master's programme beginning in autumn 2023. The master's programme in strategic project management prepares students to plan, manage and implement a variety of engineering projects as well as project portfolios. This two-year study programme leads to a Master of Science in Technology degree.

Mission Possible science day - man driving a vehicule

News 20.02.2023

Science leads the future - the new Mission Possible science day at the University of Vaasa on 22 March

Science leads and shapes our future. The researchers at the University of Vaasa are happy to invite you all to our Mission Possible science day on 22 March 2023 at the campus.

News 17.02.2023

Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded grants to the University of Vaasa PhD students

As a result of its October round of applications, the Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded grants to four doctoral students from the University of Vaasa.

EUNICE transnational meeting took place in Vaasa.

News 16.02.2023

Flexible study paths across borders – the EUNICE network is shaping the future of European higher education

In the future, the EU is moving towards a European education area, which is shaped by networks higher education institutions (European Universities). The University of Vaasa welcomed members from the EUNICE university network on 14-16 February to plan the next steps of the cooperation. The aim is to create flexible study pathways across national borders.

15.02.2023

"My work is not my passion" – For millennials, work is above all a livelihood to enable life itself

Media and social media are filled with stories about those who have found their cup of thea in working life. People who are ready to give their all to their dream job. Suddenly, we should all aim for a job that doesn't feel like work. A job where you create a more sustainable world and fulfil yourself at the same time. But what if your job is just a job for you? Does work have to be your passion?

13.02.2023

Research enhances services and can also be a nice hobby - Marina Kinnunen got her doctorate while working

The guiding thread of Marina Kinnusen's career has been to get a deeper understanding of organisations and, thereby, find ways to improve operations and services. Today, she leads Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue (Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia), where the result of her doctoral research is in everyday use.