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Zakir Hossan on an e-scooter in Helsinki city

02.11.2022

"I want to be a suomalainen” – Zakir’s investment in a university degree paid off

Zakir Hossan from Bangladesh arrived in Vaasa in August 2018 and graduated from the master’s programme in International Business in December 2020. Now, he is working at Prohoc Projects Oy in Helsinki, has learned to like salmiakki and wants to become a Finnish citizen.

News 31.10.2022

EUNICE European University to set its' journey for the next five years

Representatives of the ten partner universities met in Brussels as part of the work to define the long-term project

News 31.10.2022

Socially responsible companies laid off more workers than others during the COVID-19 pandemic

A good track record in corporate social responsibility (CSR) does not guarantee that the company will continue to focus on CSR in times of crises. According to a new doctoral study from the University of Vaasa, US companies with a history of high CSR laid off more employees during the COVID-19 pandemic than other companies.

News 24.10.2022

Fully immersive virtual simulations can boost industrial accident prevention

Industries must embrace 3D modelling with fully immersive virtual simulations in their occupational safety management systems. According to a new doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa, this will help them to optimise accident prevention.

News 20.10.2022

Tournaments, lectures and mobility forums – EUNICE Weeks 2022

Take part in EUNICE Weeks 2022 activities in October and November!

News 12.10.2022

Times Higher Education: University of Vaasa improves World University Ranking result, climbs also in national ranking

The University of Vaasa was ranked in the 351-400 bracket worldwide and 6th out of 10 nationally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 edition.

News 10.10.2022

No opportunity comes without risk – assess at least these 13 risks when investing in cryptocurrencies

Blockchain-based cryptocurrencies can be a revolutionary digital innovation and opportunity for the whole finance industry, but they are not risk-free. A new doctoral dissertation by Niranjan Sapkota from the University of Vaasa, has identified 13 different types of risk associated with cryptocurrencies and the cryptocurrency market.

People meeting and greeting during the Vaasa Spouse Programme opening seminar.

News 06.10.2022

How to make the Vaasa region your new home? – Vaasa Spouse Programme helps the whole family to settle in

Relocating to a new country can be exciting but also challenging – especially if you are moving as a couple or as a family. Vaasa Spouse Programme, launched on Monday 3rd October 2022, helps international spouses to settle in the Vaasa region by offering a supportive community, guidance on how to enter the local job market, and social activities.

30.09.2022

Bloomberg Lab gives students work-life skills that make them stand out on the job market

The demand for employees with analytical skills and an understanding of data is growing. University of Vaasa students, teachers and researchers have access to Bloomberg’s real-time market and financial data, news, analyses and tools in the campus’ Bloomberg Lab.

Media release 30.09.2022

OP Group Research Foundation awards 1.2 million euros to a new financial institutions research group formed by the University of Vaasa, University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University

Launched in honour of OP Group Research Foundation’s 50th anniversary, this special initiative will bring together the knowledge and collaborative networks of three university departments researching the financial sector and financial institutions. Spanning several years, it will also promote academic research and postgraduate education in finance in Finland.

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