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News 05.09.2025
The University of Vaasa proudly hosted the X-Culture Global Symposium 2025, bringing together more than 200 professionals of 51 nationalities. The event united industry and academia to explore sustainable international business and advanced technologies, showcasing the Vaasa region as a global leader in energy transition, green innovation, and international business practices.
Rehtori Minna Martikainen
Media release 01.09.2025
In her opening speech of the academic year on 1 September, Rector of the University of Vaasa Minna Martikainen reminded that Finland’s growth, competitiveness and wellbeing are built on higher education and internationally high-quality research. Only through this academic expertise can the country secure investments, increase exports and overcome its debt burden.
Vuoden alumni 2025 on DNA:n toimitusjohtaja Jussi Tolvanen.
News 01.09.2025
Jussi Tolvanen, CEO of DNA, has been chosen as the University of Vaasa’s Alumnus of the Year 2025. Graduating with a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration in 2008, Tolvanen has built an impressive career in leadership roles within technology companies, serving as a visible role model for students. He has also strengthened the university’s ties with the business world through his involvement in fundraising efforts.
Investointipaneelin osallistujat Wasa Future Festivalilla
News 15.08.2025
The University of Vaasa’s multidisciplinary week at Wasa Future Festival, held from 11 to 15 August, sparked engaging discussions, deepened collaboration, encouraged finding joint solutions to the challenges of a changing world, and brought forward new initiatives. The week-long future-focused event, featuring panel discussions, speeches, and workshops, attracted several government ministers to Vaasa and gathered a significant group of domestic and international decision-makers from society and business, as well as representatives from the academic world. 
Minna Martikainen
Media release 13.08.2025
Finland needs investment-driven growth, and foreign direct investment plays a key role in achieving it. On Thursday 14 August, the University of Vaasa will host an event at Wasa Future Festival where Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand, Partner at Borenius Attorneys Casper Herler, CEO of Gasgrid Finland Olli Sipilä, Member of Parliament Matias Mäkynen, Deputy CEO of Elo Jonna Ryhänen, and University of Vaasa Rector Minna Martikainen will discuss how Finland can be made a leading international investment destination.