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LEADIS-tiimi
News 24.02.2021
The University of Vaasa has given Professor of Human Resource Management Liisa Mäkelä and her LEADIS team the yearly science communication award. The award was given in recognition of the popularisation of science and societal interaction. In addition, the University of Vaasa awarded one honourable mention for successful science communication. The honourable mention was awarded to Assistant Professor of Finance Klaus Grobys.
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News 11.02.2021
A University of Vaasa researcher, Klaus Grobys, investigates how the uncertainty in the Bitcoin market reacts if Bitcoin is subject to hacking incidents – or so-called cyberattacks. The study finds two effects on Bitcoin volatility – an immediate effect and a delayed effect. The proposed model could potentially serve as a tool for investors that are active in the derivative market for cryptocurrencies.
Lauri Nyystilä ja Seppo Niemi
News 05.02.2021
The project EDGE – Edge Analytics for Smart Diagnostics in Digital Machinery Concept – has performed research on how the performance of machines and industrial installation can be increased using edge computing.
Martin Meyer
News 01.02.2021
University of Vaasa has appointed Professor Martin Meyer Vice Rector of the University of Vaasa responsible for international relations and Director of InnoLab. Meyer is tasked with strengthening the university's international relations, funding and networking. The improvement and management of the well-established research activities via the InnoLab research platform play an important role in Meyer's work.
Digitaalisen opetuksen valmentaja Sanna Eronen ja yliopistonlehtori Niina Nissilä.
News 28.01.2021
The University of Vaasa granted the Teaching Act of the Year and Research Act of the Year awards during the anniversary celebrations on 27 January. The Teaching Act of the Year 2020 award was granted to the support and development team for digital teaching. Suvi Karirinne, director of the research platform VEBIC that focuses on energy and sustainable development, received the Research Act of the Year 2020 award. The Student Union of the University of Vaasa awarded the Good Teacher recognition to Niina Nissilä, university lecturer in communication studies.