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Dissertation 09.11.2020

Dissertation: Alternative fuels originating either from renewable or circular-economy feedstock decrease particle number emission

Alternative fuels originating either from renewable or circular-economy feedstock will not bring penalties in terms of number-based particle emissions in high- or medium-speed non-road engines. This is a conclusion of Teemu Ovaska’s doctoral dissertation in the field of Energy Technology.

News 30.10.2020

University of Vaasa continues mainly in distance learning mode until year-end

During 1.11.–31.12., teaching at the University of Vaasa continues mainly as distance learning. As of 9 November, necessary contact teaching in for example laboratories and smaller groups can be executed with the rector’s permission following the safety instructions and in groups of maximum 10 persons. Courses offered by VAMK (Vaasa University of Applied Sciences) are executed according to VAMK’s decisions as of 2 November.

News 21.10.2020

University, VAMK and Novia signed a cooperation agreement regarding academic library services

The University of Vaasa, VAMK University of Applied Sciences and Novia University of Applied Sciences have signed a cooperation agreement regarding academic library services from 1 January 2021.

News 20.10.2020

Distance learning and restricted campus operations continue until end of October

The University continues distance learning and restricts campus operations until end of October due to the corona situation in the region.

Dissertation 19.10.2020

Dissertation: Will you give a new leader a chance? – one can get stuck on negativity

The first year of a new leader can be challenging – particularly if he or she comes from outside the organisation, reveals Hilpi Kangas' doctoral dissertation.

Dissertation 11.10.2020

Dissertation: An aware investor reads the notes to an annual report – including the valuation of investment properties

In addition to the financial statements and balance sheet, an investor should also go through the notes and understand their content, says Juha Mäki, MSE, M.Sc.(econ), who is defending his doctoral dissertation in University of Vaasa.

Dissertation 09.10.2020

Dissertation: The Unending Waste Management Challenge – Are We at Our Wits’ End?

The problem of waste management has become persistent. It is a challenge that is growing in bounds and depths as the world’s population surges. Are we at our wits’ end?

News 09.10.2020

Distance learning and restricted campus operations continue until 26 October

The University of Vaasa continues distance learning and restricting campus operations due to the severe corona situation in the region.

Leena Kunttu, Sorin Dan, Mari K. Niemi ja Helka Kalliomäki.

News 08.10.2020

More effective support for innovation – ELVIS explores new ways to evaluate the impact of innovation policy

Society has taken an active role in supporting innovation, but do the invested tax euros create enough value for money? How should the impact of research, development and innovation policy measures, i.e. the various policies, programmes, initiatives and grants, be evaluated?

News 08.10.2020

Rector Jari Kuusisto: ”We will make it by being patient, responsible and acting safely"

The Palosaari campus has always been an important place for us to learn and meet. Now, however, we are in a situation where teaching is completely remote, the personnel is remote working and our campus operations are restricted. Our community is concerned and feels uncertainty.