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News 18.12.2025

Mari Kiviniemi, continuing as Chair of the Board, believes in strengthening the impact of the University of Vaasa

The University of Vaasa’s new Board will begin its work at the start of January. Continuing as Chair of the Board, Mari Kiviniemi embarks on her new term with a calm yet energetic mindset. She believes that by building on the university’s strengths and focusing on impact, even better results can be achieved.

Vaasan yliopiston päärakennus Tervahovin marmoriportti

News 17.12.2025

University of Vaasa among the world’s best in business administration – Success also in sustainability ranking and researchers listed among the most influential scientists

For the third year in a row, the University of Vaasa ranks among the world’s top 50 in Business Administration, climbs in QS Sustainability Rankings, and celebrates several researchers listed among the world’s most influential scientists.

News 17.12.2025

Marko Järvenpää continues as Dean of the School of Accounting and Finance

Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration Marko Järvenpää will continue as Dean of the School of Accounting and Finance at the University of Vaasa. His term as Dean will run until 31 December 2027.

Kuvassa hymyilevät nainen ja mies Vaasan yliopiston tiloissa

News 16.12.2025

Building an academic career – Insights from two University of Vaasa researchers

Academic career may not always be the first consideration that graduates have. However, academic career provides exciting and valuable path to develop as professional and make impact locally and internationally.

News 11.12.2025

University of Vaasa co-leads Europe’s AI guidelines for the energy future

The University of Vaasa has played a key role in defining policy directions for artificial intelligence in Europe’s energy systems. The new EERA report provides concrete recommendations to support the EU’s green transition and digital energy future.

News 10.12.2025

Towards energy-aware digital services and green AI

High-performance computing systems are increasingly central to modern industry and digital infrastructure, especially to AI. However, their high energy consumption and privacy issues raise concerns. To strengthen research in this area, the University of Vaasa has appointed Assistant Professor (tenure track) Xiaoli Liu who will focus on Artificial Intelligence and energy optimisation for high-performance computing. The position is supported by the Sarlin Foundation professorship programme.

Olohuone, jossa on puisia huonekaluja ja harmaa nojatuoli

News 09.12.2025

University of Vaasa involved in developing circular solutions for the European furniture industry

A new European research and innovation project, FRANCESCA, has been launched with the goal of transforming how furniture is designed, manufactured, repaired and reused across Europe. The project, coordinated by CETEM, the Technology Centre for Furniture and Wood in Murcia, Spain, brings together 15 organisations from seven countries, including the University of Vaasa.

Dissertation 08.12.2025

The weakest link in healthcare cybersecurity is often not the software but the people who use it

A new doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa argues that healthcare cybersecurity will remain fragile unless technology, humans and organisational processes are treated as a single unified system. According to Pius Ewoh, the healthcare sector needs socio-technical solutions rather than purely technical defences to protect patient data and maintain trust.

News 05.12.2025

Nearly half a million euros in grants for University of Vaasa researchers

University of Vaasa researchers and doctoral students have received a total of €458,000 in grants this autumn from the Foundation for Economic Education and the Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation.

News 03.12.2025

Danfoss Drives and University of Vaasa form strategic alliance to power innovation and student opportunities

Danfoss Drives and the University of Vaasa have signed a strategic cooperation agreement at Danfoss Drives' Vaasa office on Wednesday, 3 December, 2025. The agreement marks a major milestone in the relationship between two strong regional and global players, aiming to build a long-term, versatile, and impactful partnership that supports sustainable development, competitiveness, and regional vitality.