Inconsistent cybersecurity practices in organisations pose a threat to the energy sector. A new handbook from the University of Vaasa offers a structured, user-friendly resource to enhance cybersecurity resilience in the energy sector.
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The University of Vaasa and Vaasa University of Applied Sciences have officially established a new higher education consortium today, 26 June 2025. The signing of the shareholder agreement and the restructuring of ownership represent significant milestones in a long-standing and close collaboration that has been developed over the years.
Online consumer deception is increasing rapidly. What kinds of tactics are used to mislead or manipulate consumers in digital environments – especially when shopping online for fast fashion? These questions are addressed in the multidisciplinary research project MisLead, coordinated by the University of Vaasa.
The University of Vaasa has significantly improved its position in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, published on 18 June 2025. The university ranked among the top 300 universities globally in three of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and shared the top position in Finland in two of them. The ranking evaluates universities globally based on how well they promote the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
This June, 268 students are receiving their master’s degree upon graduation from the University of Vaasa. On Wednesday 18 June, the university organised the degree ceremony Publiikki to celebrate the students who have completed their master’s degree during the spring semester.
The University of Vaasa’s Make a Break project has received €120,000 in further funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture to further develop a physically active culture. The funding aims to promote physical activity and well-being within the university community.
The 4th International Conference on Global and Sustainable Innovation was held at the University of Vaasa on 9.-10.6.2025, bringing together a diverse group of researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers from around the world. The event served as a platform for exploring how collaborative innovation can drive sustainability transitions across business, energy and society.
Spring 2025 has been full of warm encounters, a sense of community, and shared memories for the University of Vaasa alumni. Three unique events – in Helsinki, Vaasa, and London – showed that the spirit of the university and the connections made during student years remain strong long after graduation.
The University of Vaasa has joined the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), becoming part of its joint programme on Digitalisation for Energy. With strong expertise in developing digital solutions to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability, the university will contribute significantly to EERA’s mission. This membership further strengthens the University of Vaasa’s position as an international actor in the field of energy research and expands the scientific reach of the joint programme.