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Terhi Raikas
Dissertation 15.01.2026
The role of environmental organisations in Finland has shifted from local environmental disputes toward global climate and nature issues. Although new official channels for participation have opened up for organisations, their potential remains partially underutilised. According to Terhi Raikas’s doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, legislative reform would benefit both authorities and organisations.
Talvikampus
Media release 08.01.2026
The Research Council of Finland has granted the University of Vaasa €2.5 million for strategic research profiling. The funding enables the recruitment of a high-level international researcher and supports the continuation and strengthening of research in the areas of sustainable finance and business. The main objective of the research initiative is to accelerate the energy transition and promote a sustainable and resilient economy.
kuvakollaasi
News 30.12.2025
The year 2025 was a year of growth, collaboration, and international impact for the University of Vaasa. The university strengthened its position both in Finland and globally, proving to be a bold innovator and a strong influencer. The year brought significant research funding, new initiatives, impactful partnerships, and success in international rankings.
Xiaoli Liu
News 10.12.2025
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.
Pius Ewoh
Dissertation 08.12.2025
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.
Seyed Mahoor Ebrahimi
Dissertation 01.12.2025
Studies on integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into local energy markets have been hindered by the high computational complexity associated with EV modelling. Seyed Mahoor Ebrahimi’s doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa overcomes these hurdles by introducing a streamlined virtual battery model and a cost-effective charger sharing concept.
Tekoälyn tekemä kuva
News 27.11.2025
The Research Council of Finland has granted €2.8 million to establish HUMAIN – Human–AI Interaction Nexus, a new research infrastructure in Vaasa. The initiative brings together four partners – University of Vaasa, Åbo Akademi University, Novia University of Applied Sciences, and Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK) – combining their strengths in a joint initiative for future human–AI interaction.