Viestintä, brändi ja markkinointi

14.30 Dance rehearsals

16.30 Coffee

17.00  Rehearsal of Conferment Ceremony,  University of Vaasa, Levón auditorium 

The programme continues immediately after rehearsals with the Dinner and the Sword-Whetting Ceremony,   University of Vaasa, Restaurant Mathilda 

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12.00 Conferment Ceremony,  University of Vaasa, Levón auditorium

15.00 Academic Procession  

15.30 Conferment Service, Vaasa Church OR Secular Event, Vaasa City Hall

19.00 Gala Dinner, University of Vaasa

23.00 Confernment Ball, Vaasa City Hall

11.30 Maaherran talo /governors house

12.30 restaurant Strampen 

Lunch
Music by pop kantele diva Ida Elina 

15.00 Opportunity for interested to explore the Kuntsi Museum

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The hat was a symbol of a free and independent man already in ancient Rome. In universities the doctoral hat is a symbol of freedom of research. The Finnish doctoral hat looks like a top hat. The colour of the hat indicates the field of science; violet: theology, burgundy: law, green: medicine, tricolour blue: arts, and dark blue: physical education. All other fields of science, and all the fields of science at the University of Vaasa, have black hats.

The hats are hand-made according to individual measurements. The golden emblem attached to the velvet band of the hat also indicates the university or the field of science. University of Vaasa has its own emblem for the whole university. The emblem is designed by Juhani Vepsäläinen.

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Thedoctoral sword is a symbolic weapon of the spirit in search for and in defense of truth. The sword used at the ceremonies is Finland's official civilian sword. It comes with a scabbard and a black or golden holder. The university's golden symbol will also be on the sword. The person's name and the date of the Conferment Ceremony are etched on the sword. The sword is traditionally carried on the left side.

The Universtity of Vaasa has so far arranged five Conferment Ceremonies. The first Master's and Doctoral Conferenment Ceremony took place in 1988, when the university celebrated its 20th anniversary. On that occasion 7 honorary doctors 10 doctors and 188 masters's were conferred.  

The second Master's and Doctoral Conferment Ceremony took place in 1998, as the university celebrated its 30th anniversary.  8 honorary doctors, 31 doctors and 90 masters were conferred. 

The third Conferment Ceremony was part of the City of Vaasas 400th anniversary in the year 2006.  12 honorary doctors and 60 doctors were conferred. 

The fourth Conferment Ceremony took place in 2011. 10 honorary doctors and 43 doctors were conferred. 

The fifth Conferment Ceremony took place in 2018, as part of the university's 50th anniversary celebrations. 9 honorary doctors and 74 doctors were conferred. 

Act of Conferment
The actual conferment of degrees and the granting of Honorary Doctor's titles are parts of a festive act of conferment. Speeches and music play an important role in the festivities.

Conferment Book
The conferment book is published before the ceremonies. The book includes short CVs and information of the doctors and honorary doctors.

Conferment Officials
The Conferment officials are the Conferrers of Degrees, the Master of Ceremonies and the Head Marshal.

Conferment Service OR Secular Event 
Takes place after the act of conferment. Participants choose's one of the events. 

Conferrer of Degrees
A senior professor of each faculty chosen to act as the Conferrer of Degrees.

Excursion to the seaside
An informal excursion on the day after the conferment.

Doctoral hat
The symbol of the freedom of research.

Doctoral sword
The symbol of a weapon of the spirit: to battle for what has been scientifically researched and discovered as true, right and good.

Head Marshal
Conducts the ceremonies with the Master of Ceremonies. Trains and supervises the marshals working in the Degree Ceremony.

Honorary Doctor
The University honours distinguished scientists or influential members of society with the award of an Honorary Doctorate.

Marshals
Students/university employees assisting the Master of Ceremonies and the Head Marshal.

Master of Ceremonies
Professor conducting the ceremonies.

Primus/Prima
The first young doctor to be conferred in the ceremony. Usually chosen according to his/her excellent merits in the field of research.

Promovendi
The Latin name for the doctors who will be awarded degrees in the ceremony.

Sword-whetting
Honorary doctors and doctors whet their swords with the assistance of their companion or a marshal. Whetting is performed with a grindstone damped with sparkling wine.

Gala Dinner and Ball
A gala dinner with speeches and music is arranged on the evening after the act of conferment. After the dinner, there is a ball with old academic dances. The ball ends to a speech to the rising sun.

Familiarize yourself with the study offerings in the Peppi/Sisu system or on the University of Vaasa Study Guide. You can enrol for studies in Peppi/Sisu. Detailed information on the implementation and enrollment periods for courses can be found in Peppi’s course description. Enrol for cross studies according to your university’s guidelines.

For more information you can contact University of Vaasa´s Education Services by email peppi(at)uwasa.fi

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University of Vaasa students

If you are a student in the University of Vaasa and planning to participate in cross studies, see detailed instructions on Jolla. 

Some networks in which University of Vaasa is involved:

• Eunice
• Fitech
• KiVANET
• LITO Basic Business Studies
• Software Security
• Climate University
• Sustainability Studies
• ExpREES – Expertise in Russian and Eastern European Studies

The programme focuses on two types of activities: Living in Vaasa and Working in Vaasa. The Living in Vaasa theme focuses on networking & social inclusion and has the whole family in focus. The participating spouses take part in planning and executing the activities.

The activities include for example:

• Trips and excursions, cultural events, meet & greet events
• Presenting associations and organisations, free-time activities and hobbies in the region
• Flexible programme, built in cooperation with the participating spouses
• Regular Coffee and Chat meetings

The Working in Vaasa activities are focused on career and professional networking. They include:

• Professional networking
• Information on regional labour market, regional and national recruitment fairs
• Personal study and career guidance provided by the SIMHE services (please note that degree students have their own career services)

To get more information about the activities, please join the programme.

You can join the Vaasa Spouse Programme anytime. The programme is free of charge. 

Join our programme if you are an international spouse in the Vaasa region and

•  looking for new friends
• looking for support on how to enter the local job market
• interested in building your personal and professional network
• interested to join fun family activities.

After joining the programme, you will receive more information about upcoming events and activities.

If you are an employer in the region and wish to attract and retain international talent, it is good to know that the Vaasa Spouse Programme is designed to support all international spouses of full-time employees and students in the Vaasa region. Feel free to share the information about the Vaasa Spouse Programme to your international employees and candidates. If you wish to learn more about the Vaasa Spouse Programme and possible ways to collaborate, we are happy to help.