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Acquiring the Doctoral Hat and Sword
Doctoral hat
We recommend ordering the hat as soon as possible, as delivery times may be long. The hats are custom-made according to individual measurements, and the university’s own golden emblem is attached to the velvet band of the hat. If you don’t have the chance to visit a hat store for measurements, contact them for more information on how to do the measuring yourself.
All fields of science at the University of Vaasa have the same kind of black hats. The special brimmed hats for technology are not used in our university.
You can also borrow a doctor’s hat from a colleague for the ceremonies. Please ensure that it’s black and has the emblem used in our university.
See contact details and prices of hat makers below.
E.R. Wahlman
Normal price is €745 (includes box). You get a 10% discount if you order by 30 March 2024, and the price will be €670.
The delivery time is usually around four weeks, but it depends on the number of orders. It is longer in the spring because of several conferments.
You can place your order in our store in Helsinki, Oulu or Tampere in Sokos Pukumies. Go to the Wahlam website for details.
When ordering, the head is measured, and the shape is checked with a measuring device.
Hattuateljee Memmu Lankila
The doctor's hat costs €649, including VAT, storage box and emblem. The hats are made entirely by hand in Finland, by a master craftsman.
If you order a hat in 2023, you will get a small discount, and the price will be €629.
Head size and shape can also be measured remotely. Ask for handy do-it-yourself measuring instructions by email. The finished hat can be sent by post.
See the Tohtorinhattu website for more information.
Hattuhuone / modisti Anita Valo
The price of a hat in 2023 is €600. The price includes the hat, emblem, name label and storage box.
Measurements by agreement in Tampere, Kuninkaankatu.
Contact by e-mail anita.valo@hattuhuone.fi or sms/call 040 555 4200
The delivery time is 1–6 months, depending on order quantity.
Go to the Hattuhuone website for more information.
Ab Melanders Hattfabrik Oy
The price of the hat is €699 (€563.71 without VAT).
The price includes the hat, university emblem, storage box, measurements and delivery.
The hats are measured using a formatter. We do measurements constantly all over Finland.
For doctors abroad, we have a special simple measuring tool that allows the recipient to determine the shape of their head.
Our delivery time is about five weeks.
See the Melanders Hattfabrik website for more informationor email info@melandershattfabrik.fi
Tohtorinhatut Harvest EB
Hat price: €635 including emblem, storage box, name label, delivery, and VAT.
Delivery time is 5–8 weeks, for orders after 28 June 2024 an extra charge will be added
Please note: Measurement service Mode Midinetti in Vaasa, contact details and instructions on our website. Measurement service in Oulu, Jyväskylä, Tampere, Turku and Helsinki. The service fee for the measuring service varies from 25 to 35 euros and is paid separately directly to the shop.
Go to the Doctoral Hats website for more information or email info@harvesteb.com
Doctoral sword
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. Your name and the date of the Conferment Ceremony are etched on the sword.
It is also possible to borrow the sword. However, it must be a civilian sword and have the symbol of our university.
See contact details and prices for sword deliverers below.
Melanders Hattfabrik
Exclusive sale of original German WKC Solingen doctoral swords designed by Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Gold plating is genuine 24k gold. The price of the sword is €405 (€326.61 without VAT). The sword, scabbard, bracket loop, protective bag, engraving and delivery are included in the price.
See the Melanders Hattfabrik website for more information
AU-Holmberg
The price of the sword for University of Vaasa doctors is €313. There are two delivery options, home delivery for an additional €20 or joint delivery to the university before the conferment at no cost.
Go to the Au-Holmberg website and order.
Accommodation
Sokos hotel Vaakuna
€107 / single standard room / night
€127 / double standard room / night
€122 / single superior room / night
€142 / double superior room / night
Prices include VAT, breakfast buffet, access to hotel sauna and gym.
Use this code: BPROMOOTIO when making the reservation by 12 September 2024.
Make your reservation at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna | Hotelli Vaasa - sokoshotels.fi using the code above, or call /email the hotel directly : +358 20 780 8850 tai sales.vaasa@sok.fi
Payment and cancellation policy: Room reservations made within this quota must be confirmed by credit card or paid at the time of booking. The final cancellation date for individual bookings from this quota is 7 days before the arrival date. We prefer you make the reservations by phone or online. Please note that for data protection reasons, credit card details may not be sent by e-mail.
Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa
104 € / single standard room / night
124 € / double standard room / night
119 € / single superior room / night
139 € / double superior room / night
Prices include VAT, breakfast buffet, access to hotel sauna and gym.
Use this code: BPROMOOTIO when making the reservation by 12 September 2024.
Payment and cancellation policy: Room reservations made within this quota must be confirmed by credit card or paid at the time of booking. The final cancellation date for individual bookings from this quota is 7 days before the arrival date. We prefer you make the reservations by phone or online. Please note that for data protection reasons, credit card details may not be sent by e-mail.
Hotell Astor
Single room 108 euro / night
Double room 128 euro / night
Double room with private sauna or jacuzzi 142 euro / night
Extra bed 34 euro / night
Prices include breakfast, internet and VAT.
Make your reservation with the code "Promootio2024" by calling 062369111 or sending an email to astor@astorvaasa.fi by August 19, 2024
Payment: Cash or the most common creditcards (American Express, Eurocard, Diners Club, Visa)
Cancellation Policy: No charge 2 two weeks before arrival day. 1 week before arrival we accept -10% in case of illness.
Hotel Scandic Vaasa & Scandic Waskia
We are happy to offer your guests a discount on the daily rate. Reservations can be made at scandichotels.fi using the booking code FIARB.
Guests can choose their preferred hotel and room type and receive an additional discount when paying at the time of booking.
The cancellation policy for an individual reservation depends on the type of reservation chosen by the guest.
Rooms are subject to availability according to the hotel's booking status, the hotel reserves the right to unilaterally close the availability of the promotional rate.
Make reservation here: https://www.scandichotels.fi/?bookingcode=FIARB
Scandic Friends members should also check the available loyalty offers.
Contacts
Conferment Committee
Rector Minna Martikainen
Vice-Rector Mika Grundström
Professor Emerita Pirjo Laaksonen
Professor Tommi Sottinen
Professor Panu Kalmi
Professor Peter Gabrielsson
University Lecturer Kirsi Lehto
Head of Reseach Services Virpi Juppo
Secretary General, Student Union Lauri Tuohiniemi
Executive Assistant Emmi Karjaluoto
Alumni Relations Coordinator Nina Jokiaho
Contacts
Conferment Ceremony Coordinator Nina Jokiaho
promootio@uwasa.fi
Programme
NOTE! All times are still tentative and subject to changes!
Thursday 19 September
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
Saturday 21 September
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
Hire an intern
We will support you financially when you hire a student for an internship.
If your organisation has a project that is lacking someone to work on it, an intern could be the solution. By hiring an intern, you will be able to benefit from the latest industry knowledge, new insights and ideas to improve your operations. At best, the intern will bring their experiences from the competences required at work to the development of the education.
The intern can, for example, carry out different kinds of surveys, polls or other activities that benefit your organisation. The intern’s duties should be such that the student can make use of the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies. The internship should also enable the student to learn new things.
Internships can often be the first step towards a longer-term employment relationship. Be sure to also remember our international talents who not only contribute their skills but also their cultural capital. A diverse and multicultural work community fosters creativity.
You can contact us at harjoittelu@uwasa.fi.
Tips for a successful internship
Before the internship
1. Plan suitable tasks for the intern and make sure that the intern has a supervisor. The internship should last at least three months, and the intern should be paid at least 1430€/month for full-time work.
2. You can easily publish a call for applications on the JobTeaser platform.
3. You will select the most suitable applicant for the internship. The selected intern will contact the university’s career services to draw up an internship contract.
4. The University of Vaasa will draw up the internship contract which will be signed by the employer, a representative of the university and the intern. For the internship contract, you will be asked to provide information about the internship place, contact person, supervisor, duration of the internship, salary and duties.
5. You will also draw up a standard employment contract with the intern.
During the internship
Make sure that the intern receives an adequate induction to their tasks so that the experience is rewarding for both of you. The assigned supervisor will advise the intern on the duties, go over the intern’s goals as well as be available and talk to the intern regularly during the internship. During the internship, the employer will be bound by the normal obligations of the employer.
After the internship
The intern will receive a certificate of employment from the employer. If the internship is supported by the university, the employer will invoice the university for the amount indicated in the internship contract at the end of the internship.
Financial support for the internship
When you hire a student for an internship, you may be eligible for financial support from the university. The internship will be agreed in advance with the university, and the financial support will be paid to the employer at the end of the internship.
Conditions for receiving financial support
- The internship lasts at least three months.
- The intern receives salary at least 1430€/month for full-time work (year 2025).
- The internship takes place in Finland, and the employer is an organisation in the private, third or public sector.
- For internships abroad, support may be granted if the employer is a Finnish public sector organisation.
Amount of financial support
The support usually amounts to €1,800 per internship. If you hire an international student as an intern, the support amount we pay is €3,600.