Co-creation
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Newshub front pageThe goal of the university is to initiate and conduct innovative and unique research. Inclusion, creativity and reduced hierarchies are some prerequisites for successful co-creation. We want to invite all types of audiences to join us, as dynamic cooperation enhances research results and creates a great platform for future cooperation.
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.
The University of Vaasa’s industry-integrated CoDoc doctoral education model is expanding in collaboration with Vaasa University of Applied Sciences and Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. This strategic doctoral pathway combines the research strength of the university with the practical, work-oriented approach of universities of applied sciences, offering a resource-smart solution that strengthens Finland’s competitiveness toward the 6% R&D target, accelerates doctoral education, and enhances RDI capabilities. A key new element is the expansion of the flexible PreDoc pathway, now open from UAS studies all the way to a doctorate. PreDoc and CoDoc open doors to cutting-edge research, networks, and career opportunities already at the early stages of studies.
The University of Vaasa and Hitachi Energy Finland Oy signed a comprehensive strategic agreement on Monday, 24 November, to strengthen cooperation in research and education. The goal is to promote a diverse partnership that supports sustainable well-being, international competitiveness, and regional vitality.
Professor Gary Knight, a leading scholar in international business and the Helen Jackson Chair at Willamette University in the United States, has dedicated decades to pioneering research on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) succeed in global markets. He is renowned for his influential work on born global firms, companies that internationalize rapidly from their inception, and has collaborated closely with the University of Vaasa for several years.
The University of Vaasa and AGCO Power are establishing a research and competence center for engine technology to expand low-carbon energy solutions for off-road heavy equipment.
