Anniversary Celebrations

You are warmly invited to celebrate our university's anniversary on Monday, 27 January 2025, from 12:15 pm to 2:00 pm.

At the anniversary celebrations, we celebrate the 57th anniversary of our university together with the staff, our students, alumni, and friends of our university.

Please note, on-site registration for the event has ended. You are welcome to follow the event online from here.

Dress code: dark suit and decorations.

Programme 

(speeches mainly in Finnish)

Music
Jean Sibelius: Andante Festivo

Welcome
Minna Martikainen, Rector

University of Vaasa – Expertise and Science for Future Challenges
Mari Kiviniemi, Chair of the board of the University of Vaasa

Technology at the Heart of Economic Growth
Minna Helle, CEO of Technology Industries of Finland 

Music
Nils-Eric Fougstedt: Romanssi

My Science - meet the new professors
Jouni Juntunen, professor, Industrial Management
Dario Gasbarra, professor, Mathematics

Greetings from the Student Union – Towards the future with heart, knowledge and cooperation
Jenni Hiltunen, Chair of the executive board

Awards
Education and Research Act of the Year (VY)
Teacher of the Year (VYY)
Orders and decorations of Finland

Music
Nils-Eric Fougstedt: Romanssi

Music: Vaasa City Orchestra String Trio
Liisa Makkonen, 1st violin
Solveig Parikka, 2nd violin
Nana Raitaluoto, viola

Host: Jonni Kuortti

After the event, catering in Levón lounge.