Novia is participating at the Arts and Science Carnival in November

20.10.2025
Vaasa Research News
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The Arts and Science Carnival in Vaasa will be held for the third time this November. On November 7–8, everyone has the opportunity to explore current and exciting research conducted at the universities and universities of applied sciences in Vaasa. Researchers will present fresh scientific findings and demonstrate how they work locally to solve global challenges. Visitors can also learn about research being carried out in other parts of Finland.

The program takes place across three stages: at the Rewell shopping center, Vaasa Main Library, and Vaasa City Hall. Topics range from archaeology and AI to children's literature and social robots – and much more.

Novia University of Applied Sciences will participate with four program items during the two-day carnival. All four programs are in Swedish.

Friday 7.11:

  • 14.20 PM at Rewell Shopping Center: Johan Westö - Lär dig förstå AI-agenter – steg för steg 
  • 17.00 PM in Vaasa Main Library:  Anita Storm - Dammusslan – en outnyttjad resurs

Saturday 8.11:

  • 11:20 AM at Vaasa City Hall: Michelle Björkholm – Turism som gör gott – en ny modell för landsbygden
  • 12:40 PM at Rewell Shopping Center: Andreas Westerberg & Sofia Sundholm, Film som bro mellan regioner

 

English program items during the carnival:

Saturday 8.11:
  • 11.50 AM at Vaasa City Hall: Customer perspective of firm innovativeness - Arafat Rahman Svenska handelshögskolan
  • 12.20 PM at Rewell Shopping Center: Professional Competence Through a Scientific Lens - Bernt Klockars Åbo Akademi

Visit the Arts and Science Carnival website for more information.