UK Delegation Engages with Steel Research at University of Oulu

On 20 May 2025, we had the honor of meeting H.E. Laura Davies, His Majesty’s Ambassador to Finland, and Lieutenant Colonel David Hist, Military Attaché to Finland, at Oulu City Hall to discuss steel research at the University of Oulu.

Associate Professor Ville-Valtteri Visuri from the Process Metallurgy Research Unit presented advancements in fossil-free steelmaking and metallurgy, while Senior Research Fellow Sakari Pallaspuro from the Materials and Mechanical Engineering Research Unit highlighted key developments in materials science. The discussions emphasized the strategic importance of the Bothnian Arc as a hub for steelmaking in the European Union.

Last updated: 22.5.2025