FSCN Research Centre

Researcher Rana Alimothammadzadeh has developed a water-repellent cellulose foam using a new, more sustainable production method. After winning the SKAPA Innovation Award in Västernorrland, she will represent the county in the national final on 12 November.

Monday 9 November 2026

Does your company face a challenge or have an idea you want to develop? At Business Innovation Day, you get the opportunity to discuss your questions and challenges with carefully selected researchers, business advisors and other experts whose expertise is matched to your company's needs.

09.00–16.00

Online

Three researchers at FSCN Research Centre – Armando Cordova, Magnus Norgren and Renyun Zhang – are included in the 2026 list of the world’s top two per cent most cited scientists.

Tuesday 10 November 2026

How does the role of the researcher change when AI becomes an increasingly important tool in research? And what skills do the researchers of the future need? These were some of the questions when doctoral students from IRS TransTech gathered for three days of training at Mid Sweden University.

Monday 9 November 2026

Encouraging students to ask questions, test ideas and put theory into practice are cornerstones of Ida Svanedal’s teaching. Now, the Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, who also conducts research at Mid Sweden University’s FSCN Research Centre, is receiving the Student Union’s Teaching Award in Sundsvall.

Thursday 29 October 2026

Magnus Hummelgård is handing over responsibility for the Materials and Innovation Laboratory (MILAB) at Mid Sweden University. Nicklas Blomquist, Senior Lecturer and researcher in energy materials, will take over as the new head of the laboratory.

Thursday 29 October 2026