News and events at FSCN

Welcome to a seminar in the Materials and Innovation Laboratory (MILAB) at Mid Sweden University where we will show the laboratory's new X-ray diffraction equipment, Rigaku SmartLab XE.

10.00–12.00

Sundsvall

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.

Friday 9 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.

Monday 28 September 2026

After 13 years, Mid Sweden University’s Transformative Technologies research environment is coming to an end. Funded by the Knowledge Foundation, the initiative has strengthened research, international collaboration and partnerships with industry, benefiting both the university and the region.

Tuesday 22 September 2026

How can paper-based packaging be made more water-resistant without relying on plastic or aluminium? This is the question Fabio Basoni is exploring during his master’s thesis at FSCN Research Centre at Mid Sweden University.

Thursday 17 September 2026

In connection with his docent lecture at Mid Sweden University, Alireza Eivazi, researcher at FSCN Research Centre, presented his research on engineering bio-based materials for a more sustainable future. He has now been appointed Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering.

Thursday 10 September 2026

How can new technology be used to detect and measure methane emissions in practice? This was the focus when researchers and project partners in the MEQAL project gathered in Sundsvall for two days of company visits and research exchange.

Monday 31 August 2026