IEEE Fellow is a rare honor for researchers world wide - and now Professor Mikael Gidlund has taken his place in the exclusive circle. His research strengthens Swedish industry and regional innovation and the award shows that top-level international research also thrives outside the big cities.
On 27 November, the Centre for Immersive Visual Technologies at Tampere University, celebrated 10-year anniversary with an event filled with expert talks, demonstrations, and networking. Prof. Mårten Sjöström was invited to present the ongoing research on augmented and immersive remote operations.
On Friday 14 November, the steering group for the research profile NIIT - Next Generation Industrial IoT, gathered at Mid Sweden University. During the day, the companies were able to take part in ongoing projects in industrial digitalization and visit the newest partner GDM.
Through a collaboration between STC Research Centre and BlueGreen Farming AB, it is investigated how AI can be used to improve and streamline cultivation in stores. The project can pave the way for the sustainable and digitally monitored food production of the future.
From August to December, PhD student Mattia Manenti from University of Catania in Italy is visting Mid Sweden University and STC as part of his doctoral studies. When he soon returns to Italy, he will bring back lots of feedback, inspiration and new ideas.
Mid Sweden University's students work with real assignments from companies as part of their studies. Several projects are currently underway in which artificial intelligence plays a central role, including an AI-based camera system to increase safety in industry, in collaboration with SSG.
How can education and industry work together to secure the future IT competence in Västernorrland? This was one of the main questions discussed when Mid Sweden University participated in the regional strategy meeting TechTalent 2025 in Härnösand, organized by Bron Innovation.
PhD students in Mid Sweden University's international graduate school IRS Transtech gather for three days in Sundsvall. On the agenda are presentations of their research, networking and discussions on common challenges.
On 9–10 October, one professor and four doctors from STC were inaugurated and promoted during Mid Sweden University's academic ceremony on campus Östersund.
When the Good Tech Conference 2025 took place in Sundsvall, STC was present with several researchers. Under the theme of safety, STC showed how research and practical solutions can strengthen both security and sustainability in society.
In early October, the administration team from STC Research Centre visited the partner university Università degli Studi di Salerno (UNISA) in Italy. The purpose of the visit was to exchange experiences in research administration and to strengthen the ongoing collaboration between the two universities.
On Saturday, September 27, Mid Sweden University opened its doors to the public. STC were on site in Sundsvall and showcased our research through exciting activities for both adults and children.
Three decades after he began his studies at Mid Sweden University, Håkan Norell receives the Alumnus of the Year award. With experience from the STC research center, he has built an international career in advanced technology and innovative solutions.
The two new AI-focused programs, Applied AI and Automation with AI, are already drawing strong interest. With this initiative, Mid Sweden University strengthens both its educational offerings and campus life.
Today Yuxuan Zhang successfully presented his doctoral thesis on how small and energy-efficient AI systems can be used to detect damage in buildings and infrastructure at an early stage – before serious problems arise.
On September 16, entrepreneurs, municipal representatives and other curious people gathered at Hotel Hallstaberget in Sollefteå to learn more about artificial intelligence and how the technology can be used in practice.
Daniel Ramotsoela, senior lecturer at the University of Cape Town, is doing a research stay at Mid Sweden University. He describes the meeting with the CSN research group as inspiring and values the open environment on campus.
On 18 September, STC participated in the IoT fair in Sundsvall. The event was organized by IoT Sweden in collaboration with Bron Innovation and Mid Sweden University and brought together actors in IoT, property technology and smart solutions.
The results of a groundbreaking field test in which a 5G-equipped drone remotely controlled a forest machine in terrain with limited connectivity are now being presented. The test shows both the potential and challenges of digitalizing the forest industry – and a new report points out the way forward.
We are proud to announce that Shirin Rafiei has successfully defended her doctoral thesis in Computer Engineering, titled "Remote Controlled 3D Positioning in Augmented Telepresence: User and Quality of Experience Aspects", at Mid Sweden University.
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