How can future 6G networks deliver reliable connectivity in remote areas? In the ENSURE-6G project, researcher Jean de Souza Sant’Ana compares High Altitude Platforms and LEO satellites to strengthen communication in northern regions.
Within the DIGIT project, over 60 business cases, in collaboration with Mid Sweden University, have worked with data-driven development and AI for increased sustainability. In a new report, three of the companies talk about their journeys – from challenge to concrete benefit.
Yi-Hsin Li recently successfully defended her thesis “Steered Mixture of Experts for Compact and Edge-aware Representation: From 2D Image Regression to 3D Radiance Fields.”
Mid Sweden University's AI investment is highlighted as a decisive factor in last week's big establishment news, the investment in an AI center in Sundsvall. Mattias O'Nils, Head of STC Research Centre, has been involved in the dialogue behind the decision and we catch up with him to hear a little more.
Today, Soheib Takhtardeshir successfully presented his doctoral thesis "VAE-Driven Compression of Light Field Images through Disentangled Latent Modeling and Perceptual Quality Assessment"
Prof. Mårten Sjöström has been appointed General Co-Chair of the IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (ICIP) 2026, which will take place in Tampere, Finland, on 13–17 September 2026. ICIP is one of the world’s leading conferences in the fields of image processing and visual signal analysis.
Research on how artificial intelligence and remote control can be used in practice is highlighted in Swedish Radio P4 Västernorrland. In a report, Professor Mårten Sjöström talks about opportunities, challenges and future areas of use.
A new needs analysis shows that forestry, mining, and manufacturing companies are ready to advance remote operations with immersive technologies. High demands on image quality, ergonomics, and usability remain, with AR seen as a key enabler.
Mid Sweden University is taking a big step as a regional knowledge engine. The STC research centre, together with its partners, has been granted almost SEK 50 million for five new research projects that will drive development in artificial intelligence, sensor technology and digitalisation.
How can international students and regional companies collaborate to strengthen the workforce of tomorrow? At a Lucia gathering at SCA, international master’s students from Mid Sweden University got a firsthand look at the company’s operations, recruitment needs, and career opportunities.
Last week, Farangis Foroughi, PhD student at STC, gave a presentation about her research at the MAX IV Laboratory, as part of their MAX4Life Talk Series.
In early December, the IMMERSE research team met at Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall to review project progress, share results, and plan upcoming work. The meeting brought together researchers from Sweden and Finland to deepen collaboration on future remote-operation technologies.
The Ensure project is developing a 6G-based, energy-efficient monitoring system for remote railway sections in the Nordic region. Using AI-powered temperature sensing, dangerous rail buckling can be predicted in time, improving safety and operations in an increasingly warm climate.
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.
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