At the University, there are a range of research projects in a variety of topics.
The Saami have always moved seamlessly across the South Saami region. Historical, archaeological and linguistic research therefore needs to be conducted across borders in Norway and Sweden in order...
Professor Song Han, a leading expert in deterministic networks and edge intelligence at the University of Connecticut, will visit Mid Sweden University and STC for two months. The project aims to...
Political parties' school visits play an important role in fulfilling the democratic mission of schools. However, there are differences in the occurrence of such visits among different schools and ...
How do we perceive individuals with a foreign accent or a regional dialect? And how do these individuals experience speaking with such linguistic variation? This project seeks to answer these...
In ALAMOT, we study how laws and policy frameworks in the management of our Arctic National Parks can be developed to meet the growing challenges of a changing climate and increased tourism.
By investigating lung function after an exercise test in -15°C among 16–19-year-old students at Swedish ski high schools, this study will, to our knowledge, be the most comprehensive screening stud...
The project focusses on aluminium materials for various kinds of energy storage applications.
Many cities around the world have experienced tremendous growth in short-term rentals due to Air bnb's growing popularity. But what happens to residential areas, the labor market and local resident...
The project develops energy-efficient sensor systems with built-in AI for smart condition monitoring of roads, buildings, railways, and power grids, addressing challenges from climate change, aging...
ALGCC is carried through within the Impact Innovations program Swedish Metals and Minerals, a joint initiative of the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas and Vinnova.
ALPine mountain hay MEadows MAnagement: Best practices to maintain their Favorable Conservation Status against underuse under different property right regimes inside and outside protected areas.
AM-REACH strengthens research and education in metal additive manufacturing at Mid Sweden University through the recruitment of an associate senior lecturer. The project focuses on process...
AM4Life is a national research initiative in additive manufacturing in which Mid Sweden University participates. Within the project, PhD student Mohadeseh Ghorbani studies how challenging materials...
Being forced to flee one’s home country can place a significant strain on both body and mind. This project investigates whether a course about mental health can improve well-being among individuals...
The project explores the discussions on the rights of animals and the duties of humans towards them, particularly within natural law, in the Swedish university environment in the period ca 1680–176...
The project aims to determine prospectively whether atopy, asthma, ventilatory and lung function and use of asthma medication are associated with exercise performance capacity among elite athletes...
This integrated research initiative examines athlete health as the cornerstone of sustainable performance development through three complementary projects.
In this collaborative project, leadership development is studied in partnership with Sundsvall Municipality. The project is interdisciplinary and is conducted using mixed scientific methods.
The project studies visual AI-generated disinformation and journalism.
Interest in self-sufficiency, rural life, and sustainable ways of living is growing in Sweden. Green Waves across Three Eras situates today’s transition movements in relation to state interests,...
Despite the potential to create significant value for municipal residents through benefit realization in digitalization, up to 90% of digital initiatives fail. This research project aims to develop...
The BIAPER project aims to clarify how skiing speed and shooting performance affect the overall outcome in different competition formats, as well as whether and how they are linked to various...
Composting and biochar production are two sustainable ways for the valorisation and recycling of organic wastes produced in northern Sweden, which can be combined and used synergistically to reduce...
This project assesses whether a body oriented intervention can help to improve social well-being in individuals affected by child maltreatment who currently suffer from symptoms of posttraumatic...
The BonePET project aims to study the blood flow in bone marrow during physical exercise at different intensities.
The project aims to design and investigate a novel cellulose-based filter material with high particle retention and low-pressure drop based on triboelectric effect. The developed material is though...
CHEMSYS is a research project that explores how system dynamics can strengthen municipal planning and governance for chemical safety.
Our network aims to understand the causes and consequences of child abuse in different cultures. The project will generate knowledge to develop interventions to improve the mental and physical...
In this research project, we want to gain knowledge about children and young people who live in foster care and their relationships with their network of origin.
The project contributes to the forest being used more sustainably through circular production of polyunsaturated fat and proteins via fermentation of wood sugar from sawdust.
Project Circular Biomass 3.0 is based on the future industrialization of Norrland and focuses on research in clean environment and sustainable local food and energy production.
In September 2025, Västernorrland was hit by a severe cloudburst that tested societal functions and cooperation. Mid Sweden University evaluates the response to strengthen future preparedness.
Collaboration for Advancing Classroom Teaching (CoACT) is a collaborative project between two subjects at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, English Linguistics and Literature, and...
This feasibility study aims to create a strategic collaboration network between public and private actors to develop methods for collaboration on construction and housing for the elderly.
The project contributes knowledge about teachers' conditions for collegial reflection for the development of mathematics teaching with the support of mapping assessment materials. The statements...
Climate-neutral Örnsköldsvik 2030 aims to establish a long-term transition arena and increase capacity for climate change. Climate communication creates trust and collaboration between actors, as...
Rakel G2 is the next generation of Sweden’s national communication system for vital public services. The project follows the implementation of Rakel G2 and explores how new technology affects work...
Why is there such a high comorbidity between anxiety and depressive diagnoses? Here we investigate possible biological explanations using multiomics and brain imaging.
In the project CONNECT - Connecting Outdoor Sports and Protected Areas in Europe, the focus is to develop models for the collaboration between outdoor recreation, outdoor sports and management of...
Unity4water is a pioneering effort where several universities, research institutes and large number of companies have come together to find effective ways to transform industrial process- and...
Many people who are displaced have experienced traumatic events, something that can lead to the development of trauma-related mental health issues. This project investigates whether an innovative...
Many work vehicles still use internal combustion engines despite sustainability demands. The DeHigh project, a collaboration between Mid Sweden University, the University of Oulu, and the Arctic...
Political messages are increasingly disseminated through digital platforms. Social media, influencers and AI shape how political issues are discussed and amplified in public debate. DRIP and the...
When democracy is under pressure and young people’s trust is declining, new paths forward are needed. Demokratidagen develops how young people can become a driving force in societal development —...
The overall aim of the project is to use the Magnet Model as a starting point to develop methodologies and working methods to increase the leaders' abilities to create a sustainable quality culture...
Aluminum-based batteries are a promising candidate for next-generation batteries due to their high theoretical capacity, cost-effectiveness, and environmentally friendly features.
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, such as anxiety, aggression, and confusion, are common among older adults with dementia. There is a need for additional tools for assistant nurses...
The STC Digital Transformation Lab project aims to strengthen the region's innovation capacity by establishing an advanced AI infrastructure at Mid Sweden University's STC research center.
The projects overall objective is that companies in the region can use the opportunities that AI, IoT and data-driven development bring to strengthen competitiveness and develop sustainable product...
Digital banking and finance are transforming how individuals and businesses handle their financial transactions, making them faster, more convenient, and accessible. This shift enables seamless...
Access to dental care is a challenge in rural areas, where a lack of staff and resources makes preventive care difficult and leads to increased costs. Through AI-based image analysis and machine...
What skills will future system developers need?
How can food production be moved closer to everyday life and become part of residential environments? This project explores how indoor cultivation can be designed to be accessible, sustainable, and...
In the DRIVEN project, Mittuniversitetet together with 23 companies and organizations will develop new courses adapted to the needs of data-driven development in various industries. In the four-yea...
Mid Sweden University's Durability Project studies how rain jackets age and fail through visual and physical testing of used garments. The goal is to create better durability tests and support...
EB-FEA is a PhD project within the IRS TransTech research school focusing on additive manufacturing of tungsten components for fusion energy applications. The project combines electron beam powder...
In northern Sweden, within the area called Saepmie, Saami and non-Saami live and work integrated. Here, school leaders have a particularly important role in creating understanding, respect and...
The research network EduWell will perform research on school health education in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Iceland with a focus on mental health. The mental health of young people is a major...
The research project aims to explore and understand how municipal debt counseling can effectively help households at risk of overindebtedness. The project increases our understanding of how...
Elektrovation is a research and collaboration project aimed at strengthening innovation capacity and increasing electrification in Västernorrland.
An international collaboration on genetics and endurance performance
How can municipal workplaces become more attractive and sustainable in a changing world of work? This project explores how modern work practices, such as activity-based working, affect work...
How do home care employees act when they meet older users with suspected high consumption of alcohol? Involved municipalities and MIUN create a research-based, effective, and working model to provi...
How can Sámi cultural heritage be represented in digital archives in a way that respects Sámi rights, knowledge, and traditions?
This project examines Sámi perspectives and institutional readiness to use TK and BC Labels - tools that embed cultural protocols and rights - ensuring ethical, sovereignty-aligned governance.
The overall aim of the research project is to provide in-depth knowledge about the nursing care given to adults with anorexia nervosa within general psychiatric inpatient care, as well as to...
This project aims to explore how Sámi identity and Sámi cultural heritage can be expressed, strengthened, and negotiated through art by non-established Sámi artists.
We apply modern visualization and analysis methods to individual wood fiber properties in the pulping process, to control the process toward more consistent product quality and a more energy-effici...
Bioremediation by composting offers a sustainable nature-based solution to remediate polluted fiberbanks sediments, converting them into a safer and stable product for reuse as a soil amendment or...
FSCN Research Center is one of the actors in a new Interreg Aurora project that aims to develop innovative battery solutions for cold climates. The project is a collaboration between researchers in...
The International Digital Guide Arena project tests digital guidance for people with visual impairments in skiing and running. Results show the system is perceived as useful. Funding is now being...
Projektet syftar till att skapa ett internationellt forskningsnätverk om subnationell hantering av gränsöverskridande kriser. Målet är att öka kunskapen, stärka utbyten och forskningssamarbeten ino...
For several years, air pollution measurements have indicated that there are problems with the air quality in central parts of Östersund. The aim of this project is to improve our understanding of...
The nursing shortage is a major common challenge for all of Sweden and Norway, and it is especially challenging in rural areas where it is difficult to recruit nurses who actually stay in the region.
The project "From current to new location: Attractiveness as a basis for regional development" aims to study factors that affect the attractiveness of places and thus give the municipality improved...
The project "From current to new location: Attractiveness as a basis for regional development" aims to study factors that affect the attractiveness of places and thus give the municipality improved...
The project "From current to new location: Attractiveness as a basis for regional development" aims to study factors that affect the attractiveness of places and thus give the municipality improved...
The project "The Urban Vision as a Starting Point for Attractiveness" aims to contribute to regional development by identifying obstacles and opportunities for skills supply.
How do young athletes who combine elite sports and high school studies develop their physical qualities over time? This study seeks answers to this question and aims to create new knowledge that...
The project aims to (a) develop aviation fuel supply scenarios that significantly reduce climate impact compared to fossil fuels, while being cost-effective and feasible, and (b) analyze suitable...
Heart and brain diseases require early and accurate diagnosis. In this joint project, Mid Sweden University and NTNU are developing the next generation of health measurement, combining multiple...
The project Gnista – Technology for Curious Children aims to spark interest in technology and, in the longer term, in technical education.
At Mid Sweden University, a research project is underway where buildings in rural areas will be highlighted through good examples. The aim is to share sustainable adaptations of buildings to spread...
With over 1 billion active users, Google Maps ranges among the most popular web-portals for travel information search. This project aims to monitor the fragmented cultural tourism offer and to...
The goal is to create opportunities to analyse and develop through a long-term investment in a joint graduate school in two phases. deeper knowledge and new ways of working around the digitalisatio...
The project will last until 2029 and aims to contribute to regional and local development, by developing and improving research and innovation capacity and the use of advanced technology among...
HERITOUR is a doctoral training program that address challenges in the heritage and tourism sectors: hybridisation, resilience, sustainability, and democratisation. HERITOUR aims to foster a new...
People with visual impairments are often dependent on companions for physical activity. The project evaluates digital accompaniment in Östersund to increase independence and accessibility and reduc...
The main goal for this project is to strengthen the development and innovation capacity of small and medium-sized forest companies and networks. The project also aims to promote sustainable...
This project investigates performance and well-being when hybrid work is scheduled in a 3:2 model with office sharing between two organizations. The employees have access to office premises three o...
The project examines whether it is possible to take water from a watercourseand use surplus heat from hydrogen production to heat up the water, thereby killing the crayfish plague spores, and thus...
IMMERSE aims to transform remote operations with technologies for augmented and immersive experiences, targeting the Aurora region's challenges and skills shortages. Its goal is to improve the acce...
IMPART studies how Indigenous people attempt to influence policy through the political parties of the majority peoples of their states: How are the Sámi included - or not included - in the statewid...
IMPHET is a strategic investment in Västernorrland that aims to strengthen the research and development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes for sustainable energy applications.
The aim of the project is to develop the teaching of science subjects in comprehensive school so that pupils' interest in science can be maintained and developed.
The project aims to establish a new national infrastructure for the visualization and analysis of scientific data. This new infrastructure will provide researchers with access to expertise and...
IRS TransTech will focus on international collaborative research projects that, in addition to solving specific research questions, will increase knowledge on industrial transformation, especially ...
LEGITIPREP is a three-year project that aims to increase knowledge about legitimacy in crisis areas and how trust in the authorities is affected by it.
The aim of this project is to broaden the scope of competence, to see possibilities across borders, and not let preconceptions limit the view. We study: (1) how employers conceive of competence, wh...
This project will examine the increasing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in fields traditionally dominated by humans, focusing particularly on literary and artistic translation.
Municipal labor market professionals face an increasingly complex target group, and they seek a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of the various, often fragmented initiatives aimed at enhancing...
In this program, we map and examine how local labor market programs can contribute to increase the inclusion on the labor market.
The overall vision of LoLiPoP IoT is to develop Energy Harvesting/micro-power management solutions for Wireless IoT edge devices that enable long battery life sensors to be retrofitted on, in or ne...
How does air resistance affect performance in seated para cross-country skiing? A new study examines differences between various sitting positions to improve understanding of athletes’ conditions a...
The probability of forest with high conservation value represents tool for landscape planning. It will be developed together with relevant stakeholders to ensure its implementation in green...
The purpose of this project is to clarify how mathematical problems can be designed to support high-achieving students' development of the various mathematical competencies that constitute...
This project addresses one of the major challenges of our time: understanding how melting ice in Antarctica contributes to global sea level rise.
Emissions of the gas methane are difficult to detect. MEQAL is researching how sensor technology and drone measurements can be used to detect leaks at recycling stations and other sources of...
Where public efforts and private companies do not reach, local communities often place their hopes in initiatives from local social entrepreneurs. Now the differences and similarities in social...
Development of improved CTMP with even sulfonate distribution at fiber level using new XRF analysis.
The ultimate aim of this project is to better understand students', teachers', student health teams', principals' and guardians' views on the importance of grades for students' learning and...
As 6G connects billions of devices, powering them sustainably becomes crucial. MILESTONE-6G develops smart, self-powered IoT devices that harvest ambient energy to enable greener, more reliable, an...
This project examines how mock elections are organized and integrated into upper secondary education and their significance for students’ democratic learning and civic engagement.
The electrically insulating properties of cellulose are already used in transformers today. The same properties can also be used in a new invention: the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). In a TEN...
The MyME project aims to investigate the heart muscle’s own blood flow capacity and energy metabolism during physical exercise and recovery.
The main objective of the research school is therefore to increase competence and capacity for research on the development, implementation, and dissemination of digital health technology solutions.
NeoPulp is a Research Profile with a vision to build a pioneering research profile in fibre behaviour during pulping and papermaking processes.
We want to investigate which working conditions are required for doctors and nurses to perceive their workplace as attractive.
Additive Manufacturing (AM) offer attractive possibilities for design optimization and production of limited series of components. These aspects fit perfectly some industrial and economical sectors...
The NEXRAM project develops new methods for additive manufacturing of refractory metals such as tungsten. By combining sensors, real time monitoring, and machine learning, the manufacturing process...
NextIndustriAI explores how generative AI and machine learning can be introduced into manufacturing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the Aurora region. The project develops open...
NIIT is a research action at Mid Sweden University. The industrial focus is the next generation IoT technology and methods supporting the transformation of the process industries. The research is...
How is learning shaped within an organisation when new demands, ways of working, and responsibilities emerge simultaneously?
The aim of Östersund CCI is to increase knowledge about conditions under which cultural and creative industries (CCI) can lead to place development, mainly in the peripheral areas of Europe, but al...
Political Literatures is an interdisciplinary research network founded by academics based in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences in early 2020.
PopCulTour is a research project that focuses on how value is created in popular (pop) culture tourism, i.e. tourism induced by for example film, television and literature. The research project...
In Torsboda, a large industrial development is planned, which will affect both the existing population and future residents in the region. The overall purpose of the pre-study is to identify factor...
This project advances precision medicine in internet-based CBT by integrating process-based therapy with machine learning to individualize psychological treatments and improve clinical outcomes.
This project aims to increase the understanding of the perceived effects of offshore wind power installations on tourism, thereby creating a scientific basis to guide decisions regarding the...
Protected shelters are vital for women exposed to violence and is provided by non-profit or for-profit actors. In 2024, the government introduced regulation because of “unscrupulous actors,” which...
Can you read with your ears? Or does silent reading provide a different experience? Does it matter whether young children listen to an audiobook or to a person reading aloud? In a time when reading...
The project aims to identify experiences and insights about sustainability that the crafts education at Brännaskolan has created via reuse of materials. The work will study and map the process and...
Can tourist taxes and other fees make it possible to reinvest tourism revenues in host communities, to protect nature, finance maintenance, and strengthen local culture and economy?
The aim of the project is to promote accessible and regenerative tourism and to enhance the well-being of entrepreneurs in the project area by building networks and clusters, developing courses,...
The project's objective is to create data-driven automation solutions enabled by robust wireless connectivity, and attract talents to this region by creating the North-Nordic inter-regional ICT Bel...
The research project aims to study how COVID-19 challenged the Nordic countries' crisis management systems and, through lessons, promote the development of crisis management in the Nordic countries...
The ResilientEdge project will develop secure, scalable and resilient edge solutions for AI and industrial IoT. Through cross-border cooperation between Sweden and Finland, digital resilience,...
Giving birth is a major life event, often in the most positive regard. Sadly, some have a traumatic birth experience instead. In this project, we are developing and evaluating a multidisciplinary...
RIDE is a research environment with expertise in digitalization, politics and public administration that collaborates on analyses and theory development on inclusion, diversity and competencies for...
With the entry into government of right-wing populist parties, issues of democratic backsliding are actualized, especially in relation to communicative and media landscaping. We examine communicati...
An increasing amount of people are displaced globally. Many cannot return home, and integration in the new country is a goal for both individual and society. This project explores how mental health...
The project is based on the recognition of indigenous peoples' right to self-determination in international law and the opportunity for indigenous peoples to be able to develop their own norms and...
SEAL is a national, interdisciplinary research school in polar research that brings together five Swedish universities.
Maintenance of winter roads and airports requires large amounts of expensive and environmentally harmful chemicals. SENAVIS will conduct research in sensor technology for optical measurement of the...
The project aims to create a collaboration between research environments, businesses and civil society in the Trøndelag and Västernorrland regions in the area of sustainable materials and chemica...
The project aims to create collaborative arenas for the exchange of experience around a way of working with labor market inclusion called Beskæftigelses Indikator Projektet (BIP).
Leisure municipalities in Trøndelag and Jämtland are investing in sustainability for residents and visitors. The development of holiday homes has been important for growth and jobs in rural areas,...
The SPRING-6G project develops energy-efficient, high-accuracy positioning for future 6G networks using sensing, AI, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces to improve accuracy, reduce latency, and...
The SPRINT project is led by Torsta and aims to mobilise and inform small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Jämtland County, Sweden about smart specialisation with a particular focus on the...
In a new pilot project, SGI, Sundsvall Municipality, Mid Sweden University, and biochar producers will test on-shore treatment methods for fiber-rich sediments, aiming for a feasible, sustainable,...
Wildfires shaped boreal pine forests for millennia, but today they are rare. Stem-base burning is a new conservation method that mimics natural fire damage by scorching living pines. The project...
The project concerns strategic communication in public administration in a Swedish context.
Youth centre staff see how crime, drugs and vulnerability weaken young people’s future hope and identify a need to strengthen it. The project will map needs and develop a research-based approach wi...
The purpose of this project is to identify, describe, test, and evaluate how nursing homes and community health care can become an attractive and learning workplace that, like certified magnet...
Children and young people with intellectual disabilities are a vulnerable group and do not have the same preconditions for learning as other children. This can lead to physical, mental, social...
Sundsvall CCI is a project aiming towards producing knowledge around the value of the the cultural and creative industries for place development, particularly in peripheral European regions and in...
The project is based on innovative and environmentally friendly chemistry engineering for the treatment of wood and cellulose that enables the creation of sustainable products and innovations of th...
The overarching aim of the project is to identify factors and map the impacts that a major establishment may have on the business sector in semi-rural regions.
The 2026 Swedish Election Campaign Study maps how the parliamentary parties in Sweden plan and conduct their election campaigns. Through surveys, interviews, and complementary data, the project...
The purpose of the project is to increase knowledge and the ability to forecast how investments in the transport system affect regional development in the short and long term for different location...
Within this project, new knowledge and understanding are developed regarding how municipalities can plan and initiate work to enable a successful system change in line with the new Social Services...
The main objective of the project is to create conditions for cross-border cooperation for a stronger border region between municipalities, teachers, higher education institutions and student...
The aim of the project is to map ecological connectivity in Norrbotten County in a novel way and at an unprecedented level of detail.
Social service dogs as a resource in municipal operations, how does it work?
This interview study focuses on peripheral preschools that have participated in a government initiative for school improvement. The term ‘peripheral’ refers to their location relative to larger...
The project is an interactive evaluation study of the work being carried out to create meeting places for young people (16-24 year) in Torvalla, Östersund. The aim is to produce knowledge about...
How does the rifle affect the biathlete and is it possible to develop the sport-specific training in order to perform better?
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Through innovation, economic calculations and service design, the project aims to investigate, describe and follow further development of the team’s working methods at nursing homes for elderly...
Focusing on the crucial yet overlooked role of coworkers in achieving organizational sustainability, this project explores the complex interplay between ambitious goals and practical implementation...
The Sport School is an intervention to promote active leisure time activities for adolescents with intellectual disability. It is arranged by sports federations, clubs and the public sector. The...
This is a project in collaboration with Ånge municipality in accordance with the collaboration agreement. The project aims to promote school attendance and prevent school absenteeism.
In this research, we discuss and overview the nature and basic ideas related to enclaves and enclavisation processes in tourism development and tourist consumption.
More international researchers and improved opportunities for companies in the region to recruit internationally—these are a couple of the goals as Mid Sweden University launches an acceleration...
The project investigates sustainable and circular ways to use leftover peat material.
The project develops secure and robust wireless networks for remote areas in the Aurora region. Through AI and cybersecurity, reliable communication solutions are created that strengthen the...
This research project studies optical professionals’ experiences of which factors facilitate or hinder the implementation of treatment and management of myopia control among children and adolescent...
The aim of the project is to increase knowledge about how weather factors affect the measurement accuracy of portable energy measurement systems used in field research.
The research project 'Effective and efficient impact assessment in transport planning' (VEM) is a transdisciplinary project.
In this project we develop restoration methods to create ecologically important dead wood structures that are now very scarce in managed pine forests.
This project aims to develop and evaluate a new wireless communication architecture based on semantic communication and edge intelligence, tailored for real-time machine vision applications in futu...
A project with focus on supporting, and promoting rest, recreation, and spending time in nature as support for health and wellbeing among young cancer survivors.
What leads young people in rural areas into social exclusion – and how do they find pathways forward? Through their own stories, we generate knowledge that can strengthen local interventions and he...
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