Vision and goals

Our vision

Global horizon – Regional heart – Endless curiosity

Mid Sweden University shall be an open, close and inclusive university that combines high academic quality with strong relationships and the ability to translate knowledge and ideas into action. With academic freedom, trust and curiosity as a foundation, we must dare to think in new ways and go our own way. Through research, education and collaboration, we want to contribute to knowledge development and a sustainable society, regionally as well as globally.

Our vision is our shared vision of the future we want to create. It helps us to look up, choose a direction and make wise decisions even when conditions change. 

Our goals

Mid Sweden University's vision is concretised in four overarching target areas. They describe what kind of university Mid Sweden University wants to be by 2045 and are supplemented with four-year goals that set the direction for development until 2030.

1. A university with a strong identity and the courage to go its own way

Open, close and inclusive

We are building an inclusive and attractive academic environment characterised by trust, collegiality, academic freedom and the courage to think innovatively.

Targets for 2030

• Strong collegiality and academic culture.
• An attractive workplace and a role model in academia.
   

2. A university that is innovative for the future

Proximity between people and disciplines for strong research

We strengthen the quality and prerequisites of research, promote interdisciplinary collaborations and create new ideas through meetings between people, subjects, culture and science.

Targets for 2030

• Increased resources and more effective research support that strengthens the freedom, creativity and productivity of research environments.
• A vital and growing interdisciplinary research activity.
   

3. A leading university for lifelong learning

Digital excellence for high-quality education

We offer high-quality, flexible and inclusive education where campuses, digital learning environments and responsible use of AI support people's learning and development throughout their lives.

Targets for 2030

• AI-integrated working methods in education, research and administration.
• Developed and high-quality education for lifelong learning.
   

4. A university with regional and global collaboration for sustainable solutions

The heart of the north and tentacles globally

We combine strong regional roots in northern Sweden with international collaborations. Together with society, business and the public sector, we contribute to sustainable development and the skills supply of the future.

Targets for 2030

• Internationalisation and collaboration that strengthens the quality of education and research and contributes to regional development.
• Deepened and strengthened regional presence and relevance

Our values and approach

• Academic freedom and quality – research and education shall be characterised by scientific integrity, critical thinking and high quality ambitions.
• Curiosity and courage – the university must dare to try new ideas, go its own way and face change with decisiveness.
• Proximity, trust and consideration – the university's culture should be characterised by good relationships, respect and shared responsibility.
• Openness and inclusion – different perspectives and experiences must meet in dialogue and contribute to knowledge development.
• Sustainability and collaboration – the University shall take responsibility for its regional anchoring and contribute to social development through national and international collaborations.

From vision to action

The vision points out the long-term direction towards 2045. The four target areas and the eight four-year goals up to 2030 will help the University to translate the vision into concrete operational development.

The goals must be concretised in the University's operational plans and followed up within the regular planning cycle. This creates the conditions for monitoring developments and adapting work when new opportunities and challenges arise. 

Mid Sweden University's vision in its entirety
Short version of the strategy in Swedish