Staff

For many years, Mid Sweden University has worked to enable elite athletes to combine their sporting ambitions with academic studies. At the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World Forum 2026 in Östersund on 24 to 28 August dual careers will be at the centre of the discussion.

Tuesday 18 August 2026

Welcome to a dissertation in Media and Communication Studies with Christian Nounkeu Tatchou who will defend his doctoral thesis "Journalistic cultures matter: Mainstream news media responses to disinformation in Sub-Saharan African and Western Countries".

10.00–12.00

Sundsvall

Building on the HEaD initiative and the "Teachers to teachers" team in Teams, FUS now invites you to launch collegial groups where teachers can explore pressing teaching-related issues together.

Tuesday 18 August 2026

Professor Tom Britton from Stockholm University, visits Mid Sweden University to give an introduction to mathematical modelling of infectious disease outbreaks and presents two research results from the pandemic. The lecture is intended for a broad audience.

10.15–11.15

Sundsvall

From 1 September 2026, Primula will only work if you are connected to Mid Sweden University's network or using a VPN. If you try to log in from a private or open network without a VPN, the login will be blocked.

Monday 17 August 2026

Welcome to attend when A.H.M. Enayet Hussain defends his thesis "Challenges in Pediatric Eye Care Services in Bangladesh".

10.00–12.00

Sundsvall

Do you need support or want to learn more about Canvas? The Canvas guides are updated and you can also register for workshops that are given during the autumn semester. There is also an active integration with the new course evaluation system.

Monday 17 August 2026

On 28 September, the Equal terms day will be held at Campus Östersund. Book the day in your calendar.

13.00–16.00

Östersund

Soon it will be time for elections to the Riksdag, regional and municipal councils. The Sundsvall Campus Library offers the opportunity to vote in advance to make it easier for voters to participate in the election.

Monday 10 August 2026