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Artificial intelligence at Umeå University

AI, or artificial intelligence, is about systems and technologies that can analyze their environment and more or less independently take action to achieve a specific goal. At Umeå University, research and education in AI has been conducted since the 1970s. Today, close to 100 researchers and teachers work in the field of AI and they are found at all faculties - medicine, science, social sciences and humanities.

Latest news on AI at Umeå university

Virginia Dignum, professor vid Institutionen för datavetenskap
Virginia Dignum: “We need a more mature conversation about AI”

The AI professor's new book, The AI Paradox, is receiving international attention.

Forskare vid institutionen för datavetenskap och Umeå Energi i nytt AI-samarbete
Responsible AI is now being developed at Dåva

Umeå University and Umeå Energi in new collaboration.

En grupp människor som står bredvid varandra.
AI and cultural memory in focus for new research cluster

The initiative is part of WASP-HS's investment in research on AI's societal impact.

Jennifer Israelsson, doktorand vid Institutionen för informatik
Back at university – from student to PhD researcher

Jennifer Israelsson explores sustainable data cultures.

Doktorand vid Institutionen för datavetenskap
New AI research secures privacy

Sonakshi Garg shows that privacy is not a barrier to progress.

Porträttbild på Frank Drewes, professor vid Institutionen för datavetenskap
Record number of doctoral theses at the department of computing science

"A remarkable evidence of our thriving research environment", says Frank Drewes, Head of the Department.

Tvärsnitt av huvud och hjärna i profil.
AI in Precision Medicine

MAI in cooperation with Malmö University arrange a mini symposium. Can be followed on distance.

AI-related activities by students, for students

TAIGA is welcoming students to organize AI-related activities for other students.

Personer som rör sig åt olika håll.
Social simulations will assist in the policymaking process

Christian Kammler studies how social simulations help decision-makers understand their impact on people.

AI Research

Umeå University has world-leading researchers who work in national and international AI-projects.
Major research programs

Many of our AI projects fall under major national research programs.

Researchers and teachers engaged in artificial intelligence at Umeå University

Nearly 100 researchers and teachers at Umeå University are involved in areas related to AI.

En tjen står i en medicinsk miljö
AI projects

Read more about Umeå University's research in AI that spans a large number of areas.

Upcoming event

TAIGA theme meeting on AI, the Arctic, and social responsibility
Today
24
Apr
TAIGA theme meeting on AI, the Arctic, and social responsibility
Time Today 13:30 - 16:00 Today 13:30 - 16:00
Place Galaxen

Group meeting. Would you like to help shape future projects and education in AI and the Arctic? Welcome to an open TAIGA theme meeting.

Queering AI: Power, AI and human rights
Tue
28
Apr
Queering AI: Power, AI and human rights
Time 14:15 - 15:30 28 April 14:15 - 15:30
Place Humlab – H2

Other. The WASP-HS Queering AI network invites you to a panel on AI, power and human rights.

May

Think Tank: About AI and teaching
Tue
12
May
Think Tank: About AI and teaching
Time 10:00 - 16:30 12 May 10:00 - 16:30
Place Aula Biologica

Conference. Welcome to the launch of the three year initiative AI for Learning

Identity and Creativity in the age of AI
Tue
12
May
Identity and Creativity in the age of AI
Time 12 May at 13:15 until 13 May at 13:30 12 May at 13:15 until 13 May at 13:30
Place Flexhallen – Bildmuseet

Other. We will discuss how issues of identity and creativity are challenged and envisioned in the age of AI.

Register for the EC2U Summer School: AI in Health and Medical Technology
Sat
30
May
Register for the EC2U Summer School: AI in Health and Medical Technology
Time 00:00 - 23:59 30 May 00:00 - 23:59
Place Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU)

Course. Explore advanced AI applications in health and medical technology at JKU Linz during 22-24 September. Register by 30 May.

Education, training and collaboration within AI

At Umeå University, you can take courses and training to increase your competence in AI. We also collaborate with companies and organizations.
AI Network

Collaborations in various forms are very important for the development of AI.

Bild med texten "#frAIday seminar series about AI" och logotyp för Umeå Universitet och TAIGA, med en grågrön bakgrund
All You Want to Know About AI!

A seminar series arranged by TAIGA, Centre for Transdisciplinary AI.

Study AI at Umeå University

Over 50 years of experience in AI research and education!

More on AI

Michel Rouleau-DickPostdoktor vid Juridiska institutionenAnknuten som postdoktor till Centrum för transdisciplinär AI
Arctic sovereignty through international law and AI perspectives

Arctic Six Fellow Michel Rouleau-Dick wants include and develop international law and AI in a changing Arctic.

Virginia Dignum, professor vid Institutionen för datavetenskap
Professor: How we reduce the risks with AI

Virginia Dignum is working to develop AI systems that are reliable and adapted to human values.

“I’ve learned a lot about the different directions to pursue after my studies”

Meet Joost Vossers, master's student in artificial intelligence from the Netherlands.

Communications officers

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Latest update: 2024-09-30