We are a cross-faculty center at Umeå University, dedicated to advancing the field of artificial intelligence through transdisciplinary collaboration for the betterment of society. We provide venues, activities, and support to inspire and guide researchers, educators, and students in AI research. Our objective is to establish a platform and community for AI research at Umeå University that prioritizes - AI for The Good of All.
TAIGA – Centre for Transdisciplinary AI is now opening three PhD positions in collaboration with other departments. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and become part of a dynamic academic environment at TAIGA. Welcome to apply!
PhD position in Informatics with a focus on AI in the public sector
Application deadline: 2025-12-19
The advertisement will be published in February
The advertisement will be published in February
Cutting-edge human-centered techniques to solve current problems.
Understanding AI development, control, and implementation.
AI in light of ethical, legal, and societal values and expectations.
Developing the future of human-centered interaction.
How to pursue AI management in practice.
AI and social-political, geo-political, ethical and aesthetic challenges.
Human-centered and socially aware AI systems.
Pedagogical perspective on the use of AI systems.
UmArts/TAIGA Artist in Residence featured in the AI and the Paradox of Agency exhibition
TAIGA is welcoming students to organize AI-related activities for other students.
Fireside talk creates a space for researchers from different disciplines to meet and discuss the field of AI.
We have four postdocs that are each doing truly interdisciplinary AI research. Foto: Michel Rouleau-Dick
UmArts/TAIGA Artist in Residence featured in the AI and the Paradox of Agency exhibition
The AI professor's new book, The AI Paradox, is receiving international attention.
Umeå University and Umeå Energi in new collaboration.
As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a meaningful and formative year for Arctic research and education.
Jennifer Israelsson explores sustainable data cultures.
Sonakshi Garg shows that privacy is not a barrier to progress.
Every Friday, TAIGA hosts inspiring talks on artificial intelligence by Umeå University researchers, as well as internationally acclaimed experts.
