Collaborative platforms
MDU operates various collaborative platforms that have an important function in bolstering the relationships between research, education, and the private and public sectors. Local, regional as well as global.
AI at MDU
Mälardalen University is on a journey that will change the future of education, innovation and society through the advancement of trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI). Our vision is a holistic approach to AI where fundamental and applied research is complemented by exploring AI's transformative potential in education and its broader societal implications.
Contact
Christer Norström, christer.norstrom@mdu.se
Automation Region
Automation Region is a centre of expertise and research at MDU which gathers small companies, large corporations, academia and the public sector in an industry-dependent cluster. Together with 160 member organisations, Automation Region’s mission is to promote Swedish automation expertise, stimulate innovations and energise the industry's long-term skills supply. Automation Region is financed with funds from the EU, Tillväxtverket (the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth), Vinnova and other regional operators.
Contact
Catarina Berglund, +46 21 10 70 41, catarina.berglund@mdu.se
Center for Welfare Change
The Centre for welfare change is a meeting place where the public sector, academia, business and civil society develop the welfare of the future based on the possibilities of health and welfare technology.
Contact
Petra Heideken Wågert, + 46 21 10 31 88, petra.heideken.wagert@mdu.se
Electrification Hub
Electrification Hub is a collaborative platform that gathers expertise in joint efforts to accelerate the development of electrification, energy and electromobility and further drive climate change in Sweden and internationally. The goal is to help reduce the environmental impact of heavy transport in Sweden, which involves a 70 per cent reduction in emissions.
Contact
Mikael Hjort, +46 21 10 15 82, mikael.hjorth@mdu.se
MDU Living Lab
MDU Living Lab is arena for methodological development which strengthens collaboration between MDU, companies and the public sector. By developing methods for co-production, opportunities are created to increase efficiency, creativity and innovation capacity. The vision is to contribute to a sustainable society from a holistic perspective through collaboration.
Contact
Yvonne Eriksson, +46 16 15 36 99, yvonne.eriksson@mdu.se
Mälardalen Industrial Technology Center (MITC)
MITC develops industry, academia and society by converting knowledge from the Schools into the organisations of industrial companies.
Contact
Anna Bird, +46 16 15 51 95, anna.bird@mdu.se
Mälardalens teaching and learning skills centre (MKL)
Mälardalens teaching and learning skills centre, (MKL) is the regions’ platform for collaboration regarding school development, teacher education, skills enhancement and research in the educational sciences.
Contact
Jessica Götberg, +46 21 10 16 47, jessica.gotberg@mdu.se
Samhällskontraktet
MDU works together with Eskilstuna Municipality and Västerås City on issues relating to research and the development of health, welfare, preschool and school, through Samhällskontraktet.
Contact
Emma Mossberg, +46 21 10 13 93, emma.mossberg@mdu.se
Tillväxtmotorn
Tillväxtmotorn is MDU's well-proven leadership and business development programme for small and medium-sized companies that wish to grow.
Contact
Alexandra Elfridsson, +46 16 15 34 67, alexandra.elfridsson@mdu.se