COMPUTER SCIENCE

In the DRIVE project, a so-called MEC simulator is used, where student Douglas Wilhelmsson had the opportunity to develop the model as part of his thesis.

As 5G, IoT, and AI continue to evolve, there is a growing need for infrastructure that can efficiently and securely manage vast amounts of data. MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) is a simulator designed to test and develop edge computing solutions within 5G and network infrastructure.

Second-year students in the bachelor's program in computer engineering and fourth-year students in the master's program in computer engineering will be offered a personal mentor from the industry. The goal is for mentors to provide valuable insights, help students build networks, and ease the transition from studies to professional life.

— Students get the opportunity to meet representatives from local IT companies and gain insight into working life. This is a great way to create meetings between students and companies, helping them build a network outside academia, says Jan Håkansson, collaboration coordinator.

On February 6, it was time for the mentors and students to meet for the first time.

Thomas Rosevall from CGI sees mentorship as a chance to share his experiences:

The project “Foundational Algorithms, Protocols, and Systems for Multi-Tier 6G-Non-Terrestrial Networks Integrated Communication and Environmental Sensing (6G-NTN-E),” has been awarded a grant of 28 MSEK by the Swedish Research Council.

The grant extends over a four-year period and is part of the Swedish Research Council's call for grants to support research environments focused on sixth generation wireless systems (6G). This call is part of the Government's initiative to develop the next generation of wireless systems (6G) and aims to support build-up of strong research environments, where teams of researchers work towards a joint research goal, both nationally and bi- or multilateral collaborations.

Four computer science students at Karlstad University have been recognized for their exceptional project work in the Software Engineering course. The project team, comprising Jonatan Altebro, Viktor Hajto, Martin Ramnér and Elmar Gebre Yekuno, earned high praise from faculty for their professionalism and innovation.

The team developed GoldenYears, an Android application designed to support elderly users in maintaining their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With a focus on habit-building and health tracking, the app provides features such as goal-setting for activities like walking and social interactions, mood logging, wellness insights, and motivational tools.

The achievement is particularly notable given the six-week timeline for the project. Faculty were impressed by the team’s ability to produce a professional and functional application.

On November 20–21, the DRIVE project at Computer Science invited partner companies to a joint two-day workshop. DRIVE's overarching goal is to conduct research and education in data-driven and latency-sensitive mobile services for future mobile networks.

This year, participants gathered at Karlstad University to learn about the latest research in the field. The workshop, an annual event within the project, provides opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, discussions on current topics, highlighting synergies between subprojects, and exploring future research directions. DRIVE is built on close collaboration between Karlstad University and seven partner companies.

The 5G-DiGITs project has just started, and Karlstad University will play a key role in its development.

5G-DiGITs is a multidisciplinary Erasmus+ initiative addressing the growing demand for education and training in advanced 5G technologies. It brings together a consortium of 12 organizations from Germany, Greece, Spain, Lithuania, Malta, Ireland, Belgium, and Sweden to create state-of-the-art curricula and continuous education programs aligned with evolving industry needs. 
Karlstad University will contribute to the development of innovative course modules and practical learning strategies.