Research Areas
At Campus Skellefteå, research doesn’t stay in theory. It is turned into solutions, innovations and real societal impact.
Through test environments and collaborative arenas in Arctic conditions, ideas can be developed, tested and scaled in close cooperation between academia, industry and society. This is where knowledge meets practice – strengthening the sustainable transition.
The challenges addressed on campus are highly relevant to society, with research that has direct applications in our growing community.
Luleå University of Technology
Luleå University of Technology conducts research at Campus Skellefteå in the fields of wood technology, electrical power engineering, energy technology, distributed computer systems, entrepreneurship, and product innovation. LTU has about ten professors affiliated with Campus Skellefteå.
Umeå University
Umeå University conducts research primarily in nursing, partly in association with the Foundation for Medical Research at Skellefteå Hospital. Umeå University has two professors at Campus Skellefteå.
RISE
The campus also houses a branch of the Research Institute of Sweden (RISE), which provides research, development, and innovation consulting services to companies.
Thesis defense ceremonies for licentiate and doctoral dissertations are held regularly and are linked to a research Wall of Fame in the Forum Building.
Here, we push boundaries—and lead the way!
Leading this transformation also means constantly pushing the boundaries and embarking on a journey of discovery together.
Collaboration between businesses, the municipality, and public sector actors, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration, is crucial. Proximity to one another is a key factor for success.
It is a community of driven individuals who possess courage and curiosity. Campus Skellefteå is the place where you should conduct your research if you want to make a difference and lead the way in sustainable societal transformation.
Sidinformation
- Senast uppdaterad:
- 12 May 2026