Förra veckan hade vi fullt upp här i Uppsala när vi arrangerade den nordiska konferensen inom människa-datorinteraktion (eller Human Computer Interaction på engelska). Under fem intensiva dagar samlades omkring 300 internationella deltagare för att prata om det senaste inom teknik, design och användarupplevelser. Temat för årets konferens var “Live – Uniting HCI for a Hyperlocal […]
Continue readingOn 13 October 2024, a quiet Sunday, I had this incredible opportunity of organizing and leading a pre-conference NordiCHI workshop along with my colleagues Åsa Cajander, Sofia Ouhbi and Awais Ahmad focused on Design Methods in Connected Health. It was an exciting day filled with lively discussions, fresh ideas, and a lot of collaborative energy. […]
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Jag och 700 andra personer hade i veckan chansen att delta på Gilla Jobbet-konferensen i Malmö, en mötesplats för diskussioner kring arbetsmiljöfrågor. Förutom att jag fick lyssna på flera intressanta föreläsningar, hade jag även möjligheten att hålla en presentation om vårt arbete med AI, automatisering och hur det påverkar arbetsmiljön. Här är några av höjdpunkterna […]
Continue readingAs we look ahead to the future of software engineering, one thing is clear: there is an urgent need for stronger communication between software engineering (SE) and human-computer interaction (HCI) researchers. This issue was brought to the forefront during the 2030 Software Engineering Workshop, co-located with the ACM International Conference on the Foundations of Software […]
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The rapid digitalization of healthcare has created new opportunities for both patients and professionals. The ConnectMe project, a research initiative led by Uppsala University, aims to explore the potential of digital technologies in mental health care. This project focuses on the concept of Connected Mental Health and investigates how digital tools, such as video consultations, […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, workplaces, and education systems at an unprecedented pace. In response to this rapid evolution, the EDU-AI project was launched to explore and guide the integration of Generative AI into computing education. This initiative addresses questions about how AI impacts professional competencies, student learning experiences, and teaching practices. In this […]
Continue readingOn Friday, September 13, 2024, at Uppsala University, I will defend my Ph.D. thesis titled Care for Caregivers: Designing IT Applications for Informal Caregivers. This research contributes to the field of Information systems and informal caregiving, focusing on how technology can be used to support informal caregivers—those who provide care to their relatives with illness […]
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The digital transformation of healthcare has been a topic of significant global interest, with countries continuously exploring ways to enhance patient care and engagement. One of the most transformative initiatives in recent years has been the implementation of Open Notes, a system that grants patients direct access to their clinical records, including test results, diagnoses, […]
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Som en del av projektet “Spel för datalogiskt tänkande” (SPEDAT) har Niklas Humble (postdoktor vid forskargrupperna HTO och CER) utvecklat ett lärspel (serious game) om programmering och datalogiskt tänkande. Spelet heter “Programming in Valhalla” och blandar karaktärer från nordisk mytologi med programmering, hårdrock och en hel del humor. I design och utveckling av spelet så […]
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Being a research leader presents continuous challenges and opportunities for personal development. As the leader of the HTO group, consisting of around 15 researchers, and as an Advisor to the Vice Chancellor on Equal opportunities, I find myself in a position to influence both research and the work environment at Uppsala University. Challenges and the […]
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