IM Alumn

These are our speakers for the IM Alumni Event on Nov 18!

Matilda Tudor, PhD, Media and Communication Studies will present "Understanding the implementation of AI technologies in intimate everyday life"

and

Eskil Sköldkvist, CEO & Founder of Minosia will present "Learnings from building an AI startup from scratch"

If you haven't signed up yet, don't worry! Last signup date has passed, but you are still welcome to join us for the lectures, you're only missing out on the food!

All info is available here:
https://uppsalasystemvetare.se/event/alumni-seminar-2/

This is your last chance to sign up for the autumns IM Alumni Event! Don't miss it! We have two wonderful speakers, presenting their view on AI, as it looks today (and tomorrow)!

All info available here:
https://uppsalasystemvetare.se/event/alumni-seminar-2/

Let us present our second speaker for this autumns IM alumn meeting!

Understanding the implementation of AI technologies in intimate everyday life
Matilda Tudor, PhD, Media and Communication Studies

Matilda Tudors’ presentation focuses on her current work on AI and algorithms in intimate spheres, such as reproduction, health and desire. As such deeply personal aspects of our lives are increasingly datafied and understood through technological feedback loops, she asks what embodied knowledge actually means in our times, and what happens to personal agency and intuition? The presentation will pay particular attention to contemporary social uses of chatbots such as ChatGPT and Character AI, and the ever more intimate relationships between humans and AI systems.

Matilda Tudor is a researcher and lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at Uppsala University since 2020. She earned her doctoral degree at Södertörn University 2018, with a dissertation about q***r orientations and digital media use in contemporary Russia. Since then, her research has focused on the existential and ethical challenges arising due to the implementation of AI into everyday technologies, particularly emphasizing minority perspectives and feminist theory.

The event is happening on November 18, and you can find more information here:
https://uppsalasystemvetare.se/event/alumni-seminar-2/

Let us present the first speaker for this autumns IM alumn meeting!

Learnings from building an AI startup from scratch
Eskil Sköldkvist, CEO & Founder of Minosia

Eskil Sköldkvist’s presentation focuses on the journey from an idea to founding a successful AI company. He joined an early-stage accelerator and founded Minosia: an AI platform that helps medical technology companies navigate regulatory compliance. After one year the company has raised venture capital, built a team, and launched its product across EU, UK, and USA. The experiences from this process will be presented and he will also share some thoughts about where AI is headed and what it means for the future of work.

Eskil Sköldkvist is co-founder and CEO for Minosa, an AI-platform supporting medical technology companies. Eskil Sköldkvist got a bachelor degree in Information Systems as well as in Business Administration, 2020. During his education in Information Systems he was vice president in Uppsala Systemvetare. After the studies Eskil Sköldkvist has worked as partner sales executive before changing to AI. He has three years of experience working in Microsoft Azure.

The event is happening on November 18, and you can find more information here:
https://uppsalasystemvetare.se/event/alumni-seminar-2/

We would like to invite you to this autumns Alumni Meeting, with two speakers presenting their view on AI. The event will happen November 18, 17:30 - 19:00 in Ekonomikum, Lecture Hall 2.

After the presentations IM Alumn invites you to a mingle where we offer a bite and something to drink. Sign up no later than November 6 if you want to be sure to be offered food! If you miss this deadline you are still welcome to the event — but please note that we can’t guarantee that you are provided food and drinks at the mingle.

Register at: https://uppsalasystemvetare.se/event/alumni-seminar-2/

If you want to join from Visby, register by emailing [email protected]

IM Alumn is open to all students, present and earlier, and those who are working or has worked at the Department.

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Learnings from building an AI startup from scratch
Eskil Sköldkvist, CEO & Founder of Minosia

Eskil Sköldkvist’s presentation focuses on the journey from an idea to founding a successful AI company. He joined an early-stage accelerator and founded Minosia: an AI platform that
helps medical technology companies navigate regulatory compliance. After one year the company has raised venture capital, built a team, and launched its product across EU, UK,
and USA. The experiences from this process will be presented and he will also share some thoughts about where AI is headed and what it means for the future of work.

Eskil Sköldkvist is co-founder and CEO for Minosa, an AI-platform supporting medical technology companies. Eskil Sköldkvist got a bachelor degree in Information Systems as well
as in Business Administration, 2020. During his education in Information Systems he was vice president in Uppsala Systemvetare. After the studies Eskil Sköldkvist has worked as
partner sales executive before changing to AI. He has three years of experience working in Microsoft Azure.

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Understanding the implementation of AI technologies in intimate everyday life
Matilda Tudor, PhD, Media and Communication Studies

Matilda Tudors’ presentation focuses on her current work on AI and algorithms in intimate spheres, such as reproduction, health and desire. As such deeply personal aspects of our lives are increasingly datafied and understood through technological feedback loops, she asks what embodied knowledge actually means in our times, and what happens to personal agency and
intuition? The presentation will pay particular attention to contemporary social uses of chatbots such as ChatGPT and Character AI, and the ever more intimate relationships
between humans and AI systems.

Matilda Tudor is a researcher and lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at Uppsala University since 2020. She earned her doctoral degree at Södertörn University 2018, with a
dissertation about q***r orientations and digital media use in contemporary Russia. Since then, her research has focused on the existential and ethical challenges arising due to the
implementation of AI into everyday technologies, particularly emphasizing minority perspectives and feminist theory.

Tomorrow (19/11), we are running this years IM Alumni Day lectures under the theme: In Pursuit of Greater Good

In Pursuit of Play
Jon Back, senior lecturer in Human Computer Interaction at Uppsala University, will present his approach to playful design explorations, using playfulness both as a critique and a constructive design approach.

In Pursuit of Quality
Freddy Gustavsson, a consultant at System Verification specialising in software quality assurance, will share some of his experiences and learnings from creating high-quality solutions.

The signup window is closed, but you still have the chance to join us online:
https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/64034677357

Hope to see you there!

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You are most welcome to join us at this years IM Alumni Day lectures:
In Pursuit of Greater Good

Let's meet our final speaker:

Freddy Gustavsson - In Pursuit of Quality

When Freddy Gustavsson applied for the Software Engineering program at Campus Gotland, his goal was clear. Fredrik wanted to get a better understanding of computers and software development in order to become a successful software testing professional. Fifteen years after the graduation, he is still in the business, spending the days navigating the everyday challenges of creating high-quality solutions. In this talk Freddy will share some of his experiences and learnings with you.

Freddy Gustavsson works as a consultant at System Verification, a company that specialises in software quality assurance. His main focus is software testing and test management. Furthermore, he also enjoys working with requirements and education. He was a student in Software Engineering at Campus Gotland from 2003 to 2006.

Date and time: 19 November 18:15 – 19.30
Location: Lecture Hall 1 at Ekonomikum or online in Zoom
Link: https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/64034677357

After the lectures drinks and wraps will be served at Restaurant Humlan. Pre-registration is required if you will attend at Ekonomikum or in Visby.

For registration and more information please visit
https://uppsalasystemvetare.se/event/im-alumni-day-autumn-2024/

For attendance at Visby, please email your first name, surname, email address and dietary needs to Millan Lundgren ([email protected]).

For other questions: [email protected] (Chair of IM Alumn)

If you are not yet a member of IM Alumn – please join – it is free of charge:
You find more information on membership on the bottom half of this webpage:
https://www.uu.se/en/department/informatics-and-media/collaboration/im-alumn---the-alumni-society-at-the-department-of-informatics-and-media

For more information, you can visit the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/892823605898277/

You are most welcome to join us at this years IM Alumni Day lectures:
In Pursuit of Greater Good

Let's meet out first speaker:

Jon Back: In Pursuit of Play

Jon Back’s work has long centered around the playful side of life. In this talk Jon will present his approach to playful design explorations, using playfulness both as a critique and a constructive design approach. With a strong belief that it is important to care also for the frivolous, he will present a mix of design and research to build an understanding of why you should play more, not only in your private life but also at work! We will see practical examples from previous and current projects, including playground design, museum interactions, and citizen dialogues. And maybe you will also get a sneak-peek into some upcoming projects. Let's dare to be Serious about the Unserious!

Jon Back is a senior lecturer in Human Computer Interaction at Uppsala University. His research is centered around playful design explorations in the borderland between the physical and the digital, with a strong focus on value-based activity-design to create feelings and emotions. He has a broad background in computer programming, design, pedagogical communication and game design.

Date and time: 19 November 18:15 – 19.30
Location: Lecture Hall 1 at Ekonomikum or online in Zoom
Link: https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/64034677357

After the lectures drinks and wraps will be served at Restaurant Humlan. Pre-registration is required if you will attend at Ekonomikum or in Visby.

For registration and more information please visit
https://uppsalasystemvetare.se/event/im-alumni-day-autumn-2024/

For attendance at Visby, please email your first name, surname, email address and dietary needs to Millan Lundgren ([email protected]).

For other questions: [email protected] (Chair of IM Alumn)

If you are not yet a member of IM Alumn – please join – it is free of charge:
You find more information on membership on the bottom half of this webpage:
https://www.uu.se/en/department/informatics-and-media/collaboration/im-alumn---the-alumni-society-at-the-department-of-informatics-and-media

For more information, you can visit the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/892823605898277/

Looking for a PhD-position? Interested in larp, interaction design, democratic conversations and the relations betwenn humans and technology?

In that case, you should apply!

PhD student in Human-Computer Interaction PhD student in Human-Computer Interaction The Department of Informatics and Media at Uppsala University conducts education and research at Ekonomikum in Uppsala and Campus Gotland in Visby. At the dep