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This autumn, we are continuing our efforts to further develop UniDig and strengthen collaboration on digitalization across the higher education sector. We have now visited a large number of Sweden’s higher education institutions, established our new licensing function, and are launching an innovation arena for sharing experiences and fostering collaborative learning.

UniDigs license management team is now in place. By bringing together the needs of higher education institutions, the function will help secure better terms for software licences and IT services, more efficient contract management, and support on procurement and regulatory compliance. We are pleased to welcome Reza Taghvai and Martin Lumsby to the team! Reza works with IT contracts and licensing at the University of Gothenburg, while Martin is a Licence Coordinator at Uppsala University. What I am most looking forward to

How can we use digitalization, AI and new ways of working to create greater value for students, researchers, teachers and administrative staff? Many exciting initiatives are underway at higher education institutions across Sweden. At the same time, we often face similar challenges without being aware of each other’s experiences, solutions and lessons learned. That is why UniDig is launching an Innovation Arena – a meeting place for sharing experiences, gaining inspiration and learning together.

Mauritz Danielsson, who has served as Acting CEO since 1 February 2026, has been appointed CEO by the Board. Mauritz will officially take up the position on 1 August 2026. "It is exciting and inspiring to continue building UniDig and to take our joint efforts to the next level.", says Mauritz Danielsson. Mauritz has been the CEO for The Ladok Consortium for the past 11 years. 

During the spring, UniDig has continued to develop sector-wide collaboration on digitalization. Dialogue with higher education institutions, government agencies and suppliers has intensified, and several concrete initiatives have moved forward. Here is an update on current activities and upcoming initiatives.

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We have now met with 15 higher education institutions to discuss UniDig and the needs of the sector. Among other things, the institutions are calling for shared solutions in areas such as AI, security, and digital infrastructure, and see significant value in increased coordination through UniDig. We have met with both large and small institutions, and their needs are relatively consistent. By the end of November, we will visit the remaining 23 higher education institutions.

UniDig’s General Assembly was held in Jönköping on 18 March, where decisions were made on the strategic direction and financial framework for 2027. Since its launch, UniDig has made significant progress, and the work is now growing in both scope and pace. Here, we provide an overview of what is underway and how we are working together to strengthen the sector’s shared capabilities.

We have now begun our visits to higher education institutions to discuss their expectations and ensure that UniDig’s continued work is guided by the institutions’ perspectives. Our first visit was to University West on 5 March, where we discussed the current situation and the future direction of UniDig. We gained valuable insights and input that will play an important role in our continued work.