In a significant recognition of his contributions to the field of mobile communication systems, Professor Matti Latva-aho, Director of 6G Flagship, has been elevated to the esteemed rank of IEEE Fellow. The announcement, made by the IEEE Board of Directors in their November 2023 meeting, places Latva-aho among the top echelons of the global technology community. This elevation, effective from 1 January 2024, is a testament to his distinguished career and impact in the domain of mobile communications. The IEEE bestows the prestigious Fellow designation on fewer than 0.1% of its voting members e ..read more

In an era marked by unprecedented technological progression, the Metaverse emerges as a pivotal innovation set to pervade all forms of business, trade, and industry, as well as the daily lives of individuals. The Finnish Metaverse ecosystem is the first in Europe to create a Metaverse Initiative, and one of the first ones globally. The objective is to play a key role in shaping the future of digital experiences, focusing on developing the Metaverse ethically and responsibly. This includes prioritizing privacy, user safety, and considering its overall societal impact. The Fourth Industrial Revo ..read more

Professor Mehdi Bennis and professor Tarik Taleb, from the 6G Flagship University of Oulu, received again truly significant recognition as they were named Highly Cited Researchers 2023 in the annual listing of the world’s most influential researchers based on publication data in the Web of Science. Both experts have a key role in the 6G research at the University of Oulu. Mehdi Bennis is a professor at the Centre for Wireless Communications, University of Oulu, Finland and head of the intelligent connectivity and networks/systems group ICON. He has published over 200 research papers in in ..read more

Your browser does not support the audio element. The EU is committed to the transformation towards green energy, emphasising policies that will provide citizens with secure, resilient and reliable sources of sustainable energy. Between 2020 and 2030, roughly 584 billion euros will be allocated to the EU electricity grids. A significant portion of this investment is devoted to digitalising energy systems. In his talk at 6GESS Day, Associate Professor Mehdi Rasti discussed the EU’s energy policies and what needs doing. He highlighted four fundamental cornerstones of the energy transformation: de ..read more

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) announces a €130 million funding allocation to 27 projects under its second call for proposals, with the SUNRISE-6G project, involving the 6G Flagship programme at the University of Oulu, among the notable awardees. The 6G Flagship programme, operated by the University of Oulu, is a consortium member in the Sustainable Federation of Research Infrastructures for Scaling-up Experimentation in 6G (SUNRISE-6G) project. This project, coordinated by ISI/ATH, was selected under the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) second ..read more

A recent study led by the 6G Flagship programme at the University of Oulu set out to gauge the effectiveness of Starlink’s satellite internet service in Finland’s rural and remote areas. Covering a geographical stretch from Oulu to Suomussalmi on the eastern border, the team aimed to determine whether Starlink could provide reliable internet connectivity in typical Finnish cottages. For the study, the team chose a mix of locations, from open fields to wooded areas. The selected wooded areas were not densely forested, and the trees were relatively small. “Starlink performed well in most test lo ..read more

Your browser does not support the audio element. At a 6GESS event earlier this year, Professor Eva Pongracz, a luminary in sustainability, shed light on the intricate role of energy in sustainable development. The concept is defined as: “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present, but without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” While this perspective is widely accepted, it has faced scrutiny for not setting clear boundaries on economic growth and its somewhat veiled stance on environmental matters. Addressing these concerns ..read more

Your browser does not support the audio element. A recent study led by the 6G Flagship programme at the University of Oulu set out to gauge the effectiveness of Starlink’s satellite internet service in Finland’s rural and remote areas. Covering a geographical stretch from Oulu to Suomussalmi on the eastern border, the team aimed to determine whether Starlink could provide reliable internet connectivity in typical Finnish cottages. For the study, the team chose a mix of locations, from open fields to wooded areas. It’s worth noting that the selected wooded areas were not densely forested, and ..read more

6G research at the University of Oulu is already well advanced. The Empirical Software Engineering in Software, Systems and Services (M3S) research group is one of Europe’s largest research units in the software sector, specializing in, for example, car software. The main goal of the started project, 6G Visible, is to find out the possibilities the 6G technology provides for autonomous driving and the requirements autonomous driving sets on 6G. The focus is especially on software because an autonomous car is a comprehensive software platform with strict requirements on functionality, reliabili ..read more

Professor Aki Nakao has been appointed as the first guest professor at the University of Oulu and its Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE). This significant appointment was formalised by Rector Jouko Niinimäki and Vice-Rector for Cooperation Affairs Arto Maaninen. “I’m very honoured to join the University of Oulu as its first guest professor. What has impressed me particularly is the unique collaboration between industry, academia, and government in Finland. I’m very pleased to become a part of this.” stated Professor Nakao. “Professor Nakao’s extensive expertise ..read more