6G Flagship Newsletter

Pioneering Research, Global Engagements, and Upcoming Events

Our November newsletter is packed with 6G research-related updates, upcoming events, EU funding news, a new book, and research and dissertations, as well as a suite of engaging 6G Talks. A hefty package, as usual!

Mark Your Calendar for 6GSymposium Spring 2024

6G Flagship joins 6GWorld in organising the 6GSymposium Spring edition at Levi, Finland—the very place where 6G's journey began in 2018.

While we're not unveiling all the details just yet, rest assured that this event will bring together the brightest minds in the industry. Two days of 6GSymposium (9-10th April) and a special research-focused 6G Flagship day (11th April) powered by Business Finland and 6G Finland.

Stay tuned for more information about the registration. For now, simply save the date and prepare to be part of the next chapter in 6G at Levi!

6G Flagship Joins Hands with SUNRISE-6G Project in Major EU Funding Boost

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.

New Book on 5G, 6G and Future Digital Services Released

A new open-access book titled The Changing World of Mobile Communications: 5G, 6G and the Future of Digital Services has been released to shed light on this transformation. This insightful book is edited by Petri Ahokangas (6G Flagship, Oulu Business School, and Martti Ahtisaari Institute) and Annabeth Aagaard (Aarhus University).

6G Flagship Team Evaluates Starlink’s Performance in Rural Finland

6G Flagship conducted a study to evaluate the performance of Starlink's satellite internet service in rural and remote areas of Finland. Reliable, but with some caveats.

6G Flagship researchers have established their place among the world's most cited researchers

Our 6G professors Mehdi Bennis and Tarik Taleb are named Highly Cited Researchers 2023. The just-released list includes a select few who have been mentioned most often by their peers over the past decade.

New Episodes Added to 6G Talks on YouTube

Embark on a transformative journey with the 6G Flagship video series. Listen to interesting 6G Talks where researchers discuss their expertise areas. Prepare to navigate the next era of mobile connectivity.

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Prof. Marcos Katz Towards truly sustainable wireless communication systems

Professor Marcos Katz presents a comprehensive view of the journey towards truly sustainable wireless communication systems. He emphasises the importance of holistic sustainability, touching upon design, implementation, usage, and disposal. Learn also about SUPERIOT project, which aims to bring these sustainable concepts to life, especially in IoT.

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Dr Marja Matinmikko-Blue The Connection Between 6G and Sustainability

In this 6G Talk, Dr Marja Matinmikko-Blue explores the relationship between 6G and sustainability, emphasising 6G's dual role in aiding sectors to attain sustainability while managing its own impact. She underscores the importance of metrics and methodologies to assess 6G's sustainability.

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Adj. Prof. Harri Saarnisaari Connecting the unconnected and under-connected

In this 6G Talk, Adjunct Professor Harri Saarnisaari explores challenges and solutions of connecting underserved populations globally. He stresses on bridging the digital divide for UN sustainable development goals, discussing technical, cultural, and societal hurdles in remote areas. Learn why 6G is key to addressing these challenges and the steps required for affordable, efficient connectivity for all.

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Master of Engineering Zhuo Su LBP Inspired Efficient Deep Convolutional Neural Networks for Visual Representation Learning

This thesis advances computer vision by refining local binary patterns for better feature representation and developing smaller, efficient DNNs for edge devices, balancing performance with computational demands.

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Master of Science Yawen Cui Few-shot learning for image classification

This thesis explores Few-Shot Learning (FSL) to enable machines to learn from minimal data, addressing the catastrophic forgetting issue and proposing methods for unsupervised and continual learning for image classification.

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Master of Science Hassan Mehmood Concept drift in smart city scenarios

Urbanisation challenges necessitate intelligent, data-driven solutions. This thesis introduces algorithms for predictive modelling, considering concept drift in data streams to enhance decision-making. It also outlines robust cloud and edge computing data pipelines for scalable, real-time processing, markedly advancing current approaches.

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Master of Science Sofeem Nasim Low cost sensory modeling approach for environmental monitoring and sustainability

This study explores affordable environmental monitoring via IoT and crowdsourcing, reducing reliance on costly tech like Lidar/InSar. It also proposes a smart parking system to alleviate urban traffic issues.

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Abu Dhabi 6G Summit 2023

Join 6G Flagship's Professor Mehdi Bennis as he'll deliver an invited speech at 6G Summit in Abu Dhabi, a premier global event focusing on the future of 6G wireless technology. Gain insights from one of our experts and engage in discussions on advancing 6G networks.

SAL Symposium on 6G

The SAL Symposium on 6G is set for Nov 22-23 in Linz, Austria, offering a platform for multidisciplinary discussions on future mobile networks. 6G Flagship's Prof. Markku Juntti will share insights on "Integrated Sensing, Localization and Communications." Registration is open until Nov 12.

Nordic Conference on Digital Health and Wireless Solutions

Save the date for the Nordic Conference on Digital Health and Wireless Solutions, coming to Oulu, Finland, on May 7-8, 2024. Hosted at the Hotel Lasaretti, this premier event gathers experts in digital health and wireless tech for groundbreaking discussions. Organised by 6GESS and DigiHealth from the University of Oulu, the conference promises to be a hub for innovation. Call for Papers is now open. Stay tuned for more details!

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