Welcome to Örebro University, a modern, broad-based university with internationally prominent research.

Örebro researchers using math to analyse sports – balancing risks against potential gains

We must often weigh the risks against what we stand to win. Örebro researchers Anders Lunander and Niklas Karlsson have analysed risk-taking and decision-making in sports.

Psychiatric diagnoses may increase the risk for young people to commit crime

Psychiatric diagnoses such as ADHD, substance abuse, and depression may increase the risk for young people to commit crimes – especially among women.

Örebro University’s first specialist physicians are now contributing to national healthcare

Örebro University’s first medical students are now fully qualified specialist physicians. Many of them work in the Örebro region, strengthening local healthcare here.

Pooling expertise: Multidisciplinarity for a sustainable future

The Platform for a Sustainable Future at Örebro University, PSF@ORU, aims to contribute to an inclusive welfare society that is mindful of the limits of the earth’s ecosystems.

HR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH

Örebro University was one of the first universities in Sweden to receive the HR Excellence in Research award. The award recognises Örebro University as an employer an employer with a stimulating and benevolent working environment.

Örebro University’s information regarding the war in Ukraine

Örebro University is monitoring the course of events in Ukraine and how the Swedish government is handling the situation. Below you will find relevant information regarding prospective and current students and staff.

Courses for university teachers

The Centre for Academic Development offers a wide range of courses for you to become a qualified university teacher. Three courses are mandatory to give a solid theoretical foundation. In addition to this, you may choose at least three more weeks of...