Welcome to Örebro University, a modern, broad-based university with internationally prominent research.
News
-
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. This is shown by Rebecca Siponen’s doctoral thesis in criminology at Örebro University.
-
Curiosity and play to enhance AI’s learning ability
Amy Loutfi has been named a Wallenberg Scholar and awarded 18 million SEK for AI research. Guided by curiosity, play and empathy, Professor Amy Loutfi and her research team aim to study and develop the learning process in embodied AI systems.
-
To reap benefits from AI, invest in people
Will AI take our jobs? Answers range from a resounding NO to an anxious-filled YES. A researcher will almost always say, “It depends” – which is also the shortest possible summary of the Swedish book “ Artificiell intelligens och jobben”.
Conferences
21 May
-
Newbreed Final Seminar 21 May 2024
21 May 2024 10:00 – 15:00 (Inställt) Långhuset, L2, Örebro universitet
Newbreed is a doctoral programme within the focus area of Successful Ageing at Örebro University. The aim of the programme has been to train a new breed of interdisciplinary researchers to respond to the opportunities and challenges of ageing. The... -
NOBEL SYMPOSIA™ Literary Translation and Nobel Consecration
21 May 2024 10:30 — 23 May 2024 15:30 Rönneberga Conference, Lidingö, Sweden
Lund University and Örebro University invite you to the Nobel symposium Literary Translation and Nobel Consecration at Rönneberga Conference in Lidingö, Sweden on May 21 - 23, 2024.
More from Örebro University
-
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...
