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International exchange to discuss the future of higher education

Nearly 50 members of staff from eleven higher education institutions across Europe gathered at Örebro University for a week to complete the course International Perspectives in Higher Education.

New patent could reduce life-threatening bleeding during surgery

Patients treated with platelet-inhibiting drugs are at risk of serious bleeding during surgery. Neericor, a research company affiliated with Örebro University, has now been granted a European patent for a breakthrough that could make surgery safer for...

New study: why university students choose to cheat

A variety of pressing factors can influence students’ decisions to cheat. This is shown in a new study from Örebro University, in which Örebro researchers Anna Kremel and Andreas Nilsson interviewed students who had been caught cheating.

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.

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...