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Higher PFAS levels in Arctic precipitation during sunlight
Snow falling on Svalbard contains higher levels of PFAS during the sunny months compared to the dark winter months. Research from Örebro University shows up to 71 times higher levels of these chemicals during the archipelago’s sunniest period. “Sunlight...
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Here are Örebro University’s new alumni for the Wall of Inspiration: “My time at Örebro University was amazing.”
Jens Ericsson, Joanna Hedqvist, Kalle Norwald, Johanna Gillberg and Henrik Löwdahl. Today saw the unveiling of five new portraits of alumni celebrated in Örebro University’s jubilee display Wall of Inspiration.
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Debunking the myths on the grey area between sex and assault
Lena Gunnarsson's book on sexual consent and the grey area between sex and assault is now available in English.
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Award to Thomas Denk: “An exceptional teacher”
During one of his seminars, Thomas Denk was paid a surprise visit by Örebro Student Union, colleagues and representatives of the Centre for Academic Development. He is one of two winners of Örebro Student Union’s Excellent Teaching Award 2024. “I’m...
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Multiple sclerosis following severe Covid-19
Covid-19 may be a risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). This has been shown by new research at Örebro University and Örebro University Hospital, Sweden.
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Surprised mid-lecture – with the Excellent Teaching Award
Åsa Källström is the first of two winners to receive the Excellent Teaching Award for 2024.
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New research: IBD can be detected up to 16 years before onset
Scientists at Örebro University have identified specific protein patterns in blood that can predict inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) up to 16 years before diagnosis.
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New heart model using human cells aims to unravel the causes of heart diseases
Researchers at Örebro University have created a heart model using human cells. The goal is to understand what causes cardiovascular diseases and why infections can increase the risk of developing them.
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Amy Loutfi appointed program director for WASP – Sweden’s leading AI research initiative
In January 2025, she will take over as program director for WASP. Amy Loutfi, professor of computer science and pro-vice-chancellor for AI at Örebro University, is passionate about strategic AI-related matters for all of Sweden.
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Innovative research from Örebro University on IVA’s top 100 list
Three Örebro projects are included in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ top 100 research projects with the greatest potential to benefit society: NanoSafety2, Green-AI, and Campus.AI. “An honour. This strengthens my commitment to using...
