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University Board nominates Åke Ingerman as new vice-chancellor
Professor Åke Ingerman is the name put forward for new vice-chancellor by the board of Örebro University. The decision was made during the board meeting on Wednesday. The final decision will be taken by the Government at a later date.
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Here is how Örebro University’s three campuses will develop in the future
Örebro University will continue to grow over the next ten years. Growth will focus on renovations, not just on constructing new buildings. This is detailed in the campus plan jointly developed by Örebro University and the property company, Akademiska Hus.
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VR technology eases phantom limb pain after amputation
Virtual reality helps amputees experience less pain and improve their quality of life, according to a new study. “It has a greater impact on quality of life than we initially thought,” says Kajsa Lidström-Holmqvist, affiliated researcher at Örebro...
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Research in Örebro contributes to knowledge on women’s health in Mozambique
Sexually transmitted infections pose a significant threat to women’s health in Mozambique. Research at Örebro University by Alice Manjate and Lucília Trindade Lovane Matias has demonstrated ways that can improve diagnostics and care.
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Study trip to South Korea – knowledge sharing and cultural exchanges
Collaboration between Örebro University and the University of Seoul continues to develop. Eight Örebro students and a doctoral student recently participated in a student conference at the University of Seoul and their leading Department of Science in...
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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.
