News archive 2021
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Strong research acknowledged in new Times Higher Education ranking
“Year after year, our performance in the Times Higher Education ranking is testament to the strong international impact of our research,” says Vice-Chancellor Johan Schnürer. This year’s ranking places Örebro University as number 160 in the world when...
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Precursor to ulcerative colitis in healthy individuals years before onset of disease
After the first symptoms, the diagnosis of the bowel disease ulcerative colitis may take a few months. As shown in a new study at Örebro University, there is, however, a precursor to the disease already several years before its onset.
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Temporary vaccination centre to open at Örebro University
A temporary vaccination centre is now to open at Örebro University. On Monday 6 September and Tuesday 7 September, staff from Region Örebro County will be vaccinating both students and staff in Långhuset.
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Low pulse increases risk for reoffending
A low resting heart rate (RHR) is associated with an increased risk of reoffending. This is shown in a new study that examined how blood pressure affects this risk for the first time. “Pulse rates and blood pressure could play a part in identifying...
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Revisiting individual experiences and social practices – a tool for senior learners
From gender to the chance at getting an education. From motherhood to pension. Using their own experiences as a starting point, a group of 11 older people – participating in a senior university study group – began to discuss important societal challenges...
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Exchange students arriving at Örebro University
This week, the doors at Örebro University will open to over 150 exchange students from 24 different countries. “For the first time since the start of the pandemic, we are also able to welcome students travelling here from countries outside of Europe,”...
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Fear of crime and poor health can make older people feel unsafe
Fear of being a victim of crime is just one of the reasons why older people feel unsafe. The social climate in the neighbourhood and fear of, for instance, having a fall in the home are also common, according to a new study by Nadezhda Golovchanova,...
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New research: It may take 20 years for businesses to adopt AI
It will take a long time, closer to 20 years, before today’s AI technology will be in full use within businesses. New data simulation developed by researchers at Örebro University shows that this lengthy process will result in many of the companies...
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Örebro University again claims 75th place among world’s young universities
Times Higher Education has published this year’s Young Universities Ranking. Örebro University defends its respectable position at number 75 – despite increased competition. Once again, Örebro’s high quality research is a key factor.
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Nursing science climbing in international ranking
The Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) for 2021 has been released. Örebro University’s nursing science makes a leap upwards, placing itself just outside the top 100 globally. In total, the university is represented within ten disciplines...
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Örebro University planning for return to campus in November
Plans for allowing all students at Örebro University to return to campus are now underway. “The autumn semester will kick off gently, with both online and on-campus teaching. But our hope is that we’ll be able to welcome everyone back to campus in...
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Sofia Strid leading research for equality in implementation of EU policies on sustainability
Sofia Strid, docent in gender studies, is the lead researcher in a new EU project set to examine how to advance equality in the implementation of EU goals for sustainability. “This research will provide knowledge of how we can change our behaviour,...
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Meal ecologist Erica is recycling in Tanzania
Erica Sandberg is studying to be a meal ecologist – and runs an environmental company, Duniani. She looks forward to helping her native Tanzania using her acquired knowledge from Örebro University.
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Örebro University joining network for threatened scholars
The Scholars at Risk network protects scholars and advocate academic freedom. Örebro University is now joining this international organisation. “Defending democratic values and freedom of expression is crucial,” says Åke Strid, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for...
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International master’s students: “We will miss ”the Swedish way”
It has been a year like no other for the international students doing a master’s degree at Örebro University during the pandemic. “I think that perhaps we’ve got closer to those we’ve actually got to know,” says Sophie Falke from Germany, who has studied...
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Top student Chamika Porage this year’s Global Swede
Chamika Porage, student on the Master’s Programme in Applied Statistics at Örebro University, has been given the Global Swede Award 2021. The award was presented today by the Minister for Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs, Anna Hallberg, in an online...
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“International perspectives important in social work training”
Katarina Hjortgren, teacher on the Social Work Programme, represents Sweden on the board of a European organisation that promotes international exchange in social work training. “It is essential for students studying social work to have an...
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Using AI to optimise taste and nutrition in plants
Basil is being grown in a robotic cultivation testbed at Örebro University. Each plant is monitored by sensing technology, providing researchers with valuable big data. Data that can be then used together with artificial intelligence to determine how to...
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Dill grown in greenhouses with UV light better tasting
Örebro researchers added UV light in the greenhouse to impact the flavour in dill – and it paid off. To understand why the dill tastes better, researchers have examined what happens inside the dill. The next step is to grow dill that not only tastes...
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”As a researcher I could hardly have a greater influence” – Natalie Barker-Ruchti on how abuse in women’s gymnastics became global news
“So, this is your research. But how will you influence things?” A question posed by a student in Gothenburg to Natalie Barker-Ruchti a few years ago. Now she knows the answer. Her research got a global breakthrough last summer and lead to, among other...
