News archive 2022
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Research and Innovation Week furthering collaboration between Örebro University and Japan
Innovation, AI, sustainability and ageing. These were some of the research fields discussed when Örebro University, along with 19 other Swedish and Japanese universities, participated in the MIRAI 2.0 Research and Innovation Week in Japan.
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Izabela Dahl as visiting professor in Bielefeld: “valuable qualification as a researcher and teacher”
When Izabela Dahl was offered a visiting professor position at Bielefeld University in Germany, she recognised a chance for personal development and the opportunity to develop the subject of history at Örebro University.
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Örebro researcher appointed EU advisor: “VAT is a powerful economic instrument”
Cristina Trenta, researcher at Örebro University, has been appointed as advisor to the European Commission’s VAT expert group. ”VAT is not just a tax, but a powerful economic instrument,” says Cristina Trenta.
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Master's programme open for research: “We're thrilled to be at Örebro University”
For Jishamol Veettil and Myrto Chatzopoulou, the Master's Programme in Experimental Medicine was the starting point for a career in research at Örebro University. Now they work in the laboratory alongside teachers from their study programme. “Everyone...
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Ambassador’s visit strengthening Japan–Örebro University relations
Increased and enhanced collaboration was in focus when Japan’s ambassador to Sweden visited Örebro University. “We are delighted that we get to further strengthen our ties to Japan,” says Vice-Chancellor Johan Schnürer.
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Örebro University continues to be among the world’s 500 highest-ranked universities
Örebro University retains its ranking as one of the world’s 500 best universities in this year’s ranking by Times Higher Education.
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Two portions of vegetables per day adequate to protect against inflammation in older people
Only two portions of vegetables per day can reduce systemic inflammation that affects multiple parts of the body simultaneously, a new doctoral thesis from Örebro University has shown. Fruit, on the other hand, does not seem to have the same effect.
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Metal meets science – music helps Örebro students to learn business
Can you learn business administration with the help of music? “Absolutely”, says Magnus Hansson, teacher at Örebro University. He invited the metal band Horndal as a guest lecturer: “The band sings about the same things that I research.”
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New discovery: changes in bile acids may be linked to diabetes in young children
Disturbances in the interaction of bile acids with the inborn microflora in the intestines can increase the risk of type 1 diabetes. This is shown in a new study on children’s’ first years of life.
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Örebro University wins – again
Örebro University is again the winner of the yearly Inclusive Design Barometer, a national ranking examining websites from an accessibility perspective. “It’s gratifying that we’re still at the top. However, it’s sad that less than seven per cent of...
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Dimitri Beeckman on NEOLAiA meeting: ”We reached concrete agreements on how to strengthen collaboration in the coming months and years”
New and closer collaborations within medicine and health between NEOLAiA:s partner universities. That was the purpose of the meeting hosted by Örebro University in September, which gathered some 15 representatives from NEOLAiA’s six universities.
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Adult ADHD linked to elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases
Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to a large observational study led by Henrik Larsson, professor at Örebro University and researcher at Karolinska Institutet...
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On the road with innovation from Örebro University – patients test their fitness to drive with AI and eye tracking
Can AI and eye tracking help doctors assess patients’ fitness to drive? Ravi Chadalavada thinks so. And collaboration with the Örebro University Hospital on testing his innovation with patients is in full swing.
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Record number of exchange students to Örebro University this autumn
Last week, some 180 exchange students arrived at Örebro University. That is an increase compared to before the pandemic.
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Örebro research on young adults published in top-ranked scientific journal
Teenagers and young adults who have experienced the death of a parent are at higher risk for drug abuse and suicide than peers – according to research recently published in The Lancet Public Health.
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Robot competition the finale of summer school in robotics
There was plenty of laughter and emotions were running high as the summer school’s robot football tournament was battled out. In total, six matches were played and the robots of “The Cheeky Nandos” won the final with a score of 3–0.
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Towards a future ‘European University’ – representatives from NEOLAiA’s nine universities gathering in Örebro
In the future, ‘European Universities’ is the way forward for offering higher education in Europe. Some 30 participants from NEOLAiA’s nine universities have gathered in Örebro to deepen cooperation further.
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Vice-Chancellor’s blog: Have a relaxing summer break!
There’s a lot in the pipeline. But first, a relaxing and well-deserved summer holiday awaits.
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International student graduation: “Studying in Örebro has been fantastic!”
“A fantastic time among amazing people in a wonderful city.” Strong words and enthusiastic emotions flowed when this year’s international master’s students graduated from Örebro University. “I’m so pleased – and very proud,” says Myrto Stavroula...
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Vice-Chancellor’s blog: The university and the future
In his latest blog, the vice-chancellor describes the university as a searchlight into the future – a future that is often elusive.
