News archive 2023
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New visiting professor wants to learn from the past for a better future
He has taught history for more than 30 years and in his research, he is interested in linking the past to the present – as well as to the future. During May, Jörg van Norden, professor of didactics of history, is visiting professor at Örebro University....
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University celebrating with festivities and tradition
Festive, ceremonial – and educational. At Örebro University’s traditional academic celebrations and conferment ceremony, new professors, new doctors, honorary doctors and award winners – one after the other – took to the stage. And as before, the...
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New opportunities for international exchange within the teacher education programme – both for students and staff
Teacher students can now take a course in inclusion and diversity together with students from all NEOLAiA universities. The course combines online and onsite teaching and has during the spring been offered in Bielefeld, Germany.
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Open lectures by Örebro University’s new honorary doctors
Next week, Örebro University will confer four new honorary doctorates. In connection with this, the new honorary doctors will give open lectures on pain in children, the effects of environmental pollutants on our health, inclusion in schools, and how...
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Focus on research and innovation when representatives from 40 Swedish and South African universities meet
Strengthening the ties between Sweden and South Africa within research, education and innovation, with a particular focus on the UN sustainability goals. That was the purpose of the Research and Innovation Week in South Africa where Örebro University...
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EU conference on research agenda for the environment, climate and health – Örebro University as host
“We need to move away from simplistic lines of reasoning as to the underlying causes of the challenges we are facing in today’s society,” says Åke Bergman, professor of environmental chemistry at Örebro University. With Sweden holding the presidency of...
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Overprotective parents hamper young adults from growing up
Overprotective parents – how common are they, and why do some parents cross the line? Researchers in 10 European countries are studying questions about helicopter parenting.
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Measuring how green Örebro is with AI – can impact new green area planning
Seeing how green a city is and following its progress is time-consuming. Green managers at Örebro Municipality are collaborating with AI researchers at Örebro University to perform analysis using AI and satellite data automatically.
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Researching PFAS substitutes in outdoor clothing
Although hazardous PFAS chemicals are being phased out from outdoor clothing, the question is, what are they being replaced with? A new research project at Örebro University aims at finding out.
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New research project on biogas and AI
Producing biogas more efficiently with the help of AI. That is the goal of a new research project at Örebro University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU – and has been granted over SEK five million from the Swedish Energy Agency.
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Digitalisation excludes older adults
Technology developments mean that older adults are increasingly at risk of digital exclusion. Moreover, it is more difficult for them to make use of the possibilities offered by technology in countries like Sweden where the degree of digitalisation is...
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Örebro University and Epiroc enter new strategic collaboration agreement
Örebro University and Epiroc Rock Drills AB strengthen their partnership in a new strategic collaboration agreement. The goal is to boost the quality of selected study programmes, research, and innovation, ultimately leading to sustainable growth.
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Vice-Chancellor’s blog: One year of extraordinary resilience
The blog discusses the war in Ukraine and how questions of sustainability and national security are connected.
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Through snow and fog with autonomous cars – new research makes radar navigation safe
Researchers at Örebro University have successfully improved the precision in radar sensors for navigation to such a degree that the sensors can be used in autonomous cars – opening up for safe driving whatever the weather.
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Increasing daily exercise by ten minutes can reduce the risk of sarcopenia in older adults
A daily dose of low-intensity exercise reduces the risk of sarcopenia in older adults. And increasing one’s physical activity with even just ten minutes can lead to positive effects.
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More students applied to international master’s programmes at Örebro University
The number of applicants to the international master’s programmes at Örebro University will increase by 15 per cent this autumn – which is higher than the national average. “It’s great to see that international mobility has started again after the...
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People living in extreme poverty value relationships more than assets
For older persons living in extreme poverty in Bangladesh, it is not the lack of income or assets that stand out when they talk about their situation. Instead, relationships are crucial for their wellbeing.
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New year, new students, new minister
Happy 2023! A new year with hopes for more peaceful developments in the world around us as well as for continued success for our university.
