Research
Örebro University conducts research in 36 different subjects, across the humanities and social sciences, medicine and health, and science and technology fields. Our researchers collaborate across disciplines and with partners in industry, the public sector, and civil society to identify and find solutions to societal challenges. Here you are one step away from finding information about our research environments, teams, projects and subjects.
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New research may increase understanding of why young men are drawn to right-wing extremism
Right-wing extremism online is not only about hate, anger and violence. It can also attract people through experiences in nature and a sense of community and purpose. In a new doctoral thesis at Örebro University, Maria Darwish shows how positive...
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Smallest plastic particles caused the greatest changes in nasal cells
Nano- and microplastics can cause changes in cells from the human nose, according to a new laboratory study from Örebro University. The most pronounced changes were observed in cells exposed to the very smallest particles, namely nanoplastics.
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Signs of future inflammatory bowel disease can be seen already in newborns
Researchers at Örebro University have found changes in the blood of newborns who later develop inflammatory bowel disease, IBD. The results show that the very first period of life plays an important role. “We were surprised that we could see signs of the...
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New patent could reduce life-threatening bleeding during surgery
Patients treated with platelet-inhibiting drugs are at risk of serious bleeding during surgery. Neericor, a research company affiliated with Örebro University, has now been granted a European patent for a breakthrough that could make surgery safer for...
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Become a mentor for early-career researchers – NEOLAiA
Do you want to help shape the next generation of researchers while developing your own skills and networks? Then becoming a mentor in the NEOLAiA Early Stage Researcher Programme (ESR) could be for you.
