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Amy Loutfi appointed program director for WASP – Sweden’s leading AI research initiative
In January 2025, she will take over as program director for WASP. Amy Loutfi, professor of computer science and pro-vice-chancellor for AI at Örebro University, is passionate about strategic AI-related matters for all of Sweden.
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Innovative research from Örebro University on IVA’s top 100 list
Three Örebro projects are included in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ top 100 research projects with the greatest potential to benefit society: NanoSafety2, Green-AI, and Campus.AI. “An honour. This strengthens my commitment to using...
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AI Days at Örebro University – hot societal issues attracted large audiences
Artificial intelligence has the potential to help solve societal challenges in a range of areas, from climate threats to healthcare. But how will this happen? That central question was the basis of the AI Days seminars, demonstrations, and hands-on...
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Master’s programme opened the door for doctoral studies in Örebro: “A mix of city life and nature”
Combining her interest in the environment and chemistry with Örebro being in the heart of Sweden attracted Welmoed Nauta from the Netherlands to Örebro University. “I love being able to step outside and be in nature,” she says.
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AI Days have begun: “We hope visitors feel they can be part of this development”
AI Days at Örebro University is now open. Amy Loutfi, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for artificial intelligence, held an address at the opening and premiere of The Evolution of the Robots interim exhibition.
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High levels of PFAS in juice and fruit purée for children
A new study has revealed high levels of so-called ultrashort PFAS chemicals in baby food. “I was somewhat surprised that the levels were higher than average,” says Leo Yeung, researcher in chemistry at Örebro University.
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Örebro research could lead to an HIV vaccine
Researchers at Örebro University have developed genetically engineered probiotic bacteria that could potentially protect against HIV infection. The goal is to create a vaccine in pill form.
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Curiosity and play to enhance AI’s learning ability
Amy Loutfi has been named a Wallenberg Scholar and awarded 18 million SEK for AI research. Guided by curiosity, play and empathy, Professor Amy Loutfi and her research team aim to study and develop the learning process in embodied AI systems.
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Three new projects on how climate change affects pollutants in soil and water
Three new research projects aim to understand how existing pollutants in soil and water – and ultimately humans, animals, and nature – are affected by climate changes, the warming climate and more acidic lakes and seas.
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PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children suggests new study
PFAS are chemicals that may cause cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. Research from Örebro University now suggests that these chemicals affect people as early as the fetal stage of development. “We see that PFAS likely has a great metabolic impact,...
