"The event is aimed at researchers, teachers, students, and others interested in internationalization within higher education, and focuses on the possibility of pursuing a master's degree in visual culture and communication," says Staffan Löfving, associate professor of Social Anthropology and lecturer in Intercultural Studies.
The satellite event is organized within the framework of the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) research and innovation week, which runs
The next board meeting is coming up soon. As usual, we compile a report for the board with the latest updates. One thing hits me.
Since the last meeting, we have had three ministers visiting our university or planning to visit us, we have welcomed an astronaut, 2,500 upper-secondary school pupils, met with the Ministry of Education and Research, organised one of Sweden’s largest job fairs and, of course, many other exciting activities as well.
Researchers from several European countries gathered for a two-day workshop at Karlstad University. The general theme was research on polymers and their application for organic solar cells and energy storage.
– There are several purposes behind the workshop, says Jan van Stam, Professor of Physical Chemistry. We want to learn from other experts, expand our networks and make new contacts, as well as putting Karlstad University on the map in this field of research.
Psychology student Olivia Rosén has been awarded Lilla Psykologpriset. The prize of 10,000 SEK is annually awarded by the Swedish Psychological Association to a psychology student who, during their studies, has worked to improve people’s quality of life.
Hello Olivia and congratulations! How does it feel?
“It feels incredibly good. I feel honoured and proud.
Farzaneh Karegar, lecturer in informatics, together with Simone Fischer-Hübner, professor in computer science, you have written the book The curious case of usable privacy: Challenges, Solutions, and Prospects.
Farzaneh Karegar, tell us what the book is about
- The book addresses the field of useful privacy and its challenges, solutions and new opportunities.
Jenny Wilson is an internationally known Swedish indie musician, artist, and not least, producer. Her music is electro-influenced and energetic, and her lyrics are confrontational, often critical of society. At the same time, she does not shy away from being very vulnerable and personal, which is a significant part of her expression.
On 21-23 May, study and career counsellors from Sweden’s universities and university colleges gather at Karlstad University for the conference Vägledarkonferens 2024.
– We have 227 registered so far.
Anna-Britt Coe focuses her research on the relationship between activism and everyday life, and is a new professor in Sociology at Karlstad University since March 1st.
“Common for sociological research here at the university is the focus on everyday life, which is unique in Sweden,” says Anna-Britt Coe.
Anna-Britt Coe is a professor of Sociology and researches the relationship between activism and everyday life, demonstrating how these two are more integrated than we prev
As part of the university’s systematic quality assurance efforts, eight third-cycle subject areas (doctoral-level disciplines) have been reviewed by an external assessment group. All of them are rated as meeting a high standard in the report by the assessment group.
The discipline of nursing received a positive assessment of their doctoral education.
Salman Raza Naqvi, senior lecturer in chemical engineering, has been awarded a medal by the Government of Pakistan for his research.
– I feel very honored and it was a nice ceremony where I got to receive the award that was presented by the president at a ceremony where many prominent scientists were honored, says Salman Raza Naqvi.
The justification for the Excellencies in Research and Education in Chemical Engineering award is Salman's very extensive publication record
Judith Kiros, PhD student in English Literature at Karlstad University, has been awarded Sveriges Radios Lyrikpris 2024 for her poetry book “Det röda är det gränslösa”.
– It means a lot to me, says a very happy Judith Kiros.
This is the third literary award that Judith Kiros has received in short succession for her poetry book.
The majority of all fictional writing is eventually forgotten by history. Only a few works and authorships become immortal. Why is that? What is it that generates and inhibits literary value? These are questions that Anna Forssberg and Anna Linzie try to answer in their research.
Anna Forssberg is a docent in Comparative Literature and Anna Linzie is a senior lecturer in English at Karlstad University.
The total number of programme applicants has increased by eight per cent for the autumn semester 2024. There is also a nine per cent increase in first choice applicants.
The Behavioural Science Programme is among the top ten degree programmes at Karlstad University, which is a newly established programme at the university. The programme attracted 873 applicants, of which 116 are first choice applicants.
– It’s very exciting that there’s such a big interest.
The Swedish Minister for Social Services, Camilla Waltersson Grönvall, is on a 2-day visit to Karlstad University this week.
– This is the first stop on my tour around Swedish universities that offer programmes in social work.
Recently, Amal Nammouchi, a doctoral student in Computer Science, participated in the winning team during AI meets climate: MIT Energy and Climate Hack.
Hundreds of students from around the world gathered both on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s campus and virtually for the event held in Massachusetts, USA.
The Swedish spring celebration Valborg is often associated with student culture and alcohol, but this year the celebration will be accompanied by a sober alternative with a focus on health and wellbeing - Kausläppet 2024.
– We’re hoping that a lot of students, teachers and other members of staff want to join this sober activity, says student Henrik Karlsson Skog.
He and Emil Turborn are doing their practical placement as part of the event team behind Kausläppet, which is
In the project PERUPP, AI will be fed with offers from actors in the tourism industry to enhance the Värmland experience.
– We want to take advantage of AI technology, says Siri Jagstedt, project leader of one of the work packages.
The modern person wants to have more personal and tailored experiences rather than one-size-fits-all.
Researchers at Karlstad University have launched a new project, Learning and Living with Insects, which aims not only to increase understanding of our insects but also to equip society with the tools to protect biodiversity.
