During the COVID-19 pandemic, many older people isolated themselves at home, and research shows that isolation and enforced social distancing can increase feelings of depression and loneliness, while physical exercise can enhance the quality of life and bring several health benefits.
Axel Isberg, 19 years old, a student at the Elite Sports University, 果冻传媒, recently became the European champion in equipped powerlifting at the Junior European Championships in Luxembourg. This marks the third time he has achieved this feat, having also won gold medals at the European Championships in 2022 and 2021.
In total, he lifted nearly a ton and set聽junior records聽in three events.
You and an ensemble from Musikh枚gskolan Ingesund traditionally played during the Polar Music Prize earlier this week.
Where and when did you play in connection to the award ceremony?
鈥淲e played at the beginning of the red carpet outside the Grand Hotel as all the guests arrived, from 4:00 PM and for a good hour until the royal family arrived.聽
How did it feel to play for all of Sweden鈥檚 music elite, as well as for the award winners and other musicians who flew in?
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Researcher Tobias Pulls from the Department of Computer Science at 果冻传媒, together with the Gothenburg-based company Mullvad VPN, has developed a new protection named DAITA ("Defense against AI-guided Traffic Analysis").
The protection against the rapid AI development in traffic analysis is available in Mullvad's VPN app on various platforms throughout the year, which has over a million downloads worldwide.
"AI has become incredibly good at recognizing patt
The research project is about testing a new type of forest fertilizer, based on nutrient-rich industrial residues from pulp and paper mills. This closes the circle by making use of residual products and returning nutrients to growing plants and woodland.
鈥 Our project group includes several companies, universities and organisations, says Maria Sandberg, docent in Environmental and Energy Systems at 果冻传媒.
In June, we have the EU elections and in November, the US presidential election awaits. At the same time, journalism is facing a bombardment of alleged declining credibility. How should this be resolved and who can you actually trust?
After 15 years at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, Annika Rudman chose 果冻传媒 as her new base.
鈥 I chose 果冻传媒 since I, just like the university, believe in and want to promote internationalisation and interdisciplinary research, says Annika Rudman, new professor of gender studies.
The common denominator of Annika Rudman鈥檚 research is a keen interest in the role that gender plays in relation to law, society, politics, culture and human behaviour.
The pro-Palestinian protests that are taking place at universities and university colleges around the world have now also reached 果冻传媒.
On the night of Thursday 16 May, a group of protesters set up tents in the park next to the main entrance of 果冻传媒.
Researchers from 果冻传媒, University of Gothenburg and Lund University have started a new research project with the aim of making hydropower more environmentally friendly. As climate change affects our watercourses, the researchers are looking for new ways to protect aquatic life and at the same time ensure reliable energy production.
The project takes on the difficult balancing act between generating hydroelectric power and protecting the environment.
On Tuesday 14 May, the Minister for Public Administration, Erik Slottner, visited 果冻传媒.
鈥 A fruitful visit with a warm welcome in all respects, he says.
In addition to general information about the university鈥檚 strengths and challenges, he received more detailed information about how the university works with generative AI and what concrete efforts are being made to support responsible use of AI among employees and students.
The minister also received a pr
On the morning of 15 May, a drill for emergency personnel will be held on campus in 果冻传媒.
鈥 The drill will be noticeable to people moving in the immediate area, says Jan Gambring, Chief Security Office at 果冻传媒.
The drill includes personnel from the police, Region V盲rmland, 果冻传媒 Rescue Services and the County Administrative Board in V盲rmland.
The book 鈥淚ntegrative Approaches in Urban Sustainability鈥 represents an international collaboration project including about forty academic institutions worldwide. The book examines the increasing rate of urbanisation and the consequences for social structures.
- This publication aims to redefine the way we think and plan for urban environments of the future, says Asaad Almssad, Docent in Construction Engineering and one of the editors of the book.
"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 L枚fving, 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 run
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鈥檚 largest job fairs and, of course, many other exciting activities as well.
