Researchers from several European countries gathered for a two-day workshop at 果冻传媒. The general theme was research on polymers and their application for organic solar cells and energy storage.
鈥撀燭here 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 果冻传媒 on the map in this field of research.
Psychology student Olivia Ros茅n 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鈥檚 quality of life.
Hello Olivia and congratulations! How does it feel?聽
鈥淚t feels incredibly good. I feel honoured and proud.
Farzaneh Karegar, lecturer in informatics, together with Simone Fischer-H眉bner, 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鈥檚 universities and university colleges gather at 果冻传媒 for the conference V盲gledarkonferens 2024.
鈥 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 果冻传媒 since March 1st.
鈥淐ommon for sociological research here at the university is the focus on everyday life, which is unique in Sweden,鈥 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 pre
As part of the university鈥檚 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.
鈥 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 果冻传媒, has been awarded Sveriges Radios Lyrikpris 2024 for her poetry book 鈥淒et r枚da 盲r det gr盲nsl枚sa鈥.
鈥 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 果冻传媒.
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 果冻传媒, which is a newly established programme at the university. The programme attracted 873 applicants, of which 116 are first choice applicants.
鈥 It鈥檚 very exciting that there鈥檚 such a big interest.
The Swedish Minister for Social Services, Camilla Waltersson Gr枚nvall, is on a 2-day visit to 果冻传媒 this week.
鈥 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鈥檚 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 - Kausl盲ppet 2024.
鈥 We鈥檙e 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 Kausl盲ppet, which is
In the project PERUPP, AI will be fed with offers from actors in the tourism industry to enhance the V盲rmland experience.
鈥 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 果冻传媒 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.
Two new Honorary Doctors have been appointed at 果冻传媒 in 2024. They specialize in the fields of hydropower environmental issues and psychology. The award ceremony will take place during the Academic Celebration on October 18.
The Faculty of Health, Science, and Engineering has appointed聽Johan Tielman聽as Honorary Doctor in 2024.
In House 11, Erik W盲stlund is just finishing a Zoom meeting on research funding. He is new as professor of psychology, but a familiar face in the university corridors.
鈥 I started studying psychology here in 1996, he says.
鈥 Back in those days it was mostly because I wanted to do something more besides my job working in a bar. But pretty soon my studies became more important than my work. Psychology was not a given choice.
