The bus stop at the university is to be rebuilt and work will begin in May. During the work, the roads between the roundabouts north and south of the bus stop are closed to car traffic.
Researchers from Karlstad University explored how generative AI search engines, such as Microsoft Copilot, are transforming political news retrieval - and with it, the global flow of information.
The study "Sourcing behavior and the role of news media in AI-powered search engines in the digital media ecosystem: Comparing political news retrieval across five languages" was published in the journal Telecommunications Policy and is co-authored by Professor Cornelia Bra
Lazarus Fotoh, newly graduated doctor of business administration at Karlstad Business School, tell us what you have done in your research.
– Considering that the impact of technology on auditing is still unclear, my research explores and helps improve our understanding of how both advanced and less advanced technologies are changing audits and the way they are carried out.
Peter Wikström, docent in English at Karlstad University, is working together with Geomedia to develop project applications in collaboration with Embracer Games Archive in Karlstad.
– The project focuses on material objects related to historical video games, such as covers, packaging, manuals and the design of discs and cartridges.
– The approach we are using in the research project is multimodal discourse analysis, says Peter Wikström.
Over two days, the industrial graduate school Exact held its spring meeting, focusing on collaboration and development opportunities as well as career planning for doctoral students.
– It has been two days filled with fascinating presentations from our doctoral students and many fruitful discussions about the graduate school’s collaboration and development opportunities, says Jörgen Samuelsson, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Graduate School.
Following last year’s success, the race Kausläppet has now become something of a tradition as part of the Walpurgis Night (Valborg) celebrations at Karlstad University. Last year, close to 100 people took part in the race.
– We are hoping for at least 200 this year, says Felix Edrud.
He and Ebba Pettersson are in their second year of the Sports and Health Coaching Programme.
Language teacher Lise Iversen Kulbrandstad was appointed honorary doctor at the Teacher Education, Karlstad University in 2017. She has also served as a guest professor in the research groups ROSE, Research on Subject-specific Education and CSL, Center for Language and Literature Education.
How can business models extend the lifespan of trucks and make them circular? What requirements do different stakeholders have, and how are business models, service design, and product design affected? These questions are the focus of the research project Re:Value – a collaboration between industry and academia.
For future circular offerings to be accepted in the transport industry, they must meet the industry's challenges and expectations.
Karlstad University has appointed three new honorary doctors. They work within sports science, educational science, and health science. All three will receive their awards on October 17th when the university celebrates its Academic Ceremony.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Professor Alan L. Smith, an internationally recognized researcher in sports science, has led research programs at several prominent American universities.
An open letter and an opinion article were recently published by three researchers from Karlstad University and Chalmers, warning about the government's legislative proposal for increased transparency in encrypted apps.
Organic solar cells have great potential in renewable energy, however their long-term stability and operational lifespan are challenges.
Organic Solar Cells (OSCs) are at the forefront of next-generation renewable energy technologies, due to their lightweight, flexibility, transparency, and potential for low-cost production.
For a child, an ordinary morning at preschool can be an adventure. It can involve learning to jump from a rock, slide down a slide, or ride a tricycle. But what exactly is adventurous play, and how much do we allow our children to use their imagination in play even if it involves a risk of possibly getting hurt?
Congratulations Katarina Grim, docent in social work! You have been granted funding from Forte for a study on Patientforum. Can you tell us more about the research project?
– Thank you! It feels like a big achievement, and it was in tough competition that we managed to secure SEK 6.5 million in funding for our study where we will investigate the effect of Patientforum and how it can contribute to organisational development.
Karlstad University’s vice-chancellor, Jerker Moodysson, has been appointed as a board member of the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) for the next three years.
– I’m looking forward to working on development issues related to higher education in a new context for me, says Jerker Moodysson.
– Among other things, UHR is responsible for coordinating admissions, internationalisation and digital services. They also work with information and analyses.
Gisela Priebe, professor of psychology and director of the The Centre for Research on the Mental Health and Life Circumstances of Children and Youth (CBU), is one of the speakers at "Barnrättsdagarna" (the Children's Rights Days) held from 31 March to 2 April in Karlstad. This year's theme, "The Child as a Rights Holder and the Best Interests of the Child," is a constantly relevant topic for Gisela and CBU's research.
Hello Gisela!
Singer and composer Lisa Östergren has been an active musician and vocal coach for many years. She is a vocal coach and jazz ensemble teacher at the Ingesund School of Music. As a composer, she is passionate about children's music, and this past weekend, she was awarded a Grammy for Best Children's Music.
Lisa Östergren has extensive experience as a teacher, having worked at folk high schools, cultural schools, and privately.
Mission 0 House, a collaboration between industry and academia with the goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing processes, has secured its first long-term research funding. Several leading companies, together with the Knowledge Foundation (KK-stiftelsen), have jointly guaranteed nearly 100 million SEK for the next five years.
Mission 0 House, led by Polestar and Lindholmen Science Park, started as a pilot project in 2024.
The university is involved in research, education and collaboration in a wide range of areas. In some, we are recognised as world leaders. In others, we receive less attention. Some areas are clearly aligned with the express needs of society. Others are more difficult to identify the immediate benefit of.
The fact that the benefit is not obvious does not mean that there is none.
