Immersion is the feeling of being absorbed in such a way that perception of the surrounding environment diminishes – as if you were transported elsewhere. Virtual Reality (VR) is often described as the ultimate immersive medium, since it shuts out the physical space for both sight and hearing.
On 5 May, MAX IV visited Karlstad University as part of the MAX IV Roadshow. During the visit, both current research opportunities and future plans for the world leading synchrotron radiation facility in Lund were presented.
As more households and buildings both produce and consume energy, for example through solar panels and electric vehicles, energy systems require flexible solutions. This is what Amal Nammouchi has explored in her dissertation, where the research lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy.
What is AI for applied energy? “AI in applied energy is about the challenge of operating power systems reliably as they become increasingly decentralized.
The learning management system Canvas was recently affected by a security incident in which personal data is reported to have been exposed. Karlstad University takes this situation seriously and is closely monitoring developments in dialogue with the provider and relevant parties.
Update 8 May, 14:44:
Canvas remains available for both students and staff.
A new doctoral thesis at Karlstad University provides increased understanding of how medicines can be analysed more reliably and safely. The research focuses on fundamental investigations of liquid chromatography, one of the most important analytical techniques used in the pharmaceutical industry.
The observant person may have noticed that wind-felled trees have been cut up in SKAUgen, the wooded area below Building 9, on several occasions over the past few weeks. Cecilia Berntsson and her team at Bernttek have been on site helping us with the work.
How can upper secondary school mathematics teachers use programming in teaching in an effective way? And how can the use of programming develop students’ mathematical understanding?
How do you explain advanced research in a way that is understandable even outside academia? Industrial PhD students in the research school EXACT at Karlstad University have now taken on that challenge in front of the camera. Four new short films, in which the doctoral students present their research in a popular‑science format, have recently been published.
The films are part of a new element in the doctoral education, with a strong focus on communication.
Walpurgis Night (Valborgsmässoafton) always falls on 30 April, but for students at Karlstad University the celebrations start as early as Monday 20 April under the collective name Legendarborg.
On April 14–15, DHINO hosted the annual Partner Days, bringing together around 30 representatives from academia, the public sector, and industry to exchange experiences and discuss the development of digital health innovation in healthcare.
“The Partner Days are a recurring activity where we invite our collaboration partners to share good practices,” says Charlotte Bäccman, project manager for DHINO and associate professor of Psychology at Karlstad University.
Jakob Tris
On April 8–9, the first Ethical Hackarinas event was held at Karlstad University. It was two intensive days that put ethical hacking in focus and contributed to increased knowledge and awareness in the field of cybersecurity.
The program offered a mix of inspiring lectures and hands-on activities, with participants from industry, academia, and the public sector.
On April 14–15, the EXACT research school held its spring meeting, an opportunity for doctoral students and partner companies to exchange knowledge and experiences.
Karlstad University and the University of Gothenburg are proposed to receive SEK 37.5 million from the Swedish Research Council within the strategic research area Excellence in School. The initiative is one of the largest in Sweden in practice-oriented school research.
What is it like to move across the world to study in Sweden? Two international programme students at Karlstad University share their experiences of studying, adapting to a new culture and discovering Swedish traditions – from ice hockey to Lucia.
Every year, students from all over the world come to Karlstad University to begin a new chapter in their lives.
High jumper Melwin Lycke Holm, 21, grew up in Karlstad. From an early age he was strongly influenced by his father, the Olympic champion in high jump, Stefan Holm. As a multiple junior champion, both nationally and internationally, Melwin is now taking the final step into senior-level competition after this year’s outdoor season.
When paper dries and is subsequently rewetted, its properties change permanently. This phenomenon is known as hornification. New research now shows that the process is more complex than previously assumed, and that temperature, humidity, and fibre type all play decisive roles.
Hornification means that fibres in paper products lose some of their ability to absorb water.
How is gender equality work experienced in the workplace – as a shared exploratory journey or as a top‑down verdict? This is what Maja Herstad, doctoral student in sociology at Karlstad University, has investigated. The results show that emotions play a far greater role in this change process than many might assume.
“Emotions are central to gender equality work because they are linked to how we understand our position in a hierarchy and how we make sense of experiences.
