– We often say that it will be the best Hotspot ever, and I am convinced that it will be. After all, this is the 30th anniversary, says project manager Erica Jansson as the project team for Hotspot 2027 gathers for its kick-off.
– Yes, it always turns out to be the best Hotspot ever, and it is hard to imagine how it can be surpassed, but somehow it is. Every year. And now we are celebrating 30 years. It is going to be great fun!
Margareta Uusijärvi, originally from Stockholm, is about to begin her third year in the Music Teacher Education Programme at the Ingesund School of Music.
The introduction of new waste sorting bins in Karlstad Municipality has turned into a perfect learning opportunity for students enrolled in the Master's Programme in Project Management at the School of Business.
– This project contains many fascinating elements that fit perfectly with our programme, says John Johansson, lecturer in Business Administration at Karlstad Business School.
The project is something of a dream case for project management education.
How can recycled wood fibres be used to create sustainable construction materials that also store carbon for long periods of time? This is one of the questions being investigated by two exchange students from France.
Aylal Gaultier and Robin Grandzinski are engineering students at Supmicrotech in France.
To strengthen security on campus, more entrances will be locked for longer periods throughout the day. Please remember to keep your Kau card and access code readily available whenever you are on university premises.
Opening hours will change from 1 October. From that date, more entrances will be locked for longer periods throughout the day.
From 21 September, students taking a written examination on campus must be present in the examination room at least 15 minutes before the examination starts.
For example, if your examination starts at 08:15, you need to be in the examination room no later than 08:00. The doors will then be closed.
Two years ago, Annmari Wangin, a lecturer in methodology, supervision, brass education, brass studio, and wind orchestra methodology at the Ingesund School of Music, visited the Pendo Amani Youth Centre in the suburb of Juja on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. There, she taught and made music together with children and young people who were actively involved in music. This summer, she returned together with an Ingesund student.
On Thursday, 3 September, representatives from the political parties will visit Karlstad University to meet students, staff and visitors in the foyer outside Aula Magna to discuss their policies ahead of the elections to the Swedish Parliament, the Regional Council and the Municipal Council.
During the day, representatives of the eight parties represented in the Swedish Parliament will also take part in panel discussions in Gläntan.
Japan attracts doctoral students from around the world, both as a host country and as a hub for international exchange. For Dide Dijkers from Karlstad University and Alireza Niknam Khajepasha from Hiroshima University, academic mobility has meant exposure to new research environments and striking cultural contrasts.
Dide Dijkers is currently undertaking a five-month exchange at Tohoku University in Sendai.
Late on the evening of Tuesday, 14 July, a fire broke out in an apartment building in the Kronoparken area, near the University. The fire affected a student accommodation building and also impacted several other flats in the property.
Karlstad University is launching a new Robot Camp for children this summer – an initiative that quickly became fully booked. Over two weeks, participants get to explore the possibilities of technology by building and programming their own robots in a creative and collaborative environment.
The Robot Camp combines technology, programming, collaboration, and problem-solving and is part of Teknikerjakten (The Technology Hunt).
You, as a student at Karlstad University, can now apply for online courses for the academic year 2026/27 through Eunice*. Choose from 119 courses that will give your education additional depth and international experience.
Each year, Eunice offers a wide range of courses for all students studying at one of the partner universities.
A global subject, a global classroom and a global team of academics with global teaching materials together create the perfect conditions for education with an international reach.
It’s time for SM Week to take over Karlstad. The event is a public celebration featuring world-class sports, experiences, and opportunities to connect. This year, not least with the Elite Sports University at Karlstad University.
From Monday 8 June to Saturday 29 August, the university operates summer opening hours. The entrances will generally be locked. Staff and students can enter using a card and code.
The Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Karlstad University demonstrates high quality. This is confirmed by the Swedish Higher Education Authority’s (UKÄ) national evaluation of all 19 programmes in Sweden leading to a degree in social work.
According to the assessment panel, the programme is well designed and based on a sound scientific and professional foundation.
We are proud to announce that concert pianist Aristo Sham, from Hong Kong—an alumnus and faculty member at the Ingesund School of Music—has been included on Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia – The Arts 2026 list. Selection for the list is based on achievement, impact, or success, and is made by Forbes’ editorial team and experts.
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 May 12, 13:30We have received information that the provider of Canvas, Instructure, has reached an agreement with the threat actor responsible for the attack.
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.
