Why are so many people fascinated by video games? How did it all begin and how has storytelling in video games evolved over time? A new course at Karlstad University explores the history of narratives in video games, with the help of a one-of-a-kind historic video games archive.
Video games are more and more prevalent in popular culture, and the games industry keeps growing each year.
As the leaves on the trees begin to change colour, it’s time for the Academic Ceremony, one of the biggest events of the year at Karlstad University and a long-standing tradition. In troubled times, it is important to protect unity, cooperation, and team spirit and what we can achieve together, not least in research. On October 18th, we will together confer new doctors, honorary doctors as well as install our new professors.
Redevelopment of the square outside House 11 began in April and has now been completed.
On Monday 14 October, Akademiska hus holds an official opening at 10-14.
The terraces of the amphitheater have been freshed up using a pressure washer and there are also new benches, steps and a fence at the top. The square itself now has trees, bushes and perennials, along with places to sit on one side and a stage on the other.
Students at Karlstad University have access to the AI tool Microsoft Copilot.
Copilot allows you to use a chat function that can help generate text and images, analyse data, summarise documents, write code, and much more.
However, be aware of certain limitations in today’s AI models. It is also important not to use the tool to cheat – a critical approach and honesty are crucial for using AI responsibly.
AI tools are not always permitted aids during exams.
Singer and vocal pedagogue Anne Margrethe Dahl has a broad repertoire and has made an international career with productions on major opera stages for which she has been praised. She is a respected name in the opera world, and Ingesund School of Music is now pleased to welcome her as an adjunct professor.
…you will spend the fall at Kulturhuset Spira in Jönköping for the production of Carmen. And with none other than Rickard Söderberg in the lead role. Exciting! What will you be doing?
“We have been offered an internship to sing the roles of Frasquita (soprano) and Mercédès (mezzo-soprano) - Carmen’s close friends. It will be a concert version with scenic elements.
On Monday 3 June, there will be a panel discussion on AI in Lagerlöfsalen. After the discussion there will be time for questions. Staff and students are welcome attend.
The panel consists of the library director, Jörg Pareigis, pro-vice-chancellor, Margareta Friman, senior lecturer Karin Thörne and researchers Matthias Beckerle and Kristian Petrov.
Axel Isberg, 19 years old, a student at the Elite Sports University, Karlstad University, 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 junior records in three events.
You and an ensemble from Musikhögskolan Ingesund traditionally played during the Polar Music Prize earlier this week.
Where and when did you play in connection to the award ceremony?
“We 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.
How did it feel to play for all of Sweden’s music elite, as well as for the award winners and other musicians who flew in?
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On the morning of 15 May, a drill for emergency personnel will be held on campus in Karlstad.
– The drill will be noticeable to people moving in the immediate area, says Jan Gambring, Chief Security Office at Karlstad University.
The drill includes personnel from the police, Region Värmland, Karlstad Rescue Services and the County Administrative Board in Värmland.
"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 Löfving, 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
Psychology student Olivia Rosén 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’s quality of life.
Hello Olivia and congratulations! How does it feel?
“It feels incredibly good. I feel honoured and proud.
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 Karlstad University, which is a newly established programme at the university. The programme attracted 873 applicants, of which 116 are first choice applicants.
– It’s very exciting that there’s such a big interest.
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 - Kausläppet 2024.
– We’re 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 Kausläppet, which is
