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2025-08-27
Exhaustion disorder is complex and difficult to measure. People’s experiences cannot always be captured through limited tests, as demonstrated in a recent doctoral thesis by Andreas Nelson, researcher at Karlstad University. – These are complex processes. Cognitive functions, such as memory and attention, are difficult to measure, just like exhaustion. There are so many factors involved.
2025-08-27
Exhaustion disorder is complex and difficult to measure. People’s experiences cannot always be captured through limited tests, as demonstrated in a recent doctoral thesis by Andreas Nelson, researcher at Karlstad University. – These are complex processes. Cognitive functions, such as memory and attention, are difficult to measure, just like exhaustion. There are so many factors involved.
2025-08-27
Exhaustion disorder is complex and difficult to measure. People’s experiences cannot always be captured through limited tests, as demonstrated in a recent doctoral thesis by Andreas Nelson, researcher at Karlstad University. – These are complex processes. Cognitive functions, such as memory and attention, are difficult to measure, just like exhaustion. There are so many factors involved.
2025-08-27
Miljödata, which provides the system Adato for documenting long-term sick leave and rehabilitation, has been targeted in a cyberattack. The extent of the attack is still unclear, and it is not yet confirmed whether any personal data has been leaked. Karlstad University was notified about the cyberattack on Monday morning, 25 August.
2025-08-26
According to the Public Health Agency, approximately 20 percent of the Swedish population has some form of disability. Suzanne Millmark, doctoral student at Karlstad Business School, has conducted research on the inclusion of employees with disabilities when working from home. – Based on my work experience and academic background in psychology, public health and work, it felt like a natural and interesting area to study.
2025-08-26
According to the Public Health Agency, approximately 20 percent of the Swedish population has some form of disability. Suzanne Millmark, doctoral student at Karlstad Business School, has conducted research on the inclusion of employees with disabilities when working from home. – Based on my work experience and academic background in psychology, public health and work, it felt like a natural and interesting area to study.
2025-08-21
Through close collaboration between the disciplines of law and information systems at Karlstad Business School, students can now specialise in legal tech. – We have a unique advantage in that it’s natural for us to work together across disciplines. This enables us to offer students cutting-edge training, says Cyril Holm, docent in law. The studies are demanding, fast-paced and challenging, as the courses are interdisciplinary and taught in English.
2025-08-21
Through close collaboration between the disciplines of law and information systems at Karlstad Business School, students can now specialise in legal tech. – We have a unique advantage in that it’s natural for us to work together across disciplines. This enables us to offer students cutting-edge training, says Cyril Holm, docent in law. The studies are demanding, fast-paced and challenging, as the courses are interdisciplinary and taught in English.
2025-08-19
The reconstruction of the university bus stop has now been completed and the road is once again open to car traffic. Starting Monday, 18 August, there is also a new bus route to and from the university. The reconstruction work at the bus stops by the university and Kronoparkskyrkan was initiated by Karlstad Municipality in mid-May, affecting traffic in the area.
2025-08-13

Mariebergsskogen Turns 100!

News » 2025-08-13
On Saturday 16 August, it will be exactly one hundred years since our beloved city park, Mariebergsskogen, was inaugurated. Anna Lööf Falkman, CEO and Alumnus of the Year 2015, invites everyone to a festive celebration lasting all day! It’s a busy time for Anna Lööf Falkman.
2025-06-26
Over the course of several weeks, two researchers from Bangalore, India, have visited the university as part of an ongoing collaboration funded by STINT, the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education. This is a long-term collaboration, says Sergej Moroz, Associate Professor of Physics. This time, it’s a PhD student, Ankush Chaubey, and his advisor, Subhro Bhattacharjee, who are here for a couple of weeks.
2025-06-26
Over the course of several weeks, two researchers from Bangalore, India, have visited the university as part of an ongoing collaboration funded by STINT, the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education. This is a long-term collaboration, says Sergej Moroz, Associate Professor of Physics. This time, it’s a PhD student, Ankush Chaubey, and his advisor, Subhro Bhattacharjee, who are here for a couple of weeks.
2025-06-26
Over the course of several weeks, two researchers from Bangalore, India, have visited the university as part of an ongoing collaboration funded by STINT, the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education. This is a long-term collaboration, says Sergej Moroz, Associate Professor of Physics. This time, it’s a PhD student, Ankush Chaubey, and his advisor, Subhro Bhattacharjee, who are here for a couple of weeks.
2025-06-25
Robots guiding tourists, textile garment renovation, and the Ängsbacka course center in Molkom were among the highlights of Customer Innovation Day 2025. The Swedish Innovation Index is based on responses from customers who rank companies and organizations based on their innovation capabilities and how attractive these innovations are perceived to be. Customers evaluate offerings, delivery, service, and interactions.Why is customer-based innovation interesting?
2025-06-25
Robots guiding tourists, textile garment renovation, and the Ängsbacka course center in Molkom were among the highlights of Customer Innovation Day 2025. The Swedish Innovation Index is based on responses from customers who rank companies and organizations based on their innovation capabilities and how attractive these innovations are perceived to be. Customers evaluate offerings, delivery, service, and interactions.Why is customer-based innovation interesting?
2025-06-23
– My research improves our understanding of how to strengthen the rights of children and better protect them in a digital setting, says Germaine Hillerström, who recently defended her doctoral thesis in civil law at Karlstad Business School. The subject first piqued Germaine Hillerström’s interest when she read about children who - unbeknownst to their parents - had made digital purchases, which raises the issue of responsibility and the legal capacity of children. – Man
2025-06-23
– My research improves our understanding of how to strengthen the rights of children and better protect them in a digital setting, says Germaine Hillerström, who recently defended her doctoral thesis in civil law at Karlstad Business School. The subject first piqued Germaine Hillerström’s interest when she read about children who - unbeknownst to their parents - had made digital purchases, which raises the issue of responsibility and the legal capacity of children. – Man