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2024-10-16
Karlstad University is calling on tech innovators to participate in the 1st Open Call of the 6G-PATH EU project. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for startups, and research institutions to develop and test next-generation Beyond-5G (B5G) and 6G technologies. The Open Call features a track for “Infrastructure Extensions”, targeting entities that want to integrate enhanced technologies in one of the 6G-PATH infrastructures.
2024-10-15
Swedish pupils need support to fully understand what they read online. They often have great knowledge and abilities, but must be given tools to interpret texts in a digital environment. These are the findings of new research at Karlstad University. "Reading a printed text and reading a text online entail different types of challenges, and pupils must be able to work with both text types.
2024-10-15
Swedish pupils need support to fully understand what they read online. They often have great knowledge and abilities, but must be given tools to interpret texts in a digital environment. These are the findings of new research at Karlstad University. "Reading a printed text and reading a text online entail different types of challenges, and pupils must be able to work with both text types.
2024-10-14
Karlstad University continues to solidify its position as a key player in the European research on Beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G mobile technologies. The Distributed Intelligent Systems and Communications (DISCO) group, part of the Computer Science Department, has secured funding for three exciting new projects.
2024-10-14
Candida MacKenzie, international coordinator at Karlstad Business School, tell us about the conference - The Business School and Karlstad University's international office participated in the conference together with 7,300 representatives from universities around the world. - This year's theme was "En Route". From Sweden, nine other universities from all over the country participated to market Sweden as a study destination.
2024-10-14
Candida MacKenzie, international coordinator at Karlstad Business School, tell us about the conference - The Business School and Karlstad University's international office participated in the conference together with 7,300 representatives from universities around the world. - This year's theme was "En Route". From Sweden, nine other universities from all over the country participated to market Sweden as a study destination.
2024-10-14
Karlstad University continues to solidify its position as a key player in the European research on Beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G mobile technologies. The Distributed Intelligent Systems and Communications (DISCO) group, part of the Computer Science Department, has secured funding for three exciting new projects.
2024-10-14
Karlstad University continues to solidify its position as a key player in the European research on Beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G mobile technologies. The Distributed Intelligent Systems and Communications (DISCO) group, part of the Computer Science Department, has secured funding for three exciting new projects.
2024-10-09
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.
2024-10-09
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.
2024-10-07
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.
2024-10-07
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.
2024-10-07

Scopus AI trial access

News » 2024-10-07
Scopus, a database containing bibliographic records and citation data, has recently launched an AI functionality in its service. The trial period has now ended, and evaluation is in progress. Scopus AI is an add-on that is not included in the regular offering of the database, but KAU now has access to it on a trial basis for four weeks (October 7th-November 6th , 2024).