The process of recruiting a new vice-chancellor at Karlstad University is progressing. The recruitment group has unanimous decided to go ahead with professor Jerker Moodysson, the candidate assessed to have the highest merits in regards to the requirement profile.
He is Professor and his work focuses on the geography of innovation and the dynamics of regional economies.
Margareta Friman, Professor of Psychology at CTF, Service Research Center at Karlstad University, will be a new Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Karlstad University.
“I feel enthusiasm and joy for my new mission. It is a privilege to be involved in and to influence Karlstad University’s future development,” says Margareta Friman.
In her new assignment, Margareta Friman will lead, coordinate and develop education, research and collaboration within Karlstad University.
The government today followed the recommendation of the university board and appointed Professor Johan Sterte as Karlstad University’s vice-chancellor. Johan Sterte succeeds Åsa Bergenheim to the post on 1 September 2017.
Johan Sterte (57) has extensive experience as vice-chancellor. He was the vice-chancellor of Växjö University from 2009 to 2009, and since 2009 he has been vice-chancellor of Luleå Luleå University of Technology.
On 1 August, Jerker Moodysson took office as the new vice-chancellor of Karlstad University.
– It feels good to get started and I’m happy in my new role, he says.
What have the first days been like?
– There is, of course, a lot to take in at the start. New colleagues, new systems and routines. I have spent a lot of time talking to colleagues in the organisation, and I will continue to do so. My ambition is to get to know both colleagues and the organisation properly.
The Anne-Marie and Gustaf Ander Foundation for Media Research continues to provide financial support to the Service Research Center (CTF) at Karlstad University. Five guest professors are being affiliated to CTF to strengthen research.
With the continued support from the Ander Foundation, five international guest professors will be linked to CTF during the following three years.
– We are grateful for the continued support from the Ander Foundation.
On 22 May, Acting Vice-Chancellor, Margareta Friman, signed an agreement that Karlstad University joins CoARA, the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment.
CoARA was established at the initiative of the European Commission together with Science Europe and the European University Association.
From the start of next year, the Swedish Defence University’s local unit in Karlstad will be co-located with Karlstad University.
– This enables deeper collaboration, which will create benefits for society at large, says Jerker Moodysson, vice-chancellor of Karlstad University.
– Together, our two universities can serve as an important meeting place from a total defense perspective, says Robert Egnell, vice-chancellor of the Swedish Defence University.
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Some funders and organisations place a limit on the number or type of proposals that may be submitted from each institution. Applications to the following funders should always be signed by the Vice-Chancellor.
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The Wallenberg Foundations are the charitable foundations established by members of the Wallenberg family.
Generally speaking most funders do what they can to communicate what type of research they will support. Do your homework to try to understand if your idea is in line with what funders look for. For example if the funder is targeting fundamental research or applied research, particular discipline(s), societal challenge(s) or demands on partnerships.
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The Wallenberg Foundations are the charitable foundations established by members of the Wallenberg family. The three largest of these foundations are:
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW)
Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation (MMW)
The Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation (MAW)
Funding is provided for research projects with high scientific potential. According to Foundation rules, the Vice-Chancellor or equivalent must approve the application.
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Karlstad University have a number of scholarships that are announced through the University’s Scholarship Committee. Six of these are for international applicants only and six foundations offer scholarships to those who are already students at Karlstad University.
Available scholarships for international starting autumn semester 2026The following six scholarships are open only to international applicants who are not already students at Karlstad University.
The EH International Programme Scholarship provides a 50% tuition-fee reduction for outstanding students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who have been admitted to an eligible STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) bachelor's or master's programme at Karlstad University.
This scholarship is made possible through the generous donations of Eva and Henry Kartman.
About the EH International Programme ScholarshipThe EH International Programme
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.
Henrietta Huzell, director at CTF and lecturer of working life science at Karlstad University, will be the new vice dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Karlstad University.
- It is a fun assignment with big responsibility which I am looking forward to. Four fantastic years at CTF has given me the courage and desire to take on more responsibility. I am also glad that CTF’s former director, Patrik Larsson, is the dean.
Interest from international students continues to grow – and this year it’s especially noticeable. New programmes are attracting applicants, and established programmes are also seeing increases in both total applicants and first-choice applications.
The Master’s Programme in Management – Sustainable Value Creation is experiencing a significant rise in interest ahead of autumn 2026.
Vice-chancellor Johan Sterte has made a new decision regarding teaching in the current pandemic. The decision is made to allow the University’s organisation to prepare for a gradual return to campus.
As a general rule, distance teaching and examination will continue in the autumn semester of 2021.
The theme of the 2023 Academic Celebration was passion, which was evident in both the morning event at Karlstad CCC and the afternoon ceremony in Aula Magna.
The Academic Celebration on Friday 20 October started at Karlstad CCC where five new professors presented their research in front of a full house in the hall Lerinsalen. After the short presentations, the moderator, Jan van Stam, professor of physical chemistry, held a talk on passion, this year’s theme.
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The Knowledge Foundation (KKS) is a research funding body tasked with strengthening Sweden's competitiveness by financing research and competence development projects in collaboration with Swedish industry. The Foundation supports projects conducted at Sweden's colleges and new universities.
Notification of interest for applications to The knowledge FoundationCalls open in September and close, in November or February.
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This is the blog Words from our senior management, authored by vice-chancellor Jerker Moodysson, pro-vice-chancellor Margareta Friman, pro-vice-chancellor Patrik Larsson and university director Anne-Christine Larsson Ljung.
WORDS FROM SENIOR MANAGEMENT: WHAT, EXACTLY, SHOULD A DEGREE PROJECT DEMONSTRATE? 2026-03-23I was recently invited to the subject meeting in Business Administration to speak about AI in teaching and assessment.
The Löfbergs International Programme Scholarship provides a tuition-fee reduction of 100 000 SEK for outstanding students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are admitted to an eligible bachelor’s or master’s programme at Karlstad University. The scholarship is primarily intended for students from Colombia.
Some funders and organisations place a limit on the number or type of proposals that may be submitted from each Higher Educational Institution. Normally the Grants and Innovation Office will coordinate with the Vice-Chancellor and Deans where University-wide decisions and prioritizations need to be made.
Before the application can be sent to the funder, some internal procedures must be fulfilled. Form for external funded projects and the SUHF budget must be completed and signed in accordance with The Karlstad University Delegation of Authority.
