Media and Communication Studies in Karlstad arranges several different types of seminars, the most common of which are research seminars, journalism seminars, and Geomedia speaker series.
Our research seminars feature visits from external guests as well as presentations of in-house research that is conducted in the subject.
The Ander Journalism Seminar is a collaboration with the Anne-Marie and Gustaf Ander foundation for media research and is usually arranged once
Forskarskolan om särskilt begåvade barn
» Om forskarskolan
» Deltagande forskare
Professor John Munro
john.munro@acu.edu.au
Australian Catholic University
Emeritis Professor Ann-Charlotte Smedler,
acsr@psychology.su.se
Stockholm University
Professor Kirsi Tirri,
kirsi.tirri@helsinki.fi
Helsinki University
Professor Margaret Sutherland
Margaret.Sutherland@glasgow.ac.uk
The University of Glasgow
Recent progress in the area of Machine Learning, AI and Optimization enables intelligent decisions to be made that e.g. improve the quality of the production processes and the final product, the prediction of system properties (such as sales forecasting or power generation), the prediction of machine downtime (predictive maintenance), among others.
The focus area “Intelligence” addresses research that is required in order to engineer AI algorithms for a given use case (e.g.
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An International Advisory Board (IAB) is connected to the Computer Science research group in order to provide critical feedback on both progress and future research directions.
The IAB consists of six external advisors:
Hans Einsiedler, Deutsche Telekom, Germany
Kristin Fuglerud, professor at University of South-Eastern Norway och Norsk Regnesentral, Norway
Maritta Heisel, professor at Duisburg University, Germany
Jukka Manner, professor at Aalto University,
At the higher seminar, the political scientists at Karlstad university discuss various research-related topics found within our discipline. The seminar series includes presentations by both Swedish and international scholars. We also discuss books and research papers. The seminar is open to all interested researchers and students.
Do you want to develop your skills and your network? Then you are welcome to an information meeting about international staff exchange!Karlstad University offers you as an employee or Ph.D.
Do you want to develop your skills and your network? Then you are welcome to an information meeting about international staff exchange!Karlstad University offers you as an employee or Ph.D.
Geomedia
» Konferenser och evenemang
» Geomedia International Conferences
Spaces and Mobilities in Mediatized Worlds. International conference in Karlstad, 5-8 May 2015.
Geomedia 2015 provides a genuinely interdisciplinary arena for research carried out at the crossroads of Geography, Media and Film Studies.
Senior researchers
Jesper Haglund
Associate professor in physics education; Chairman of SMEER Advisory Board and Coordinator of SMEER
jesper.haglund@kau.se, 054-700 2452
Niklas Gericke
Professor in science education; Director of SMEER
niklas.gericke@kau.se, 054-700 1516
Jan Andersson
PhD in physics education
jan.andersson@kau.se, 054-700 1986
Teresa Berglund
PhD in biology education
teresa.berglund@kau.se, 054-700 2583
Mats Brunström
Assistant professor in mathematics education
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Peter Wikström, project leader, is associate professor of English linguistics. His research focuses on language and communication in social media.
Erica Sandlund, project researcher, is professor of English linguistics.
Collaboration: undergraduate studies and external research
The ambition of the Spatial and Social Planning Programme is to offer education in close collaboration with society at large. Collaboration involves field trips, visits from guest lecturers, and reference groups among employers.
In conjunction with the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, two CRS researchers have studied the regional adaptations required for a national strategy to be implemented.
Utbildning
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Are you planning to take a semester abroad, it may be worth investigating whether you are eligible for any of the following scholarships.
Scholarships for exchange studies: Within Europe - You will automatically receive an Erasmus+ scholarship of between 510-560 Euros per month (exceptions exist - amounts valid in 2025)Outside Europe - There are sometimes Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility scholarships for specific partner universities outside Europe, if you are
A selection of the most recent publications from CSR-affiliated researchers.
Political understanding of maladaptation
2020-04-21: Political theories and concepts are to an increasing degree applied as analytical tools for the negative aspects of climate adaptation (maladaptation).
How will our actions today affect future generations? What would the effect be if we looked not just 50 or 100, but millions of years ahead? And what role does history play in creating a sustainable future?
Fil dr Mikael Berg, Högskolan i Dalarna
Professor Gabriel Bladh, Karlstads universitet (ordf)
Fil lic Sara Blank, Karlstads universitet
Fil dr Therese Britton, Globala gymnasiet och Stockholms universitet
Doktorand Jenne Iris Fröding Reyes, Karlstads universitet
Fil dr Martin Jakobsson, Karlstads universitet
Högskoleadjunkt Patrik Magnusson, Karlstads universitet
Fil dr Kristian Niemi, Karlstads universitet
Professor Elisabeth Nihlfors, Uppsala universitet
Docent Katari
CTF
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» Forskning vid CTF
» Våra forskningsprojekt
» Pågående projekt
The project ISE, Improving value creation through service education, will develop and offer tailor-made courses for the business sector.
The project ISE is funded by the Knowledge Foundation between 2020-2025 phase 2. Phase 1 was conducted between 2018-2020).
In order for pharmaceuticals to be safe, they must be clean of pollutants. Carbon dioxide can be used to make the purification process more environmentally friendly, which may seem paradoxical since carbon dioxide is usually associated with a negative climate impact.
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Many companies that employ people with a degree from the master's program in computer science think that the former students at Karlstad University are well prepared for working life. Here are some voices from the business world.
TietoEVRY
- A master's degree in computer science provides a very stable foundation to stand on and the new parts of network and security feel tailored to our assignments, says Lars von Wachenfeldt, director at TietoEVRY in Karlstad.
Are you interested in analysing complex issues and making a difference in organisations, companies and government agencies? Then the Master Programme in Applied Economics and Advanced Analytical Methods is the perfect choice, says Martin Nordström, senior lecturer in economics and programme director.
At Karlstad Business School, you will learn how to use data and statistical methods to address important economic issues.
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Researchers
Annica Löfdahl Hultman, director
Professor in educational work
Katarina Ribaeus, Chair
Senior lecturer in educational work
Peter Carlman, members of the board
Senior lecturer in educational work
Ebba Hildén, members of the board
PhD in educational work
Christian Augustsson
Senior lecturer in sports science
Felicia Augustsson
PhD in educational work
Ami Cooper
PhD in educational
Many come to the library to use the good study environment, but how do they use the library resources?
2024 the library had123 344 printed books535 436 e-books92 print journal titles18 144 e-journals1 339 seats466 832 visitsOpen 283,5 days6472 participants in teaching sessionsEvery day1 183 searches are carried out in OneSearch1164 downloads are made from our licensed database and e-resources.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has, in consultation with medical officers for infectious disease control and the County Administrative Board of Värmland, decided on stricter general guidelines. The aim is to further reduce unnecessary contact between people and thereby the spread of infection.
