... you are are now in the final phase of your PhD studies that focuses on behavioral change. Can you tell us more about your research?
"I am studying psychological factors that contribute to people succeeding to change and maintaining a new behavior in the long run. My doctoral thesis focuses on behavior change through interventions, that is, by the help of targeted measures or services.
2023-05-10
He is described as one of Värmland's strongest advocates for regional development through collaboration between the business sector, the private sector and Karlstad University.
2023-12-20
Judith Kiros, PhD student in English Literature at Karlstad University, has in short succession been granted two literary awards – Svenska Dagbladets litteraturpris and Mare Kandre-priset – for her poetry book Det Röda Är Det Gränslösa.
– It’s wonderful and very unexpected, says an exuberant Judith Kiros.
Material or copies of material not available from the library may be obtained via other libraries. We cannot guarantee that all material will be sent, as all libraries have different regulations regarding interlibrary loans.
Who can order interlibrary loans?The interlibrary loan service is aimed at those who study, research or work at Karlstad University.
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Sexual harassment has always occurred, and the student community is no exception. The Student Health Services at Karlstad University can testify to the fact that sexual harassment does take place, as in the rest of society, and for example in connection with the welcoming of new students, parties and other activities involving alcohol.
The aim is to put a stop to sexual harassment by getting more students to act if situations are out of control. We need your help.
Teaching is a profession that is both challenging and satisfying, and surely one of the most important ones for society. Karlstad University is well-known for its programmes in teacher education. English studies are offered as part of these programmes.
At Karlstad University we offer degree programmes for all educational levels, from preschool to upper secondary education.
Karlstad University considers it crucial to enhance scientific exchange on various levels, both nationally and internationally. This can be achieved, among other things, by affiliating well-established researchers with subjects and research centers at the university, without formal employment, through appointment as an affiliated researcher. The purpose of affiliating researchers is to contribute to stronger research environments, benefiting both the university and the affiliated researcher.
An intense lower body workout. With loopbands as well as our own body weight as equipment, we create an effective and flexible 30-minute session. For you who want a tough workout.Subject to class changes.
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I am a very social and driven girl who likes meeting new people, influencing decisions, and trying out new things. While studying at KAU, I was involved in several student associations and played an active role in the student union. I also worked part-time and played several different sports at KAUIF.
Educational Work is a cross-disciplinary subject and a profession-oriented area of knowledge that focuses on the practice-based issues and phenomena that are central in education. The field includes the work of pupils and teachers, the socialisation of children and young people, their learning inside and outside the classroom and other educational situations.
Staff members of English at Karlstad University are active in the following research networks and research centres:
Center for Language and Literature in Education (CSL), Sweden (Liliann Byman Frisén, Marika Kjellén, Marie Tåqvist, Members; Rickard Nilsson, Blog and Event-Coordinator; Erica Sandlund, board member; Andrea Schalley, Co-Director)
International Association for Applied Linguistics (AILA) Research Network on “Social and Affective Factors in Home Language Maintenance and Developmen
People’s ways of living and doing gender are deeply intertwined with health and technological practices.
For example, perceptions of gender, that are mutually constituted by intersectional differences such race, class, sexuality and ability, inform and are (re)produced in encounters between health care practitioners, patients and care givers.
RiskLab® is CSR’s primary platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience regarding societal risks and serves as an infrastructure for research on pedagogical methods related to societal risks. The concept includes pedagogical tools, methods and exercises that can be used to spark interest, share knowledge and support learning about societal risks. Through RiskLab®, CSR utilises the power of the creative meeting for learning and problem-solving.
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If you are a student from a country outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland and plan to study in Sweden for more than three months, you must obtain a residence permit before traveling.
If you are a student from a EU/EEA country you do not need to apply for residence permit.
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Students need a KauID in order to use the digital services at Karlstad University. Here you will find information on how to activate your KauID and what it gives you access to.
You can activate your KauID when you have received your second admission decision.
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HOW CAN MY COMPANY OR ORGANISATION COLLABORATE WITH RESEARCHERS AT KAU?
Collaboration is a natural part of education and research at Karlstad University and there are well-established platforms for collaboration.
Swedish higher education offers bachelor’s and master’s programmes, designed to provide students with academic knowledge, critical thinking skills, and practical experience.
Bachelor’s ProgrammesA bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS, 3 years) provides foundational knowledge in a specific field. Some programmes lead to professional degrees, such as in engineering or teaching, which may have additional requirements.
If you are a student from a country outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland and plan to study in Sweden for more than three months, you must obtain a residence permit before traveling.
If you are a student from a EU/EEA country you do not need to apply for residence permit.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Karlstad University wishes to honour a person with a prominent role in the Swedish music industry. She also has ties to Värmland and has been of great importance to Ingesund School of Music in connection with the annual Polar Music Prize where she acts as CEO.
Most student works are written in Swedish. A few English examples are available under "Documents" on this page.
Students who are looking for lab, prototyping, and testing help to conduct their course assignments, projects, thesis works should look in the "The Usability Lab and Systems" in the menu.
During the winter of 2023/2024, a collaboration was initiated with operations developers at Karlstad municipality's Contact Centre.
A workshop was held at Karlstad University together with students studying Information Systems – what was the purpose of this workshop?
- We looked at the EU directives, laws and standards that regulate web accessibility, says Gunnar Olsson, Lecturer in Information Systems at Karlstad University.
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Critical Perspectives from Gender Studies
Online Talk Series – 23.09.2020 and 28.10.2020 (09:00-17:00)
The current global pandemic has brought with it many challenges. Most obviously, the costs are seen in the lives lost and the health, emotional, social, and economic challenges that many people face around the globe due to the pandemic.
