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University Board

Om universitetet » Organisation » Ledning och styrelse
The overall control and responsibility for higher education and research in Sweden lies with the Swedish Parliament and the Government. The highest decision-making body within the university is the University Board.

SISB

CTF » Forskning » Forskning » Forskningsprojekt och profiler » Avslutade projekt
We believe that service innovation is a key for understanding what happens in different sectors of the economy.

Welcome back to Karlstad University

Alumn » Om alumnnätverket
Have you studied, worked or done research at Karlstad University? That makes you an alum! If you join the Alumni Network, you'll stay in touch with your alma mater and former fellow students. The word alum stems from the latin word "alumnis" which means "foster son" or "pupil". Today, the term is mostly used to denominate a former university or college student. The Alumni Network at Karlstad University brings together existing and former students and employees at the university.

Social activities – meet new friends

Ny medarbetare » Att bo i Karlstad
Studies have shown that the best way to become integrated in a new country, apart from learning the language, is to create a social life and take part in social activities. Employees at the various departments usually arrange most of the social activities at the University. The University also arranges activities  for all employees, for example, an annual staff party. We also have cooperation with an organisation called Ny i Värmland (New in Värmland).

Learning Swedish

Ny medarbetare » Ny i Sverige
Although this is a workplace where most people speak English fairly well and where important information is available in English, it is always valuable and useful to have some understanding of Swedish, not least since the university is a public authority regulated by administrative law.  Swedish Language Course for International Employees at Karlstad University The aim of the course is to give non-Swedish speaking employees at Karlstad University the opportunity to acqui

Labour organisations

Jobba hos oss » Karlstads universitet som arbetsgivare
SACO Saco, the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations, consists of 23 independent labour unions that all have a membership comprising qualified professionals.

Runa Skyrud

CRS » Konferenser » People and Networks Matter - Enabling Sustainable Bioeconomy Transition 27-28 mars 2019 » Keynote speakers
Runa Skyrud, is the project leader of Tretorget AS. Tretorget runs development projects that are rooted in companies' strategies and needs, and deliver measurable results. They have long experience with establishing business networks and clusters and have been involved in several cross-cluster projects. The company was established in 2001 and is now owned by some of the employees.

4. Interlibrary loans

Bibliotek » Om biblioteket » Nya besökare » 15 fakta om biblioteket
Literature not held by the Library can be borrowed from other libraries. Who can order interlibrary loans? Students, researchers and employees at Karlstad University may request an interlibrary loan. How do I order? You can find more information on the page about interlibrary loans. How much does it cost? Book loans from within the Nordic countries are free of charge. Journal articles (copies) can be ordered at a charge of 50 SEK / article. Pricelist Interlibrary
Every year, Karlstad University offers employees the opportunity to register for CPR training conducted by Clarahälsan. The training lasts 2.5 hours, including a coffee break, and covers theory mixed with practical exercises. The training is offered on three occasions in November at Clarahälsan's premises.

Digital method for development

CTF » Forskning » Forskning » Forskningsprojekt och profiler » Pågående projekt
The aim of this project is to develop and test a digital innovation method that enables users and employee to co-create and develop innovations through a digital platform. The focus of the project is services related to Region Värmland. More information will soon be available here. The project is financed by Vinnova during 2018-2021 and conducted by CTF in collaboration with Region Värmland and CGI.  Participating researchers: Jessica Westman, Jakob Trischler, Peter Magnusson, Lars E.
2023-04-18

Professor dismissed

News » 2023-04-18
A professor at the university has been dismissed due to personal reasons. The background is that the person violated their obligations according to the employment contract by, among other things, refusing to perform certain tasks and being absent from work without approval from their immediate supervisor. By redistributing work tasks, students have not been affected. It is very unusual that the Staff Disciplinary Committee has to make this type of decision.
2023-09-14
The situation surrounding the course Intercultural studies: race and whiteness in Sweden, which has attracted a lot of media attention, has led to a report being filed with the Disciplinary Board of Karlstad University. The report was entered in the registry on Thursday and will be processed promptly.

Commissions

Kemiteknik » Utbildning
Commissioned Education Education is a very important part of Karlstad University's work and can also be offered to employees in companies and organizations. We offer evening courses and distance education in Pulp and Paper Technology, so that working people can follow the courses as commissioned education.

Pricelist Interlibrary loans

Bibliotek » Låna » Beställa » Fjärrlån
Loans & Copies Students & employees at Karlstad university Public/academic Nordic libraries External customers Corporate and other libraries outside the Nordic region Article copies SEK 50 / article SEK 80 / article SEK 150 / article or 1,5 IFLA-voucher  Loans from the Nordic region Free Free Free Loans outside the Nordic region SEK 200 SEK 200 SEK 300 or 3 IFLA-vouchers Doctoral theses, USA SEK 600

SNITS (cooperation between industry and IT students)

CS » Om Datavetenskap » Samverkan » Så här samverkar vi
The cooperation group associated with the IT programmes at Karlstad University arranges study visits, guest lectures, lunch meetings, mentorship programmes, practical placement and degree projects for IT students at Karlstad University. Snits offers a variety of activities to promote meetings between students and industry. It is a unique opportunity for you as a student to build relations with the industry during your studies.

SNITS, COOPERATION BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND IT STUDENTS

CS » Utbildning » Samverkan med näringslivet » Koppling till arbetslivet
The cooperation group associated with the IT programmes at Karlstad University arranges study visits, guest lectures, lunch meetings, mentorship programmes, practical placement and degree projects for IT students at Karlstad University. Snits offers a variety of activities to promote meetings between students and industry. It is a unique opportunity for you as a student to build relations with the industry during your studies.

Doctoral Students Wanted

Jobba hos oss » Jobb
Karlstad University is expanding and we are now seeking 10 new doctoral students. The future is exciting. It calls for new knowledge. For you. For bold ideas. And novel discoveries. That is why we continue to invest strongly in our doctoral students. As an employee at Karlstad University, you will be part of a highly motivated research team working to find solutions to the challenges facing society. Do you want to take the next step in your career and join us?

Collaborate with us

ISE » Om ISE
Our tailor-made courses within ISE are developed in collaboration with businesses and organizations. We welcome more partners in our course development. We welcome companies and organizations to collaborate with us within ISE.

Religious Studies

Forskning » Vår forskning » Samhälle, kultur och språk
Every day we encounter expressions of different religious traditions in our surroundings, in the news, in literature, in art and in popular culture. It is clear that religion can be an expression of both conflict, reconciliation and a sense fellowship. Thus it is important, relevant and interesting to engage in the field of religious studies. Some of the questions students process and deepen their understanding of are: What is religion?

Carl Utbult, senior lecturer, Ingesund School of Music

Jobba hos oss » Karlstads universitet som arbetsgivare » Möt våra medarbetare
How long have you been working at karlstad university? “I started as a guest lecturer about ten years ago.” What makes karlstad university an attractive workplace? “Meeting new colleagues every day. Finding new ways to cooperate across departments is enjoyable and inspiring.” To what extent do you have a say in what you do at work and how? “To a great extent.

Exchanges and collaboration

Jobba hos oss » Karlstads universitet som arbetsgivare » Kompetensutveckling & karriärstöd
STAFF EXCHANGE Doctoral students can apply for student exchange and practical placement within Erasmus+, and if they teach they can do teaching assignments in Erasmus+ as long as they fulfil the criteria for the programme. For third-cycle study, the criteria stipulate full-time study at the third-cycle level at an international institution and for the course of study to be part of a Karlstad University degree. Research is not included, but work to prepare your thesis is.

Reference management software

Bibliotek » Forskarstöd » Referenshantering » Skriva referenser
Reference management software is a useful aid in academic writing, both for students and researchers. It helps you to list, arrange and save the references you want to use in your work. Whether you are doing an assignment or writing an academic article, you will need to refer to other research using a particular referencing style.

About reference management software

Bibliotek » Forskarstöd » Referenshantering » Referenshanteringsprogram
Reference management software is a useful aid in academic writing, both for students and researchers. It helps you to list, arrange and save the references you want to use in your work. Whether you are doing an assignment or writing an academic article, you will need to refer to other research using a particular referencing style.