As a young university, we wish to preserve a long-standing academic tradition of ceremonies dating back to the Middle Ages, while commemorating our own history and identity.
Recently, one of the world's prime conferences in service research, QUIS16, was arranged at Karlstad University. In the program, several of the founders of the research field told us how it all started, shared valuable insights and provided good advice for continued research and development.
2019-06-26
Recently, one of the world's prime conferences in service research, QUIS16, was arranged at Karlstad University. Several of the founders of the research field shared their stories on how it all started and valuable insights, and provided good advice for continued research and development.
2020-04-30
Choosing serving size packages and smaller packages is smarter for the climate. This according to a new study from CTF, Service Research Center at Karlstad University, where the researchers have mapped food waste in Swedish households.
2024-12-13
This year, the event offered inspiring lectures and spirited conversations about three topics at the forefront of the transformation we are all in.
Rundgång, a shopping venue in Karlstad for reused items, has challenged views on second-hand goods and circular thinking. Emma Sundh, circular entrepreneur and project manager, described the importance of making reuse an attractive concept.
- It’s a matter of skill, says Emma Sundh.
2024-11-13
Karlstad University wants to attract more students from outside Europe.
"We believe that having students from different countries will lead to higher quality education and better dynamics both on campus and in the classroom," says Pro-Vice-Chancellor Patrik Larsson.
The international students at Kau are mainly exchange students.
2023-03-22
The development of the food industry is of great importance for the planet and the survival of our civilization. Many people are unaware that our food consumption and our farming methods are some of the biggest threats to the environment worldwide.
2020-12-16
During the Christmas and New Year holiday record amounts of food is wasted. But, it is possible to reduce food waste with relatively simple means. Here, researchers at CTF, Service Research Center at Karlstad University, share some tips for a more climate-smart Christmas.
"This year Christmas will be a bit different, and we cannot celebrate as usual with our loved ones.
2021-06-01
Today, the Swedish Innovation Index 2020 is released, and Ikea is - for the third year in a row – ranked as Sweden's most innovative company. Systembolaget has advanced the most in innovation capacity.
2024-02-09
Xin Liu, senior lecturer in gender studies at Karlstad University, receives funding for her research from Geomedia to write the book ”Making Air Smart: The Sociotechnical Imaginaries of Atmospheric Data”.
Xin Liu, in what way is this project connected to Geomedia?
- It examines the production, imaginaries, experiences, and implications of atmospheric data, which includes environmental data such as air quality index, remote sensing data of forest, and radar scan of atmosp
2022-02-03
A model for servitization in practice and a model for collaboration between research and the business community. These are some of the results of the project ServzChall where researchers from CTF at Karlstad University have collaborated with companies in the manufacturing industry to develop new knowledge on servitization.
2024-04-25
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?
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Pay Per
Rullbot IV
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Switching and loyalty in public transport
The New Service Economy +
Strukturfondsprojekten: TPA II samt Tjänstefiering fas II.
Är gudstjänsten kärna i Svenska kyrkans identitet.
COLL
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MKT - Medarbetardriven och kundorienterad tjänsteinnovation
LET-modell för ökad lojalitet baserad på förståelse för skillnaden mellan aktivitet/passivitet i dynamiska relationer.
Research on justice in connection with disasters and sustainable development is becoming increasingly important in a world where climate change and social inequalities create new challenges.
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An international traineeship is a great opportunity to apply the theory from your studies to real life situations. During a traineeship you will gain practical work experience, develop your language skills, make professional connections and increase your employability in your selected field. You may also be eligible for an Erasmus+ scholarship to support your stay abroad.
Below you will find adverts from international organizations looking for trainees.
Informatik
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Current publications by members of the Information Systems group
- Accepted / In press -Alaqra, A.S., & Pettersson, J.S. (2024) Facilitating digital communication among educators. Canvas for teacher-to-teacher communication. In C. Vikström (Ed.), Bidrag från universitetspedagogisk konferens 2023. Del 2. Pp. xxx-yyy. Karlstad University.Sjöberg, P., Bellström, P., Vestin, A.
Forskning
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» IT, ekonomi och juridik
2025-03-17 Master education for game producersAn often experienced problem in game development is how to get different competences to co-create engaging and consistent game experiences. A series of master courses for game producers is offered from autumn 2025 which can lead to a 1-year master exam in Information Systems. Our education highlights challenges and solutions in organising inter-human communication in creative projects, within and between studios.
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Five senior researchers at Karlstad University on the movement towards more open data.The requirements for open access to scientific information have increased in recent years. The goal is to increase the transparency and accessibility of research. It is expected to benefit the development of the research, industry and society at large.Open data in EuropeIn July 2012, the European Commission recommended that member states contribute to increased access to scientific information.
Welcome to Karlstad University and Karlstad Business School.
FEKIS 2024 Renewal and Democracy in a Disruptive World
22–24 October 2024
Karlstad University
Complete programme FEKIS 2024
Registration (last day for registration October 4)
Call for paper
Business Administration plays an important role in the development toward a more sustainable society due to its impact on the many crucial societal challenges we are facing at the moment, such as climate change
Stakeholder participation for climate adaptation – data crowdsourcing for improved urban flood risk management (SPARC) is a 4-year research project funded by FORMAS on cloudburst flood risk and its management.
Digitalisation and Key Enabling Techniques such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics and Software Engineering have a tremendous potential to change industries.
Programmet för hösten är preliminärt. Senaste uppdatering 2015-11-23.
Seminarieunderlag skickas vanligtvis ut på forskargruppens och institutionens maillistor en vecka före seminariet. Intressenter som inte nås av maillistorna får gärna kontakta oss.
Augusti
13-14 aug – KuFo. Möte under ISLIs uppstartsdagar.
September
Ons 2 sept, 13.15-14.30, 12B 545 – Eng ling.
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The study and career counsellors can be consulted on any study-related issue before you start at the university and while you are studying. They help out with career and study choices, exam guidance, study grants, scholarships, and credit transfers.
"Network and meet companies as often as you can during the your study time to build your pool of contacts"
Elisabeth Styffe, CEO Alaté AB
Education: Aconomics
Why did you choose Karlstad University?
Karlstad University has a good reputation and graduates from the business and economics programme at the time were extremely satisfied with their studies. The university college had been there for some time but the university was new.
