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Popular Music Discourses was a project involving several KuFo members in different constellations. The project was initiated as a popularly oriented open symposium arranged by Andreas Jacobsson and Magnus Ullén in 2016. This was followed by a second symposium in November, 2018, on the theme of "Authenticity and Mediatization". The second symposium was organized Peter Wikström and Per Bäckström, and featured invited speakers Dr.
178 ideas on how health care can be better. This is the result so far from the research project “User oriented innovation in Primary Care” conducted by CTF, Service Research Center at Karlstad University in collaboration with the County Council of Värmland, Sweden. On May 7th, a closing seminar was held where project’s innovation group work was presented for patients and staff at the County Council and Vinnova.
2013-10-10
... Ph D Student from Aalto University in Finland, and one of our guest researchers. What are you working on at the moment?
- I am working on two articles. In the first article we are investigating reflexivity to explain why and how service productization has different effects in different social contexts. In the second article we are adopting a multilevel view on studying service productization success.
2018-03-28
The Swedish association for quality in the regions of Värmland, Dalsland and Örebro (SFK VDÖ) met on the 8th of March and the hostess was Marie-Therese Christiansson, deputy head at the Business School at Karlstad University, teacher in informatics and president of SFK VDÖ.
2020-06-01
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.
(2020-09-03) In the book "The politics of adapting to climate change" authors Leigh Glover and Mikael Granberg from CSR, the Centre for Societal Risk Research, explores political themes and policy perspectives related to, and influencing, climate change adaptation.
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is considered one of the most observed university rankings in the world. Media and Communication Studies at Karlstad University received an impressive ranking position in the span 76–100.
This type of list serves as a source for prospective students and people applying for jobs at universities.
2019-12-16
On December 5, researchers at CTF, Service Research Center at Karlstad University, received the Lidl Future Initiatives award of 3.8 million SEK to start up a new research project on transformative packaging design.
2017-11-08
Catarina Karlsson is an archaeologist and historian who is an affiliated researcher at the Centre for regional Studies (CRS) until the autumn of 2021.
2017-05-04
In Africa energy supply is an important sustainability and development issue. It is particularly important to develop green energy and utilise natural resources such as sun and wind. The smart electricity grid is an important factor in this development.
2018-12-17
The second Mathematics Meets Industry day (MIMM®) was held at Karlstad University on 12 December. Together with representatives from Rolls-Royce, Sogeti and Uddeholm, upper-secondary students, university students, researchers and teachers tried to find mathematical solutions to problems that are yet to be solved.
“We want to showcase Värmland as a basis for attractive employers that use mathematics in advanced modern technology.
CSmaster
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- At Computer Science at Karlstad University, I have always felt like one of everyone else. My drive has set the bar high and the knowledge I have now I am very proud of.
Important for Rebecka Alfredsson when choosing to pursue a master's degree in computer science at Karlstad University was to boost her competitiveness and stay in the local area.
- I want to work at an advanced level and don´t feel limited, so the master's degree in computer science is perfect.
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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.
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After bursting onto the main stage of public mediated discourse in 2017, #MeToo was, and still is, experienced by many as a global feminist movement of both political and personal import, and as powerful outcry against men’s sexual violence.
Mangroves can thrive in harsh environment and are used to natural perturbations like tropical cyclones. But, with several confounding pressures exacerbating each other, mangroves fail to withstand and diminish.
Mangroves, the coastal cousins of the inland forests, do not only represent a unique set of rich biodiversity but also provide important livelihoods, coastal defence, and carbon sinks.
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This project investigates the representation of animals, violence against animals, and meat eating in various media, from literature to film, computer games, and metal music.
Why are people more upset by the killing of one animal on film, than the billions killed every year in industrial agriculture? How can the violent imagery of extreme metal be used to argue for veganism?
The International Project, the IPC project, enables student teachers to meet online to exchange experiences in an international perspective without having to study abroad during parts of their education. At the end of June, teacher education researchers from all over the world gather within the IPC project at Karlstad University for their annual conference.
Student mobility and studying abroad plays a marginal role in the individual experience of teacher students.
2025-06-19
An intense and eventful half-year is coming to an end – and there is much to be proud of. Recently, I had the privilege of leading the international conference, QUIS19 – The 19th International Research Symposium on Service Excellence in Management, in Rome. Over 275 participants from around the world gathered to be inspired and to discuss how research can help address the major societal challenges of our time – such as AI development and sustainability.
2025-02-03
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.
Per-Olof Nilsson was born in Lidköping in 1939. From an early age he showed interest in how everything around him works. His brother Lennart impressed him with all of his hobbies, including making interesting gadgets.
“I particularly remember his magic lantern. He pasted paper images on glass plates and projected them on a sheet in the barn.”
Growing up on a farm gave him the space for play and experimentation.
What are the long-term effects of the current economic situation, for both consumers and producers? And how can we guide young adults towards more sustainable consumption. Researchers at Service Research Center (CTF) at Karlstad University answer questions on this subject.
Producers want to sell their products, of course, but many will experience lower sales figures.
2024-05-30
The idea that scientific discovery and technical invention can work in synergy is evoked by a number of major organisations and some great scientific ventures. For instance, the discovery of the transistor by Shockley, Bardeen, and Brattain at Bell Labs (Nobel Prize, 1956) suggests that discovery and invention can occur simultaneously.
Degrees and Courses:
2013 - Teaching Registration, Swedish primary and secondary school
2007 - Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 15 ECTS, Karlstad University
2006 - Course for Supervisors in Postgraduate Education, Karlstad University
2001 - PhD, Educational Sciences.
Programmet uppdateras löpande. Senaste uppdatering 2016-05-19. Seminarieunderlag skickas vanligtvis ut på forskargruppens och institutionens maillistor en vecka före seminariet. Intressenter som inte nås av inbjudan får gärna kontakta oss.
Januari
Ons 13/1, 13.15-15.00, 12B545: Eng ling. Peter W. presents a draft article, "Commas and pauses and whatnot: User construals of 'talk-like' tweeting".
Mån 18/1, 13.15-16, 12B545: KuFo.
