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The computer workstations are primarily intended for students and a student account (KauID) is required to log in. Other visitors can get a temporary guest-login on presentation of a valid photo ID.
Computer workstations
There are approximately 20 computer workstations in the Library located on floor 1, 2 and 3. The computers are free to use if they are available and they can not be booked.
WiFi - Wireless Network
You are also able to connect your laptop to the wireless network Eduroam.
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Fredrik CarlssonInternational CoordinatorResponsible for staff exchange, Minor Field Studies and international studentsTel: +46 (0)54 700 2376Sara LemieuxInternational CoordinatorResponsible for incoming student exchange and international studentsTel: +46 (0)70 775 89 70Candida MacKenzieInternational CoordinatorResponsible for agreements outside the EU, double degrees and Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility programmeTel: +46 (0)54 700 1863Sara Mejia LagergrenInternational CoordinatorResponsib
Basic criteria for exchange studiesIn order to eligible for a Karlstad University exchange place, administered by the International Office, students should:Have studied at least two semesters (of 30 ECTS each) at Karlstad University immediately before the start of the exchange periodAt the time of application, be registered as a Karlstad University student and be admitted to full-time studies (full-time study equates to 30 ECTS per semester)Have passed at least 75% of their courses.
Two research lines stand out in Karlstad mathematics: Applied Analysis and Mathematics Education.
Applied Analysis
Prof. Adrian Muntean
Prof. Eddie Wadbro
Prof. Sorina Barza
Docent Niclas Bernhoff
Docent Igor Gachkov
Dr. Martin Lind
Dr. Eva Mossberg
Dr. Grigor Nika
Dr. Nikos Kavallaris
Dr. Mirela Vinerean Bernhoff
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Monday, 19 February 2024, 13:30Where: 21D302 Speaker: Suraj Prasad, Department of Engineering and Physics, Karlstad UniversityTitle: Effect of molecular structure on the photochemical stability of small molecule and polymer acceptors used in organic solar cellsAbstract:Organic photovoltaics (OPV) represent an affordable solar energy solution utilizing thin layers of molecular semiconductor materials, offering distinct benefits such as lightweight construction, flexibility, and eas
2018-09-27
A new study in the SELMA project at Karlstad University, Sweden, shows that flooring material of soft PVC in the home is a source for uptake of phthalates in pregnant women, phthalates that are considered dangerous in the EU chemical regulation system.
PVC flooring often contain phthalates to make the plastic soft.
2018-04-18
Employees with continuous customer contact, frontline employees, play a key role in service innovation. By involving the frontline employees, management can create better conditions for attractive and realizable services.
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”Focusing on the nexus of business and design, my interdisciplinary research revolves around designerly ways of thinking, working and being, and how this enables organisations to better serve people and their (eco)systems alike.”
Ingo Oswald Karpen was born in Europe with Luxemburgish as his mother tongue. He moved to Australia to pursue his studies and complete his PhD, followed by ten years of working as an academic in the Australian higher education system.
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“I focus on applied ecological research in watercourses, where much of the research forms the basis for measures such as reintroductions and management of protected species, which benefits both nature and mankind.”
Martin Österling is from Karlstad but started his academic career by studying in Uppsala and Gothenburg, resulting in a Degree of Master of Marine Biology.
After receiving his degree, he was awarded a scholarship and studied the coral reefs outside the coast
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“The foundation of Materials Engineering is to understand how the building blocks of materials, or their microstructures, interact on different length scales and result in different properties such as strength impact resistance, fatigue strength, abrasion resistance, electrical properties and corrosion resistance.”
Mikael Grehk was born in Filipstad and grew up in Karlstad, where he graduated with an upper secondary school engineer degree from Älvkullegymnasiet.
The project The pressured preschool? is a dissertation project of Maria Lennartsdotter's PhD-project, started in 2019. The dissertation project aims to sheds light on Swedish preschool as it is presented by more than 1000 preschool teachers and childcare minders during #pressatläge.
In international reports, the Swedish preschool has until recently been referred to in terms such as “outstanding” and “an international role model”.
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Bestoun S. Ahmed Al-Beywanee is originally from Iraq and was born in 1982. He has a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Science from 2004 and got a scholarship to finish his master's study at University Putra Malaysia 2007-2009.
After his master degree Bestoun S. Ahmed Al-Beywanee moved on to a Ph.D. fellowship position at the University of Science Malaysia (2009-2012) in the field of Software engineering.
At the start of summer, Henrik Rahm started his position as professor of Swedish language at Karlstad University.
– As a new professor of Swedish language, I hope to inspire new linguistic and multidisciplinary research projects and show that language expertise is important in many contexts, says Henrik Rahm.
Henrik Rahms is a linguist and holds a teaching degree in German, Swedish and Swedish as a second language.
“I’ve always worked to keep people from developing wounds while in care, which should be a basic human right.”
Carina Bååth was born in Katrineholm and grew up in Kil in Värmland. She got her degree in Nursing in Karlstad in 1983. After continuing professional development in orthopaedics, Carina Bååth spent many years working for Region Värmland as an orthopaedic nurse, quality assurance nurse, and operational developer.
The activities of Geomedia are organized in three research tracks: (1) Mediatization of Space and Culture, (2) Spaces of News Production and Consumption and (3) Tourism and Mobility Studies. These tracks are not exclusive entities but serve as articulations of the Geomedia profile as a whole.
If you need help on how to use a software included in your course, please contact the course coordinator. IT support cannot provide any support on how to use the software.
Affinity
Software for image processing, illustration and layout.
Graduation ceremonies at Karlstad University are arranged twice a year - in May and November.
At the graduation ceremony, we celebrate students who have completed their studies and taken a well-deserved degree at Karlstad University.Upcoming graduation ceremonies:Next graduation ceremony will be held 23-24 May 2025 in Aula Magna, for students who graduate before 13 April-25.Registration is closed. Autumn graduation will be held 14-15 November 2025.
Following the tragic events in Örebro on Tuesday, Karlstad University is flying its flags at half-mast. We are profoundly saddened by what has happened and extend our deepest sympathy to all those affected.
2022-06-22
In 2016, Karlstad University was given the right to issue a Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ingesund School of Music. The experiences gained from that application process were then utilised in a new application for a Degree of Master of Fine Arts, which was submitted to the Swedish Higher Education Authority, UKÄ. The application has now been approved and Ingesund School of Music can issue a master’s degree.
2023-02-13
In 2016, Karlstad University was given the right to issue a Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ingesund School of Music. The experiences gained from that application process were then utilised in a new application for a Degree of Master of Fine Arts, which was submitted to the Swedish Higher Education Authority, UKÄ. The application has now been approved and Ingesund School of Music can issue a master’s degree.
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ORIENTATION DAYS FOR ALL INCOMING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BEFORE THE SEMESTER STARTSAll incoming international students, both exchange and non-exchange students, are welcome to start the semester with the orientation days at Karlstad University one week before the semester starts. During these days, you will get important practical information about studying at Karlstad University and also information about the Swedish society.
Here you can find information about previous projects in the research field English Linguistics.
The use of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in digital interaction (Sebastian Malinowski). PhD project; 2016–2022
ELF describes the use of English as a communication tool by speakers of different native languages.
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Hotspot is Karlstad University’s annual job fair and one of the biggest in Sweden.
Hotspot was founded by the then Karlstad University and the first Hotspot was arranged 1998. The fair welcomes all students at Kau and all industries. Every year, about 100 exhibitors gather and they all have the same goal: to meet and recruit the competence of the future, Karlstad University students.
Visual Art in Theory and Practice at Karlstad University collaborate with other disciplines at the university, as well as with external actors in the region's art and cultural life in various projects.
"Eldkonst" is a show arranged anually during several years by Karlstad University, Karlstad Municipality and Värmland's Museum.
Vice-chancellor Johan Sterte has made a new decision regarding teaching in the current pandemic. The decision is made to allow the University’s organisation to prepare for a gradual return to campus.
As a general rule, distance teaching and examination will continue in the autumn semester of 2021.
