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2025-09-11
A Future as a Professional Boxer and Business Economist
Dalian Dawody, 25 years old and a student at the Elite Sports University at Karlstad University, became world champion in Thai boxing in the 75-kilo weight class during the World Championships in Turkey in spring 2025. On the last weekend of August, he also won a championship belt in Muaythai For Life on home turf in Karlstad. At the same time, he is very close to completing his degree in the Business and Economics program after five years of study.
Dalian Dawody was born and raised in Malmö. When he was fourteen, he and his family moved to Karlstad because they had relatives there. As his teenage years were a bit turbulent, his cousin took him to Karlstad Muaythai to try Thai boxing. There, he found an outlet for his energy and learned training discipline and sportsmanship—he found himself and his path in life, as he turned out to be a real talent in the sport. But he needed something more alongside boxing.
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2025-09-09
Sensors for more climate-smart premises
Starting this autumn, all public spaces such as classrooms and group rooms will be equipped with sensors. The aim is to gain a better understanding of how the premises are used. The installation of sensors does not cover offices or staff rooms.
The purpose of installing the sensors is to measure how the premises are used, in order to make more efficient use of the premises, reduce energy consumption and improve the indoor climate. The project is conducted in collaboration with Akademiska hus and Tietoevry, and will include the installation of 250-400 sensors in total at Karlstad University.
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2025-09-08
Alum of the Year 2025: Johnnie Lindgren
Johnnie Lindgren, a teacher in physical education at Dallidenskolan in Kil, is Alum of the Year 2025 at Karlstad University. His teaching is based on an innovative approach and new ways of thinking, focusing on motivating his pupils to believe in their own abilities.
Johnnie Lindgren graduated as a teacher in Swedish and physical education in 2009 and feels honoured to receive the award as Alum of the Year.
– It’s incredibly exciting and honouring. Many driven and competent people have received the award before me, so I feel humbled to be part of such a group.
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2025-09-08
A student has passed away
A student at Karlstad University passed away at his parents' home during the night between Saturday 6 September and Sunday 7 September. The cause is currently unknown. Our thoughts go out to family, friends and fellow students at this difficult time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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2025-09-08
Certain information has leaked following the cyberattack
Miljödata’s investigation into the consequences following the cyberattack shows that certain information about current and former employees at Karlstad University has been leaked.
Miljödata, which provides the system Adato for documenting long-term sick leave and rehabilitation, announced last week that the company had been targeted in a cyberattack and that personal data may have been leaked.
Miljödata’s investigation now shows that certain personal data about current and former employees at Karlstad University has leaked from Adato to the hacker or hackers behind the cyberattack.
Information that has leaked includes:
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2025-09-04
Burglary in the IT department
The IT department at Karlstad University was hit by a burglary at half past seven on Wednesday evening. A security guard on site alerted the police, who quickly arrived on site.
During the evening it turned out that it was a minor burglary. No one was injured, but it did lead to some material damage to the premises.
– Our security procedures have worked well, says IT manager Mats Möller.
The extent of what was stolen is unclear. The police are now investigating and will examine the premises on Thursday morning.
