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• 2025-12-16

  Australian Early Childhood Education Students Explore STEAM+P at Galaxens Preschool

  For three weeks, nine prospective early childhood teachers and one lecturer from Victoria University in Australia have taken part in an international exchange programme at Karlstad University. The exchange combined work-based learning placements (VFU) at preschools and schools with university teaching, with a particular focus on Swedish preschool pedagogy and didactics. One of the most appreciated elements of the programme was a study visit to Galaxens Preschool in Karlstad, where the students gained insight into how STEAM+P is integrated into everyday pedagogical practice.

  During their final week in Sweden, the students visited Galaxens Preschool and the Digital Atelier. There, they met preschool teacher Anton Kjellman, a finalist for the prestigious teaching award Guldäpplet 2025, and his colleague Viktor Carlemar. Together, they presented their approach to STEAM+P – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics + Play.

  “The purpose of the day was to explore and highlight how we can integrate STEAM+P into children’s education here in Sweden,” says Anton.

• 2025-12-15

  Words from our senior management: Thank you for your wonderful work this year!

  We are rapidly approaching the Christmas holidays. I hope you will get the chance to relax for a few days, doing something you enjoy and fill up with energy for a new exciting year.

  2025 has provided us with important lessons about the power of working together towards a common goal. Most of us have, in different ways, been affected by the financial challenges that have marked this year. As we are approaching the end of the year, we can see that our efforts have led to positive results.

  As always, I want to be cautious about listing what we have achieved, since there is a big risk I might overlook something. 

• 2025-12-08

  Kau Science Week on Instagram

  Kauresearch is the university’s Instagram account dedicated to research information. For the third year in a row, the themed week Kau Science Week is held at the same time as the Nobel Week.

  Kau Science Week is mainly featured on the Kauresearch account. Posts will be published every day throughout the week, drawing attention to researchers and research at Karlstad University. The posts will be accompanied by stories and hashtags for further reading or listening. In addition, the university’s main accounts on Facebook, Instagram och LinkedIn will highlight parts of the content.

• 2025-12-05

  How 6G can transform healthcare education

  The 6G-PATH project (6G-Pilots and Trials Through Europe), involving both Computer Science and Nursing recently presented its technology to an audience during a fully attended seminar.

  The aim of the project is to advance education in health and medical care by using communication technologies such as 5G and 6G, combined with Extended Reality (XR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

  The goal is to make healthcare education more realistic and flexible, for example through VR and remote training where simulators and equipment can be used outside traditional classrooms. The technology can also support healthcare personnel in acute situations by allowing experts to join remotely.

• 2025-12-05

  Research Methodology in Building Engineering and Architecture

  A new publication presents guidance on how methodology can be used more effectively within the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors.

  – We want to provide both students and professionals with a toolbox that makes it easier to conduct research of high quality and relevance to the industry, says Asaad Almssad, Associate Professor of Building Engineering and active within university- and civil engineering programmes. 

• 2025-12-03

  New Project in Solar Cell Research Begins

  The new project HiPER-Ni aligns with the global transition to renewable energy by addressing resource scarcity, reducing manufacturing costs, and improving both sustainability and efficiency, according to the Swedish Energy Agency, which is the funder.

  – The project aims to replace costly silver with a new, silver-free metallization based on nickel, says Markus Rinio, Professor of Physics.

  As the solar cell industry scales up toward an annual production capacity of 1,000 gigawatts, silver consumption is expected to represent nearly 30 percent of global production, estimated at 30,000 tons per year by 2028.