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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.
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2025-09-03
Words from our senior management: An exciting and challenging autumn
We are now in the midst of starting a new semester. Most of the colleagues that I have spoken with since the summer break have shared that they had a good summer, with time for rest and reflection. At the same time, many of you have pointed out that there is no shortage of work and challenges ahead this autumn.
This includes the proposal for a new teacher education programme, work on models for allocating research funding, reconstruction projects and the Swedish Defence University renting space at our campus, as well as the first tentative steps in shaping our long-term strategy and vision for 2040. However, I would like to pause for a moment on the financial challenges that we face, which coincide with the constant need to develop and strengthen our academic offerings.
