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2026-01-23
App May Reduce Fear of Childbirth Among First-Time Mothers
New research from Karlstad University shows that the effect is particularly noticeable among women who already during pregnancy experience strong anxiety about giving birth.
Expecting a first child can bring both anticipation and worry. Thoughts about pain, loss of control, and the unknown are, for many expectant mothers, a source of stress. Now, research from Karlstad University and Region Värmland shows that a digital support tool in the form of an app can make a difference, especially for first-time mothers who feel a pronounced fear of childbirth.
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2026-01-22
Karlstad University is granted SEK 200,000 for a project supporting Ukraine
The Swedish Institute has granted funding for an educational package focused on inclusive vocational training for people with disabilities in Ukraine.
– We aim to formalize the collaboration between Karlstad University and NTU, the National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, says Jesper Haglund, Senior Lecturer in Physics Education. The need to develop inclusive vocational education for people with disabilities has been identified. Karlstad University has expertise in vocational education, mechanical engineering, and plastic injection molding. Ukrainian stakeholders in the project include non-governmental organizations and industries that may serve as future employers for participating students.
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2025-12-19
The Digital Health Innovation Initiative in Värmland Enters a New Phase
DigitalWell Arena is now taking the next step in its long-term commitment to digital health innovation in Värmland. After several years focused on establishing a platform for research and collaboration, the work is now shifting towards the large-scale implementation and practical use of digital solutions.
Research at Karlstad University has been a central driving force behind DigitalWell Arena since its launch in 2019. By bringing together around 60 researchers from six research groups and disciplines such as computer science, nursing, psychology, service research and gender studies, the university has built an interdisciplinary research environment for digital health innovation.
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2025-12-19
New Dissertation on High-Quality Steel
In a study, phD student Katerina Chantziara has investigated what causes steel fatigue and what makes it break. The aim of the research is to contribute to improved durability.
– I have studied different martensitic tool steels and examined what happens inside the material when it is subjected to stress, and what ultimately causes it to fracture, says Katerina Chantziara, PhD student in physics.
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2025-12-19
New Master’s Program in Mechanical Engineering with Data-Driven Specialization
Karlstad University Launches New Master’s Program in Mechanical Engineering with Data-Driven Specialization.
The new Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering – Specialization in Data-Driven Mechanical Engineering, set to begin in August 2026. This innovative program reflects the growing importance of data analytics and computational methods in modern mechanical engineering, preparing graduates to meet the challenges of Industry 4.0 and beyond.
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2025-12-08
WISE supports solar cell research
Research on organic solar cells at Karlstad University is now taking another step forward, thanks to support from WISE, the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability.
The sun is an enormous resource and increasingly important for electricity production. Roughly one to two hours of sunlight hitting the Earth corresponds to the entire annual energy consumption of humanity. At Karlstad University, researchers are working on developing more efficient organic solar cells, which offer several advantages such as flexibility and low production costs.
