The Knowledge Foundation (KK-stiftelsen) is granting funding to the research profile Infinity Fiber at Karlstad University. The aim is to significantly increase the value of Swedish forest raw materials by extending fibre lifespans from today’s 2–3 uses to more than 20.
The forest industry is central to the Swedish economy but faces increasing demands for sustainability, resource efficiency and biodiversity.
The Knowledge Foundation (KK-stiftelsen) is granting funding to the research profile Infinity Fiber at Karlstad University. The aim is to significantly increase the value of Swedish forest raw materials by extending fibre lifespans from today’s 2–3 uses to more than 20.
The forest industry is central to the Swedish economy but faces increasing demands for sustainability, resource efficiency and biodiversity.
The Knowledge Foundation (KK-stiftelsen) is granting funding to the research profile Infinity Fiber at Karlstad University. The aim is to significantly increase the value of Swedish forest raw materials by extending fibre lifespans from today’s 2–3 uses to more than 20.
The forest industry is central to the Swedish economy but faces increasing demands for sustainability, resource efficiency and biodiversity.
A full day filled with insightful discussions, research presentations, and creative collaboration.
The Geomedia Day 2026 offered a diverse and engaging program where current research and creative methods took center stage.
A full day filled with insightful discussions, research presentations, and creative collaboration.
The Geomedia Day 2026 offered a diverse and engaging program where current research and creative methods took center stage.
On 7–9 October, Karlstad University will host RisCon26 – Societal Risk Conference 2026, an international conference bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners to discuss how societal risks can be understood, managed and addressed in global and local contexts, with a strong focus on practical relevance for actors in Sweden and the Nordic region.
The conference takes place at a time when issues such as climate change, digital vulnerability and global int
On 7–9 October, Karlstad University will host RisCon26 – Societal Risk Conference 2026, an international conference bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners to discuss how societal risks can be understood, managed and addressed in global and local contexts, with a strong focus on practical relevance for actors in Sweden and the Nordic region.
The conference takes place at a time when issues such as climate change, digital vulnerability and global int
In early summer, the Ingesund School of Music welcomes a new doctoral student in music education. Her name is Stina Wennberg, and she is passionate about music in preschool – an area that will form the basis of her dissertation, with a focus on the musical aspects of singing sessions.
Can you tell us about your background and education?
“I’m from Värmland and grew up on a farm in Väse.
In early summer, the Ingesund School of Music welcomes a new doctoral student in music education. Her name is Stina Wennberg, and she is passionate about music in preschool – an area that will form the basis of her dissertation, with a focus on the musical aspects of singing sessions.
Can you tell us about your background and education?
“I’m from Värmland and grew up on a farm in Väse.
In early summer, the Ingesund School of Music welcomes a new doctoral student in music education. Her name is Stina Wennberg, and she is passionate about music in preschool – an area that will form the basis of her dissertation, with a focus on the musical aspects of singing sessions.
Can you tell us about your background and education?
“I’m from Värmland and grew up on a farm in Väse.
– I would like to gain a deeper, contextually grounded understanding of how personal assistance is legally regulated and applied in Sweden, says Manja Kreševič.
Why did you select Karlstad Business School for your research study visit?
– My decision to undertake a research visit at Karlstad Business School was driven by both my broader academic focus on Sweden and the relevance of its model to my PhD studies.
– I would like to gain a deeper, contextually grounded understanding of how personal assistance is legally regulated and applied in Sweden, says Manja Kreševič.
Why did you select Karlstad Business School for your research study visit?
– My decision to undertake a research visit at Karlstad Business School was driven by both my broader academic focus on Sweden and the relevance of its model to my PhD studies.
On Wednesday 13 May, the Swedish Defence University’s new premises at Karlstad University were inaugurated with speeches by the vice-chancellors and the county governor, as well as drum rolls by students from the Ingesund School of Music and a joint toast with non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
– The first steps towards this collaboration were taken in 2024 when we met at a gathering of vice-chancellors.
This year’s meeting was held at the Spirits Museum in Stockholm and included presentations from several ongoing research projects – including studies on wine tourism, work environments in restaurant kitchens, and AI robots as colleagues.
The Swedish Hospitality Industry’s Research and Development Fund (BFUF) annual research meeting is a platform for knowledge exchange and networking, where researchers, industry representatives and BFUF’s board meet to discuss current res
