Talent development and early selection raise questions that concern the entire youth sports movement. How do we assess potential when young people develop at different rates? What happens to the motivation of those who are selected – and those who are not?
On 20–21 October 2026, the National Research Centre for Youth Sports at Karlstad University hosted a conference that brought together researchers, decision-makers, coaches, and others engaged in youth sports.
Talent development and early selection raise questions that concern the entire youth sports movement. How do we assess potential when young people develop at different rates? What happens to the motivation of those who are selected – and those who are not?
On 20–21 October 2026, the National Research Centre for Youth Sports at Karlstad University hosted a conference that brought together researchers, decision-makers, coaches, and others engaged in youth sports.
Talent development and early selection raise questions that concern the entire youth sports movement. How do we assess potential when young people develop at different rates? What happens to the motivation of those who are selected – and those who are not?
On 20–21 October 2026, the National Research Centre for Youth Sports at Karlstad University hosted a conference that brought together researchers, decision-makers, coaches, and others engaged in youth sports.
The new HEAT-X competence centre, funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, will bring together academia, industry and public-sector partners to accelerate the transition towards efficient, electrified and fossil-free heating and cooling systems.
The new HEAT-X competence centre, funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, will bring together academia, industry and public-sector partners to accelerate the transition towards efficient, electrified and fossil-free heating and cooling systems.
The new HEAT-X competence centre, funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, will bring together academia, industry and public-sector partners to accelerate the transition towards efficient, electrified and fossil-free heating and cooling systems.
The new HEAT-X competence centre, funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, will bring together academia, industry and public-sector partners to accelerate the transition towards efficient, electrified and fossil-free heating and cooling systems.
The new HEAT-X competence centre, funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, will bring together academia, industry and public-sector partners to accelerate the transition towards efficient, electrified and fossil-free heating and cooling systems.
The Service Research Center (CTF) brought together researchers, alumni and partner organizations to celebrate its anniversary with reflections on the past and perspectives on the future.
From a small research group focusing on the emergence of the service economy to an internationally recognized research centre with significant impact on service research, innovation and value creation.
The Service Research Center (CTF) brought together researchers, alumni and partner organizations to celebrate its anniversary with reflections on the past and perspectives on the future.
From a small research group focusing on the emergence of the service economy to an internationally recognized research centre with significant impact on service research, innovation and value creation.
The Service Research Center (CTF) brought together researchers, alumni and partner organizations to celebrate its anniversary with reflections on the past and perspectives on the future.
From a small research group focusing on the emergence of the service economy to an internationally recognized research centre with significant impact on service research, innovation and value creation.
As the Service Research Center (CTF) celebrates its 40th anniversary, I find myself reflecting on my own time as a doctoral student at Frödingshöjd. What I remember most clearly are my colleagues, our conversations, and the way we tested ideas together.
