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2026-04-02
High jumper Melwin Lycke Holm, 21, grew up in Karlstad. From an early age he was strongly influenced by his father, the Olympic champion in high jump, Stefan Holm. As a multiple junior champion, both nationally and internationally, Melwin is now taking the final step into senior-level competition after this year’s outdoor season.
2026-04-02
High jumper Melwin Lycke Holm, 21, grew up in Karlstad. From an early age he was strongly influenced by his father, the Olympic champion in high jump, Stefan Holm. As a multiple junior champion, both nationally and internationally, Melwin is now taking the final step into senior-level competition after this year’s outdoor season.
2026-04-01
Jasper, what does it mean to you to be appointed associate professor (docent) in Information Systems? – For me, it is a fun and welcome sign that I’m starting to find my footing in information systems and in the Swedish academic system.
2026-04-01
Jasper, what does it mean to you to be appointed associate professor (docent) in Information Systems? – For me, it is a fun and welcome sign that I’m starting to find my footing in information systems and in the Swedish academic system.
2026-04-01
Jasper, what does it mean to you to be appointed associate professor (docent) in Information Systems? – For me, it is a fun and welcome sign that I’m starting to find my footing in information systems and in the Swedish academic system.
2026-04-01
When paper dries and is subsequently rewetted, its properties change permanently. This phenomenon is known as hornification. New research now shows that the process is more complex than previously assumed, and that temperature, humidity, and fibre type all play decisive roles. Hornification means that fibres in paper products lose some of their ability to absorb water.
2026-04-01
When paper dries and is subsequently rewetted, its properties change permanently. This phenomenon is known as hornification. New research now shows that the process is more complex than previously assumed, and that temperature, humidity, and fibre type all play decisive roles. Hornification means that fibres in paper products lose some of their ability to absorb water.
2026-04-01
When paper dries and is subsequently rewetted, its properties change permanently. This phenomenon is known as hornification. New research now shows that the process is more complex than previously assumed, and that temperature, humidity, and fibre type all play decisive roles. Hornification means that fibres in paper products lose some of their ability to absorb water.
2026-03-31
How is gender equality work experienced in the workplace – as a shared exploratory journey or as a top‑down verdict? This is what Maja Herstad, doctoral student in sociology at Karlstad University, has investigated. The results show that emotions play a far greater role in this change process than many might assume. “Emotions are central to gender equality work because they are linked to how we understand our position in a hierarchy and how we make sense of experiences.
2026-03-31
How is gender equality work experienced in the workplace – as a shared exploratory journey or as a top‑down verdict? This is what Maja Herstad, doctoral student in sociology at Karlstad University, has investigated. The results show that emotions play a far greater role in this change process than many might assume. “Emotions are central to gender equality work because they are linked to how we understand our position in a hierarchy and how we make sense of experiences.
2026-03-31
How is gender equality work experienced in the workplace – as a shared exploratory journey or as a top‑down verdict? This is what Maja Herstad, doctoral student in sociology at Karlstad University, has investigated. The results show that emotions play a far greater role in this change process than many might assume. “Emotions are central to gender equality work because they are linked to how we understand our position in a hierarchy and how we make sense of experiences.
2026-03-31
How is gender equality work experienced in the workplace – as a shared exploratory journey or as a top‑down verdict? This is what Maja Herstad, doctoral student in sociology at Karlstad University, has investigated. The results show that emotions play a far greater role in this change process than many might assume. “Emotions are central to gender equality work because they are linked to how we understand our position in a hierarchy and how we make sense of experiences.
2026-03-30
The nomination period has now opened for finding the Alumnus of the Year 2026! Who do you think deserves recognition for daring to challenge the established and explore the unknown? Creative and empowering physical education, social entrepreneurship that includes people on the autism spectrum, suicide prevention, and successful industrial leadership – our previous Alumnus of the Year recipients have truly come from completely different fields!
2026-03-26
The Jan Wallander Prize is awarded on 26 March and goes to Elias Grimstad, who for the next nine years will have the opportunity to use a violin made in 1856 by Andrea Postacchini. Violinist Elias Grimstad is a student at the Artist Diploma program, Ingesund School of Music, with Peter Herrestahl as his teacher.
2026-03-26
The Jan Wallander Prize is awarded on 26 March and goes to Elias Grimstad, who for the next nine years will have the opportunity to use a violin made in 1856 by Andrea Postacchini. Violinist Elias Grimstad is a student at the Artist Diploma program, Ingesund School of Music, with Peter Herrestahl as his teacher.
2026-03-26
The Jan Wallander Prize is awarded on 26 March and goes to Elias Grimstad, who for the next nine years will have the opportunity to use a violin made in 1856 by Andrea Postacchini. Violinist Elias Grimstad is a student at the Artist Diploma program, Ingesund School of Music, with Peter Herrestahl as his teacher.
2026-03-26
– The kitchen staff are leading the way in listening, challenging, and developing meals in a more sustainable direction, and they’re doing it together with the students, who agree, says Helén Williams, researcher at the Service Research Center (CTF). Reports on climate change and the resulting pressure on food production are becoming increasingly frequent. A transformation of food production and consumption is needed to handle the crises ahead.
2026-03-26
– The kitchen staff are leading the way in listening, challenging, and developing meals in a more sustainable direction, and they’re doing it together with the students, who agree, says Helén Williams, researcher at the Service Research Center (CTF). Reports on climate change and the resulting pressure on food production are becoming increasingly frequent. A transformation of food production and consumption is needed to handle the crises ahead.