Forests in Värmland are set to contribute to the sustainable construction of the future through a new initiative by the Berit & Carl-Johan Wettergren Foundation. Research at Karlstad University and Pro2BE will be strengthened through the appointment of an Adjunct Professor linked to the field.
The initiative aims to increase knowledge of timber as a construction material, from the forest to the finished structure.
How can subject-specific education research strengthen student learning? This is a central question for the newly established graduate school BEPPE. Its goal is to develop knowledge that can enhance both teacher education and classroom teaching.
BEPPE – Best Practice?
Society’s ability to address complex societal risks has been the driving force throughout Thomas Gell’s career. How can accidents and societal disruptions be prevented? Thomas Gell has contributed to establishing and developing societal risk management as an interdisciplinary academic field at Karlstad University, while also creating lasting structures for collaboration between research, education, government agencies and rescue services.
Students, colleagues and everyone with an interest are warmly welcome to Sustainability Day 2026 at Karlstad University, a hybrid event hosted by Karlstad Business School and the Service Research Center (CTF).
This year's theme, The Sustainable Community: From Everyday Services to Resilience in Crisis, looks at how the premises and environments we use in everyday life can also give society capability and resilience in times of crisis.
Praise influences employees’ intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their sense of pride. But how should managers give praise so that it is received positively? And how should the expression “good job” be used? Research from Karlstad Business School sheds light on these questions.
Receiving praise from a manager after a successful effort at work can certainly feel rewarding. But what should managers consider when commenting on an employee’s performance?
Several research funding bodies make their funding decisions during the autumn. So far, eight applications from researchers at Karlstad University have been awarded a total of SEK 36.5 million.
The Swedish Research Council, Sweden’s largest governmental research funding body, has awarded funding from its educational sciences programme to the project “Boys’ Reading Engagement: Place-Sensitive Reading Instruction in Upper Secondary Vocational Education”.
The police and other emergency response agencies will conduct an exercise at Karlstad University, in and around Building 12. In connection with this, the university will carry out an internal crisis management exercise to test new working methods and strengthen its ability to handle serious incidents.
The exercise will be clearly communicated and marked. Among other measures, building 12 will be cordoned off during parts of the day.
Students are often accustomed to using AI in their everyday lives. However, when they begin university, new questions arise. Is it permitted to use AI? Where is the boundary between acceptable use and cheating? Do I need to disclose that I have used AI? Can I trust the answers it provides?
Many students turn to the University Library for guidance.
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 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.
PhD students from several European universities gathered at Karlstad University for a course on sustainable and digital service marketing and management.
The Swedish Electricity Storage and Balancing Centre (SESBC) brought together researchers, companies and public-sector representatives at a conference in Karlstad to discuss future energy solutions.
The Centre has recently been granted funding for a further five years, starting in 2027.
