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• 2025-10-24

  Karlstad researcher contributes to landmark Global Tipping Points report for COP30

  As world leaders prepare to gather in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, a new scientific assessment paints a stark picture of the planet’s future. The 2025 Global Tipping Points Report warns that the world is rapidly approaching — and in some cases has already crossed — several critical ecological thresholds. Among the contributing scientists is Dr. Avit Bhowmik, climate researcher at Karlstad University, who provided expertise on tipping points in the Amazon Rainforest, one of Earth’s most vital ecosystems.

  The report, coordinated by the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter, brings together over 100 leading scientists from institutions around the world. It delivers the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview yet of how close humanity is to crossing the Earth’s key climate and ecological tipping points. The findings are intended to guide decision-makers and negotiators at the upcoming COP30 conference.

• 2025-10-23

  New research project on trustworthy and human-centric AI

  Recent studies show that risks related to security, privacy, and transparency are among the main concerns that could slow down the future development of AI. The project TRUMAN (Trustworthy Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence), in which the subject of Computer Science at Karlstad University participates as a partner, aims to support trustworthy AI solutions that contribute to more human-centric AI.

  Within the TRUMAN project, Karlstad University is responsible for developing methods to explain the underlying technologies and risks to users, examining how AI solutions affect people, and involving them in improving the models.

• 2025-10-22

  DAMI Day 2025 – Innovation and Collaboration for a Sustainable Industry

  On October 21, Karlstad University hosted DAMI Day – a day that brought together researchers and companies to explore how digitalization can drive sustainable industrial development. Under the theme “Sustainable Industry Through Innovation Together”, the event offered inspiring presentations, networking opportunities, and discussions about future challenges.

  Digitalization is one of the biggest transformations facing industry today. DAMI, the research center for Digital Adaptive Manufacturing for Industry, works to create practical solutions by bridging academia and business. The goal is to build networks and make the industry of the future smarter, more adaptable, and more sustainable.

• 2025-10-20

  Academic Celebration inspired by trust

  The theme of the Academic Celebration 2025 was trust, which was evident in both the morning event at Karlstad CCC and the afternoon ceremony in Aula Magna. The ceremony was recorded and is available on the university’s Youtube channel.

  The Academic Celebration on Friday 17 October started at Karlstad CCC, where nine newly appointed professors presented their research in the hall Lerinsalen, which was nearly full. After the presentations, the moderator, Jan van Stam, professor of physical chemistry, held a talk on this year’s theme, trust, together with the honorary doctors Catriona Kennedy, Brian Hudson and Alan L. Smith.

• 2025-10-20

  Opening of new research centre: “We want to create a knowledge hub”

  Thursday, 16 October, marked the official opening of the National Research Centre for Youth Sports (NCYS).
  – We want to create a knowledge hub for both research and practice, in the form of federations and associations, says Henrik Gustafsson, professor of sports science.

  As the director and head of research of NCYS, he hosted the opening ceremony at lunchtime on Thursday, 16 October. He explains that research into youth sports in Karlstad dates back to the 1980s, that this research has expanded significantly over the past two decades, and that the aim of the activities at NCYS is to create a sustainable and inclusive sports environment for young people. 

  – In close collaboration with the sports movement.

• 2025-10-15

  Meet Markus Lundström – new professor of sociology with a focus on the unseen

  – I want to shed light on the unseen – and the gaze that fails to see, says Markus Lundström, who conducts research on racism, nationalism and political action.

  He is looking forward to contributing his expertise in historical sociology at Karlstad University, and dreams about creating an interdisciplinary forum for critical time studies.

  Before coming to Karlstad University, Markus Lundström held a position at Mid Sweden University. His academic career started with studies in global development and international relations.

  What attracted you to Karlstad University?

  – The university offers an exciting and dynamic research environment with great openness to interdisciplinary approaches to societal issues and challenges.