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Swedish consumers want plant-based meat resembling meat
Research at Örebro University shows that consumers wishing to reduce their meat consumption and those who are positive about meat have a preference for plant-based protein that resembles meat in taste, smell, and texture.
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Örebro research could lead to an HIV vaccine
Researchers at Örebro University have developed genetically engineered probiotic bacteria that could potentially protect against HIV infection. The goal is to create a vaccine in pill form.
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Örebro researchers using math to analyse sports – balancing risks against potential gains
We must often weigh the risks against what we stand to win. Örebro researchers Anders Lunander and Niklas Karlsson have analysed risk-taking and decision-making in sports.
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Örebro University’s first specialist physicians are now contributing to national healthcare
Örebro University’s first medical students are now fully qualified specialist physicians. Many of them work in the Örebro region, strengthening local healthcare here.
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Celebrate Walpurgis Night by Örebro Castle
On 30 April, also known as Walpurgis Night, we will again have the chance to celebrate the arrival of spring together by Örebro Castle. In keeping with tradition, a bonfire, speeches, singing and music are on the cards as locals are invited to take part...
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Psychiatric diagnoses may increase the risk for young people to commit crime
Psychiatric diagnoses such as ADHD, substance abuse, and depression may increase the risk for young people to commit crimes – especially among women.
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Curiosity and play to enhance AI’s learning ability
Amy Loutfi has been named a Wallenberg Scholar and awarded 18 million SEK for AI research. Guided by curiosity, play and empathy, Professor Amy Loutfi and her research team aim to study and develop the learning process in embodied AI systems.
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To reap benefits from AI, invest in people
Will AI take our jobs? Answers range from a resounding NO to an anxious-filled YES. A researcher will almost always say, “It depends” – which is also the shortest possible summary of the Swedish book “ Artificiell intelligens och jobben”.
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Kittens and Moomintrolls – Study shows how the “cute” is utilised in eco-fascist propaganda
Eco-fascists seek to portray strong men ready to defend nature, women, and children using violence. At the same time, these men want to show a soft and loving side,” says Maria Darwish, a doctoral student, in a study of how emotions and the ‘cute’ are a...
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Academic celebrations – conferment, awards and traditions
There were many reasons to celebrate – not least the university’s 25-year jubilee. New professors, new doctors, honorary doctors and award winners took to the stage – accompanied by music and speeches. Here are the celebrations in pictures.
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