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Risk of diabetes can be detected in infants
Recently identified gut molecules may affect the immune system and help predict the risk of type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. These discoveries boost hopes that such diseases could be prevented in the future. The research builds on work that...
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New opening hours for Info Centre and IT Support
Info Centre and IT Support’s new regular opening hours. New visiting hours will take effect in January 2026.
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ADHD in families linked to higher risk of offending
People with ADHD are at a higher risk of offending than those without an ADHD diagnosis. The same pattern appears among their relatives, according to a new study from Örebro University. “This suggests that both genetic and environmental factors within...
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Katja Fall new deputy vice-chancellor
Katja Fall will be Örebro University’s next deputy vice-chancellor, as decided by the university board. She will take up her post on 1 January 2026.
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Winner of the Excellent Teaching Award: “It’s the ultimate prize”
It was a day of surprises at Örebro University. Two teachers received the good news mid-lecture: you are the winner of the Excellent Teaching Award. “It’s the ultimate prize,” says award winner Sara Frödén.
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Small particles can lead to serious respiratory issues
When sandstorms swept across Sudan, researcher Johannes Saers observed something that raised both concern and curiosity. Swedish soldiers who had never previously been in a desert environment suddenly started experiencing various respiratory problems.
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From Ukraine to Örebro: Yurii Orzikh to train Ukrainian lawyers in EU law
Yurii Orzikh came to Örebro University from Ukraine three years ago. Today, he teaches tax law – in Swedish. He has now received funding for a project aimed at ensuring Ukrainian lawyers’ knowledge of EU law.
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Study offers hope for IBS treatment
Researchers at Örebro University have made a significant advance in understanding the intestinal condition IBS. For the first time, they have demonstrated directly in the human intestine that butyric acid can bolster the gut. The study provides new hope...
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Research shows exercise effectively reduces ADHD symptoms in adults
Regular exercise has been shown to enhance quality of life, promote better sleep, and reduce ADHD symptoms – according to a recent study by Örebro University.
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New AI technology can provide rapid and reliable dementia diagnosis
Researchers at Örebro University have developed two new AI models that can analyse the brain's electrical activity and accurately distinguish between healthy individuals and patients with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
