Research
Örebro University’s research spans no less than 36 different subjects, across the humanities and social sciences, medicine and health, and science and technology fields. Here you are one step away from finding information about our research environments, teams, projects and subjects. You can also learn more about research activities at Örebro University by reading our features and news pieces or by watching our films.
Research news
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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. This is shown by Rebecca Siponen’s doctoral thesis in criminology at Örebro University.
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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, such as...
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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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PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children suggests new study
PFAS are chemicals that may cause cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. Research from Örebro University now suggests that these chemicals affect people as early as the fetal stage of development. “We see that PFAS likely has a great metabolic impact,...
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“Filling this significant knowledge gap is crucial.”
EU Commission grants over SEK 78 million to Örebro University-led research project exploring link between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and fatty liver disease.