News archive 2020
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Örebro University top-ranked for research linked to global goals for sustainability
Örebro University is second in Sweden in terms of having research related to the United Nation’s global sustainable development goals. The goals where the university stands out, in particular, are health, gender equality, education, and peaceful...
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Örebro research providing robots with eyes
Technology from Örebro University will help autonomous robots to work remotely with challenging tasks. This knowledge is instrumental in the production of underwater robots.
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Vice-Chancellor’s blog: Cautious return to ‘a new normal’
The autumn semester has started in earnest and it is amazing to once again see students and faculty on campus, writes Vice-Chancellor Johan Schnürer.
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Strong research at Örebro University behind continued high ranking by Times Higher Education
Thanks to strong research, Örebro University has retained its ranking as one of the world’s 400 best universities, as shown in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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Vice-Chancellor’s blog: Welcome to a new semester!
As a new semester now begins, many of us had been looking forward to a return to normal. But it won’t be the old normal in any case, writes Vice-Chancellor Johan Schnürer.
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Lifelong learning – the key to happiness?
More and more senior citizens are studying at senior universities. But why do older-adults want to learn new things and further their knowledge? Örebro University doctoral student Hany Hachem is researching this in a new study.
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Örebro University climbing Shanghai world universities ranking
Each year, ShanghaiRanking Consultancy ranks the top 1,000 universities in the world. This year’s edition sees Örebro University climbing over 100 places.
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Setup for autumn semester at Örebro University
Örebro University welcomes all new and returning students this autumn, even if things are not exactly as usual. In order to reduce the risk of coronavirus spread, we all need to help by being respectful and considerate.
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Saab: “A great way to get started”
As part of the AI.MEE project Corob, AI researchers at Örebro University have worked together with Saab to teach robots to communicate. “We’ve had a kickstart,” says Göran Backlund at Saab.
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Örebro University offering tuition-free AI courses for furloughed employees
To counteract the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government is now investing a total of SEK 160 million in short courses and lifelong learning. A significant component of the initiative is the AI courses for working professionals that Örebro...
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Örebro University 75th on young university ranking
Örebro University comes in at place 75 when Times Higher Education ranks the young universities in the world. “It is good news that the university retains its place despite further increased competition,” says Örebro University’s vice-chancellor Johan...
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“Wastewater must be free of antibiotic-resistant bacteria”
His research team was the first in Sweden to find bacteria resistant also to new types of antibiotics in waterways and lakes. Now, Faisal Ahmad Khan is presenting his doctoral thesis in biology at Örebro University. “Limiting the prescription of...
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Positive development for Örebro University – higher rating in internationalisation index
Örebro University is climbing in the ranking of how international Swedish higher education institutions are. The most recent index shows, among other things, that the number of staff with international experience has increased and that research has an...
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Challenge: Get computers to paint like your favourite artist
From raw data to “draw data”. At least that is the goal of Deep Art Challenge. Using AI technology, computers will generate pictures in the same style as the participants’ favourite artists.
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Global Swede Award to international master’s student in chemistry
Kjell Hope from Canada is this year’s Global Swede from Örebro University. For the tenth year running, the Global Swede award ceremony has taken place, recognising top international students at Swedish higher education institutions who have distinguished...
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Vice-Chancellor’s blog: University life in the age of corona
Our university was able to very quickly make the shift to home-working and online teaching. All of a sudden, campus was empty and quiet. We have taken to socialising almost exclusively online. You would be forgiven for thinking that normal university...
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Preparing for cautious opening of campus
Örebro University is working towards a gradual re-opening of campus activities. However, many restrictions will remain in place for the autumn semester. Difficult decisions have been made regarding international students, with students being advised of...
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Launch of ORU2020 – new evaluation of the university’s research
For the third time, Örebro University is evaluating all its research. The difference is that in ORU2020, research within different fields will not be graded and compared. Instead, focus is on development.
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Exercise and diet essential for healthy ageing
Resistance training, combined with a healthy diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, helps older women bring about gains in strength and mobility. That is researcher Peter Edholm’s conclusion in his thesis, which also shows exercise in middle age is linked to...
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Vice-Chancellor’s blog: Oh, the lovely fickleness of an April day!
W. H. Gibson was right, April weather is so unpredictable. One moment there is brilliant sunshine, only to switch to freezing rain faster than you can say “digital examination.”