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A dish best served… in a bowl

When vegan food is served in a bowl instead of on a plate, it can be perceived as healthier. Since consuming less meat is good for our health, this knowledge may contribute to more people adopting healthier eating habits.

C-sections and large babies – more common in women with ADHD

Planned caesarean sections are more common among women with ADHD, and they are also more likely to give birth to babies who are larger than expected for the length of their pregnancy. “We can show that ADHD itself does not increase the risk of premature...

Crop adapted to dry, nutrient-poor soils matures faster

Sowing to harvest can be shortened from 90 to 60 days “We saw that photosynthesis was much more efficient in a certain variety of the crop,” says Selvaraju Kanagarajan, a researcher in biology at Örebro University.

Pooling expertise: Multidisciplinarity for a sustainable future

The Platform for a Sustainable Future at Örebro University, PSF@ORU, aims to contribute to an inclusive welfare society that is mindful of the limits of the earth’s ecosystems.

HR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH

Örebro University was one of the first universities in Sweden to receive the HR Excellence in Research award. The award recognises Örebro University as an employer an employer with a stimulating and benevolent working environment.

Courses for university teachers

The Centre for Academic Development offers a wide range of courses for you to become a qualified university teacher. Three courses are mandatory to give a solid theoretical foundation. In addition to this, you may choose at least three more weeks of...