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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.

Kick-off for Crisis and Transformation

Örebro University’s new profile area – Crisis and Transformation – held its kick-off yesterday. Representatives from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, the Police, Örebro Stadsmission, and researchers and teachers from Örebro University attended.

Why some avoid crime despite troubled childhoods

A good ability to think clearly, deal with stress, and cooperate with others can protect against a life of crime, even for those who grow up in challenging circumstances or have a parent with a criminal history. According to a new study from Örebro...

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...