News from Örebro Universityhttps://www.oru.se/english/news/https://www.oru.se/english/news/new-patent-could-reduce-life-threatening-bleeding-during-surgery/Patients treated with platelet-inhibiting drugs are at risk of serious bleeding during surgery. Neericor, a research company affiliated with Örebro University, has now been granted a European patent for a breakthrough that could make surgery safer for these patients.https://www.oru.se/english/news/new-patent-could-reduce-life-threatening-bleeding-during-surgery/Fri, 29 May 2026 06:52:17 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/henrique-from-brazil-the-masters-programme-in-musicology-at-orebro-university-is-absolutely-fantastic2/Henrique Paulino da Silva from Brazil is graduating from the two-year Master’s programme in Musicology at Örebro University. His studies have given him new perspectives on both the subject and life – and sparked a desire to continue in research.https://www.oru.se/english/news/henrique-from-brazil-the-masters-programme-in-musicology-at-orebro-university-is-absolutely-fantastic2/Tue, 26 May 2026 12:10:46 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/new-study-why-university-students-choose-to-cheat/A variety of pressing factors can influence students’ decisions to cheat. This is shown in a new study from Örebro University, in which Örebro researchers Anna Kremel and Andreas Nilsson interviewed students who had been caught cheating.https://www.oru.se/english/news/new-study-why-university-students-choose-to-cheat/Fri, 08 May 2026 07:57:46 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/lack-of-sleep-can-make-already-aggressive-teenagers-more-likely-to-act-out/Teenagers with an aggressive temperament become more outwardly aggressive when they are sleep-deprived, according to a new study. “This shows how important sleep is for our ability to regulate emotions and impulses,” says Serena Bauducco, a researcher in psychology at Örebro University.https://www.oru.se/english/news/lack-of-sleep-can-make-already-aggressive-teenagers-more-likely-to-act-out/Wed, 06 May 2026 07:17:27 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/karin-hedstrom-stepping-down-as-dean--appointed-deputy-vice-chancellor-in-gavle/Karin Hedström is the new deputy vice-chancellor at the University of Gävle. She will step down from her role as dean of the Faculty of Business, Science and Technology (ENT) in Örebro after the summer.https://www.oru.se/english/news/karin-hedstrom-stepping-down-as-dean--appointed-deputy-vice-chancellor-in-gavle/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:56:40 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/report-on-organisational-affiliation-of-the-school-of-hospitality-culinary-arts-and-meal-science/In May, an inquiry will begin into the organisational affiliation of the School of Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Meal Science (RHS) within Örebro University, as part of the RHS 2030 action programme, which aims to promote academic development and achieve a balanced budget in the long term.https://www.oru.se/english/news/report-on-organisational-affiliation-of-the-school-of-hospitality-culinary-arts-and-meal-science/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:28:05 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/singing-music-and-a-bonfire--celebrate-walpurgis-night-at-orebro-castle/On Thursday 30 April, Örebro University, Örebro Municipality and the Örebro County Administrative Board are hosting a traditional Walpurgis Night celebration by Örebro Castle.https://www.oru.se/english/news/singing-music-and-a-bonfire--celebrate-walpurgis-night-at-orebro-castle/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:34 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/dinner-party-with-queen-kristina/How can theoretical teaching be creative, memorable and engage students? For the teacher-students in upper secondary education at Örebro University, the answer was a dinner party – with Queen Kristina as an unexpected guest.https://www.oru.se/english/news/dinner-party-with-queen-kristina/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:15:00 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/bilingual-support-for-newly-arrived-parents-boosts-confidence--and-encourages-integration/A brief parenting course can boost the confidence of newly arrived parents in their abilities and enhance their sense of belonging in society. This is shown by a recent study from the Pia project. “Making people feel worthy and competent is essential," says Metin Özdemir, researcher in psychology at Örebro University.https://www.oru.se/english/news/bilingual-support-for-newly-arrived-parents-boosts-confidence--and-encourages-integration/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:05:00 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/a-long-history-of-self-control-in-football/Modern football is quite different from the game that was organised in England in the 19th century. However, the ideals of self-control over the body and emotions, along with maintaining discipline, remain evident today, just as they were when the church and the industrial middle class shaped the rules of football. This is according to Dominik Döllinger, researcher in sociology at Örebro...https://www.oru.se/english/news/a-long-history-of-self-control-in-football/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/after-several-years-of-inactivity---the-maltidens-hus-restaurant-has-reopened/A restaurant to the public at Måltidens Hus in Grythyttan is open again! “It’s been a fantastic start to 2026. You can tell from the name that there has to be a restaurant in Måltidens Hus,” says Erik Löfmarck, Head of the School of Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Meal Science.https://www.oru.se/english/news/after-several-years-of-inactivity---the-maltidens-hus-restaurant-has-reopened/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:02:00 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/did-covid-19-contribute-to-weaker-relationships-and-closed-borders/During the pandemic, we were forced to live in isolation and interact with fewer people. Now, new research suggests this may have affected us more than we previously thought – particularly young people. The study, based on interviews conducted in 30 European countries, was led by Örebro University. https://www.oru.se/english/news/did-covid-19-contribute-to-weaker-relationships-and-closed-borders/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:16:04 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/senior-lecturers-addressing-industrys-skills-needs/The demand for new skills is increasing rapidly in many sectors. At Örebro University, two new senior lecturers are preparing to address this trend through training programmes targeted specifically at industry professionals. “We’re all aware that rapid technological development means learning is a lifelong process,” says Hadi Banaee, senior lecturer in computer science. https://www.oru.se/english/news/senior-lecturers-addressing-industrys-skills-needs/Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:54:06 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/new-ai-driven-system-can-improve-industry-efficiency-and-sustainability/Researchers at Örebro University have developed a new production system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency and sustainability across industries, including automotive manufacturing. “Our results show that production can become both faster and more sustainable at the same time,” says Rajesh Patil, researcher in mechanical engineering.https://www.oru.se/english/news/new-ai-driven-system-can-improve-industry-efficiency-and-sustainability/Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:05:00 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/new-book-on-food-porn--and-the-food-culture-of-our-time/Food porn is not just about attractive food photos – it is a debate on the right and wrong ways to cook, eat, present, and appreciate food. In his new book “Food Porn”, Örebro researcher Jonatan Leer examines the subject to better understand what it reveals about today’s food culture.https://www.oru.se/english/news/new-book-on-food-porn--and-the-food-culture-of-our-time/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:29:08 GMThttps://www.oru.se/english/news/researchers-reveal-how-ransomware-can-bypass-security-systems-a-very-dangerous-threat/Cyberattacks involving ransomware are becoming increasingly sophisticated. In some cases, they can even deceive the very systems designed to stop them. This is shown by new research from Mauro Conti, Alberto Giaretta, and Emanuele Miotto at Örebro University, among others. “Hopefully, the study will contribute to better defences,” says Emanuele Miotto, a PhD student at Örebro University.https://www.oru.se/english/news/researchers-reveal-how-ransomware-can-bypass-security-systems-a-very-dangerous-threat/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:56:32 GMT