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Sons of honour – sexual freedom is linked to greater restrictions
Boys in a culture of honour who are allowed to have sex before marriage are more restricted and more exposed to violence than boys who are expected to remain virgins, as shown in a study by Örebro researchers Jan-Magnus Enelo and Rúna í Baianstovu.
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Contemplative men in nature – what ecofascism looks like in social media
Men at peace in beautiful nature settings. The images on the platform Telegram are posted by men expressing support for ecofascism. “It’s a representation of far-right masculinity that is not aggressive,” says Maria Darwish, researcher in gender studies.
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Declaration to defend scientific integrity
Five Örebro researchers have signed a declaration on the defence of scientific integrity. In the new declaration, published in Nature, some 50 researchers express grave concerns about scientific research being increasingly affected by policy decisions...
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AI reduces stress in work with multiple or new tasks
Artificial intelligence reduces stress for employees with multiple tasks. The same reduction in stress applies to workers with new tasks, according to a new study by economics researcher Magnus Lodefalk.
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Making way for Learning Lab 2.0
Construction is currently taking place on Learning Lab 2.0 in Långhuset at Örebro University. A new classroom and study area will be finished this autumn.
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AI tools – for patients with IBD
“Pain, fatigue, and bleeding. This is everyday life for people with inflammatory bowel diseases,” says Jonas Halfvarson, researcher at Örebro University. The EU project miGut-Health has developed AI tools for patients and has examined biomarkers that...
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Celebrate Walpurgis Night by Örebro Castle
On Wednesday 30 April, Örebro University, Örebro Municipality and Örebro County Administrative Board are hosting a traditional Walpurgis Night celebration by Örebro Castle in time-honoured fashion – with music and a bonfire.
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Cybersecurity expert engaged as a chair guest professor by WASP
Mauro Conti, a cybersecurity and data privacy expert, has been appointed Wallenberg Guest Professor and Chair in Cybersecurity. His role will involve establishing a group specialising in cybersecurity in Sweden.
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Renewed proof of excellence for Örebro University School of Business
The Örebro University School of Business retains its AACSB international accreditation. "The AACSB is an international recognition of quality for the entire organization, awarded to less than five per cent of the 16,000 business schools worldwide," says...
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Walking on two legs may explain human musicality and language
The fact that humans walk on two legs is likely the reason we have developed our rhythmic, musical, and linguistic abilities, new research by physician and researcher Matz Larsson shows. “This also explains why running and going for walks promote...
