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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...
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Karin Hedström stepping down as dean – appointed deputy vice-chancellor in Gävle
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.
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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...
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Singing, music and a bonfire – celebrate Walpurgis Night at Örebro 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.
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Dinner party with Queen Kristina – when the room becomes part of the teaching
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.
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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.
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A long history of self-control in football
Although modern football is quite different from the game in the 19th century, the ideals of self-control over the body and emotions remain evident today," says Dominik Döllinger, researcher in sociology at Örebro University.
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After several years of inactivity – the Måltidens Hus restaurant has reopened!
Nu är det klart: Måltidens Hus i Grythyttan får en restaurang igen. Den 21 januari öppnar man för allmänheten. – Det är en fantastiskt fin start på 2026, säger Erik Löfmarck, prefekt vid Restaurang- och hotellhögskolan.
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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.
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Senior lecturers addressing industry’s 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.
