News archive 2020

Tougher rules on homeworking introduced

Örebro University is now introducing tougher rules on what staff are required to work on campus. This follows the Government’s new decision aiming to reduce the number of government employees working onsite.

Efforts for a stimulating working environment to attract international researchers to Örebro

As the third higher education institution in the country, Örebro University was at the end of 2018 recognised by the European Commission and its “HR Excellence in Research” award for their commitment to good working conditions and transparency in the...

Our partner Aston University named ‘University of the Year’ in the UK

In their annual awards, British newspaper The Guardian crowns the ‘University of the Year’ in the UK. This year, the award went to our strategic partner Aston University – for its work with outstanding student support, sustainability, graduate...

ILIAD researchers teach robots to communicate to humans

This semester, German student Tim Schreiter has had the opportunity to work with many state-of-the-art robot technologies gathered in one laboratory, at Örebro University.

New global guidelines for preventing pressure ulcers in patients receiving respiratory support

The treatment of COVID-19 patients in intensive care places great demands on healthcare professionals and on the care given. New global guidelines for preventing pressure ulcers in patients receiving respiratory support have now been issued. The work...

Radio host from Botswana goes PhD-student in Örebro

Lame Maatla Kenalemang-Palm came to Sweden from Botswana 6 years ago. Now she is married and works as a PhD-student at Örebro University, conducting research within the Successful Ageing research initiative.

Researchers are developing a robot that kills viruses and bacteria

Researchers at Örebro University are developing an open source and easy-to-build robot that uses UV-C light to kill COVID19 and other viruses. The goal is to allow anyone to build a robot and then use the software that the researchers have developed.

X-HiDE – a research bridge between students and companies

Örebro University invests in inflammation research, a research topic that brings researchers, physicians, students, and companies together into the newly started inflammation project, X-HiDE. The newly redesigned international Master's Programme in...

SEK 40 million for research on violence, abuse and sexual harassment within academia

How common are violence, abuse and sexual harassment within higher education and research – and what can universities, staff and students do about it? Sofia Strid, Associate Professor of Gender Studies at Örebro University, is heading up a large new EU...

SEK 48 million to study plant-based protein

A shift from animal to plan-based proteins is necessary if we are to meet the sustainability goals set out in Agenda 2030. There is, however, a knowledge gap to be bridged in terms of why people opt to change their diet – and how doing so affects their...

Housewives’ domestic work supports civil war

Women send food to the front lines, sew uniforms and give birth to children who will become soldiers. Örebro researcher Jenny Hedström’s study has been funded with SEK 3.1 million by the Swedish Research Council. Her research will investigate the role of...

Nominate for the Excellent Teaching Award 2020

Do you have a teacher who is particularly inspiring and engaging in their teaching – who can engagingly convey knowledge and helps you grow as a student? You can now nominate your favourite teacher for the Excellent Teaching Award 2020.

Shift to remote teaching in response to rapid coronavirus transmission in the county

To the greatest extent possible, teaching and examinations at Örebro University are now going into remote mode. The reason for this move is the rapid increase of COVID-19 in Örebro County. “We are currently seeing an alarmingly rapid spread of the...

Water-dwelling insects transport high levels of PFAS chemicals to land-based insects

The high levels of PFAS chemicals in lakes and ponds pass through the food chain when land-based insects feed on water-dwelling insects. “These results show that water pollutants do not stay there, but also affect wildlife on land”, says Alina Koch,...

New study: a glucose-lowering drug can protect kidneys in type 1 diabetes patients

A glucose-lowering drug commonly used in patients with type 2 diabetes, can protect the kidneys in patients with type 1 diabetes. According to results shown in a new study published in the Lancet. “This can be huge and cause many to switch treatments....

“Now we all must take responsibility for reducing the spread of infection”

The increasing number of COVID-19 infections in Örebro County continues, primarily in young adults. “It’s now serious. We all must do our part and take responsibility by keeping distance, washing our hands and staying home when we have symptoms,” says...

Vice-Chancellor’s blog: Keep on keeping on – and keep a safe distance!

Unique database of biomarkers can provide new knowledge on colorectal cancer

A database with almost 1,000 biomarkers for the diagnosis of colorectal cancer, drug treatment and disease prognosis. These are the results presented in a new doctoral thesis in biomedicine by Xueli Zhang at Örebro University.

ADHD is related to high-sugar and unhealthy diets

There is a link between ADHD and dietary habits. This is shown in a new study by Örebro researchers, published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics. “We can see a link between ADHD and a higher intake of sugar and saturated fats, but lower intake...

AI can detect the spread of fake news

A correct quote or truthful image can suddenly be turned into false propaganda. Extremely small modifications are enough to change the entire meaning. Örebro University Professor Mehul Bhatt, together with an international team, is researching how...