News archive 2024
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Blood test could cut diagnosis time for youth with IBD
A simple blood test shows whether stomach problems in children and teenagers are likely to be inflammatory bowel disease, as shown in the study results published in the highly-ranked journal Nature Communications.
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“I’ve achieved my dream – to study in Europe and receive an education of the highest quality”
Lily Bahati Kampani from Malawi, Chihor Ngov from Cambodia, and Ncedo Mncedisi Ndlovu from Zimbabwe are three of the over 50 students graduating from an international master’s programme today.
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Increased dementia risk in older adults with a criminal background
Older adults with a criminal background have a higher risk of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment with a significantly greater risk for those who have also committed serious crimes,
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International course in history attracting students to Örebro
“Nearly 40 international students were in Örebro to take the course on historical narratives in Europe – a collaboration between four NEOLAiA universities, coordinated by Örebro University.”
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Medical students interning in Cyprus: “An amazing opportunity”
More caesarean section deliveries – and unvaccinated children. Annina Nyström, Nicole Berner, and Hjalmar Fransson, medical students from Örebro University, are doing their internship in Cyprus, thanks to the university alliance NEOLAiA. “It’s a...
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Swedish consumers want plant-based meat resembling meat
Research at Örebro University shows that consumers wishing to reduce their meat consumption and those who are positive about meat have a preference for plant-based protein that resembles meat in taste, smell, and texture.
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Örebro research could lead to an HIV vaccine
Researchers at Örebro University have developed genetically engineered probiotic bacteria that could potentially protect against HIV infection. The goal is to create a vaccine in pill form.
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Örebro researchers using math to analyse sports – balancing risks against potential gains
We must often weigh the risks against what we stand to win. Örebro researchers Anders Lunander and Niklas Karlsson have analysed risk-taking and decision-making in sports.
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Örebro University’s first specialist physicians are now contributing to national healthcare
Örebro University’s first medical students are now fully qualified specialist physicians. Many of them work in the Örebro region, strengthening local healthcare here.
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Celebrate Walpurgis Night by Örebro Castle
On 30 April, also known as Walpurgis Night, we will again have the chance to celebrate the arrival of spring together by Örebro Castle. In keeping with tradition, a bonfire, speeches, singing and music are on the cards as locals are invited to take part...
