News archive 2025
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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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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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Good hearing and vision can boost brain function in older people
As we age, our cognitive abilities deteriorate – it becomes increasingly difficult to remember, orient ourselves in time and space, and solve problems. However, good hearing and vision positively impact cognitive abilities in older adults.
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They will develop the Faculty of Medicine and Health through collaboration and stability
Strengthening collaboration and having the courage to test new methods of working are strategies that the new dean and the deputy dean will continue to develop within the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
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New insights into biopharmaceuticals in the treatment of IBD
By studying Swedish patient data, Örebro researcher Isabella Visuri has identified new patterns in how biopharmaceuticals affect patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Legislation appears to impact chemicals in preschools
When one harmful substance is banned, it is often replaced by another. It is essential to evaluate the health effects of chemicals before they reach the market. This is Ylva Sjöström’s conclusion based on the results of her doctoral thesis in chemistry...
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New model that can help develop quantum computers
Researchers have developed a new mathematical model that allows us to understand better how quantum physics affects the dynamics of magnetic materials – a basis for new technologies for data storage and quantum computers,” says Danny Thonig, researcher...
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New research shows how fibre affects the immune system
Örebro researcher Victor Castro-Alves has discovered why fibre is good for the immune system – at the cellular level. His findings may eventually help make it possible to use food as a medicine for inflammatory bowel diseases like IBS and IBD.
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Clear Blue Morning – a concert in memory of the victims of the violent attack in Örebro
It has soon been a month since the violent attack in Örebro. On Tuesday 4 March at 16:00, a concert will be held in Aula Nova at Örebro University in memory of the victims. The concert is free, but registration is required.
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Plastic-associated chemicals in electronic waste affect human cells and may cause health risks
Electronic waste such as lamps, computers and mobile phones contain chemicals that can cause endocrine disruption and inflammation in human cells. This is the result of research at Örebro University. Hormonal disorders can cause biological effects that...
