Research news
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Unique study on PFAS in children’s brains
For the first time, researchers at Örebro University, together with colleagues at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, can show how PFAS in pregnant women can be linked to changes in their children’s brains five years on. The findings...
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Örebro startup joins Spotify and Volvo Cars on prestigious Times list
QTPIE has developed the world’s first automated driving test system. The company, founded by a team of Örebro researchers led by Ravi Chadalavada, has made it onto the prestigious Times Best Inventions 2025 list – joining previous honourees Spotify,...
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X-HiDE: Örebro University strengthens research on inflammation
Facilitating earlier diagnosis and more precise treatment for patients with inflammatory diseases. This is the goal as the X-HiDE research project at Örebro University now enters its next phase, in collaboration with eleven companies and four other...
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Positive emotions can encourage sustainable transportation choices
Emotions play a bigger role in people’s decisions about environmental policy than previously thought. This is according to a study by Örebro University, which examines how pride and a clear conscience affect the willingness to choose alternative fuel...
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Nominations now open for research communication award
Nominations are now open for Örebro University’s and The Hamrin Foundation’s award for successful research communication. Three prizes will be awarded, the largest with a prize sum of SEK 100,000.
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Music helps – but listening habits can impact hearing health
Music is more of a personal experience for young people and plays a significant role in their well-being and emotional regulation. However, using headphones almost around the clock risks leading to hearing damage.
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AI to be included in medical students’ curriculum
Swedish medical students need to learn more about artificial intelligence. For the first time, a proposed curriculum has been developed for integrating AI into medical education. “This is a milestone,” says Marcus Krantz, systems biologist at Örebro...
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Study shows abuse impacts elite gymnasts well after retirement
Abuse and neglect experienced during their active years continue to impact the lives of female elite gymnasts long after their competitive careers have ended. Natalie Barker-Ruchti, sports scientist at Örebro University, says this research will be...
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Örebro researcher’s innovation can cut healthcare queues: “Unacceptable to wait a year”
Erik Witte, a researcher at Örebro University, has developed an innovative hearing test that could enable screening of suspected hearing loss and assist existing patients in obtaining better-fitting hearing aids.
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Örebro University launches new AI-powered research podcast
Music and masculinity, problematic guts, pollution and crime. These are just some of the themes featured in Örebro University's new podcast, GPT Chats: Academia meets AI, launching this week.
