Research
The School of Health Sciences is a center for pioneering research and education in health-related fields. Our dynamic and diverse research groups are at the forefront of important areas of innovation at a regional, national, and international level.
Our researchers are committed to fostering collaboration, actively disseminating knowledge, and pushing the boundaries of innovation. We take a lifelong perspective and thoroughly investigate the impact of health on different age groups, considering the dynamics of disease, health, and disability over time.
Our overarching goal is to translate research findings into solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into daily life. Whether in education, clinical practice, diagnostic and monitoring methods, community engagement, the workplace or sport, we are committed to making a meaningful and lasting contribution to the health and well-being of individuals and society.
Read more about the research conducted at the School of Health Sciences under each research subject:
Research News
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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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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.
