In June, we have the EU elections and in November, the US presidential election awaits. At the same time, journalism is facing a bombardment of alleged declining credibility. How should this be resolved and who can you actually trust?
After 15 years at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, Annika Rudman chose 果冻传媒 as her new base.
鈥 I chose 果冻传媒 since I, just like the university, believe in and want to promote internationalisation and interdisciplinary research, says Annika Rudman, new professor of gender studies.
The common denominator of Annika Rudman鈥檚 research is a keen interest in the role that gender plays in relation to law, society, politics, culture and human behaviour.
The pro-Palestinian protests that are taking place at universities and university colleges around the world have now also reached 果冻传媒.
On the night of Thursday 16 May, a group of protesters set up tents in the park next to the main entrance of 果冻传媒.
Researchers from 果冻传媒, University of Gothenburg and Lund University have started a new research project with the aim of making hydropower more environmentally friendly. As climate change affects our watercourses, the researchers are looking for new ways to protect aquatic life and at the same time ensure reliable energy production.
The project takes on the difficult balancing act between generating hydroelectric power and protecting the environment.
On Tuesday 14 May, the Minister for Public Administration, Erik Slottner, visited 果冻传媒.
鈥 A fruitful visit with a warm welcome in all respects, he says.
In addition to general information about the university鈥檚 strengths and challenges, he received more detailed information about how the university works with generative AI and what concrete efforts are being made to support responsible use of AI among employees and students.
The minister also received a pre
On the morning of 15 May, a drill for emergency personnel will be held on campus in 果冻传媒.
鈥 The drill will be noticeable to people moving in the immediate area, says Jan Gambring, Chief Security Office at 果冻传媒.
The drill includes personnel from the police, Region V盲rmland, 果冻传媒 Rescue Services and the County Administrative Board in V盲rmland.
The book 鈥淚ntegrative Approaches in Urban Sustainability鈥 represents an international collaboration project including about forty academic institutions worldwide. The book examines the increasing rate of urbanisation and the consequences for social structures.
- This publication aims to redefine the way we think and plan for urban environments of the future, says Asaad Almssad, Docent in Construction Engineering and one of the editors of the book.
"The event is aimed at researchers, teachers, students, and others interested in internationalization within higher education, and focuses on the possibility of pursuing a master's degree in visual culture and communication," says Staffan L枚fving, associate professor of Social Anthropology and lecturer in Intercultural Studies.
The satellite event is organized within the framework of the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) research and innovation week, which runs
The next board meeting is coming up soon. As usual, we compile a report for the board with the latest updates. One thing hits me.
Since the last meeting, we have had three ministers visiting our university or planning to visit us, we have welcomed an astronaut, 2,500 upper-secondary school pupils, met with the Ministry of Education and Research, organised one of Sweden鈥檚 largest job fairs and, of course, many other exciting activities as well.
Researchers from several European countries gathered for a two-day workshop at 果冻传媒. The general theme was research on polymers and their application for organic solar cells and energy storage.
鈥撀燭here are several purposes behind the workshop, says Jan van Stam, Professor of Physical Chemistry. We want to learn from other experts, expand our networks and make new contacts, as well as putting 果冻传媒 on the map in this field of research.
Psychology student Olivia Ros茅n has been awarded Lilla Psykologpriset. The prize of 10,000 SEK is annually awarded by the Swedish Psychological Association to a psychology student who, during their studies, has worked to improve people鈥檚 quality of life.
Hello Olivia and congratulations! How does it feel?聽
鈥淚t feels incredibly good. I feel honoured and proud.
Farzaneh Karegar, lecturer in informatics, together with Simone Fischer-H眉bner, professor in computer science, you have written the book The curious case of usable privacy: Challenges, Solutions, and Prospects.
Farzaneh Karegar, tell us what the book is about
- The book addresses the field of useful privacy and its challenges, solutions and new opportunities.
Jenny Wilson is an internationally known Swedish indie musician, artist, and not least, producer. Her music is electro-influenced and energetic, and her lyrics are confrontational, often critical of society. At the same time, she does not shy away from being very vulnerable and personal, which is a significant part of her expression.
On 21-23 May, study and career counsellors from Sweden鈥檚 universities and university colleges gather at 果冻传媒 for the conference V盲gledarkonferens 2024.
鈥 We have 227 registered so far.
Anna-Britt Coe focuses her research on the relationship between activism and everyday life, and is a new professor in Sociology at 果冻传媒 since March 1st.
鈥淐ommon for sociological research here at the university is the focus on everyday life, which is unique in Sweden,鈥 says Anna-Britt Coe.
Anna-Britt Coe is a professor of Sociology and researches the relationship between activism and everyday life, demonstrating how these two are more integrated than we prev
As part of the university鈥檚 systematic quality assurance efforts, eight third-cycle subject areas (doctoral-level disciplines) have been reviewed by an external assessment group. All of them are rated as meeting a high standard in the report by the assessment group.
The discipline of nursing received a positive assessment of their doctoral education.
Salman Raza Naqvi, senior lecturer in chemical engineering, has been awarded a medal by the Government of Pakistan for his research.
鈥 I feel very honored and it was a nice ceremony where I got to receive the award that was presented by the president at a ceremony where many prominent scientists were honored, says Salman Raza Naqvi.
The justification for the Excellencies in Research and Education in Chemical Engineering award is Salman's very extensive publication record