The University of Skövde’s researchers want to contribute towards development. Therefore, our research is characterised by strong collaboration with surrounding society and we work constantly to ensure that new knowledge from research is used to benefit society. Here you can read about how the knowledge created at the University of Skövde has been put to practical use.
2/18/2025 The world is in the midst of a digital revolution. Today, your fridge can communicate with the power grid, and factories worldwide are controlled by algorithms and sensors. Navigating this change is not easy. Yacine Atif, Professor of Informatics at the University of Skövde, has recently released a book that can guide companies and organisations through their digital transformation.
11/26/2024 The Diversity Scholarship for 2024 from the University of Skövde has been awarded to Linda Sjökvist for her nursing final project. Her study examines nurses’ experiences in assessing conditions like rashes on melanin-rich skin. "It is a great honor to receive this scholarship, and it’s important to highlight the knowledge gap in healthcare education in this area," Linda stated.
11/13/2024 Forecasts that prevent resource waste and create sustainable operations. This is research from the University of Skövde presented on the prestigious annual 100 List from the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA).
10/14/2024 Volvo is about to start using a decision support system that will help them reduce their environmental impact when manufacturing engines. The first plant to implement the system is Volvo Powertrain in Skövde, after which it will be rolled out to their other factories worldwide. The system is developed by Simon Lidberg, an industrial PhD student at the University of Skövde.
9/27/2024 When Julian Togelius was in high school, he hated maths and dreamed of becoming an author. Today, he is a Professor, specialising in computer science and AI at New York University. For a year, he will be a Visiting Professor at the University of Skövde, collaborating with Science Park Skövde.
4/18/2024 Furhoff's Rostfria in Skövde have been manufacturing products in the plumbing field for more than 100 years. But with the digital transformation, it was necessary to ensure that all employees had a common goal. Researchers from the University of Skövde helped with that. The result was a digital strategy – and an energy boost into the business.
12/14/2023 The industry is constantly seeking efficiency improvements for increased profitability. But how can this be done without risking people's health? Aitor Iriondo Pascual, a PhD student in Informatics at the University of Skövde, has developed software that can be used to maximise productivity and the well-being of workers at the same time.
10/3/2023 In collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Professor Nikolaos Kourentzes from the University of Skövde has developed tools that can assist central banks in setting interest rates for effective monetary policy. Four countries around the world have already sought assistance from these tools.
9/7/2023 In a new research project, the University of Skövde collaborates with Kinnekulle energi and Götene Municipality to enhance biodiversity around power grid networks. This is achieved by using a unique tool developed by researchers at the University of Skövde.
5/10/2023 Pieces Interactive has chosen to fund a game researcher from the University of Skövde. As a Swedish entertainment game developer, this makes them unique so far. “The research creates conditions to build a better working environment and speed up our product development,” says Robert Lazic, CEO at Pieces Interactive.