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.
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.
9/26/2022 The games industry is a global industry. This means that regardless of where in the world a game developer is based, they have a global playerbase and may need to adapt their games accordingly. Marcus Toftedahl, PhD Student at the University of Skövde, has taken a closer look at what small game companies need to do, to adapt their games to different markets around the world.
9/21/2022 In a new study from the University of Skövde, the University of Virginia, and Lancaster University researchers have developed a model that the computer game industry can use to predict competitor sales, and plan future launches and investments in their own games. The model is based on own past product sales data and competitor's prerelease Google Trends.
5/24/2022 Skövde Municipality’s student health service is being assisted by experts in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Skövde in order to develop skills and strengthen its personnel by incorporating a health-promoting and strength-focused perspective in interviews. “We are extremely pleased with the results”, says Mona Tolonen, who is head of Skövde Municipality’s student health department.
5/11/2022 Researchers at the University of Skövde have developed an indicator that shows how good a landscape is at supporting and enhancing biodiversity. The indicator provides people such as planners, landowners and conservationists with support when deciding upon how land can be best used and determining which natural habitats are present in a landscape.
12/9/2021 Industry faces a major transition, placing tough demands on today’s leaders. To meet these challenges, Emmy Wixenius – a production planning manager at Scania – chose to study a course in Technical Leadership for Future Industry Processes at the University of Skövde.