2024

Gaining or Losing Competence: How Robots Are Shaping Our Workplaces

12/20/2024 Researchers at the University of Skövde have received five million SEK from AFA Insurance to study how robotisation and collaboration between humans and robots affect workers’ comp...

Fourth Consecutive Scholarship to Cyber Security Student in Skövde

12/18/2024 For the fourth consecutive time, a thesis written by a student from the Privacy, Information and Cybersecurity Master’s Programme at the University of Skövde, has received ISACA Sw...

Eliot Pursues a Double Degree in Sweden and France

12/11/2024 Students in the Intelligent Automation Master's Programme can pursue a double degree through a partnership with a university in Paris. Eliot Lambret, currently in Skövde for his se...

Transforming Ports with Smart Microgrids

12/5/2024 Ports emit 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year—equal to 18 million transatlantic flights. A new research project at the University of Skövde aims to reduce this impact by...

Employers Need Holistic Strategies to Reduce Stress

12/4/2024 Ad hoc measures are not enough. To create a sustainable work environment and reduce stress, employers need to adopt a holistic approach and implement measures at three levels: indi...

Linda Awarded for Study on Knowledge Gaps Regarding Melanin-Rich Skin

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 assessi...

AI to Detect Care Needs Before They Arise

11/19/2024 A new EU-funded research project aims to improve care for older people by using AI to predict their care needs. By collecting data from individuals in their homes, the project will...

Old Drugs, New Uses

11/18/2024 New research from the University of Skövde paves the way for faster diagnostics, tailored treatments, and more efficient drug development. An unexpected bonus is that old drugs cou...

New Agreement with Volvo Strengthens Collaboration

11/13/2024 The University of Skövde has once again been selected as a Preferred Research Partner within the Volvo Group's Academic Partner Program. On 12 November 2024, Volvo Group and the Un...

Forecasting Research from the University on IVA’s 100 List

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 ...

Low-Sugar Muesli Hidden Away in Stores

11/12/2024 On average, we consume 35 kg of sugar per person each year in Sweden, which is twice the amount we should be eating. Yet, we rarely receive help choosing healthy options in our sto...

Five Ways to Manage Financial Anxiety at Christmas

11/11/2024 Jalal Ahamed is a Docent in Business Administration at the University of Skövde. He has studied financial anxiety, which has a widespread negative impact on people's mental health ...

Financial Anxiety Leads to Unnecessary Christmas Shopping

11/11/2024 Christmas is approaching, and for many, economic stress is increasing. Paradoxically, this can lead to purchasing even more gifts. New research from the University of Skövde shows ...

He is Helping Volvo Transition to Sustainable Factories

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...

AI Predicts Tomorrow’s Refugee Crisis

10/9/2024 Despite climate-driven migration becoming more common, socioeconomic factors still play a crucial role in people's decisions to flee, according to a newly published study. Research...

Skövde Researcher Among the World’s Most Influential

10/8/2024 Nikolaos Kourentzes is a professor of information technology and predictive analytics at the University of Skövde and one of the world’s most influential researchers, according to ...

Small Animals Reveal How Ecosystems Work

10/4/2024 How animals consume energy can provide us with insights into how ecosystems are structured and function. PhD student Karl Mauritsson has explored this in detail by studying the ene...

Thriller, Oriental Style, and 90s Retro Compete for the SAGA Award

10/1/2024 During this year's Sweden Game Conference on October 2-4, the Skövde Academic Game Award (SAGA) is awarded for the twelfth time. SAGA is Skövde municipality's award for new game de...

New AI Professor to Boost the Game Development in 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....

The Industry of Tomorrow is Human-Centric and Sustainable

9/25/2024 There is a paradigm shift happening within the manufacturing industry, going from a technology-centric approach (Industry 4.0) to a more holistic, human-centric and sustainable app...

AI and stem cells – New weapon against incurable diseases

9/24/2024 Cheaper and more effective methods to improve the treatment of several diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease, are the goal of researchers at the University ...

Bacterial art and laser - European Researchers’ Night at the University of Skövde

9/23/2024 On September 27, the University of Skövde invites the public to the science festival European Researchers’ Night. In Swedish known as ForskarFredag. Visitors can meet researchers i...

CT scanning boosts quality at ToWe Elektronik

9/18/2024 ToWe Elektronik in Skövde manufactures circuit boards and cabling in smaller batches. Through collaboration with the University of Skövde in the project ShiftLabs, the company can ...

Meet Melissa Ferm – the new Chairman of the Student Union

8/22/2024 As of July 1, the Student Union in Skövde has a new Chairman. However, Melissa Ferm is not a beginner, but has been involved in the union for several years. She is most passionate ...

The University welcomes 300 international students to Skövde

8/22/2024 On Monday, August 26, the introduction begins for the international students who will start studying at the University of Skövde this autumn. Around 300 students are expected to be...

Why your manager matters more than your colleagues

8/20/2024 New research shows that the relationship with the manager can be even more important than the relationship with colleagues regarding job satisfaction and engagement. But why is thi...

External monitoring: The latest sepsis research news

7/10/2024 The University of Skövde has spent many years carrying out research to facilitate earlier diagnosis of sepsis, with the aim of increasing survival rates for those affected. We ther...

INGENIUM opens doors to Europe for students

7/5/2024 From Ireland in the west to Romania in the east, from Finland in the north to Greece in the south. The University of Skövde is part of INGENIUM European University and which gives ...

Researchers from all over the world discuss information security in Skövde

7/3/2024 About fifty researchers from all over the world meet in Skövde in July to participate in an international conference on the human aspect of information security. “That the conferen...

International game jam aims to create a more sustainable games industry

6/10/2024 Right now, an international game jam is taking place at the University of Skövde. Students and alumni from six different universities in Northern Europe have come together to make ...

Thesis on improving ergonomics during assembly wins prize

6/4/2024 During this year's Production Technology Day at the ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena, the prize for the year's best thesis in production technology was awarded. The prize went to ...

Healthcare in the home makes the lives of older persons easier

5/29/2024 A growing population of older persons, with complex healthcare needs, is a major challenge for Sweden’s healthcare system as it is currently structured. Lina Emmesjö has studied an...

Promising new biomarkers for sepsis

5/28/2024 Antibiotic resistance and invasive group A streptococci are pushing up the number of sepsis cases globally. As bacteria grow resistant to antibiotics, it is becoming increasingly d...

International students from the University of Skövde received diplomas in Stockholm

5/28/2024 The Swedish Institute, SI once every year holds a ceremony for international Master’s students who have completed their education in Sweden. This year 357 SI scholarship holders fr...

Major gaps in cybersecurity at auto workshops

5/27/2024 Many auto workshops do not know enough about how to keep our cars safe from cyberattacks. This is revealed in a new study from the University of Skövde. "A large proportion of the ...

Why it's hard to predict the weather

5/22/2024 Will it rain tomorrow or will it be sunny? Better data and more computing power have made weather forecasts more accurate. But doesn't it seem like, despite promises of a sunny sum...

How understanding human interaction can shape technology

5/17/2024 Understanding how humans interact with each other is crucial for creating technology that feels intuitive. Vipul Nair, a PhD student in informatics, has been studying how knowledge...

INGENIUM got Alicia involved in international work

5/6/2024 Alicia Larsson took part in INGENIUM's very first Junior Summer School in June 2023. The week in Germany was the start of an international commitment. Now she is the Secretary of t...

What provides the most cybersecurity for the money?

4/23/2024 In a new research project, researchers from the University of Skövde will develop tools to assist organisations in making wise prioritisations and selecting investments that provid...

New experiences for visitors from different INGENIUM universities

4/18/2024 Staff from the INGENIUM universities in Germany, France and Italy have spent a week at the University of Skövde. The visit had a focus on mobility within INGENIUM, but the visitors...

Digital strategy lifted Furhoff's transformation journey

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 al...

Maria's prize became study visits within INGENIUM

4/15/2024 It is more important than ever to be able to deal with false information. Maria Wickenberg, librarian at the University of Skövde, is passionate about teaching students information...

Diaries reveal the truth about our pandemic dreams

4/10/2024 In a new study, researchers from the University of Skövde have examined whether the covid-19 pandemic really affected our dreams as much as the media highlighted. The answer is no....

From studies in Skövde to internship at a game company in Japan

3/19/2024 When Deborah Carlander decided to pursue a Master's degree in Game Development, some of her friends were hesitant and wondered where it would take her. The answer is Japan, Belgium...

Inclusive technology requires multiple perspectives

3/18/2024 How we develop and interact with technology can have significant consequences for society. However, both development and interaction are influenced by our perception of technology,...

Meet Annica in the Switchboard: "The University's employees are the big win"

3/8/2024 Since February 1, 1985, Annica Sääf Andersson has welcomed visitors, new employees and students to the University of Skövde. She is now the person who has worked the longest at the...

Features from gaming enhances engagement in local news

2/26/2024 Local media would gain a lot of reader engagement by adopting principles from digital games. “Much that is obvious to other actors does not exist in the newspaper world,” says Torb...

Falling in love is like an addiction

2/13/2024 Butterflies in the stomach, heart rate increases, and suddenly you can't think of anyone else but the one you've fallen in love with. But what is love really? Katja Valli is a prof...

A common disease among women can provide training benefits

1/23/2024 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects more than one in ten women. The condition is characterised by increased levels of male sex hormones, menstrual irregularities, and insulin ...

What do you expect from a social robot?

1/16/2024 Today, social robots cannot do everything we think they can. Our expectations of their abilities often come from indirect sources such as movies and television. Julia Rosén, PhD st...

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