2024

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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