Improvements with popcorn effect

Luleå University of Technology and Produktionslyftet helps local industries to be sustainable and to compete with an international market. This is Leab, an electronics company in Lövånger in Västerbotten, a living proof of.

Undercover studies of supporter group

When sociology students were commissioned to carry out a covert observational study chose Caroline Johansson, Hanna Lindström and Rebecca Larsson to investigate Lulea Hockey's supporter culture.

Honorable mention to Eira Andersson

Studentlitteratur AB gives Eira Andersson at Luleå University of Technology a honorable mention for her thesis.

In the media: It's no longer about housewives

Lena Abrahamsson, Professor of Human Work Sciences at Luleå University of Technology, speaks about women's pensions in NSD.

More feeling for the driver

As cars become more and more advanced it also requires a technological simplicity. The systems to handle while driving should not be too difficult for the driver. This is something that Camilla Grane, researcher in Engineering Psychology at Luleå University of Technology, has a solution of.

In media: About the school system in Radio Sweden

Along with a number of other experts speaks Karolina Parding, Associate Professor of Human Work Science at Luleå University of Technology, about the Swedish school system in Radio Sweden.

Women makes IT industry more competitive

IT industry needs to hire more women in order to maintain its competitiveness. In universities, women are rare in senior positions, including in the IT field. The lack of women in IT industry and in leading positions in academia is something that Professor Ylva Fältholm and project manager Paula Wennberg would like to change.

In media: Gender researcher noticed March 8

On International Women's Day gave Norrbottens-Kuriren Lena Abrahamsson attention. She is a professor of Human Work Science and gender researcher at Luleå University of Technology. Additionally is Lena Abrahamsson member of the government delegation for equality in workplaces.

In media: Women poor seniors

Half of all women who become seniors in the next few years will be below the poverty line. Lena Abrahamsson is a professor of Human Work Science at Luleå University of Technology and A member of the government delegation for equality in worklife. Now she wants to address this issue.

In media: Lean and equality

Lean is hot - that is how we should organize the work. But how does that work with gender work? This talks Lena Abrahamsson about in the paper Arbetet.

In media: Millions for gender equality work

"If you miss half of the population as a recruitment base, it's a problem." This says Ylva Fältholm, professor of Human Work Science at Luleå University of Technology to Radio Sweden.

Boys more likely to try drugs

Of 8 300 high school students in Norrbotten County, have 14% of the girls and 20% of the guys tried drugs and cannabis is the most common drug. This shows a research study that Mats Jakobsson, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Luleå University of Technology, has conducted in cooperation with the County Administrative Board of Norrbotten.

Makes web accessible in mountain and dictatorship

A unique learning platform is currently being introduced that explains how networks step by step can be established in areas that lack the common internet infrastructure. The technology is called Delay Tolerant Networking (DTN), and was originally created by NASA.

In media: Human Work Science in national research school

Forum for Work Life Research is one of Sweden's national research schools. Jan Johansson, professor of Human Work Science at Luleå University of Technology is one of the members of the
steering group.

In media: Jan Johansson on remote-controlled mines

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology are working to develop future remote-controlled mines together with LKAB. In addition to collecting the control of several mines to one place, sees Jan Johansson, professor of Human Work Science at LTU, more benefits.

Drivers need to be tested

Future trucks with autopilot mean a whole new driving situation and emerging risks. Camilla Grane, researcher at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), is therefore working to develop tests that can identify how the driver is affected - and the safety hazards that could arise - when the vehicle steers the vehicle.

Sociological issues travels across borders in teacher exchange

From the multi-million city of Durban and 36 degrees Celsius to a winter white Luleå. On Friday landed three South African teachers on Swedish ground. The reason is an ongoing teacher exchange between Luleå University of Technology (LTU) and Kwazulu Natal University.

In media: Malin Lindberg on innovation and gender

Malin Lindberg, researcher i gender at Luleå University of Technolgy, recently visited Halmstad University to talk about the gender aspect in innovation processes.

In media: Magnus Stenberg about safety for construction workers

Magnus Stenberg, researcher at the Division of Human Work Science at Luleå University of Technology, has received much attention in the media because of his research on workplace accidents.

Older construction workers suffer more frequently from serious accidents

Luleå University of Technology now presents a partial result of an extensive study of accidents on building sites in Sweden. It turns out that the older the construction worker is, the greater the risk of a serious accident, contrary to what the building industry thought.

In media: Eira Andersson about macho ideals in the mine

Eira Andersson

Eva Karlsson gave a glimpse of her life

The new Honorary Doctors at Luleå University of Technology held their traditional talks on Friday. Eva Karlsson is one of them. She has currently an influential management position after an education in industrial work environment at the university.

In media: Women and youths designs concept factory

A workplace where all employees can make a difference and the factories are stylish and built with lots of glass – this is examples of young people's visions of the future factory.

In media: Gender issues important when new Kiruna is built

Many women leave the male-dominated town Kiruna. In conjunction with the city move, politicians and business seeks help from researchers to highlight gender issues.

Kjell Ledin rewarded

Kjell Ledin got an award for 30 years of work. To develop, teach and see students grow is the most exciting part of the job according to the retired lecturer.

In media: Future mining in Radio Sweden

"I think that LKAB has the most advanced system in the world right now." This said Jan Johansson, professor of Human Work Science at Luleå University of Technology, when he talked about automated mines in Radio Sweden.

In media: The cashier in renegotiation

Lena Abrahamsson, professor in Human Work Sciences at Luleå University of Technology, recently presented results from an ongoing research project. The project studies the cashier, it´s traditional role and how it is changing because of the structural changes in the trade.

Smart toolbox gives billions in profit

In media: Lean Production good and bad

Yesterday talked Lena Abrahamsson, professor in human work science at Luleå University of Technology, on the radio. This time about Lean Production which is about streamlining work by removing unnecessary elements.

Eva Karlsson new honorary doctor

Ruter Dam in 2011 and CEO of SKF Sweden AB is the hallmark of Eva Karlsson, who appointed an honorary doctorate by the Faculty of Science and Technology at Luleå University of Technology.

A day at ETS - part of your introduction weeks

Older students take care of our newcomers every year. They do everything to make your first weeks at LTU the best time of your life. On Friday, it was also time for the department, and all who are involved in our programs, to greet the new students welcome.

In media: Lena Abrahamsson on gender issues in work life

Lena Abrahamsson, a professor of human work science at LTU, is an active researcher on gender, learning and organisational development and appears frequently in the media.

Workplace learning the future

Between 2007-2013 the Swedish ESF Council grants 13 billion to businesses and organizations around Sweden who wants to develop the skills of their employees. A&O, Workplace Learning and adaption in the working life, is a project that is working to systematize the results of these efforts.

Macho culture is emerging from the mine

Culture of machismo among miners underground can be an obstacle to the development of the mining sector. Among the miners themselves and of the mining companies are the motivation to to change the prevailing culture strong. The LTU researcher Eira Andersson has studied miners attitudes about gender and security issues.

In media: Mats Jakobsson about growing up

In yesterday's Aftonbladet Mats Jakobsson, researcher in sociology at Luleå University of Technology, pronounce himself on the view of adulthood.

High quality for LTU Sociology Education

On Wednesday came news from Swedish National Agency for Higher Education(HSV) that the education in sociology at Luleå University of Technology has a high quality. All the evaluated degree objectives for sociology education in Luleå has high effectiveness and HSV believes that education as a whole is of high quality.

Safer rescue in deep mines

The mining accident in San Jose in Chile in 2010 highlighted the importance of well working rescue systems in deep mines, where rescue work can occur on 1500 meters depth and can extend over several months. LTU has ongoing research to develop systems that facilitate rescue work in deep mines.

Empty mines soon a reality

In the near future, all activity in mines can be controlled on ground level. This is a something for researchers at Luleå University of Technology, mining companies and manufacturers of mining equipment to ensure.

Eira Andersson posting thesis

Safer nuclear power with the operator in focus

Nuclear power plant operators and management should have a better understanding of how control systems work and should be handled. On behalf of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority Håkan Alm, professor in Engineering Psychology at LTU, develops new methods to evaluate the interaction between operators, management, technology, organization and design of control rooms in nuclear power plants.

European major investment into deep mining

For four years, ten European countries cooperate on research on the major challenge for the mining industry - the deeper mines. This is the most comprehensive European research project that is geared directly to the mining industry. The project I2Mine has a budget of 25,414,022 Euro - Luleå University takes a leadership role.