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1. Igår

   Based on her own work as a chamber musician, recorder player Kerstin Frödin has investigated musical interpretation from a number of perspectives. Through a series of interdisciplinary performing arts projects, her thesis provides examples of how musicians’ bodily knowledge and creativity can be utilised and contribute to a liberation from traditional roles and hierarchies and break paths to new artistic expressions.

   With the body in interaction between the art forms

2. 10 January

   How do skis and snow interact, and how can this improve Swedish cross-country skiing? Gustav conducts interdisciplinary research where tribology, biomechanics, and physiology converge to optimize skiing performance. His goal is not only to secure more Olympic medals but also to inspire more people to discover the sport and improve public health.

   Meet Our Researchers: Gustav – Paving the Way for Olympic Medals and Better Public Health

3. 20 December

   Luleå University of Technology is a key partner in a new competence center developing energy-efficient solutions for industry. Through advanced models, the project aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and contribute to innovations that strengthen the green transition.

   Paving the Way for Green Industrial Transition

4. 20 December

   Machine Elements has had an exceptional year – ten PhD students completed their theses in 2024. The research covers a wide range of topics, from environmentally friendly drilling to ski performance and lubrication in extreme conditions.

   Record year for machine elements - ten PhD students graduated in 2024