Information about coronavirus Covid-19

The university has continued monitoring regarding covid-19. Below you will find Luleå University of Technology's information and recommendations for students and staff, as well as a FAQ.

Information for students

Updated 4 April 14.15. The university has continued monitoring and increased preparedness regarding the development of Covid-19. The development is continuously monitored by the university's central coordination group. The latest information is always at the top.

Information for staff

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The use of normalization to better understand trends in the concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 in sewage

Frida Isaksson has now finished her research project as part of her degree in Natural Resource Engineering at Luleå University of Technology (LTU). Her study aimed to increase knowledge on factors that affect the concentrations of non-infectious SARS-CoV-2 RNA fragments in sewage and to show the imp...

COVID-research on experiences of the pandemic

In the media: Five years of pandemic - this is what Sweden looks like in 2025

Björn Ekelund, senior lecturer in architecture at Luleå University of Technology, is one of three experts in this interview from Swedish TV.

Contact with nature became important for the covid patient

In a larger study of experiences among patients affected by covid-19 that needed care in respirator, a woman participated who told about the importance of having a pine tree outside the window after waking up. "She said "It was me and the pine towards the world". She saw it as an anchor, a lifeline"...

In the wake of the pandemic – what do we take with us?

25 May. 2021 12:00 – 16:00 :

This webinar is in Swedish.

Studies on intensive care at covid-19 are intensified

A research project at Luleå University of Technology on what happens when patients are cared for in a respirator due to Covid-19 is now being expanded.
– We have seen that the IVA nurses have an increased workload. In addition to caring for many patients with a new type of disease that makes speci...

Unique research project on the pandemic in Norrbotten

The corona virus has changed a lot in our lives. In a new project, researchers in history and nursing at Luleå University of Technology – together with a large number of other stakeholders – will gather knowledge and experience from the ongoing pandemic.

New study on covid care

New research on respiratory care at covid-19 is currently ongoing at Luleå University of Technology. Professor Åsa Engström leads the project.
– It was very difficult for relatives who were not allowed to see the patients. Some stood outside the hospital to feel close to them.

Wastewater is tested for coronavirus

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have participated in a European study in which wastewater was sampled in a number of municipalities in Sweden at the same time and then analyzed for SARS-CoV-2. The approach may provide indications of future corona outbreaks.

"Keep your distance, also in your free time"

The pandemic is not over. Hear what Chief County Medical Officer for infectious diseases control Anders Nystedt has to say about the coronavirus and the start of the semester, parties, face masks and the important personal responsibility.

The new students are arriving

For three days, Luleå University of Technology and the student unions have an introduction on site for new students. Due to the pandemic, the welcome days have changed.
– Much of what previously involved physical presence, we have filmed and posted in advance, says Jennie Hägg Wilhelmsson, head of ...

High pressure on on-site wastewater systems this corona summer

Many will spend this year's vacation in a summer house to avoid the ravages of the coronavirus. This, in turn, will increase the pressure on on-site wastewater facilities that belong to a summer house. Researcher Inga Herrmann at Luleå University of Technology has studied these wastewater systems a ...

In the media: Quick solutions not a good idea

Technological developments have accelerated during the pandemic, but at the same time risk turning the hook on themselves as the pressure for quick solutions increases.

Hoping for research on life after respiratory care

Study the effect of long-term oxygen deficiency

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have developed a method to study how muscle cells in the blood vessels of the lung, permanently contract because of long-term oxygen deficiency. This phenomenon leads to increased pressure in the vessels of the lung and the strain on the heart increases....

How effective are face masks?

How do particles spread when a person coughs with or without a face mask? A group of researchers, including from Luleå University of Technology, wants to increase knowledge about this.

Debate: The Corona Effect - Evolution through Crisis. Impacts on Data, AI & Digitalization

Diego Galar, professor in operation and maintenance at Luleå University of Technology participated in an interview/panel about effect of corona virus and actions from AI point of view in our society.

In the media: Olle Hage on how the corona virus can affect the economy

Olle Hage, Senior Lecturer of Economics, is interviewed by the Youtube channel "Mitt öga" about how Covid-19 can affect the Swedish economy.

Researchers on different aspects of the corona pandemi

Debate: Corona threatens to aggravate the Swedish housing crisis

Professor Kristina L Nilsson and Agatino Rizzo, associate professor of architecture, Luleå University of Technology, are two of those who signed this debate article in Aftonbladet.

Donates protective equipment from university lab

Region Norrbotten is in dire need of protective equipment to enable its staff to care for patients with covid-19 safely. Luleå University of Technology now donates protective equipment from various laboratories.

"Thank you for your understanding and trust"

"It feels almost unreal that it has been just over a week since the government announced that the universities' teaching and assessment will be carried out remotely.

3D fabrication holder for covid-19 visor

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology help hospital with the manufacture of covid-19 visor holders. Medical personnel make their own protections using transparencies and holders from, among others, Luleå University of Technology.

Contributes with material to covid 19 visor

Decision on distance education for all students

Luleå University of Technology follows the government's recommendation to introduce distance education, due to corona disease covid-19 in Sweden. This means that the university will switch to distance education and place-independent examination forms from 18 March.

Published:12 March 2020

Updated: 4 April 2022

By:Elin Bergström

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