Relational Knowledge as a subject

Relational Knowledge should be introduced as a new subject in school, suggests a researcher at Luleå University of Technology. If students achievement in school have to improve should not a sertain topic be studied harder, but the focus should be on creating good relationships.

Smoker - despite the diagnosis of COPD

Cronic Obstuctive Pulmonary Disease COPD affects 50 percent of all smokers. Despite the diagnosis, however, a relatively large proportion of those affected continue to smoke. In a recently published study from Luleå University och Technologi, experience of not being able to quit smoking are examined among persons diagnosed with COPD.

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.

Students provides more than dance

DANSAPPARATEN is a student-run club concept based on the electronic dance music that provides comprehensive experiences. Since the first event in Piteå, in March 2012, DANSAPPARATEN created six clubs both in collaboration with other organizations and themselves.

Researchers commissioned in business projects

Jurate Kumpiene, researcher in waste science and technology at Luleå University of Technology, shall is going to work at the company Rangsells, for a period of several months during the coming two years. It is with the help of a grant from the Foundation for Strategic Research that 13 researchers from across the country that have received support for workning in the industry.

Virtual White Cane helps visually impaired

The white cane has been a useful tool for the blind for almost 100 years. Researchers at LTU want to develop the next set of tools for the visually impaired using laser technology - the virtual white cane.

Low-energy products cope with today's electrical standards

There is a constant battle between manufacturers of electronic devices and the operators of the electricity grid, how to limit the interference level in the network. If interference levels are too high, appliances and equipment break down.

New online measurement method for crushers

Online measurement of rock size to crushers or mills is the missing piece of the puzzle for integrating mining and mineral processing into a unified and optimizable process. Researchers at LTU have developed a commecial-ready solution for measurement of piled particles on conveyor.

Green roofs in cold climates

In the neighbourhood "The Sparrow" in central Luleå there are new buildings covered with green roof buldings where soil and vegetation replace the traditional roofs built with metal or tar paper. Green roofs can have many benefits, aesthetic, insulation and reduced water runoff. The construction project in "The Sparrow" began in 2011 and the first tenants moved in in October 2012.

Pia Sundhage to Luleå University of Technology

In Sports Gala on January 14 Pia Sundhage was awarded Year of coach 2012th A week before that, she was awarded the World´s best women soccer coach at FIFA gala in Zurich. Now we can reveal that Pia Sundhage is visiting Luleå University of Technology March 20, at a Public lecture - about just her leadership.

LTU takes place in the Research Council

Luleå University of Technology gets its first representative in the Research Council. The Council's Board of Directors decided December 12, 2012 of a new committee for artistic research and artistic development (creative and performing arts) for 2013-2015. Newly elected are Åsa Unander-Scharin, choreographer, Ph.D and research associate in Music Performance at Luleå University of Technology.

Global IT company NEC collaborate with LTU

The NEC Corporation, a global Japanese company in the IT and electronics sector, have begun experiments with a Home Energy Management System (HEMS) in collaboration with Luleå University of Technology, Centre for Distance-Spanning Technology (CDT), and Skellefteå Kraft as part of Skellefteå's “Sense Smart City Project ".

Wood and plastic in perfect harmony

Research at Luleå University of Technology presents a method where individual wood fibers can be used to enhance wood-plastic composites (WPC). Wood fiber serves as reinforcement and gives a stronger and stiffer material. The solution is described in a new doctoral thesis written by Maiju Hietala, PhD in Wood and Bionanocomposites.

LTU Organ Acusticum on TV

Luleå University of Technology, choir-professor Erik Westberg and university honorary doctor Benny Andersson are deaply involved when SVT2, on Saturday showed part of an acclaimed organ concert in October 2012. It's about Luleå University och Technology's Organ Acusticum and one of several concerts during an organ week last fall in connection with the inauguration of the 9000 squeaky organ.

Many new students welcomed

Now is Luleå University of Technology (LTU) filled with many new students. The programmes are about to start. William Carlsson, Elias Geokhaji and Jens Andersson are all 21 years old and new students in Economics - an education that is twice as popular in comparison to the previous year.

Nordic co-operation for green tourism

In mid-January, the two students Erik Nordberg and Alexandra Flinck from the program for Experience Production got the chance to participate in this years Turid projects in Meltosjärvi, Finland.

Vulnerable pedestrians in the countryside

Researcher Peter Rosander work with Traffic Engineering at LTU. In a project commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration, he is studying the situation for cyclists and pedestrians in rural areas.

Alpha case - a case for Marta-Lena

Marta-Lena Antti, researcher in materials engineering, is one of thirteen scholars in the country that received a grant from the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) under the program Strategic Mobility. The program aims to increase mobility between academia and industry and gives the researcher the opportunity to change workplace during a period.

Major investment in space technology research

Luleå University of Technology establishes a new research topic in space technology in Sweden. The new research topic has a clear technological specialization in electrical engineering systems in the upper atmosphere and space to include rocket and satellite platforms. A new proffessur will be established. About eight researchers and postgraduate students are planned to hiring.

This year's edition of LARV well-attended

More than 110 companies and a couple of thousand students met in this year's edition of LARV arranged by the Technology Student Union at Luleå University of Technology. LARV gives university students the opportunity to make their first contacts with companies and learn more about the careers in various industries. More and more companies want to participate in LARV-day is the result for 2013.

Volvo recruits talent at LTU

Volvo Construction Equipment has collaborated with Luleå University since the mid 90's. The head of their development department Emerging Technologies in Sweden, Andreas Nordstrand, explains why he is looking for their top talent from LTU.

App instead of doctor visits

Apps and other communication may be the solution for the EU countries to cope with the care of a growing number of patients affected by the most common diseases, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. LTU researchers Inger Lindberg and Siv Söderberg involved in the EU:s major flagship research Renewing Health where 8000 patients in nine EU countries participates.

Debate: Sweden should be given a chance to lead mining venture

Pär Weihed in a new debate article in Swedish Newpaper SVD Opinion.

Students Create Remote Controlled Wheel Loader

How do make a wheel loader remotely controlled? A new student projects in electronics at LTU, where four different programs collaborate interdisciplinary tries to solve the task.

All-time high

Theatre Academy of Luleå has reached all-time high of number of applicants for the actor training. This year, the program received 591 applications.

Majorov focus on figure skating and studies

Alexander Majorov took a sixth place in the European Championships in figure skating våren 2013.
Competing at an elite level takes a lot of time, but still he manages the studies in physiotherapy at Luleå University of Technology.
- It is difficult to study when I am away at the competition. I read on the trips to and from the races, but during competition days I do not get something in your head, he laughs.

New classification of winter tyres

The new EU tyre labeling which took effect on 1 november 2012 is intended to inform consumers about tyre safety and environmental impact. The only problem is that the label mislead the purchaser as to how the tyre performs in the winter. A while ago, Luleå University of Technology was commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration to develop a new classification of winter tyres, which will help the Nordic consumers to make a better choice.

New project with Boliden launched

Since 2004, LTU and Boliden has worked closely with respect to research and education in the field the base metal metallurgy. It´s about refining the processes in the production of copper, lead, zinc, gold and silver.

LTU focuses on commercialization

The commercialization ambassadors at Luleå University of Technology organized organized a first meeting to raise awareness of the commercialization and development of business ideas at LTU on Thursday.

Food scraps down the drain - challenge for municipalities

Imagine how convenient just to press a button and your food waste is minced and flushed down the drain. LTU-researchersm examines whether the Swedish water supply is capable of handling food waste from disposers, which may be relevant in communities that currently don't have sorting of household waste

Automatic control system is tested by mining corporation LKAB

A research project at Luleå University of Technology, where different techniques have been developed to connect the different systems used in industry, is now almost complete. The project called IMC-AESOP, where international parties are involved, is all about linking industrial systems, from ERP to control processes.

International internship for aspiring preschool teachers

For the two prospective preschool teachers Angélicka Söderberg and Christine André spring will mean an adventure out of the ordinary. After two years of distance learning, they cross the Atlantic for a five week work placement (internship) in Vancouver, Canada.

New modeling tool from LTU streamline product development att ABB

The multinational corportation ABB has a new supplement that improves efficiency and reduces the cost of product development. The tool has been developed by researchers at the Department of computer science, electrical and space engineering (EISLAB) at Luleå university of technology.

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.

Smart energy efficiency of historic buildings in cold climates

This project is now launched by Professor Kristina L. Nilsson within research subject Architecture. The results of the research will be useful for both large and small property owners

Japanese students may take part in cooperation

This week may be the Department of Health visited by Professor Matsui and three students from the International Budo University, IBU, outside Tokyo. On Wednesday, the students take part in lectures on physical therapy, health and sport, and how the student life on campus.

The University takes over the facility for green fuels

Luleå University of Technology's holding company take's over the company Chemrec in Piteå and its plant for gasification of green fuels. On Wednesday agreements was signed whereby LTU Holding is the new owner of the company and the facility. LTU Green Fuels will be the name of the new company, which also marks the start of extensive research into green fuels.

Innovations from LTU strengthens automotive testing

How can Europe maintain its leading position in the global automotive industry? The question was asked at the Swedish Automotive Testing Seminar (SATS) in Arvidsjaur where Luleå University of Technology, the Swedish Proving Ground Association and Test Site Sweden invited the automotive industry for talks on how to meet the future needs on the market.

Researcher Sara Thorngren rewarded

Entreprenörskapsforums prize for young scientists in 2013 is split between Sara Thorngren, researcher and lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Luleå University of Technology and Lina Andersson, Linnaeus University.

Student Collaboration behind the sports gala in Piteå

For five weeks, students from Experience Production and Media Design at Luleå University of Technology worked to on behalf of Piteå Municipality, Norrbotten sports and Communications at Piteå municipality to create a concept around Norrbotten sports gala 2013.

Three students plus three cubes equals one computer game

Pervasive computing, the ability to embed microprocessors in all kinds of appliances that communicate with other digital devices is the next big trend in the ICT. Luleå University of Technology already offer advanced courses in the area for students attending the Computer Science-programme.

Full-scale models in architecture

Digital Design & Making the name of an exciting project course in architecture now being held at Luleå University of Technology. This year full-scale pavilions are being built. The Works will be on displayed on the University campus, one already in place in the university library.

Turbulence and folds in the polar atmosphere

Maria Mihalikova has in her thesis, presented at Luleå University on Monday, February 11 studied two different phenomenas that occur in the polar atmosphere - the atmosphere at high latitudes.

Students presented live projects in sustainable energy engineering

The main course in sustainable energy engineering is a popular project course in which students work on live projects. This final presentation for example included energy efficiency of a solar cooling system and design of a large-scale facility for the production of green fuels.

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.

The Water Price in 2013 to Maria Viklander

The Prize is awarded to a person or group of persons operating in the Nordic countries and the idea, design, practice, research, scholarly dissertation etc. in a significant manner promoted the development of water management.

Swedish Championship in snowball fight very close

Time for Svedish Championship in Yukigassen, snowball war at Luleå University of Technology, is fast approaching, and eight teams have already signed up. The competition to be held March 2 initiated already four years ago by a student at Luleå University of Technology and subsequently the Japanese snowball war Yukigassen has become an established sport at the university.

Vital technology reduces avalanche danger

One for Sweden new type of monitoring stations to facilitate avalanche forecasts are tested for the first time against satellites by researchers at Luleå University of Technology. The measuring station was recently placed in the Lapland mountains in an area where both residents and winter tourists seriously suffer from tremendously powerful, so-called slush avalanches.

Innovation seminar at the Space Campus

On Tuesday an innovation seminar was arranged at the space campus in Kiruna. The day was organized by Johanna Bergstrom Roos from CENTEK who described the organizations activities with start-ups.

Experience Producers inspire each other

When UPAF (Experience Producer Academic Association) gathered for an annual "show up" the students from year three got the opportunity to share what they have done during their project courses and internship courses. The purpose is to share experiences and inspire students in lower grades for the next study period.

New project examines gender equality in IT sector

Three million swedish crowns has been granted to a project at Luleå University of Technology to examine how it is possible to achieve greater gender equality in the IT-sector.

Top Ranking for Sustainable Process Engineering

A new website developed by The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise show that LTUs Programme Sustainable Process Engineering, a top ranking - no. 1 among civil engineer programmes - in terms of collaboration with companies.

Meeting at LTU about the future of swedish software development

A new strategic research and innovation agenda will be developed for industrial software development in Sweden. On Thursday came the organization responsible for the project, Swedsoft, to discuss possible solutions with researchers at Luleå Technical University and regional entrepreneurs in the county.

Social skills in school

For students to perform and achieve learning goals, they must be complemented by social goals. For educational leaders, this means, among other things, that the statutory equality work priorities in a different way than before. It says researcher Greta Rova Lindberg studying the school as a social arena and in particular how the Swedish school manages conflicts and equality.

Students meet business in EX-nest

To further enhance cooperation between LTU and industry examiner Hans Gelter invited various businesses to, for the students, present ideas for their theses.

Course for the Swedish Armed Forces about technology in cold climates

Materiel Systems in subarctic climate is the name of a weeklong course that LTU arranged for the Swedish Armed Forces for the fourth consecutive year. The course was held by researchers in machine elements, materials, energy and solid mechanics in collaboration with experts from industry.

Accordionist of the Year - a Master student at LTU

David Wahlén, a student at the master program Music Performance, has been named this years accordionist of Sweden Accordian Players Association. Thus, he joins an impressive bunch, both in Sweden and internationally.

Found a new home in the north

Catherine Heining, 34 years. Graduated in 2005. Lives in Kempten in Germany, where she works as a Product Marketing Engineer at 3S Smart Software Solutions.

Corporate Responsibility in focus

95 percent of large companies in the EU publishes sustainability reports where the company reports operations related to social, ethical and environmental responsibility. Professor Johan Sandström at LTU is studying sustainability reports in health-, medicin- and food companies. The studies show that Corporate Social Responsibility-reports needs to be developed and better integrated into traditional economic reports.

Sweden's leading mineral economist

In recent weeks, Magnus Ericsson, adjunct professor at Luleå University of Technology has been highly in demand by the media. Reason: He is Sweden's leading expert on mineral economics, and the media wants to know: What will happen to Northland Resources? Well, what will happen?

Träslaget 2013 - wood activities for high school students

600 high school students in grade 8, from schools in Skellefteå, Malå and Norsjö, visited LTU in Skellefteå for Träslaget 2013. The activities were divided into two parts: research and a knowledge test. An extra task was about making a music video with the theme "Wood you rock".

Stina nailed her thesis

Friday, 22 February nailed Stina Rutberg his dissertation on the topic Physical Therapy.

Optimass - Recycle soil and rock masses save the environment in big cities

Rock masses blasted away in large construction projects as tunnels, roads etc creates problems in big cities. Rock masses are often transported long distance or are moved several times because there is no space in the city to deposit the masses. Systems to reduce environmental effects and facilitate the reuse of rock masses is now being developed by researchers at Luleå University of Technology in collaboration with the municipality of Stockholm, construction companies, The Transport Administration and Formas.

LTU alumni are nominees for the year's young entrepreneurs

After studying Media Design at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) the career for the alumni communications agency behind Geektown has been brilliant. This year the "Geeks" are among the nominees for the year's young entrepreneurs.

Midwinter attracted audiences

The thirteenth midwinterfestival, which was organized by the students at Luleå University of Technology, School of Music lit up the darkness in February.

LTU in collaboration with University of Oxford

Researchers at University of Oxford and Luleå University of Technology is working together in order to study the mechanisms in powder material. Powder material is used in many different products, such as medicines, hip replacements, automotive components, and iron ore pellets, all requiring high strength.

Discussion Meeting on Traffic Engineering

Physical therapy reduces symptoms of migraine

Physical therapy may be an option for people with migraines to experience less discomfort of their disease. This, according to a new doctoral thesis at the Department of Health Sciences at Luleå University of Technology.

Green nano filters purifies contaminated water

Cheap, highly efficient and environmentally friendly bionanofilters, with optimal ability to clean contaminated water from industry, are developed in the EU project Nano Select headed by LTU professor Aji Mathew, Luleå University of Technology. The new bionanofilters are made of cellulose fibers. They are extremely porous and have a high ability to selectively absorb toxic chemicals, heavy metals and pesticides. The filter should also be capable of storing toxins, purify themselves and can be recycled and composted.

Andreas start up the research subject Applied Physics

The research subject Physics at Luleå University of Technology has been divided into two subjects, Applied Physics, and Experimental Physics. Professor Andreas Larsson was recruited to start up the research group of Applied Physics. A work that the tall Gothenburger look forward to with great optimism.

Norwegian YETI won SM in snowball fight

After a tough semifinal-round and a thrilling final in the biting wind and drifting snow this year's Swedish champion in the Japanese sport of Yukigassen snowball, could enter the podium. That was Yeti from Vardo in northern Norway, who won this year's SM at Luleå University of Technology

From Skellefteå to Hollywood.

For student Miku Godfrey the way to Luleå University of Technology and the education Film and Television Set/Prop Design at LTU Skellefteå has been long, at least when it comes to actual distance.

ICT in education

Children of preschool age are full of curiosity, they are creative and interested in natural phenomena. In a course at Luleå University of Technology for prospective pre-school teachers, the students had the opportunity to stimulate children's curiosity through animated movies.

Billerud Karlsborg saves energy thanks to LTU

The paper mill Billerud Karlsborg AB in Kalix have saved energy and managed to reduce emission from the mill because of new research from Luleå University of Technology.

How do you find gold?

The GEO day 2013 at LTU contained five inspirational lectures and a mini course - The Mineral challenge. Nearly one hundred high school pupils took part in today´s workshop in an easy and educational about our growing need for ore and minerals.

CSR a solution to meat scandal

The horse meat scandal is about fraud against consumers, who are denied the opportunity to choose what they buy. As Arash Kordestani, researcher in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) says.

A submarine awakened Jenny's interest in technology

As a submarine officer Jenny Nordström from Luleå became interested in the sophisticated technology found in submarines. The interest grew and eventually she decided to change track by reading the Master Programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering at Luleå University of Technology. Now she works as a consultant in energy efficiency at Rejlers Ingenjörer.

LTU develops a tool to easily create your own mobile app

The latest project from CDT, Satin, allows users to create their own apps in an easy and accessible way.

Crystal clear naivety became export success

David Doms studied the Master Programme in Industrial Design Engineering at Luleå University of Technology. Today he runs the company Studio Doms. Behind his praised design is a driving force where nothing seems to be impossible.

Investment in wind energy in cold climates

Research at Luleå University of Technology is in the frontline in the field of wind energy in cold climates. Professor Jan-Olov Aidanpää at LTU Coordinate the university investment in wind power research. Right now there is a project in Which the LTU and Europe leading research institute in polymer composites, Sicomp, test de-icing equipment for wind turbines in coopration with energy companies Skellefteå Kraft and Vattenfall.

Lifestyle Improvement with phone and web support

During a year has the Lifestyle project been going on and this week takes the last samples of the participants. The project aims to provide an opportunity to improve their life situation and then evaluate what phone and web support contributed to improving the outcome.

LTU Assistant Vice Chancellor appointed

Professor Pär Weihed has been appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor at LTU.

SMASK-General promises journey

Swedish Music Graduates Song Kåntest (SMASK) is a humor-filled music competition in true pop spirit that, since its founding in 1991, annually organized by students at Sweden's six music colleges. On 13 april is the time in Piteå and SMASK-General counting the days.

Climate research close to space

The high altitude balloon rise to a height of 13 km from the rocket range close to Kiruna and enters the stratosphere. During the journey, the balloon collects particles from ice clouds so that researchers at Luleå University of Technology can analyze them in order to make our global climate models more reliable.

Rebuilt car gives speed to research and education

New solutions that provide better comfort in taxis for the disabled through research at Luleå University of Technology and live projects for students at the university who studies bilsystemteknik. That's the benefit of a converted VW Caddy that this week was donated by the company Freno Aero for research and education at the university.

Reducing fuel consumption of truck engines

A new model to explore how new ideas affect fuel consumption in large diesel engines has been developed by a world-leading research group in tribology, at Luleå University of Technology.

Alumni event in space-campus

Three alumni and about seventy students met each other, exchanged ideas and questions about the world of work. Attended did include an alumnus Oscar Larsson, who scored his ex-job for astronaut Christer Fuglesang.

Speed Controll ​​at the campus

It is not the police who control the speed on our roads today, but high school students from all over Sweden. The LTU minicourse Traffic Engineering is an opportunity where students measure vehicle speeds and then analyze the results.

Student Services in the European focus

Student Services was the theme when staff from more than 25 partner universities in Europe came to Luleå University of Technology to participate in the "Staff Week" which took place recently. The target audience for the Staff Week this time was the staff who work with student services and at the LTU-meeting exchange of experiences was an important part.

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.

Make your own jewelry

It is the name of the mini-course given by the education programme Gemstone Technique at LTU. 12 high school students from Stockholm to Narvik took the chance to try out this noble art.

Internship in Italian

Kerstin Löf studies the fourth semester of Pre-school Teacher Education at Luleå University of Technology. When spring explodes and she returns to her second homeland, Italy, for a five week placement (internship).

Pia Sundhage said yes to LTU

- Create a positive environment and let others grow by playing their best foot.

The words come from the coach of the Swedish women´s national football team, Pia Sundhage. She was invited to speak at one of the popular science lectures, arranged by Luleå University of Technology.

Entirely possible to build more energy efficient

It is entirely possible to build more energy efficient than what is done today and thus contribute to reducing energy consumption, but the rules need to be revised. It appears from a new doctoral thesis at Luleå University who studied the barriers and driving forces in the construction process in order to find a more sustainable and energy efficient construction.

LTU alumnus in independent school

Two years after graduating from teacher education at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) alumni Ylva Degerlund teaches at a secondary independent school in Luleå.

ITS 2013 - appreciated conference in tribology

During the past week tribology researchers from around the world came to Luleå University of Technology to participate in the conference International Tribology Symposium of IFToMM *.

New robot club wants to win large European competition

Icebot is a newly formed robotics club at Luleå University of Technology. The club has already built three robots since its founding and will now build a fourth version that they hope will be able to compete in one of the largest robotics competition in Europe.

Chocolate production at LTU

High school students from across the country are invited each year to LTU to participate in so-called mini-courses, where they under pleasant forms can experience what it's like to be a student at LTU.

"We are constantly at the forefront"

In autumn 2013 starts Luleå University of Technology (LTU) a new education in Digital Service Innovation – an area right in time.

LTU alumnu new head of Sunet

Maria Häll was one of the first students who graduated in Computer Engineering from Luleå University of Technology - one of the first universities in Sweden with the programme. Today she is the director of the Swedish University Network.

Computer that cleans itself

System that identify and remove old information from computers and computerized systems,are developed by researchers at Luleå University of Technology. Research is based on memory research and principles that describe how the brain works when we forget.

Global warming - Another perspective

Professor Bo Nordell, Division of Architecture and Water, has just returned from Durban, South Africa where he talked about global warming "with a twist". Bo Nordell has a different opinion about the cause of one of science´s hottest issues, the cause of global warming.

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.

Student teachers learn glocally

LTU coordinates new graduate school

A new graduate school has recently started within the framework of the government-designated strategic researchproject Bio4Energy. The school, in cooperation with industry, will provide students with the latest technical expertise on sustainable systems for energy and biorefining and entrepreneurship education. The school will be coordinated from LTU.

Commissioned education reduces queues for pacemaker surgery

The queues for pacemaker surgery is very long. To solve the problem, Sunderby hospital opens a new operating theater for these operations. In collaboration with the Health Department, LTU, a training launched to educate nurses and radiographers to assist in operations.

Computer game developers and computer graphic artists show off final projects

The Grad Show is the highlight for many students in the programmes for computer game development and computer graphics at Luleå University of Technology. During the day, which is held annually, students get the chance to meet influential industry representatives and present their exam projects.

Apps control expenses for maintenance

At eMaintenance LAB at Luleå University apps that help companies to make decisions about maintenance actions are provided through a cloud service where companies share maintenance information in real time.

Technology Teacher at Luleå University of Technology best in Sweden

Luleå University of Technology comes in - first place - in Sweden, in terms of ranking of technology teachers in Urank.

LTU professor analyzes the oil price development

In a nine page article in the journal Economic debate Marian Radetzki, Professor of Economics at Luleå University of Technology analyzes oil price from the beginning of the 70s. He compares the prices of the same development for minerals and metals and analyze possible causes.

Student makes a breakthrough scientific discovery

An idea during the summer holidays led to a breakthrough discovery on how to stabilize unmanned aerial vehicles. Engineering Physics-student Emil Fresk has solved the attitude problem and will now receive international recognition at a prestigious research conference.

Via Brighton to classroom

In the middle of april teacher student Camilla Bergström changes campus studies towards a months experience (internship) in Brighton, England.

For the benefit of the nation

Nadhir Al-Ansari, researcher in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, has by the State of Iraq been awarded for outstanding research for the benefit of the Iraq nation.

High quality education at Luleå University of Technology

Swedish National Agency of Higher Education, did on behalf of the Government independent evaluations of programs at Swedish universities. At Luleå University of Technology received four courses, highest grade Very high-quality twelve High quality and at two follow-ups are required.

New Project Improves Society Through Intelligent Acoustics for Smart Services

Ear-it is an ongoing research project at the Centre for Distance-Spanning Technology at Luleå University of Technology with the mission to experiment with acoustic sensing in indoor and out-door environments. The purpose is to use sensor technology to improve safety, energy, traffic and much more.

The first Nordic Conference in music medicine

Musicians have high standards for motion control and to perform under pressure. Performance is comparable to an elite athlete and then there is also the artistic expression. The groups occupational health is neglected in research and health care. To illustrate the specific needs of musicians is Musicians' Health & Performance 1st Nordic Conference in 2013 arranged by the Department of Health Sciences at Luleå University of Technology

Talks on the environment with the U.S. Ambassador

Creative solutions in the project course Sustainable Living

How about a portable device that converts heat from the cabin stove to electricity? It was one of many interesting prototypes that were showcased in the project course Sustainable Living, where students have developed and realized technical systems from a sustainable perspective.

Students developed flexible sockets

Extension cords and TP cables hardly belongs to the most popular interior in our homes. But the time of tangled cables may soon be over, at least for newly built houses and apartments that are constructed according to LTU-students' smart solution for flexible wiring.

New universityboard at LTU

Following a recommendation by a special nominating committee, led by Governor of Norrbotten Sven-Erik Österberg, the Luleå University of Technology received a largely new board. The government on Thursday decided to appoint four new members and renewal of the mandate for the other, and the Board will be chaired by the Chairman TCO Eva Nordmark.

Experience Design in summer

This summer, six students from programs Experience Production and Media Design at LTU in Piteå are included in the project Experience Design Team 2013. Although summer is still a few months away, the project has already received many exciting challenges in the form of concept development from Kiruna in the north to Piteå in the south.

Focus on results changing role of the teacher

A survey of teachers and students in Hong Kong, Australia and Sweden, suggesting that the perceive control is as a prominent aspect of teachers' work. This can be explained by the global standardization reforms that dominate school today.

Midnight sun as a bedside lamp

"With a unique accommodation on the Torne River, we can offer closeness to nature and the chance to spend the night with the midnight sun as a bedside lamp" This is how the Business and Economics students at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) describes the business idea that they have given the name The Kiruna raft.

Nitrogen leaching from mines

That mines can affect the environment are most aware of, but what is done to limit the negative effects? Sara Chlot, PhD student at the Division of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, is doing research on the effects of nitrogen emissions during mining.

Germophobia drew the most votes

SMASK 2013 in Piteå opened with Rickard Ages Overture SMASKerad, followed by dance students who welcomed the 800-strong audience with a dance choreographed by students Ida Sandor and Marlene Garcia Toro.

Conference on gender equality in the IT sector

How can the IT sector become an equal opportunity workplace? This issue was discussed at Luleå University of Technology during the final conference for the Mätajämt project.

Europe's largest automation project has begun

March saw the start of the Arrowhead project, Europe's largest ever automation development research project, which is coordinated by Luleå University of Technology.

Record number of applicants for LTU

Deadline for applications to universities has passed and never before have Luleå University Technology had as many first-choice applicants to it's programs. The result shows that a total of 18% more than in 2012, sought to Luleå University of Technology, while the equivalent for the country is 6.5%. LTU's engineering programs have received 24% more first-choice applicants.

Top result for EU funding

An increase of 48 per cent of research funding from the EU Framework Programme, FP7,means a break through for LTU researchers in the competition for EU money.A comparision shows that LTUs succes rate for getting funding from FP7 is higher than other European and Swedish universities.

Excellent research according to VR

The research in tribology at Luleå University of Technology is Excellent. It is shown by an evaluation from the Swedish Research Council, which with the help of an international expert panel evaluated how Swedish research in mechanics stands in an international comparison.

New research on mental health services

When young adults are transferred from Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to the Adult psychiatry it can mean a worsening well-being. The consequence could be that they are not receiving the care offered. A clear plan based on individual needs required for the transfer to be successful. That shows new research at Luleå University of Technology.

People without land

Dr. Dilan Roshani is an old LTU student from the early 90s studying Geo Science here on campus. When he now returns as the Vice President of the University of Koya, Kurdistan, it is to lecture on the possibilities of collaboration and exchange students.

New Lab Will Reduce Size of Circuit Boards

The division of EISLAB is building a new cleanroom for production and research around micro-electronics at Luleå University of Technology. The SBU-lab with the new cleanroom is supposed to be ready in the end of August.

Future cooperation with Taiwan

Leading research on renewable energy and ICTs was the focus when the Taiwanese embassy visited Lulea University of Technology. Interest in the Swedish academic world is big in Taiwan, as is their interest in Luleå University of Technology.

Popular courses at the university

Writing innovative attracts more and more students. In just a couple of years the number of students who applied for the course Creative writing increased from thirty to 500 applicants, making it one of Luleå University of Technology (LTU) most popular courses.

App Development-the modern gold rush

Following Apple’s inroad into the mobile market in 2007, Google quickly followed suit when both companies established a platform that provided a forum for the development and distribution of mobile apps. This opened up a previously closed market to those with programming skills and who wished to develop new apps. many developers seize the oportunity, but sucess stories are limited.

Great interest of our research in pharmacy

For two days, eleven people from AL Mustansiriyah University in Iraq visited Luleå University of Technology. The aim is exploring the possibility of cooperation and agreement between the universities. A great interest was the Health Sciences research in pharmacy.

Safer military vehicles through simulation

The need for protection of personnel in military vehicles is steadily increasing. A common threat is landmines, a cheap and easily accessible threat that can cause major damage. One of the challenges of developing protection for vehicles to resist blast load from the mines is to predict where the explosion will occur. By simulating explosions, the design of vehicle protection can be improved.

iPads helps students to better lifestyle

Students can take their iPad or mobile to help feel better in school. Researchers Catrine Kostenius and Krister Hertting, Luleå University of Technology, develops, new ways to improve schoolchildren's health where iPads, mobiles and computers has a central role.

Visit from Baghdad

A delegation from the University of Al-Mustansiriyah in Baghdad, Iraq, visited LTU last week. It is a further step in the cooperation process LTU has with the Ministry of Higher Education in Iraq to develop and stabilize Iraq´s competence after years of dictatorship.

Lecturer at the university receive educational price

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International - Swedish National Association has since 1999 annually distributed an educational award to a woman who works in education - teaching and learning within or outside the compound. This years winner is Ulrika Bergmark, Lecturer in Education, Luleå University of Technology.

Rocket in the air by students test

Early on Thursday morning, at 6 a'clock, operated successfully a rocket launch from the space base Esrange in Kiruna with a soldering test created by aerospace engineer 14 students from LTU. In a year and a half, the group of students from Luleå University of Technology (LTU) worked on the project with the name SOLAR.

They are doing their work placement on Iceland

in Malin Johansson and Julia Lindgren are the fourth semester of the nursing program and are doing their work placement on Iceland in May.
- It will be exciting and interesting to see how they work, their thinking and perspectives, says Malin Johansson.

During the work placement they the blogs about their experiences.

New research on grease

Greases makes industry and machines go round. But the properties of grease can change at high load. Grease may then become liquid, which, for example, affect machinery in heavy industries. Researchers in LTUs "Grease group" has been praised twice for scientific articles about their research that contributes to safer methods to measure the properties of different greases.

Commissioned courses for Sandvik

Sandvik Academy and SIMS - Sandvik Mining Industrial School is responsible for the professional development of the Group. They collaborate with universities around the world to find the right teachers and educational materials. LTU is one of the chosen and it is LTU´s expertise in Hard Rock Underground Mining now engaged in a new contract education.

Concert challenging tradition

On May 6, students from Luleå University of Technology in Piteå give a Gender Concert in the Music Academy auditorium. A concert that breaks the tradition that reserves beautiful songs for one sex or the other. Audiences are treated to opera arias, duets and romances in a nice mix with a little humor too.

House of Science in Luleå opens in January / February 2014

Occupational Therapy has most applicant in the country

Since the distance education began in 2003, the number of applicants this year is taken all records, both in the number of first-choice applicants and the total number of applicants.

Lime green Baldos III unveiled

Competitors beware when the green flash from Luleå University of Technology get going. On Wednesday, LTU-students in Team Baldos unveiled their brand-new, lime green car for the race Shell Eco Marathon in about a week. A large audience came to watch the new car, everything from seniors to students and an entire kindergarten class.

Construction industry under the microscope

Scientists Helena Johnsson and Kajsa Simu are studying the quality of Swedish construction. They see a trend towards increased collaboration and improved communication between all providers in the construction process as necessary. Otherwise Swedish building industry won´t cope with the fierce competition from foreign construction companies. Old and attached structures are, however, major obstacles to change.

New website launched at LTU

The new website is a collection of reports and research on the subject of "Secondary materials in a sustainable society"

LTU Green Fuels in right time

The time is right for large-scale production of green fuels and Luleå University of Technology's research paves the way for a fossil-free transport system. Long-term tests and a preliminary study carried out during the spring within the university research company, LTU Green Fuels, shows very positive results.

Teacher of the Year in 2013 - economist

Whoever gets the honor of receiving the prize is Olle Hage, teacher of economics at Luleå University of Technology. He is a teacher who is passionate about his subject and that sets high standards for its students. He is one of those who developed Economics at Luleå University so that it now has the highest rating by the Swedish Higher Education Autority.

The only Swedish among world-renowned scientists

Siv Söderberg is the only Swedish researchers in nursing who has written a chapter in the new method book Routledge International Handbook of Qualitative Nursing Research. Together with the leading researchers in the world she contributes with a chapter in the book to be used for educational purposes worldwide.

Smart neural network solves problems in the mine

Articifiella neural networks that mimic the brain may be the solution for the mining industry to minimize the cost of checking the status of the giant mills that grind down the ore.

Smart ball bearings in sight

At the research centre SKF-LTU Technology Centre for Advanced Condition Monitoring, there is now full activity with research and the building of a lab. PhD students and undergraduate students are working on various projects leading towards the same goal - to develop the next generation of smart ball bearings.

Great results for the lime green

Again, it was a great result for LTU students conspicuous car in Shell Eco Marathon, better than last year and second in the category of urban concepts - ethanol. 288 km on the equivalent of a litre of gasoline was the result for the students of Team Baldos from Luleå University of Technology and their lime green Baldos III. In addition, they received "Shell Helix Tribology Award" for an extraordinary task.

Cooperation agreement with Akita University in Japan

Now a new academic cooperation agreement between Luleå University of Technolgy and Akita University in Japan has been signed. Akita University consists of three undergraduate faculties: the Faculty of Education and Human Studies, the Faculty of Medicine, and the Faculty of Engineering and Resource Science.

LTU-alumni helps Superman

To whom do superheroes turn to when they have wardrobe problems? LTU-alumni Fredrik Lindbom talks about his work with the new Hollywood blockbuster movie "Man of Steel" and his nightmares about the iconic red cape of Superman.

With the body as a starting point

It was the movie Beat Street that got the dancer within Ola Beccau to wake up and already in elementary school, he taught his friends breakdance during music lessons. Now he teaches aspiring dance teacher in ballet, ballet Education and Anatomy at Luleå University of Technology in Piteå.

Innovation researchers rewarded for article

David Rönnberg Sjödin, PhD student in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, got together with Johan Frishammar and Per-Erik Eriksson, professor and assistant professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, recently an award for Best paper at the conference IAMOT in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

University of Nordland cooperates with LTU

Researchers from University of Nordland in Norway visited last week Luleå University to share experiences and discuss future research collaborations.

Women with fibromyalgia are still met with distrust

Women with fibromyalgia, FM are met with distrust and lack of understanding from healthcare, at work, and also among friends and family. This is shown in a new doctoral thesis in nursing at Department of Health Science, Luleå University of Technology, LTU.

Smart energy preserves old culture houses

Old houses in Kiruna and Malmberget, originally built for workers in the mining industry, are the subject of study for researchers from LTU who develop smart energy solutions for historical wooden houses in cold climates.

Safer investments in biofuel

A new way to figure out where it is most profitable to invest in facilities for the production of biofuels will help biofuel producers, politicians and others to make Sweden fossil fuel independence.

Minister for Trade Ministry for Foreign Affairs Ewa Björling launches Nordmin

On Bergforsk days, 27-28 May the Minister for Trade Ministry for Foreign Affairs Ewa Björling launched NordMin, the Nordic Council of Ministers new research and education initiative in the mining and quarrying area. The mining area is growing and priority areas for cooperation which resulted in a joint Nordic Venture.

Internship supervisor at the high school

It was a intrest in literature that attracted Lennart Pettersson to teaching. As one of the first students at Luleå University of Technology it all began with studies in Swedish. Today, 40 years later, he takes care of student teachers during their practice (internship) at Hertsöskolan in Luleå.

Minisize student appartment at 16 m2

Now, students at Luleå University of Technology take the housing crisis into their own hands and build their own appartments. How about a minisize student appartment within 16 square meters?

Bliss – a business idea

Since 2011, researchers Åsa Gardelli and Solange Perdahl has conducted research and evaluation in a project at Sunderby folkhögskola, where people with speech impairment and additional disabilities in the form of cerebral palsy using symbolic language "Bliss".

Pilot course provided valuable lessons

A revision of the course Physics B to accommodate distance learning was highly appreciated by the students who participated in the project. The project leader Birgit Stöckel, together with the students discussed back and forth to find the optimum set-up for the course. The work resulted in experiences that can be used for future distance learning, but also to improve the LTU campus courses.

Price from The King Carl XVI Gustaf´s 50th Anniversary Fund

It is Linda Sandström, Technical Doctor at the division of Sustainable Process Engineering, at Luleå University of Technology, who has received the favorable price.

Health projects in real-life situations

On Programme in Health Guidance has in year two completed the course in Health Promotion projects and entrepreneurship. The projects were carried out in close collaboration with the industry. After the project presentations voted students and teachers for the best health project.

Best cross-border innovator

Anders OE Johansson, CEO of Process IT Innovations at Luleå University of Technology, which also include Umeå University, has received a prestigious Innovation Award. Process IT Innovations is choosen as a transnational innovator by Baltic Sea Stars and Baltic Development Forum.

Deficiencies in Swedish teacher professional practice

Although the clinical training (VFU), ie the professional practical training, that is highlighted as central for education records, has in reality a weak position. That shows a new thesis at Luleå University of Technology titled "Interaction with obstacles: Intersectionpoints in operational sited Swedish teacher education"

Music to dance - an art form in itself

With 1500 accompanied ballet lessons, Carl Holmgren, Lecturer at Luleå University of Technology, logged 2,250 clock hours by the piano in various dance studios. He started counting for fun, and the occasion is celebrated by the piano, with another ballet lesson.

Major investment in gasification will provide renewable fuels

The funding of 234 MSEK for the second phase of the Swedish Gasification Centre is now complete. During the period 2013 to 1017 the Swedish Energy Agency contributes with 78 MSEK, the academy invests the same amount, and also the industry where 25 companies jointly invest 78 MSEK.

LTU alumni Sweden's best teachers

Chamber of Commerce appoints for five years annually Swedens's best teacher. This year the award went to LTU alumnus and high school teacher Richard Kjellgren, a teacher who teaches with his heart outside the body so no one is left untouched.

New timber calculation delivers greater precision

A new method for X-ray of logs developed at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) and SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden provides much higher accuracy than before and is ready for use in sawmills. PhD Johan Skog has developed the method in his research, presented in a new thesis at Luleå University of Technology.

Ammunition in fire

Peter Möllerström and Bjorn Evers is expectant fire engineers who recently presented his thesis: a more environmentally friendly and cost effective way to expose ammunition to fire. This may sound somewhat crazy but for Bofors Test Center this is the everyday practice.

The automotive industry wants more research

Press hardening technology developed in Luleå by the company Gestamp Hardtech (formerly SSAB Hardtech) and Luleå University of Technology is in focus when more than 200 international researchers and companies come to Luleå on a conference. Increased demand for new components that make cars more traffic safer and more environmentally friendly by reducing weight is highly interesting topics for researchers and for the automotive industry

Diego wants to increase the use of wood

When Diego Elustondo visited Skellefteå for a wood drying conference in 2010, he fell in love with the city, nature and people. It was therefore not a difficult decision for him to recently accept the position as Chaired Professor in Wood Physics at LTU in Skellefteå. Diego looks forward to his new work with both humility and confidence.

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.

Brings Frigga Carlberg to the Storting

When Norway celebrates 100th anniversary of women's right to vote on June 11 is Josefin Rönnbäck at Luleå University of Technology invited to the Storting in Oslo together with a number of other prominent scientists. The scene will be shared with actors from the National Theatre.

Students create together

Composers, computer graphics and computer game developers have collaborated with the development of four computergames. It is the second time the students get the chance to meet over program and campus boundaries.

Lulea students wrote Swedens best essay

Seven students shared at SEK 50 000 when Unionen student named the years best college essays. Louise Helgesson, Anna Bengtsson and Katarina Nordqvist from Luleå University of Technology was awarded 20,000 kronor for their papers Work at LKAB and Work Responsibility for temporary work.

The universitys major investment in the musicians health

In June the first Nordic conference on musicians health held at Luleå University of Technology, was organized. The university has become one of the leading players in Sweden within the area.

Popular steel conference in Kulturens hus

Kulturens hus in Luleå was the site of the fourth edition of the International Conference on Hot Sheet Metal Forming of High-Performance Steel. It was also in Luleå, in the 70s, where the press hardening technology was invented and industrialized.

LTU alumnus Praised by the Swedish Academy

The Swedish Academy has nominated Theres Brännmark LTU alumnus and Swedish teacher in adult education in Kalix, as the recipient of the Swedish Academy Swedish teacher price 2013. Theres Brännmark teach Swedish as a second language and have the whole world in her classroom.

LTU starts collab with Swedish Kraftnät

Disturbances in the Swedish grid regularly effects equipment at energy producers which can lead to production stoppages. The Swedish authority Svenska Kraftnät is now initiating a joint effort with Luleå University of Technology worth 15 million Swedish kronor to solve the problem.

Railtraffic with lubricated tracks

In a new interdisciplinary research project at Luleå University of Technology positive effects of lubricating the rails is tested. The research will continue for two years and is conducted in cooperation with, among others, Swedish Transport Authority "Trafikverket" and LKAB. It is expected to reduce costs by reducing friction and wear on the tracks and wheels, as well as to reduce the noise from the trains rampage.

New chairman for LTU board

LTUs new chairman Eva Nordmark said yes immediately when she was asked to lead the LTU board. Today, she is president of TCO that organizes more than 1.2 million civil servants. She is also a member on the Government Futures Commission.

All-inclusive excluding responsibility

What do you do on your holiday and how does your choices affect our environment and society? Johan Sandström is Professor of Business Administration at LTU. He researches and teaches in ethics and sustainable development and believes that summer is a time when we often consume both more and without reflection.

Urban Design and Planning Live

Tim Johansson, PhD in Construction Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, is drawing a few strokes with the pen. On the three-dimensional map there is now a new road across the Kiruna mine and a few seconds later, a bridge in place. We test drive over the new bridge.

Honorary doctorates presented

She Studies the Sound of Light

Ph.D student Erika Svanström transmits laser pulses into materials and then analyzes the ultrasound that’s created from light interacting with the sample in order to determine the properties of the material. In the future she hopes that her work will help to facilitate diagnosis in the area of biomedicine.

LTU-alumni awarded Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Maike Brigitte Neuland, 28, studied the Erasmus Master Programme of Space Science and Technology at Luleå University of Technology. Now she has been awarded the Amelia Earhart Fellowship that helps talented women to pursue advanced studies in aerospace-related sciences and engineering.

Do we dare drink the tap water?

2010 Östersund was hit by contaminated drinking water with many sick as a result. People were forced to boil the drinking water over a long period. According to the Smittskyddsinstitutet the microorganism cryptosporodium was the probable cause of the outbreak. Cryptosporodium is a so-called protozoa which must have a host, a human or animal to reproduce.

Sunday Club disseminates classical music

Sunday Club is a humorous podcast released every Sunday. Behind it are five music students from Luleå University of Technology in Piteå who just received EU funding of just over 60,000 SEK to spread interest in classical music.

Research facilitate the gold medal in the European Championship for womens

Few teams in the world have such a broad and deep knowledge in coaching the team as the Swedish national womens football. Within the team there are three postdoctoral researchers in orthopedics, cardiology and physics, who will lift the team to the European Championships.

VINNOVA supports LTU for creating research and innovation environment around data centers

The project is called Cloudberry Data Centers and has been granted four million SEK from VINNOVA Agency Vinnväxt program. The goal is to develop an internationally leading environment for research and innovation in the field of large-scale data management - an industry that is growing very rapidly.

Thesis in Zambia and Canada

Kristoffer Berglund and Daniel Günther reads both fifth year of Master Programme in Natural Resources Engineering at Luleå University of Technology where they now write their theses.

LTU participates in biogas project with China

An ongoing Vinnova project between Sweden and China aims to take the biogas production to the next level. The project concerns the development of biogas technology in both countries, but also contribute to an environmentally friendly solution to China's waste problem.

Many want to study at university

Another great year is to be expected at Luleå University of Technology as the number of first-choice applicants to programs that have been adopted for the fall term are at high levels, according to new statistics from the Swedish Council for Higher Education. This means that more than is possible would like to attend to study at the university. 300 more than last year has in the first round of admissions entered in some training program.

Ph.D student develops energy efficient communication protocol for Bluetooth-sensors

Pablo Puñal Pereira, PhD student at Luleå University of Technology, is developing a new communication protocol for EISLAB's wireless Mulle-sensors. The protocol is event based and will only send information packets necessary for the client, this reduces the energy consumption which increases the lifetime for the battery powered sensor.

Student group calling all new

12 students at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) right now make phonecalls to all the new ones that are notified that they have been admitted to study at the university. During ten days, the group has phoned around 3100 adopted before the autumn term. The idea is to be able to answer any questions and provide useful advice to the new.

LKAB investing in cloud services from LTU

LKAB is investing 15 million SEKs to adapt the unique cloud service developed by researchers at the Division of Operation, Maintenance and Acoustics and industry to the mining company's specific maintenance needs.

Additional funding for the project Health on thin ice

In the pilot Health on thin ice studied how cold, ice and darkness can be used as a resource for good health. Now extend the study to 2014 with the aim to collaborate with researchers and practitioners in Norway and Finland.

Researchers affect important environmental decision

One-third of today s fossil gasoline and diesel use in Sweden could be replaced with biofuels. This is according to a new report submitted by Swedish researchers to an official government investigation on how to wean the Swedish transport sector of fossil fuels by 2050.

How To Succeed As A Research Entrepreneur

The road from research, innovation to a final product is long and difficult. LTU alumni and this year's spin-off award winner at Luleå University of Technology, Kimmo Ylliniemi, explains how he turned his company around because of his companys energy metering products.

Student in sharp research

This summer, a student from the program Automotive Engineering at Luleå University of Technology has been working in a sharp research project. It is to develop a new kind of adaptive air suspension to improve comfort in wheelchair taxis. The research is a collaboration between the Piteå based company Freno that currently manufactures the product for Volkswagen in Europe.

Many students want to become entrepreneurs

Nearly 80% of more than 480 surveyed students at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) wants to be an entrepreneur, which is almost 10% more than the average for the country. That's the result of an attitude survey made by entrepreneurial project "Drivhuset" funded by the national growth authority.

Credible friends helps following environmental laws

Professor Sverker Jagers, Luleå University of Technology, is studying, how personal values in conjunction with the credibility of politicians and other people affect how high acceptance people have for a higher carbon tax.

Psychology builds nuclear power plants

The control rooms of the nuclear power plants Forsmark, Oskarshamn and Ringhals are currently being updated. In Finland are new facilities built. The risks associated with these design and construction processes are now studied in a research project at Luleå University of Technology.

Research on water flow helps fish

In a new dissertation at Luleå University of Technology, researcher Anders Andersson investigated flows in vicinity of hydropower plants. By combining field measurements with simulations, the design of for example fishways can be improved.

Record number of students admitted

Lots of applying students results in Luleå Technical University admitting more students than ever. This year 3000 students are admitted to the programs. The registration started during Wednesday.

Inspiring kick off with goodie bags

Today, when the Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences welcomed its students, was it made in a crowded Aula Aurora.
– You are 540 persons that start at one of our programs, said Bo Jonsson, Head Faculty Programme Director.

Field studies of microfinance in India

Josefine Gustafsson and Sandra Nguyen, alumni of International Business Administration at Luleå University of Technology, travelled to India to study how educational efforts associated with microloans affect the repayment ability.

Grand opening of the John Field Laboratory

After a long period of preparation, it was finally time to inaugurate The John Field Laboratory, a laboratory for mechanics research in European top class. The project involves the Division of Fluid and Experimental Mechanics and the Division of Mechanics of Solid Materials at Luleå University of Technology.

Teachers’ working conditions in times of changed governance

The new term has just begun and students are back in school. However, it is not the students but the teachers who are the focus for researcher Karolina Parding, Associate Professor in Sociology at Luleå University of Technology. Specifically, teachers' working conditions.

Water samples in the Gulf of Bothnia

This summer doctoral student Sarah Conrad has been at three sampling missions at Råne and Kalix river estuary, to look into the aquatic environment of the northern Gulf of Bothnia. The mystery case is why it is so nutritious in the Baltic Sea and so poor in nutrients in the connected Gulf of Bothnia.

First with new enviromental engineering

Luleå University of Technology is the first in Sweden with a new technology that scales up production of nano-cellulose from wood residues. It may eventually give the forest industry profitable new products, such as nano-filter that can clean both gas and processwater, but also drinking water. Better health and a cleaner marine environment, both nationally and internationally, are some possible effects.

Alumni gave good advice to new students

New students in the engineering programs offered by the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics (TVM) had gathered in B192 to obtain information about their education.
– Be disciplined in your studies, but also make sure to have fun! It was one of many good advice given by LTU alumni Carl-David Andersson and Joakim Holm.

Pilot important for green economy

Professor Patrik Soderholm at Luleå University of Technology is leading a research project in which the socio-economic importance of pilot and demonstration plants in biorefining and bioenergy are studied. A more effective transition to a bio-based economy is the goal.

Many want to help fire victims

Student Fellows, Luleåbor and university employees assign their extra rooms and cottages for those affected. ICA retailer in Porsön hand out vouchers to students and offers his summer home for the needy. Lots of people get in touch and want to help the students who were affected by the fire in one of the dormitories at Klintbacken.

Students on apartment show

No, it´s not about cheap student housing. Instead, the new students in the Higher Education Diploma Programme in the Built Enviroment took a tour of HSB´s and NCC´s construction project Lulsundsberget in Luleå, where one of the city´s new upscale neighbourhoods will soon be completed. Pricing for efforts and contributions are not adapted for students but as custom study visit this construction site was spectacular.

Cooperation in Mozambique

Tobias Bauer, Assistant Professor at LTU´s Division of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, will soon travel to Mozambique in south eastern Africa. Tobias will be teaching at the Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo, the capital city, where he, among others, will give a course in 3D modeling for mining exploration.

Popular blogger

Mikael Lövgren, a Fire Engineer and consultant, is also a very popular blogger with many followers on his blog . It all started while studying at Luleå University of Technology. It is not the numbers that the celebrity or fashion blogs, but within its narrow niche, it´s a success.

Record number of students at LTU Skellefteå

The number of students at LTU Skellefteå is the highest ever. A total of 1,600 students have begun their studies at LTU Skellefteå whereof 500 are program students. The number of LTU students at Campus Skellefteå has more than doubled in the last three years.

Indoor winter testing of vehicles

In northern Sweden there are currently a number of car testing facilities that are utilized up to 130 days each year. Now, students at Luleå University of Technology has developed prototypes on climate halls, which could not only extend the testing season, but also ensure test conditions can be repeated between tests.

Is - barriers to expanding wind power

Icing on wind turbines is a major problem and an obstacle to the rapid development of wind power. Energy Agency decided in June to support a research project at Luleå University of round icing on wind turbines with 7.5 million.

Celebrated TV producer gave guest lecture

Praised by many and declared a genius by her colleagues. During her guest lecture at LTU Karin af Klintberg gave the students a deeper insight into the professional role as a television producer.

Sven Thysell´s 97 anniversary

Four days after his 97 th birthday on September 2 Sven Thysell shared scholarships from The Elsa and Sven Thysells Foundation for Structural Engineering research at Luleå University of Technology.

Local business contacts visited LTU

There are many small and medium enterprises in the region who have suggestions, ideas and innovations where university resources could contribute to the development of their businesses. LTU therefore wish to initiate cooperation with the region's business contacts.

Railwaybride broke under pressure

It was a glorious autumn day when some fifty scientists, stakeholders and representants for the press and media gathered at the Åby River In the north of Sweden to push an old railway bridge to the breaking point. A certain amount of drama occurred when the concrete foundations cracked and the steel structure made squealing noises but everything went according to plan.

Experience Producer developed Icehotels summer concept

Here’s the budget, you now have free hands. That’s what Elin Janums boss said when she started her trainee period at the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi. The result is an adventure packages for summer tourists.

Konstantins Explosive Thesis

It was Konstantin Petrovs love for aeroplanes that brought him from Stockholm to Luleå University of Technology and Engineering Physics. During his third year SAAB Dynamics approached him asking if he could write his bachelor thesis about future propulsion systems for light missiles.

Fingerprint helps robot repair wood

In the R&D project Hol-i-Wood Patching Robot each panel gets its own fingerprint which allows for automation and reduces the cost for repairing wood products.

Ambulance raises the quality of education

Students at Luleå University of Technology get their own ambulance (without engine and wheels) to be used in practical exercises.
-This raises the quality of education significantly, says Christer Kågström, lecturer at the division of nursing within the Department of Health Sciences.

More and more students want to have a mentor

More than twice as many students at Luleå University of Technology has this year signed up for the university's mentoring program compared to last year. When this year's program began on Tuesday students from various courses attended and mentors from public and private , for example, Liko, IKEA and Vinnova.

First to defend their doctoral dissertations in Swedish at LTU

Swedish has existed as a teaching subject at Luleå University of Technology since the 70’s. But it was only this spring that the first doctoral doctorate in the subject.

LKAB project get more youths to study

In an interdisciplinary project funded by LKAB Academy, will researchers from pedagogy and business economics at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) find a model that stimulatesc children and youths in north of Sweden to higher education.

Success for Experimental Physics

An important progress in research on graphene, the worlds strongest carbon material, and a PhD student that was invited to present at Europe´s largest conference on high pressure research. LTU´s researchers in experimental physics have reason to be satisfied right now.

New pavilion on campus

The four architecture students Erik Hidman, Federico Puggioni, Emma Viklund and Johan Levol has for some month´s been working on a new pavilion for Luleå University campus. Now the pavilion is on display in the campus park.

New High-tech lab for industry

In the end of 2012 eMaintenance lab was inaugurated at Luleå University of Technology and on Friday a similar lab was inaugurated in Kiruna. Nowhere else in the world there is such a venture. It is headed by Luleå University of Technology in close cooperation with LKAB with multiple partners. The initiative involves both research and education, and testing.

From south of Sweden to space

The relocation to northern Sweden was supposed to be most temporary. But her bachelor studies in Professional Experience Production made Josefin Enström see the region's potential. Now she is a trainee who aims to make space tourism available to everyone.

From ballet to the corridors of power

In 2001 graduated Anna Olofsson from the program Politics and Society at Luleå University of Technology. After working in Brussels returned the alumnus to Sweden and Ministry of Industry for a managerial position.

Vibrant Bodies of Swirling Flow

A risk assessment of rotor vibrations of hydropower units demands consideration of both the inertia of the rotating shaft and the body of the swirling flow in the turbine. Ida Jansson pinpoints this intertwined nature of the inertia of the rotor of hydropower units in her thesis Vibrant Bodies of Swirling Flow - On the Limits of Mechanical Power Transformation.

Preschool Experts in science and technology

Children are born scientists. They like sorting and want to know more. At the Bachelor programme in Early Years Education at Luleå University of Technology Natural Science and Technology is an important part of the studies.

New model for railway maintenance

A new model that analyzes how railway track decomposes by dynamic forces where trains runs and that calculates how track maintenance can be cost effective is proposed in a thesis. Good track quality minimizes the risk of derailment and a more effective maintenance saves money for the state. That is shown by a new doctoral thesis at Luleå University of Technology, in which Malmbanan is in study.

In the media: Milkdebate

Health Promotion Group at Luleå University welcomes thel local politicians decision to tear up the decision to replace the ordinary milk in Luleå schools with low-fat milk.

Challenging tags

Do You know the names of Banksy, Keith Haring or Nug? In that case you might be a connoisseur of art, or perhaps of graffitti. The debate about what is art or vandalism continues to challenge.

Machine Elements celebrated 40 years

40 years ago, Professor Bo Jacobson started the research subject mechanical engineering at the university with research in the field of tribology*. It is one of LTU's premier research groups with research at a high international level. The 40th anniversary was celebrated on campus where current and former tribology researchers met to discuss the present and the past.

Freezes down contaminated soil and gets clean water

Researcher Susanne Rostmark, Luleå University of Technology, succeed to isolate pollution and greatly reduce the cost of putting contaminated soil in landfillsby freezing down large volumes of contaminated soil. Her method is currently used by leading recycling companies and the Sellafield reprocessing plant for nuclear waste in England.

Students support students

Behind a successful student is often a good study technique. Luleå University of Technology's group mentoring support for disabled students have now started, initiated by four driven students.

Web support contributed to a healthier lifestyle

Nine out of ten people changed lifestyle to varying degrees after fullfilled participating in a health project with support via phone calls, sms and web.
-They have learned about diet, started exercising and / or learned to deal with stress, says Åsa Engström Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Health Sciences at Luleå University of Technology (LTU).

High school students visiting the University

"It will be curved in time it will become as crooked"can characterize at least 1,500 high school students in Norrbotten who visited Luleå University of Technology on Tuesday. This year's A Day at the LTU is the same as the open house for upper-secondary students from several of the county's municipalities and even from Skellefteå. In one day there is an opportunity to experience the university.

Listen to listening

Susanne Jaresand , senior lecturer at Luleå University of Technology , has been granted 2.5 million SEK from the Swedish Research Council for conducting a project which is titled “Listen to listening - counterpoint in dance and music in a listening posture”.

Trained to short quee for inlays of pacemaker

A new operating theater for pacemaker surgeries is to open at Sunderby hospital in Luleå to shorten queuing time for pacemaker inlays.
Ten nurses have now completed a commissioned education, organized by Luleå University of Technology, in order to be able to assist in the operations.

Meeting point for social innovations

A meeting to discuss growth and innovation from different social perspectives – this is how Malin Lindberg, researcher in gender and innovation, describes the conference that Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is organizing October 9-10.

Worked with the masters of prop making

Everything from helmets in a Disney parade to a rat puppet in human size. That’s what LTU student Miku Godfrey created during his internship in Hollywood. His rat man is a part of a HP Lovecraft -rock opera that is performed for the first time in Sweden this weekend.

Rooms and responsibility

A traveling exhibition about architecture and urban design has for some weeks been exposed at the campus in Luleå. The architectural firm Brunnberg & Forshed, Stockholm, are the creators of the exhibition and Kjell Forshed held a lecture about the exhibition. The aim of the exhibition is to initiate a dialogue with the common people of our cities.

Cooperation with Liberia can provide knowledge of tropical diseases

A better understanding of tropical diseases may be the result of a collaboration initiated between the Department of Health Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, and medical education in Liberia.
-It´s something that Swedish health care do not have much knowledge about, says Christer Kågström, teacher at the faculty of Health Sciences.

Designing measurement systems for spacecraft

In a new Masters program "Spacecraft Design" and several other space-related courses at Luleå University of Technology, students work in a sharp project in close collaboration with the French space agency CNES. The project aims to develop a measurement tool to determine a spacecraft orientation / attitude.

New composite that stores energy

A composite of carbon fiber and plastic that, except being light and strong, also serves as a battery. The concept of energy storage in multifunctional materials are now presented in a doctoral thesis by Tony Carlson at LTU. The technology, which is patent pending, makes it possible to create so-called structural batteries to be used in for example electronics and vehicles.

Luleå Municipality inaugurates residential modules

So it was time for Luleå municipality to invite to the inauguration of the accommodation modules that are currently on Bergviken in Luleå. With the ceremonial ribbon-cutting and welcoming words explained Karl Petersen the area opened and ready for occupancy.

Looking for gold in waste from mines

Associate Professor Christina Wanhainen looking gold in base metal ores. Through effective extraction, eg of gold and rare earth metals and other low-grade by-products of mining ores and waste, she believes that the mines impact on the environment can be reduced.

New model for mining

The mining process, from the first exploration to the establishment of a mine, is both time demanding and expensive. Cecilia Lund has in her thesis Mineralogical, chemical and textural characterisation of the Malmberget iron ore deposit for a geometallurgical model developed a model that would shorten the process considerably.

Lars Norén on Instagram

Per Zetterfalk, lecturer at Luleå University of Technology. Right now you are releasing short clips from an interview with Lars Norén on the mobile app Instagram. What is the interview about?

Physical therapy can help migraine sufferers

Physical therapy may be a treatment option for people suffering from the disease migraine.
-It is probably not so well known, says Stina Rutberg, researcher in physical therapy at Luleå University of Technology.

Smart Technology at the University

Olle Hagman, Professor at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) has initiated a unique centra of visualizing for teaching, technology development and demonstrations. A California-based company has developed the technology called Vibe and Olle Hagman has initiated a small-scale prototype that during this week is tested at LTU Skellefteå.

Presentation at City Hall

After a course period of about 7 weeks in Master’s programme in Climate Sensitive Urban Planning and Building, it was time for the students attending the subject Climate, Landscape and Build-up areas to present their understanding on theoretical and practical fieldwork analysis and how such knowledge can be considered to develop ideas for the conceptual design development.

Takes good work environment to South Africa

In South Africa's largest and deepest mines are many working underground, and much of the mining is still done manually. After following LKAB's development since the 50´s were LTU professors Lena Abrahamsson and Jan Johansson invited to Johannesburg to show the positive factors that automation and remoted mines causes.

Qigong and tai chi for physiotherapystudents

Alternative medicine is now given place in the teaching of physiotherapy program at Luleå University of Technology.
For the first time, students in November will get an overview of qigong and tai chi from a rehabilitation perspective.

Coupling that ages with dignity

Vibration and noise in our cars is something we like to avoid. When the coupling ages, it changes the friction behavior which can lead to vibrations in the vehicle's driveline. A solution to this is now presented in a doctoral thesis by Kim Berglund at Luleå University of Technology. The thesis describes an aging model that predicts the life of wet clutches in cars with four-wheel drive.

Togetherness for meaningfulness

The significance of togetherness in everyday occupations for people to experience meaningfulness and to create change in their life situation is investigated in the first dissertation in occupational therapy at Luleå University of Technology (LTU ) .

Artifacts made with love

Create an artifact that celebrates another person at school. That task was given to the new students at the Bachelor of Arts Programme in Media Design. Now their works embellish the school corridors.

Progress at International Conference On Computer Networking

After hard work Luleå University of Technology receives a seat in the organizing committee at one of the largest international conferences on computer networking.

- It has been a tradition to organize the workshop On-Move and it seems to have paid off, says senior lecturer Karl Andersson.

Dopingexpert leaning towards lifetime

The effect of using anabolic steroids may persist for years after the doping ceased, according to research by doping expert Anders Eriksson, Luleå University of Technology, LTU
-More studies are needed, but true my results so it speaks for the suspension for life for athletes who doped themselves, he says.

Snakevenom and smart nanomedicine

Smart drugs, improved drug therapy and patient safety - Sitaram Velaga, professor of pharmacy at Luleå University of Technology, LTU, has high goals for his research.
-I think you have to aim high and think out of the box , he says.

Chance for mining-related research

Luleå University of Technology (LTU), is the coordinator of NordMin, Nordic council of ministers research and education initiative in the mining and mineral area. At the last Ministerial meeting North Mins strategic agenda for the years 2013-2015 was featured with a total financing of approximately DKK 30 million. From 18 October, it is possible to apply for funding for research projects from NordMin.

New efficient solution in social media

Being able to improve group communication is the challenge of a new doctoral thesis at Luleå University of Technology. How to communicate in e.g Social media is useful for specific groups to share information in a good way. The thesis describes sophisticated solutions (framework) with which you can customize the appropriate tools.

Large industries key to white fuels

If the politicians create the right conditions, Sweden can become a pioneer in the production of the next generation biofuels. That is what Joakim Lundgren, Associate professor in Energy Engineering at LTU, believes. According to him, the next generation of advanced biofuels can be produced in symbiosis with large industries.

VRUITS - Vulnerable Road Users Intelligent Transport Systems

EU support for research on vulnerable road users

In the EU project VRUITS Charlotta Johansson, Head of Department of Architecture and water at Luleå University of Technology, has been awarded 1.1 Million SEK for research on vulnerable road users.

Senior Lecturer at LTU wrote Montazami's theme song

Hollywood wife Maria Montazami's new TV show just premiered in Sweden. The theme song is written by David Myhr, Senior Lecturer in Musical Performance at Luleå University of Technology.
- It's a pop song in shuffle tempo. I've had 70's influences as a reference, says David Myhr.

Tablets and GPS to people with dementia

Connected tablets, gps bracelet and new staff collaborations is tested now in Pajala and Arvidsjaur to facilitate for people with dementia.
It is the result of an EU-funded project that´s been going on the last year.
The project is a collaboration between the Norrbotten County Council, Luleå University of Technology (LTU) and the municipalities concerned.

To build and fertilize with ash

As more waste is burned, the amount of ash that needs to be disposed of in a sustainable manner increases. Evelina Brännvall, PhD at Luleå University of Technology, shows in her thesis on several applications where the ashes are transformed from waste to resource.

Writing class at LTU one of Sweden’s most popular educations

One of the twenty most popular programs and courses in the country can be found at Luleå University of Technology. The course is called Creative Writing and help aspiring writers who want to develop their personal style.
- Writing has undergone a democratic process. A lot of people read and write more, both regular literature and on the web, says Frida Marklund who is a lecturer in Creative Writing.

Triple win for student projects

Motivated students, dedicated teachers and a resource for companies or municipalities. Courses Integration Project Business and Integration Projects Business Administration, Logistics & Quality have a ripple effect and success leads to new ventures.

More female business owners when adviser becomes coach

When VINNOVA recently distributed 29 million SEK for research on gender and innovation, three of the ten projects that received money came from Luleå University of Technology. The LTU-researcher Lindberg received 3.4 million SEK to produce a handbook in how the business advice can be designed to give women as good opportunities as men to start businesses.

Jane from Zambia has a scholarship from The Swedish Institute

Jane Mulenshi from Zambia is studying The Master Programme in Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering at Luleå University of Technology. Before she got this opportunity Jane worked 9 years in the mining industry in Zambia, where mining is very important and where copper has long been a significant export income.

Media Guru honorary doctorate at the university

Scientists in energy science is praised

Marcus Öhman, Professor of Energy Science at Luleå University of Technology, is awarded Nordea Scientific price 2013. He receives the prize among other things because that he rapidly built up the subject of Energy into a major national hub for research on the subject. Research that contributes to growth and development is one of the criteria for the prize.

Nanotechnology for water treatment

With new nanotechnology in consumer products such as clothing, detergents, household items and electronics, there is also an increasing concern for what is discharged into our surface and groundwater, and what the consequences might be for our health when we drink tap water. One might say that the circuit is closed when we begin to use the same technology to purify water from just undesirable nanoparticles.

Students acted as climate negotiators

Ahead of the UN climate talks in Warsaw that starts on Nov. 11, three students from Luleå University of Technology (LTU) has acted as government negotiators. It took place at a conference in Stockholm this week organized by, among others, Stockholm University and the U.S. Embassy. Students from 17 academic institutions had the opportunity to act climate negotiators.

Academic Ceremony 2013

The academic procession walked into the Aula Aurora to the sounds of Emil Rådberg Academic festival overture performed by the School of Music Chamber Choir.

LTU alumnus is new world champion in harmonica

Mikael Fall entered in the World Harmonica Championship to challenge himself. It ended with him with his two-part version of Amazing Grace took home the world title in the harmonica.
– This is something I've dreamed about for years, it is absolutely amazing, he says.

Ph.D in Control Engineering Awarded Research Prize

Miguel Castanño at the research group for Control Engineering is rewarded The Norrbotten Research Council Honorary Award in Memory of Curt Boström for the best technical dissertation of 2012 at Luleå University of Technology.

Teachers Praised For Their Education

Lecturers Juha Koivuniemi and Harriet Nilsson was awarded the LTU price for excellent efforts for the benefit of education at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Digital radio requires high data rate

The digital radio DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcast) must be assigned the capacity to broadcast with a high data rate, otherwise there is a risk for an inferior audio quality. This is one of the conclusions from research collaboration between Luleå University of Technology and Swedish Radio. The results are published in the latest issue of “Journal of the Audio Engineering Society”.

Information Security collaborates with Swedish Army

The Swedish Armed Forces have started collaborating with twelve universities and colleges in Sweden, including Luleå University of Technology and the masters programme Information Security.

Meaningful activities a right for everyone

Occupational therapy globally must dare to take place in society, says Elizabeth Townsend, world-renowned Canadian professor of occupational therapy and occupational science.
-We must take part in society so we can change it so that people who has been deprived of participation can find a way to be respected and participate, she says in an interview.

Accurate financing creates growth

The largest benefit to taxpayers and the importance of gender. This is the focus when Jeaneth Johansson and Malin Malmström, Associate Professors of Accounting and Control, will identify public funders assessment processes.

Lego makes robots more lifelike

An English dirty old man who flirts with anyone who comes near. Or a dog who’ll open its mouth if you give it something red. That’s two examples of what the students at LTU's prop making for media production-program created using the new Lego Mindstorms.

Best PhD Supervisor 2013

Jurate Kumpiene, Waste Science and Technology, recieved the PhD Students Award for commendable mentoring efforts in the graduate program 2013.

Summer School in Italy for computer science students

Two students and one PhD student from Luleå University of Technology travelled to Italy during the summer to participate in the EIT ICT Labs summer school.

- It was an enlightening experience where we learnt to work together across borders, says Computer Science student Nicklas Nyström.

Research for newer mind set in forestry

On the initiative of the government and the operators in forestry, will researchers from Luleå University of Technology develop methods which help forestry to become a more gender equal trade. The goal is to create attractive jobs and a competitive industry.

Vattenfalls Award to Robert Hällmark for best licentiate thesis

Vattenfall´s award for best licentiate thesis in 2013 goes to Robert Hällmark, Steel Structures at Luleå University of Technology, for best licentiate thesis in 2013 in the technical disciplines. The winning thesis involves cooperating bridges with extra a high degree of prefabrication, which means that both the steel beams and the concrete deck and dry deck joints are prefabricated.

Humor is important for the best teacher of 2013

Erik Elfgren, senior lecturer in physics and energy engineering at LTU, received the best teacher award 2013 by Teknologkåren. Erik's teaching style is characterized by dedication and humor, while he also provides students with detailed feedback after the exam.

From beginner to dancer

Imagine that you are a dance teacher who is standing in front of a class with children who has never danced before. How do you get them to dance? That is something that dance teacher students at Luleå University has learned.

Meetings we remember makes school better

Scientists Catrine Kostenius and Ulrika Bergmark at Luleå University focus on positive things at school and collect stories about school that had an impact on students, teachers or parents life.

War Bridge 5 arrived at Complab

War Bridge is a Swedish mobile bridge system for fast assemble and build bridges for tanks. The bridge has a maximum length of 48 meters, of which 46 are at the range. At 32 meters long bridge capable of 106 tonnes, equivalent to the weight of a Swedish tank 122 on a trailer.

Intelligent building brings student housing

To build the roof first, where one with the help of a special construction and ordinary jacks can raise flat modules in required number of floors, can provide fast and affordable student housing. Within the framework of the EU project FRAMEUP, researchers at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) in close cooperation with the company PartAB in Sangis developed a rational and economical way to build apartment buildings.

Fifty billion green sensors

Sensors and electronics that live on harvested energy from renewable sources - three LTU researcher has won prize for their article at the conference Sensorcomm 13.

Awarded for research on team work for pain

Catharina Nordin, physiotherapist and researcher has been awarded Norrbotten Academy (NOAK) health science award 2013.
-I was surprised but actually very happy. I am a novice in the academic world, although I am in years, says the 50-year-old winner from Piteå.

Space Students is a great asset at Esrange

Esrange Space Center is best known for rocket launches but for LTU's space students it is a place to gain great experience.

Film festival for philosophers

Watch a movie and discuss philosophical questions based on what you have seen on the scren. That is the concept of FilosoFilmFestivalen that will be held for the third time this weekend. The festival also serves as student recruitment.
- I have met students who have chosen to study the A-course in Philosophy after attending the film festival, said Teodor Gardelli who is one of the organizers.

Model railroad in new LTU-lab

Luleå University of Technology is building a new railway lab with mini train and rails for condition based maintenance, called CBM-Lab. You could say that it is an advanced form of model railway with locomotives that have engine sounds, horn and lights and a rail system that can be used for tests in both education and research.

Professor wants to create Maker Culture

The Swedish education scares away children from science and creativity. So says Professor Peter Parnes whom now aims to start a nonprofit organization for Maker Culture in order create youth interest in technology.

Cooperation with China in Construction Engineering

Professor Thomas Olofsson was invited as a keynote speaker at a national conference in Qingdao in southern China. Now this looks to lead to a partnership. In China, above all, interested in the research on energy efficiency of buildings and houses in Sweden. A collaboration that could lead to an exchange of graduate students but also the possibility of joint research projects.

New research about ice clouds creates more reliable climate models

Luleå University och Technology's push in experimental microphysics of clouds produce results. Gerrit Holl's thesis describes how new space instruments can provide accurate results from satellites remote sensing ice clouds and lead to more reliable climate models.

Documentary in focus

Successful filmmaker Stina Gardell gave a lecture and Swedens largest prize for documentary filmmakers was awarded for the sixth time when Documentary Day was held at Luleå University of Technology.

Information Security for more career opportunities

Alan Mercer from Cheltenham, UK, found the masters programme Information Security online and successfully passed the programme – something he thinks has benefited his career greatly.

Examines the industry savior

For industry has Lean become a given, but when something becomes sufficiently glorified, it also need to be questioned. This considers Lena Abrahamsson, Professor of Human Work Science at Luleå University of Technology.

Norrbotten´s Academy Research Price 2013

Faiz Ullah Shah, Chemistry of Interfaces, has been awarded NOAKs in 2013. Currently, his research is focus on the design and synthesis of new functionalized halogen-free ionic liquids for a range of applications in lubrication, Carbon dioxide capture and seperation and in pharmaceuticals.

Researching on filters that clean blood

Associate Professor Albert Mihranyan, a newly recruited researcher at Luleå University of Technology will conduct research on nano-cellulose filter that can clean blood to treat diseases such as HIC and Hepatitis C. He gets his research long-term funded by the Wallenberg Academy Fellows, the single largest private investment on young Researchers in Sweden.

Fiction and education in a new media landscape

In a time when the boundaries for storytelling in different media forms are dissolving, more knowledge is needed about conditions for learning in this new media landscape.

Father and son with gold fever

Emil Hagenrud, aged 13, found a mysterious stone near the water just outside Luleå. He suspected that it might contain gold and a first analysis was made by the company GoldAdam. They used a simpler approach by brushing nitric acid over the surface and according to their expert the stone contained gold. In order to get this confirmed father and son Hagenrud visited The Department of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering at Luleå University of Technology.

Budo helps stroke patients

Japanese researchers and practitioners from around the world are turning to Luleå University to learn more about how budo training can be developed to help peoplethat have had stroke.
LTU researchers Annika Näslund and Agneta Larsson, together with colleagues, conducted an acclaimed pilot study in which stroke patients rehabilitated with the help the japaneese martial art.

Distinguished professionals changes name

A venerable profession changes its name - the swedish title "sjukgymnast" becomes physiotherapist.
The parlament is expected on December 16 to decide on the matter and tell when, for example, a degree in "sjukgymnastik" shall begin to be called physiotherapy degree.
-It may be that already for the students who go out at Christmas, says Lars Nyberg, professor of physical therapy at the Department of Health Sciences at Luleå University of Technology, LTU.

Takes a bath with Historieätarna

Josefin Rönnbäck, historian at Luleå University of Technology, was recently invited to participate as an expert in the popular tv show Historieätarna.

Complicated delivery difficult even for Dad

Deliveries that leads to the mother must be nurtured in the intensive care involves both a physical impact but also a great psychological distress, even for the father, according to a research study at Luleå University of Technology, LTU.
Care should consider adopting procedures to help fathers, due to the study.

Solves paradox in the process industry

In order to achieve good products makes the process industry many measurements during the manufacturing process. But the statistical methods required to interpret the information are weak, something that researchers at Luleå University of Technology will find a solution on.

Rewarded for mining research

Lena Abrahamsson and Eira Andersson at Luleå University of Technology have received the SGU medal "Genius and diligence" in the mining industry – a proof that they have reached out with their research, contributed to new perspectives and created a debate about equality in the mining industry.

Award-winning project at the Faste Laboratory

Ove Isaksson at the Faste Laboratory LTU, was recently given the Volvo Cars Quality Award for a successful project whose results are now starting to spread in the Volvo Group. The project is about creating the next generation of cars using various sources of information - not least logs from how customers actually use their cars.

WSP Civils Award for the best thesis

Each year, the WSP a prize for best thesis. This year the prize went to Anders Viking at Luleå University of Technology. The thesis was written for the Master Programme in Architectural Engineering.

Living with COPD

Fatigue, health and wellbeing for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Caroline Stridsman, PhD at the university, in her thesis, demonstrates how people with COPD at an early stage are affected by the disease.

Norrbotten NEO played pieces written by students

One of Sweden's most interesting ensembles, Norrbotten NEO, played pieces written by students from the School of Music.
- It felt absolutely amazing. You can write really difficult and they can still play it, says student André Thörnfeldt who wrote Aurora Borealis.

Wind energy expert leads research at DMK

From 1 December 2013, Professor Jan-Olov Aidanpää is the new Chair at Computer Aided Design, DMK. He returns to the research subject which he belonged to from 2001 to 2007, and will therefore leave Solid Mechanics. Jan-Olov Aidanpää looks forward to be able to link his research in rotor dynamics and wind power to the DMK's research in product development.

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IT-project challenges the position of media industry

Bring a TV studio in your backpack. COMPEIT is a project that wants to challenge established media by creating new media services tailored for the digital society.

- Television did not evolve much in 60 years. It has gone from a rather square screen to a more rectangular screen. It is time for change, says Peter Parnes, Professor in Mobile and Pervasive Computing.

Kick off for large railway project

A high-tech railway project "ePilot119" led by Luleå University of Technology (LTU) in cooperation with the Swedish Transport Administration has just begun. In Long term it's about implementation of eMaintenance throughout the Swedish railway system and thus increase safety and minimize disruptions, especially in connection with various types of winter-related problems

Business Idea: Selling geek stuff

A pair of slippers that look like battle tanks or even a treasure chest? Prop making student Iréne Löf gets SEK 50000 to start her own business.

Focus on tracks and switches in research

Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is a key player in AUTOMAIN, a project included in the EUs Seventh Framework Programme. High performance maintenance of railway tracks and switches are LTUs research contributions to AUTO MAIN. Some of the program results were presented at a workshop on the day when the university's railway technical center (JVTC) celebrated 15 years.

Rail stadium inaugurated

As the first university in Sweden LTU has inaugurated a rail arena on the campus where ski and snowboard crazy students can get loose on the rails and boxes.
– LTU Rail Arena means easily accessible skiing for all students on their own terms, says Cornelia Lantto, Stil Alpina.

The Gingerbread House Competition 2013

Gingerbread Houses are works of art that smells good and reminds us that soon it will be in July The contest is open to everyone at the Luleå University of Technology and after serious deliberation the jury declared a winner.

Research on Biofuels secured

Efforts to develop renewable fuels through research at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is secured with a new decision by the Swedish Energy Agency. The decision means funding for at least 2.5 years of extensive research programs at the university and the operation of the university's own gasification plant LTU Green Fuels

LTU leads strategic investment in lightweight materials

LTU professor Lars-Erik Lindgren, leads the largest research area in LIGHTer, a strategic research program in the lightweight materials area with a total budget of SEK 300 million.

Simulation tools for recycling

That electronic equipment contains metals is something that most people know, but what happens to the cell phone or the laptop after you have left it for recycling may not be known to all. Andreas Lennartsson, PhD student at Minerals and Metals Research Laboratory at Luleå University of Technology, conducts research on how electronic waste influence the copper converting in a Peirce-Smith converter, a sub-process used in smelters to extract copper.

Swedish Heroes makes teachers bolder

Soon, the television gala Swedish Heroes is broadcasted. All over Sweden schools are working with teaching material that teachers and graduate students at Luleå University of Technology has developed.
- Ethical issues should be discussed in school and the teachers are asking for support on these issues, says Viktor Gardelli.

Rock hard wood did not stop Luis

Improved methods for cutting hard tropical woods or frozen wood, that is the theme in a new doctoral thesis by Luis Cristovao at LTU in Skellefteå. With his newly acquired knowledge, Luis wants to contribute to the start-up of many new sawmills in his homeland Mozambique.

Philosophising back a "new" life

Philosophical conversations as a method to develop social and cognitive abilities of persons with acquired brain injury. A research group at Luleå University of Technology has received 5.4 million from the Swedish Research Council for running the project "Education for inclusion: To philosophize back a "new" life after acquired brain injury".

Students increases innovation climate

During eight weeks helped two top students from Industrial Management and Engineering at LTU Ericsson and Scania to increase their creative climate by acting as innovation pilots in the research and change program PIEp.

New online lab ensures educational quality

Luleå University of Technology will now be able to give new distance students practical experiences in real world situations. The masters programme Information Security has invested half a million SEK on developing a new online laboratory for research and educational purposes.

Awarded teacher with high requirements

"We have enough of crappy products", says Åsa Wikberg Nilsson, Senior Lecturer in Industrial design that has been awarded for best educational effort in 2013 at the Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences at LTU.

Santa at retirement home

At the retirement home Father Christmas dreams about the past when he was working as Santa Claus. With a film made by the students of Computer Graphics, Set Design and Prop Making Luleå University of Technology wishes everyone a merry Christmas.

Here the fuel of the future is purified

A hot area of ​​research is the vision of being able to replace gasoline and diesel with climate-friendly renewable fuels such as biogas. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Nobel prizes in chemistry also shows that this area is of high priority for making human life better.

History lesson from the other side of the globe

Prospective history teachers at LTU has during the end of the year had the chance to learn more about the history of South Africa thanks to guest teacher Kalpana Hiral from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Published:12 December 2013
Updated: 13 December 2013
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