News 2022

Study shows less studied areas of Parkinson´s disease

2022-06-23 In a new study, researchers from Luleå University of Technology have investigated one of the most detrimental diseases of mankind, Parkinson’s disease (PD).
“We found that one area which is less studied is the alterations of ion channels/gap junctions which disturb the ionic equilibria across diffe...

Per Ståhle became this year's Odqvist lecturer

2022-06-21 On 15–16 June, Luleå University of Technology hosted the conference Swedish Mechanics Days with 75 presentations and just over 100 participants. On the first day of the conference, this year's Odqvist lecturer, Per Ståhle, was presented.

Can advanced video games sharpen our thought processes?

2022-06-20 Is it the case that advanced computer games train our cognition, different thought processes, or is it the case that those who already have good cognition become good at video games? "We had 337 people who play the popular game Dota 2 to answer questionnaires and do various tests to investigate the...

Thus can tacit knowledge be communicated

2022-06-17 A new dissertation from Luleå University of Technology analyzes the graphic designer's creative process, how it is affected by digital and analogue working methods and how the designer's tacit knowledge can be made visible.

Malin Malmström gave an introductory speech at Sweden's first women's parliament

2022-06-15 Malin Malmström, professor at Luleå University of Technology, was one of the keynote speakers at Sweden's first women's parliament. The meeting, which brought together Speakers, members of the Riksdag, members from several of Sweden's women's organisations and representatives from the authorities an...

The university will develop AI and digitalisation in the construction industry

2022-06-15 The AI Factory project at Luleå University of Technology is now being further expanded with AIF Construction, with the construction industry. AIF Railway and AIF Mines already exist. Research, companies and authorities collaborate in the projects.
"Our goal is for AI to be an important tool in supp...

Hydrogen provides land-efficient production of biofuels

2022-06-10 Brazil is the world's second largest producer of biofuels. A new international research study involving Luleå University of Technology shows that the production of renewable fuels from sugarcane in Brazil can be increased by more than 40 percent, without cultivating more land. With the help of hydro...

50 years of research in construction engineering

2022-06-10 To celebrate 50 years of research in construction engineering at Luleå University of Technology, an event was held with representatives from the construction industry and former doctoral students with lectures, a demonstration of the lab and a joint dinner.

Autonomous drones carrying out dangerous mining work

2022-06-08 The vision is that in the mines of the future, machines will do all the work. To realize this vision, you must develop an essential element – something else that can perform dangerous tasks efficiently and independently.

Ore geologists on Icelandic volcano

2022-06-08 Researchers from ore geology at Luleå University of Technology have spent a week on the world's longest mountain range. The mountain range that is 90% under water and runs about 6,500 km around the earth is called the mid-ocean ridge.

Fake accident part of the assessment

2022-06-08 It was an stressful examination for the students in the specialist nurse educations at Luleå University of Technology. In a fictitious accident, they had to act practically with injured people.
"It is important that we have this type of exercise where you can use both theoretical and practical kno...

EU boosts Sweden's space sector

2022-06-03 The funds will support collaborative innovation through applied research, expanded lab and test facilities and business development for small- and medium enterprises. Led by regional development project RIT2021, the goal is to attract talent, investment and new business ventures to EU’s northernmost...

They received this year's scholarship from Rune Andersson Jubilee Fondation

2022-06-01 After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, a scholarship from Rune Andersson's anniversary foundation could finally be awarded again. This year, the prize went to four students in industrial engineering. In the autumn, the students will finance studies in South Korea with the help of the scholarsh...

Unique COVID-19 studies in COPD and asthma patients

2022-06-01 In three studies including more than 270,000 persons in The Swedish National Airway Register (SNAR), diagnosed with asthma or Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers have investigated the association between severe covid-19 ( hospitalization or death due to covid-19 ) and asthma o...

"SUN is about how we can use our natural resources in a smart and balanced way"

2022-05-31 Christina Wanhainen is professor of ore geology and scientific leader of SUN.

Special teacher education in Luleå was presented at a parliamentary seminar

2022-05-30

From geology to mine design

2022-05-25 In an interdisciplinary workshop, researchers from different research topics and company representatives met to discuss mining from different perspectives. Over 40 people participated online.

Celebrates the 1-year anniversary of the CH2ESS hydrogen initiative

2022-05-25 Luleå University of Technology's hydrogen initiative CH2ESS celebrates one year in the service of hydrogen. On 18 May last year, the initiative was launched, which since the start has aroused great national and international interest. The 1st anniversary was celebrated with a workshop at the univers...

Economics student winner in Venture Cup

2022-05-20 On May 19, it was the regional final north of the Venture Cup. The winner in the Beyond Academic category was the company D-stract, where the founder Ebba Reinholdt developed a product that wants to help people in need of spraying around the world.

Cross-border cooperation in the north

2022-05-20

Continued support for research on environmental opinion polls

2022-05-18 Simon Matti, professor of political science, has together with colleagues at the University of Gothenburg been granted additional funding of SEK 3.4 million by the Swedish Energy Agency for the project. ”Den svenska miljö- energi- och klimatopinionen.”( "The Swedish environmental, energy and climate...

Academic spring ceremony 2022

2022-05-18 In less than two years, 136 people have taken a PhD degree at Luleå University of Technology, in as many as 56 different research subjects. This was celebrated during Saturday's academic ceremony and subsequent banquet.

Helene Hellmark Knutsson new chairman of Process IT Innovations

2022-05-16 Västerbotten's County Governor Helene Hellmark Knutsson will be new chairman of Process IT Innovations. She is looking forward to promoting the region's innovative power in the basic industry.

Aims at a Swedish-American study on bio-based hydrogen

2022-05-13 The well-known research institute NREL and Luleå University of Technology's hydrogen initiative CH2ESS have met to discuss collaboration on bio-based hydrogen production.

"A more sustainable use of our resources is absolutely crucial"

2022-05-13 Johan Carlson is Professor of Signal processing and one of two leaders for Creaternity's graduate school.

Business opportunities with the green transition

2022-05-12 Today, H2 Green Steel, SSAB, IUC Norr and Luleå University of Technology with the future areas Creaternity and SUN, as well as the hydrogen investment CH2ESS held an inspiring workshop at Vetenskapens hus for companies about the green transition.

Swedish Mining Research and Innovation day 2022

2022-05-12 At this year's edition of this event arranged by Swedish Mining Innovation, Luleå University of Technology was awarded the prize for best doctoral dissertation, best licentiate dissertation and best degree project.

Vattenfall's Prize for best doctoral dissertation 2021

2022-05-12 Sina Sharif Mansouri, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, has been awarded the 2020 Prize for the best Doctoral dissertation at Luleå University of Technology by Vattenfall.

Research projects on prestigious list

2022-05-10 Luleå University of Technology has four research projects at the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering' (IVA) 100 list 2022. This year's focus is technology in the service of humanity. The selected research projects are all considered to have significant potential to benefit through commercializatio...

Biotechnology for reduced emissions

2022-05-09 In a new publication, researchers from Luleå University of Technology review novel and green routes to capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial emissions to combat climate change. For this purpose, they use an enzyme that is called carbonic anhydrase.

New research on nature-based health entrepreneurs

2022-05-06 Nature-based, health-promoting initiatives have in previous research been shown to have good effects. Now, researchers at Luleå University of Technology will investigate how small and medium-sized companies in the industry develop, how they are hired by municipalities and regions, and how they succe...

Boys more satisfied with the leisure offer in Piteå

2022-05-04 Girls are not as satisfied as boys with the leisure offer in Piteå municipality. Being active in leisure activities also seems to influence the extent to which young people have tried or regularly use tobacco, alcohol and drugs. These are some of the results in an ongoing study of leisure activities...

VIP event for students about the green transition - a great success

2022-05-03 A special VIP evening for students at Luleå University of Technology about the green transition attracted great interest and commitment. 150 students had come to meet several of Luleå University of Technology's researchers and PhD students and the leading-edge companies in the industrial green trans...

Indigenous protection stronger in Canada than in Sweden

2022-05-02 Sweden can learn from Canada according to researchers in jurisprudence and political science who have analysed five cases in the two countries where the interests of indigenous peoples are in conflict with those of the mining industry.

Peab and Luleå University of Technology aim to increase efficiency in the construction industry

2022-05-02 Peab and Luleå University of Technology (Division of Industrialized and Sustainable Construction) have initiated a collaboration in systematized and sustainable construction. In this way, Peab can benefit from the latest research in its work, while LTU gets the opportunity to test its research in pr...

Continued development of digital rehabilitation via 1177

2022-04-27 Via a digital platform on 1177, people affected by stroke will be able to take part in a new rehabilitation program. Ida-Maria Barchéus, doctoral student in occupational therapy at Luleå University of Technology, is now investigating how occupational therapists and people with stroke experience it. ...

Researchers lead major project in the energy sector

2022-04-26 Luleå University of Technology has been granted a Vinnova project in collaboration with Vattenfall and several other companies in the energy sector. The purpose of the project is to increase the service life and durability of turbines in hydropower plants.

Tests travel time as working time on the train

2022-04-26 Luleå University of Technology is the first in Norrbotten to offer employees to test using travel time as working time when they commute to work by train. It is part of the "Change Journey", a project from Regionala kollektivtrafikmyndigheten i Norrbotten, RKM, to promote train travel in the region...

The Swedishization created a culture of silence

2022-04-25 Within the framework of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Tornedalians, Kvens and Lantalaiset, a number of research projects are carried out. Two of these, which are carried out by researchers at Luleå University of Technology, were presented at a symposium in Vetenskapens hus in Luleå on ...

Rana fled the war in Syria - got a job after training in electrical engineering

2022-04-22

How to absorb water masses after heavy rainfall?

2022-04-22 Climate change has made cloud-bursts with subsequent floods more common. Researchers at Luleå University of Technology are now investigating whether it is possible to find new ways to capture large amounts of water by placing materials that absorb stormwater in cities.

Italian expert on Ralph Erskine's architecture in the north

2022-04-21 Andrea Luciani, senior lecturer in architecture at Luleå University of Technology, is a great admirer of Ralph Erskine's architecture in northern Sweden. But not everything was a success for Erskine.

Higher numbers of admitted to international educations

2022-04-20 Nearly 750 people have been admitted to this autumn's international programs, courses and master's programs at Luleå University of Technology. This is an increase by 61 percent for international programs and courses and by more than 15 percent for master's programs, compared to 2021.

Music student winner of international flute competition

2022-04-20 On 27 March 2022 Rafael Adobas Bayog was awarded with the 1st prize in the Kobe International Flute Competition. Rafael Adobas Bayog is a flutist in the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and a student from the International Orchestra Academy at Piteå School of Music, Luleå University of Technol...

”It was time well spent and the teachers were fantastic”

2022-04-07 When Magdalena Andersson took over as Sweden's first female Prime Minister, she appointed Ida Karkiainen as Minister Public Administration. Ida Karkiainen grew up in Matkakoski a few miles north of Haparanda and studied political science at Luleå University of Technology. “It was time well spent an...

Mobile phone coverage a vital issue for rural areas

2022-04-06 Mobile coverage for the entire Swedish people is a national goal - but it does not apply to the whole of Sweden. For Gabna Sami village, which lacks nets in its summer pasture, the first step is an installation through the pilot project #fulltäckning.

Expert list for the latest IPCC working group 3 report on Mitigation of Climate Change

2022-04-06 Luleå University of Technology has researchers who can shed light on and answer questions from journalists in various areas that - directly or indirectly link to the most recent Assessment Report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on Mitigation of Climate Change.

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Digitization provides improved maintenance

2022-04-04 Advanced analysis with AI was the title of the second webinar in spring 2022 held by the Center for Maintenance and Industrial Services, CMIS, at Luleå University of Technology. "We use machine learning, digitization, robotics and AI to make analyzes and identify problems at a detailed level", said ...

Expert list – Ukraine

2022-04-04 Luleå University of Technology has researchers who can shed light on and answer questions from journalists in various areas that - directly or indirectly - are affected by the invasion of Ukraine; energy issues, cyber security, bridge construction and issues of production and infrastructure.

Research that will reduce resistance while skiing

2022-04-04 Friction between ski and snow is a known braking force for cross-country skiers. In a new study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, researchers at Luleå University of Technology's Ski- and Snow lab provide a scientific perspective on the reduction of snow friction during skiing.

Reduced air travel a must to achieve the University's climate goals

2022-04-04 Business trips by air are the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions for universities. During the pandemic, Luleå University of Technology reduced its emissions by more than 80 percent, due to reduced air travel, which shows that it is possible to conduct business digitally. Now Vice-Chan...

"Taking part in Antarctica's incredible scenery and nature is a unique experience"

2022-03-31 The university's snow researcher Johan Casselgren spent 42 days at a research station in Antarctica. Now he is back and shares in a filmed lecture with him the experience of researching and living in Antarctica.

Appointment of Arctic Five Chairs

2022-03-31 Luleå University of Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of three Chairs to The Arctic Five network: Christina Allard, Agatino Rizzo and Karolina Parding.

The Minister of Education visits the robotics lab

2022-03-23 Minister of Education Anna Ekström experienced many exciting things during her day visit at Luleå University of Technology this week. Vice-Chancellor Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn informed about the green transition and the new initiatives that the university is making when it comes to research and edu...

Researchers recommend charging posts in rural areas

2022-03-22 The conditions for switching to more sustainable transport clearly differ between different parts of the country according to a research report in economics from Luleå University of Technology. The researchers recommend, among other things, government investments in electrified transport in sparsely...

"It's more fun to become an engineer today because our role now is to save the world"

2022-03-18 Roland Larsson is Professor and Head of subject of Machine elements and one of two scientific leaders of Creaternity.

The future experts in environmental and climate policy

2022-03-18 In the autumn of 2022, a new distance course in political science with a focus on environmental and climate policy will start at Luleå University of Technology. The need for future competence in the field is great and several teachers in the new focus course are among the foremost researchers in env...

New strategic partnership with South Africa

2022-03-16 Luleå University of Technology is deepening its collaboration with South Africa and has been part of the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) since January 2022. The collaborative project covers universities, business and the public sector and the goal is to strengthen the ties between South...

The research develops the schools

2022-03-15 The teacher educations at Luleå University of Technology are many. The research is often closely linked to the daily activities in the schools.
"The goal is a close collaboration with the municipalities and schools also when it comes to the programmes", says Maria Johansson, head of Division.

Successful field tests in carbon dioxide capture

2022-03-14 Researchers at Luleå University of Technology, in collaboration with the University of Calgary in Canada, have developed a groundbreaking material that efficiently captures carbon dioxide from industries. The research results have been published in the highly regarded research journal Science.

Mining and environmental cooperation with Ghana

2022-03-14 A research group from applied geochemistry at Luleå University of Technology has just returned from Ghana, where a new joint research and education collaboration has been initiated. It is about increasing the efficiency of metal extraction and reducing the environmental and health risks of mining in...

Newly cast bridge ready to be crushed

2022-03-14 In a world-unique research project, a new complete railway bridge is being built, and then load tested to the breaking point. The newly cast concrete will be supplemented with rails for maximum imitation of a railway bridge in operation.

Weightlessness, Spider-Man and new perspectives

2022-03-11 Jessica Meir spent 205 days in space on the International Space Station. She is a NASA astronaut, a marine biologist, and a physiologist. Jessica Meir is also Honorary Doctor at Luleå University of Technology.

"Our job is to bring science into skiing"

2022-03-03 See how doctoral students Joakim Sandberg, Kalle Kalliorinne and Gustav Hindér use knowledge about friction and snow tribology to make skis glide faster. The doctoral students work within the Ski and Snow Lab, in collaboration with the Swedish Olympic Committee and the waxing teams from the biathlon...

Due to the invasion of Ukraine

2022-03-02 Luleå University of Technology closely monitors developments in Ukraine.
This page contains information and recommendations for students and staff on the situation in Ukraine.

34 million for new mining research

2022-03-01 Luleå University of Technology will lead twelve new research projects aimed for increased sustainability and competitiveness in the Swedish mining and metal-producing industry.

Increased pace to find critical raw materials

2022-03-01 Demand for critical metals for, among other things, batteries is increasing sharply due to electrification and the green transition. A new EU-funded project will develop methods to reduce exploration costs and increase the likelihood of finding new sources of critical raw materials for battery produ...

AI researchers creating unique model for circular food production

2022-02-25 Sunny summers, blistering winters – and residual heat from data centres. These are the ingredients that researchers from Luleå University of Technology will use to create an intelligent recipe for circular food production systems.

"I hope my research can be a piece of the puzzle in the realization of the green transition"

2022-02-25 Patrik Söderholm, professor of economics, is deputy scientific leader for SUN.

Do we want to save endangered species with biotechnology?

2022-02-23 Jurassic park is hardly feasible in reality, or even desirable. But today, biotechnology has come so far that it will soon be possible to recreate extinct species, and there are far-reaching plans to do so. In a research project at Luleå University of Technology, the attitude to using biotechnology ...

Prestigious Deep Learning event to Luleå University of Technology

2022-02-22 Luleå University of Technology will host the DeepLearn 2022 Autumn, the world’s largest research training event in Deep Learning. – This is an excellent opportunity for us to excel and impact this research community, says Marcus Liwicki, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Applied AI at Luleå University of T...

New study programmes with a special focus on sustainability and in close collaboration with industry

2022-02-22 In autumn 2022, Luleå University of Technology launches three new programmes in technology and engineering and a new bachelor’s programme with specialisation in sustainability. All programmes involve close collaboration with industry, branches and companies already from the first year. Examples are ...

Professor Lena Abrahamsson is new Scientific leader for Creaternity

2022-02-21 Since January, Lena Abrahamsson is the new scientific leader for Luleå University of Technology's future area Creaternity together with Roland Larsson. She is very much looking forward to contributing with research that places people in the center of technological development.
– New technology is ...

Research helps Polarbröd with digitization

2022-02-18 Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have started a collaboration with Polarbröd to study the company's decision-making process. The purpose of the current project is to support Polarbröd’s digitalization journey, with a special focus on data-driven decision-making throughout the company.

Advanced steel and iron production in Norrbotten already 2,000 years ago

2022-02-17 Archaeological excavations on Sweden's northeastern border with Finland show that hunter-gatherer cultures in northern Fennoscandia around 0 AD mastered advanced iron-making and steel-making techniques, knowledge that was previously belived to exist only in ancient Rome. The excavations have been ma...

Prominent hydrogen expert new leader for CH2ESS

2022-02-17 The hydrogen initiative CH2ESS at Luleå University of Technology has a new leader, Cecilia Wallmark, who holds a doctorate in Engineering and is a recognized expert in the field of hydrogen. She has more than 20 years of experience in the field of technology of hydrogen and fuel cells in Sweden and ...

One step closer to the autonomous mine

2022-02-10 5G and edge computing will contribute to a higher level of automation in the mining industry. More autonomy will in turn lead to a better working environment and safer mines. – The overall purpose is to create more intelligent systems that will move the boundaries of autonomy, productivity and secu...

New foundation for sustainable transformation of the mining industry

2022-02-10 LKAB donates SEK 200 million to a recently formed foundation with the aim of promoting research and education related to sustainable mining, at Luleå University of Technology.

Vice-Chancellor new member of Vinnova's board

2022-02-09 Luleå University of Technology's Vice-Chancellor Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn is a new member of Vinnova's board.
– It is very important that the higher education institutions are represented in the research councils' boards, she says.

Josefin Rönnbäck new member of the Royal Library's Research Council

2022-02-08 Josefin Rönnbäck has been appointed a new member of the National Library of Sweden (KB).

Pollutants are released from melting urban snow

2022-02-08 What's hidden in the snow? Pollutants like microplastics, zinc, copper and lead, according to analyses.
– It is often the most polluted snow that is cleared from heavily trafficked roads. Awareness needs to increase about the fact that when you remove snow, then you also remove pollutants, says He...

Prestudy on hydrogen infrastructure around the Bothnian Bay

2022-02-08 Building a high-pressure pipeline for hydrogen around the Bothnian Bay is a huge infrastructure investment that is now being analyzed by the research institute RISE and Luleå University of Technology. The goal is to develop scenarios and solutions for the role of hydrogen in the energy system.

Expert list - Kallak

2022-02-04 There's a large interest in the matter of possible iron ore mining in Kallak/Gállok in Jokkmokk municipality. Luleå University of Technology has researchers who, from different perspectives, can answer questions that connect to Kallak.

New training concept offers free skills development for companies

2022-02-02 As part of Luleå University of Technology's initiative NorrlandsNavet, small and medium-sized companies in northern Sweden are now offered the opportunity for free skills development through a new form of education, MOOC +. The concept is developed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized compani...

Researcher on the Cementa judgement: Lack of knowledge in the permit examination

2022-02-02

See honorary doctor Sofia Jannok's lecture

2022-01-31 February 6 is the Sami national day. We draw attention to this, among other things, by showing our honorary doctor Sofia Jannok's lecture from November 2021. Sofia Jannok, was born in the Norrbotten part of Sápmi and has a more than twenty-year career as a music creator and singer.

Smart technology could improve the Luleå ice track

2022-01-28 CNN has called it one of the 50 coolest nature experiences in the world - but how do you digitize Luleå's ice rink? Well, by making data from smart sensors available in a collaborative project of which researchers from Luleå University of Technology are a part.

Micromechanics of ice sintering can help us understand how to prepare test and ski tracks of snow

2022-01-26 Hassan Bahaloohoreh, doctoral student in experimental mechanics at Luleå University of Technology, has conducted experimental and analytical work on ice particles. Where ice particles are pressed together and then separated from each other after sticking, the so-called ice sintering. The observed re...

Digital equality tools require multi-competence

2022-01-25 It has become increasingly common with various forms of digital tools in gender equality work in companies and other organisations. Malin Lindberg, professor of gender and technology, has analysed two processes in which academia, in collaboration with companies and other actors in society, have deve...

Josef's online course made global top 100 list

2022-01-21 Class Central, an equivalent to Tripadvisor but for cost-free education from universities and colleges across the globe, recently listed the 100 most popular online courses from the past year. Included on the list is Luleå University of Technology's course Workplace Wellbeing: How to Build Confidenc...

The hydrogen initiatives in northern Sweden at Sweden Innovation Days

2022-01-17 Rikard Gebart, Manager for Luleå University of Technology's hydrogen initiative CH2ESS, Michael Nilsson, CDT and Kentaro Umeki, professor of Energy Engineering, at Luleå University of Technology will speak on 18 January at Sweden Innovation Days.

Old bridge gets second life in research

2022-01-13 The old Kalix bridge from 1957 gets a second life as a research object at Luleå University of Technology, both before and after demolition/dismantling. The construction of the new bridge began in 2019 and it was opened for traffic recently.

Published:3 January 2022
Updated: 9 February 2022
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