News 2023

French journalists visited the university

2023-03-24 Today Luleå University of Technology was visited by journalists from some of France's largest daily newspapers. They were invited to report on the world-unique green initiatives that are currently being implemented in northern Sweden.

Hockey players sought for a study about cognitive processing

2023-03-24 Do you play ice hockey and are 18 years or older? Welcome to participate in an online study about ice hockey and attention.

Swedish hydropower centre for new technology and biodiversity

2023-03-24 Luleå University of Technology, together with research and knowledge company Energiforsk, has been assigned responsibility for running the Swedish Centre for Sustainable Hydropower for the next five years. This is the Swedish Energy Agency’s biggest competence centre, with a budget of SEK 280 millio...

New focus on preschool teachers with leadership skills

2023-03-22 Trained preschool teachers are needed when cities grow and society moves towards a green transition. There is a great need for preschool teachers with solid leadership skills who are also ready to educate children for an increasingly complex world. Luleå University of Technology has chosen to invest...

The tourist's guide to the ice road

2023-03-21 In the future, it will be easy to get around on the ice road in Luleå. Through an app developed by, among others, Luleå University of Technology, it becomes easy to find vacant fireplaces, find out about current event and much more.

Mining tailings are being upgraded – in order to capture carbon dioxide

2023-03-21 The industrial green transition causes a larger-than-ever demand of metals. Now researchers at Luleå University of Technology will identify for the first time the potential of typical Swedish mine tailings, to be utilized and beneficial for the climate. In this project, researchers will investigate ...

The students' startup digitizes the construction of single-family houses

2023-03-15 They found each other through the Master Programme in Computer Science and Engineering at Luleå University of Technology. Now the two fellow students have started a company with their own idea.
"I saw how bureaucratic processes made it difficult for private individuals to build houses. We have cre...

The University’s quality work gets positive assessment by the Swedish Higher Education Authority

2023-03-15 The quality work at Luleå University of Technology gets a positive assessment by the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ). The overall judgement reads “approved” even though UKÄ has identified a few areas for improvement. This means that UKÄ assesses the quality work at the University to be esse...

International interest in university ice research

2023-03-14 Many people are interested in the ice research conducted at the Luleå University of Technology, both within the research community and the society. In February, a German TV delegation from the TV company NDR visited Sweden to follow and take part in some of the many winter activities taking place in...

Rymdforum – a success

2023-03-09 After many hours of interesting and inspirational presentations, the Rymdforum conference at Kiruna reaches its destination. We at Luleå University of Technology are happy and proud to have had the opportunity to contribute to partnerships, Sweden’s role in space and everything the conference has re...

Economics course on moral dilemmas becomes a theater play

2023-03-09 Regardless whether we have a job to go to or not, we are all affected by how the social economy is organised. This spring, the Theatre academy puts on a play about the ethical dilemmas of working life by Johan Sandström, professor of business administration.

Professor highlighted within the mining and steel industry

2023-03-07 Marta-Lena Antti, professor of Enginering Materials at Luleå University of Technology, has been named to the 40 over 40 list. Women who work in the mining- and steel industry are highlighted by the employer organization Industriarbetsgivarna, the industry organizations Jernkontoret and Svemin, as we...

Ore geologist from Luleå University of Technology in the winning team

2023-03-07 Ervin Csaba Veress, PhD student and researcher in ore geology at Luleå University of Technology, was one of eight members of the international winning team at The PDAC New Generation Explorationists Awards challenge.

EEIGM is again top rated in the French media

2023-03-03 EEIGM ranked 1st among five-year international educations in France! L'Etudiant has carried out the 2023 ranking of French engineering programs.

The university signs a cooperation agreement with a Norwegian biofuel company

2023-02-28 Luleå University of Technology, together with the Norwegian bio-e-methanol company Glocal Green and the research institute RISE, have signed a letter of intent that marks the start of a closer collaboration between the parties. The agreement will ensure a joint effort to develop, validate and furthe...

Widefind created the market for its service

2023-02-28 Widefind had new technology with great potential and sought the market where it could do the most good. Through Norrlandsnavet and Andreas Volmberg, the company received support in developing its business model and identifying the right application and value proposition for its technology.

Unique research instrument for process metallurgy

2023-02-28 Yesterday, a new unique research instrument in the process metallurgy lab was inaugurated. It is a gift from Boliden AB, a high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope.

SEK 46 million for research into fossil-free steel

2023-02-27 The biggest research collaboration in Sweden to date between the academic world, institutions, and industry on advanced, fossil-free steel manufacture and production is now starting. This investment, in total 46 million SEK, is intended to accelerate the green transition and the Swedish steel indust...

Skills development for the green transition of basic industries

2023-02-24 The Knowledge Foundation (Stiftelsen för kunskap- och kompetensutveckling) grants
SEK 30 million to a new collaboration project, REEDEAM, which will strengthen skills development throughout the value chain for industry’s green transition. In the project, Luleå University of Technology will be colla...

The university supports researchers from Ukraine

2023-02-23 During the war in Ukraine, Luleå University of Technology has for the first time employed researchers at the request of the Scholars at Risk network. Hosting visiting researchers is a way for the university to show its support for Ukraine and international democracy.

Saliva sample enables very early detection of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

2023-02-23 With the help of molecules from the brain that can be measured in saliva, it is possible to detect early changes that can lead to Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease – long before symptoms appear. In a new scientific article, researchers at Luleå University of Technology propose a strategy for early ...

An igloo is created at the university

2023-02-20 The students at the course Snow and ice at Luleå University of Technology are currently building a snow igloo on the university campus in Luleå. It will be ready in time for the Winter Festival and the purpose of the student project is to increase knowledge about snow constructions.

National recommendation for more active transports to school

2023-02-20 Active transportation to school, such as walking or cycling, is what is best for children. This according to researchers in a new child consequence analysis. By creating a national recommendation, they want to inspire parents to allow their children to be active on the way to school, and community p...

Professor Sara Thorgren appointed as new deputy vice-chancellor at Luleå University of Technology

2023-02-16 Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Sara Thorgren has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education and Quality at Luleå University of Technology. Professor Thorgren will take up her new post on 20 February. The appointment is for three years with the option to extend.

Alumnus of the year 2023 - nominate your candidate!

2023-02-16 Nominate someone who you think deserves to be recognized through the Alumnus of the Year award! The last day to nominate is June 2.

Revolutionising industry with AI

2023-02-13 By using cutting edge technology and research, Luleå University of Technology will turn Norrbotten into the most advanced region in terms of the adaptation of robotics and AI in all of Europe.
– This is the future of industry, George Nikolakopoulos, Professor of Robotics and AI says.

Interview with an AI

2023-02-13 You are currently reading an automated interview with the chatbot ChatGPT. This means that it is not a human who has answered the questions, but they are generated by the chatbot that anyone can use. The answers in our interview are a little abbreviated and the chatbot is not an expert in grammar ye...

New research report on the government's crisis support

2023-02-13 According to a new report from Luleå University of Technology about public efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic, the government must become better at taking environmental, climate and gender equality goals into account in its crisis support.

Competence center in road engineering

2023-02-10 The Swedish Transport Administration has decided to finance a new competence center in road engineering with almost half a billion SEK over twelve years, during the period 2023 to 2034, with an annual budget of up to 40 million SEK per year.

The Sami national day was celebrated

2023-02-06 Sami National Day on 6 February is common to all Sami in Sweden, Norway, Finland or Russia and is an official flag day at Luleå University of Technology. To mark the day, universities invited to an event at Vetenskapen hus. Now also the university's Sami-related research and education is gathered on...

Collaboration with the University of Hiroshima in architecture

2023-02-06 The research subject in architecture at Luleå University of Technology and Hiroshima University have been granted a seed collaboration project to study urban sustainability in small towns.

Elin and Elin builds a LEGO house

2023-02-03 In an advanced simulation involving planning for construction, students from the civil engineering programs in architecture and civil engineering had to sweat under stress as main contractors and subcontractors to build a house in Lego.

Bridge engineer of the year 2022 – Robert Hällmark

2023-02-03 On Brobyggardagen 2023 in Gothenburg, Robert Hällmark, adjunct professor in Structural Engineering at Luleå University of Technology and senior technical specialist at Trafikverket, was chosen as bridge engineer of the year 2022.

Norrbotten's equality prize 2023

2023-02-03 Luleå University of Technology awards the Norrbotten Gender Equality Award in collaboration with the municipalities of Norrbotten, the County Administrative Board of Norrbotten and the Norrbotten Region.

Sound quality test of air cleaners

2023-02-02 It is well known that noise in the home environment is an important issue, and requirements and marketing of products often refer to the product's sound power, which must be documented. An example of this aspect is visible in the marketing of so-called air purifiers.

World-unique hydrogel developed at the university

2023-02-01 Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have developed a natural hydrogel that allows for engineering biodegradable wound dressing to protect damaged skin, or 3D-printed artificial body tissue. The synthetic hydrogel currently available on the market is commonly used in contact lenses, wound c...

The technology company ABB and Luleå University of Technology conclude collaboration agreement

2023-01-31 ABB and Luleå University of Technology have signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of strengthening cooperation between the parties. The focus is on research, skills supply, development of education and shared knowledge. Knowledge transfer between trade and industry and academia is important ...

Three countries join forces for the green transition in the construction sector

2023-01-31 The transformation of society and the huge industrial investments in green value chains mean that the entire Arctic Scandinavian region will have extensive needs for sustainable industrial and social construction in the next 10 years.

Better memory in multilinguals

2023-01-30 Do you speak more than two languages? Then your memory might be better compared to those who don’t. Knowing more than two languages is associated with better episodic memory, according to new research in Psychology at Luleå University of Technology. The research supports the theory that multilingual...

Holocaust Remembrance Day – so we never forget

2023-01-27 Friday 27 January is the international Holocaust Remembrance Day. At Luleå University of Technology, an event was held for all university campuses in Luleå, Piteå, Kiruna and Skellefteå. The program was for reflection, reflection and above all to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, and to hon...

Strengthened Nordic hydrogen cooperation

2023-01-27 Over two days, 150 experts, investors and decision-makers from above all Sweden and Finland gathered at Luleå University of Technology to increase cooperation within the Nordic hydrogen industry. At the conference, a number of action points were developed which will form the basis of a joint action ...

The university and Region Västerbotten are strengthening the collaboration

2023-01-24 By signing this letter of intent, Region Västerbotten and Luleå University of Technology intend to strengthen and broaden a collaboration that specifically benefits sustainable growth, regional development and skills provision, as well as research and innovation. Together, the parties will build sus...

Northern Sweden takes the lead in applied AI

2023-01-23 SMEs have learned more about artificial intelligence and how it can be used to improve business. Luleå University of Technology has in turn found new collaboration partners for business-related research. During the last three years, the university has gained ground in applied AI.

Great interest in international courses

2023-01-23 The number of applicants to international courses and programs is increasing. The latest applications shows that more people are applying for international master's programs and also international courses and first-cycle courses and study programmes. For Luleå University of Technology, the increase ...

Monica Karlsson new Professor and Head of Subject

2023-01-19 Monica Karlsson is new as professor at Luleå University of Technology and new as head of English with a specialization in didactics. As a researcher within linguistics, she has explored how university students learn English. She looks forward to uniting literature and linguistics in her new role as ...

The LARV fair attracted 110 companies

2023-01-19 The labor market week LARV is usually held in January each year. The pandemic put a damper on the wheels for three years, but now the arrangement has again been carried out in the same way as before.
"In 2022 we had a physical fair, but only in April. This meant that the interest from the companie...

Luleå University of Technology hosts world leading publication about mineral economics

2023-01-12 The research subject economics at Luleå University of Technology has been publishing the scientific journal Mineral Economics – Raw Materials Report since 1998 in collaboration with Råvarugruppen (The Raw Material Group). It is one of the leading journals in the world in the field of economic and po...

Published:10 January 2023
Updated: 10 January 2023
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