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New research questions human-centered pedagogy

Pedagogy has historically and in contemporary research focused on human prosperity, where humanity is in stark contrast to the animal. New research at Luleå University of Technology shows that this approach is in need of renegotiation.

Explore unique virtual mine

Wherever you are in the world, you can go down to the virtual underground mine created by researchers at Luleå University of Technology. The experience brings you a thousand feet below ground and you can move independently between the shaft and the hallways.

More biorefineries will not affect pricing of forest feedstocks

There is a growing demand for biofuel in Sweden. But more biorefineries, which produce biobased fuels and chemicals, will have only a small effect on the availability and pricing of wood products and feedstocks, according to a new report.

New patent solution strengthens the railroad

JVTC at Luleå University of Technology has been awarded a patent for a solution that reduces wear and tear at particularly vulnerable places along Swedish railways, that is the transitions where the regular rail meets a stiffer rail section on solid concrete slabs, at bridges, tunnels and lanes. This can be of great importance to among other things, high-speed trains.

Is the rescue service equal to all?

Fire Protection Engineer students Lena Håkansson and Ida Luther Wallin chose to investigate how recruiting and staffing of different fire brigades is being implemented and maintained. Are there any differences in safety for those living in town or in the country?

Luleå Railway Research Center 20 years Jubilee 2018

Luleå Railway Research Cente at Luleå University of Technology is engaged in highly technological research and development focusing on streamlining operation and maintenance of the entire rail system. Thanks to the proximity of both the main line through Upper Norrland and the ore railway, unique research is now being demanded around the world.

Collaboration with the University of Sydney about production flow in industrialized construction

During the summer, the division of Industrialized and Sustainable Construction (ISC) has conducted a flow efficiency analysis at a factory for prefabrication of wall and floor elements in Sydney.

Norrbotten in focus in unique election analysis

On September 20th, a unique analysis on the results of the Swedish election will be released. 80 researchers from Sweden and abroad participate, among them Luleå University of Technology's political scientists Simon Matti and Charlotta Söderberg.

Election 2018 – experts from Luleå University of Technology

Published:17 January 2013

By:Presskontakt

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