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Safety officers in the retail trade – why so few?

Kristina Johansson, senior lecturer in Human Work Sciences, has started a new research project to investigate why it is so difficult to recruit safety officers in the retail trade.

World leading steel industry network visited the university

The world-leading steel industry network, the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST), visited Luleå University of Technology to get more insight into ongoing steel research at Luleå University of Technology. With 17,500 members in over 70 countries, the network aims to promote sustainable technological development in the world, in iron and steel production, processing and use.

Regulations make it difficult for newly arrived students

Young people who have fleed to Sweden find it difficult to enter the national high school programs because they are not given enough time to meet the eligibility requirements. This according to new research at Luleå University of Technology. In Sweden, 30,000 newly arrived students each year attend a so-called language introduction program, in preparation for the national upper secondary education.

Royal visit to the university

Green metals, digital winter road maintenance, a VR mine experience, a demonstration of autonomous drones and of the Swedish Mars instrument HABIT. King Carl XVI Gustaf gained insight into research in a variety of fields when he visited Luleå University of Technology.

Laboratories in the center of the Health workshop

Many were interested in the Labb for Health workshop, which was conducted at Luleå University of Technology.
– About 30 people attended. Researchers from all over the university were invited, most of them from the Department of Health Sciences, says Åsa Engström, one of the organizers of the day

Inspiring day for actors in green care

Forest baths and green care were current topics when Nordic NaBS recently conducted a Service Design workshop. Small business owners, in consultation with stakeholders from the public sector, had to formulate what nature-based service they can offer.
– We have had a informative day, says Päivi Juuso, project manager Nordic NaBS and associate professor of nursing at Luleå University of Technology.

This year's Excellence in Civil Engineering 2019 is Peter Collin

The award of Excellence of the Year in Civil Engineering is awarded by the industry association Samhällsbyggarna to someone who, with their technical know-how, has helped to develop the construction business profession and sector. This year's award went to Peter Collin, professor of structural engineering at Luleå University of Technology, for his contribution to bridge construction.

Demonstrations culminated in climate discussions

In many places in the world, adults also demonstrated for the climate on September 27. They wanted to show their support for the climate-striking young people's demand for decision-makers to listen to the researchers. At Vetenskapens hus, climate talks were organized on Friday, and the engagement was high and the discussions numerous.

Professor Christina Wanhainen - unique in Sweden

Christina Wanhainen, professor in ore geology was recently appointed Head of subject, which makes her unique in that position in Sweden. In her research, she focuses, among other things, on finding valuable trace metals by characterizing minerals in ores and ore waste, such as mine dumps and tailings - in order to extract them in a sustainable way if possible.

A noble day for research

For the third time, the Noble Day will be celebrated. It is the Department of Health Sciences that organizes a day of lectures and presentations to which all who are interested in current research in the health field are welcome.
– Fredrik Nikolajeff, a newly appointed professor of medical science, presents the new topic of medical technology, says Katarina Leijon-Sundqvist, who is part of the project group.

Published:17 January 2013

By:Presskontakt

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