News 2018

Unique lab was inaugurated

2018-04-20 The inauguration of Luleå University of Technology's MCE Laboratory was well attended. MCE stands for Mining and Civil Engineering Lab and Housing and The Minister for Housing and Digital Development Peter Eriksson was invited as a guest of honor.

Popular lecture with mythbuster Emma Frans

2018-04-20 Alternative facts, source criticism and anecdotal evidence are a few of the things popular researcher and "science evangelist" Emma Frans talked about at her lecture at Luleå University of Technology.

Focus on Cyber Security

2018-04-20 Digitization means great opportunities – but also threats and risks to companies, authorities and organizations. The interest was great for the seminar, arranged by Luleå Municipality and Luleå University of Technology, on how to protect yourselves against digital threats.

Multifunctional data centers

2018-04-20 Two researchers from Luleå University of Technology, Marcus Sandberg and Agatino Rizzo and a coming Phd Student will explore the possibility of developing sustainable datacenters for a more attractive built environment. The number of energy-intensive datacenters in Sweden and Europe are increasing a...

Fake hospital not connected to the university

2018-04-17

Discussed the development potential of the learning area

2018-04-17 The research and innovation project group on Learning recently organized a workshop where employees at the university gathered to discuss the development potential of the learning area and future profiling.

Regional aspects of a transformation towards fossil free transportation

2018-04-17 Which policy instruments are needed for Swedish households to switch to fossil-free transports and how does regional differences affect the policies effectiveness? This will researchers in Economics at Luleå University of Technology study in a three-year project funded by the Swedish Environmental P...

Inspired by nature and the landscape

2018-04-16 The musician and the student Mirja Palo draw inspiration from nature and feel that she has found her artistic home in folk music. Her single Fjäril was recently promoted on P4 Norrbotten.

More men study to become Occupational Therapists

2018-04-13 Occupational Therapist is a profession of strong advancement. So far, it is predominantly women who work as occupational therapists, but now more and more men seem to find the profession. In a few years, the proportion of men in education has increased from ten to 16 percent.

The physiotherapist role is important in behavioural changes

2018-04-12 New research at Luleå University of Technology shows that the physiotherapist has a significant role for people with long-term pain in behavioural change to increase their activity. The challenge is to use the physiotherapist's basic knowledge in behavioural science more consciously in the treatment...

Thesis work in Spain about autonomous cars

2018-04-12 In addition to the warm climate, the studies in Spain offer a learning experience and give a boost to the CV. That is what automotive engineering students Daniel Åhlund and Mikael Mörck say. They are currently doing their respective degree projects at one of the world's leading development and car t...

E85 cars can drive on biomethanol made from forest industry residues

2018-04-12 An E85 vehicle, a Saab 9-5 BioPower with more than 120 000 km on the meter has been driven more than 10 000 km on a mixture of 56% Swedish-made renewable methanol and gasoline. No changes were made to the engine control system or in any other way, still the engine worked as well as with pure gasolin...

Aesthetic learning processes promote writing and reading development

2018-04-11 A research project at Luleå University of Technology has used aesthetic learning processes aimed at increasing the pupils language, reading and writing development. At the center are the students own investigating and creativity.

An innovative technology to measure fuel in spacecrafts’ tanks

2018-04-11 A team of Ph.D. students, supervised by Professor Maria-Paz Zorzano, from Luleå University of Technology is developing a small size technology demonstrator for an improved gauging method to measure propellant content in spacecrafts’ tanks throughout their operational lifetime. This instrument will b...

Pär Weihed, new Pro Vice Chancellor

2018-04-10 Pär Weihed, Professor of Ore Geology, has been appointed Pro Vice Chancellor at Luleå University of Technology, to lead Luleå University of Technology in collaboration with Vice Chancellor Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn. The decision was taken at the University Board meeting on April 6th.

New computer tomography strengthens wood research

2018-04-09 The university's research group in Wood Science and Engineering has been successful in financing a new state-of-the-art computer tomography (CT). The new CT scanner with associated software costs 10 MSEK and is well suited for wood and provides unique opportunities for industrial applications and ne...

Collaboration gives new PhD students

2018-04-06 A collusion agreement between Luleå University of Technology and the Region of Norrbotten has led to two specialist nurses in psychiatry in April as PhD students in nursing.

New way of spreading research knowledge

2018-03-28 For the first time, participants in research studies have been invited to participate in a half-time check at Luleå University of Technology. It is a new way of sharing knowledge and giving participants an opportunity to take part in the results and participate in the discussion about the research.

Is Swedish the world's longest language?

2018-03-28 During the annual grammar day at Luleå University of Technology, language development was discussed from a variety of perspectives. One of the lectures asked whether Swedish was to be regarded as the world's longest language.

This year's Built Environment Developer

2018-03-27 Rebecca Stridsman Möller, a student at the Civil Engineering Program at Luleå University of Technology, has won the award for the year's built environment developer. The award is given by Skanska and Sweco.

Record-high search pressure at The RSPO Orchestra Academy

2018-03-27 International Orchestra Academy have never had such a high search pressure as during this year's admission round. 228 hopeful people have reported their interest in the nine available places.

Stereotypes about entrepreneurs not supported by performance data

2018-03-27 In a new study, researchers at Luleå University of Technology have observed that venture capitalists adopt markedly different stereotypical notions of female and male entrepreneurs during their decision-making processes. But these notions are not supported by venture performance data from annual rep...

March for Science on Saturday

2018-03-26 Luleå is one of the cities participating in March for Science 2018 – a worldwide celebration of science Throughout April, Luleå University of Technology has seminars and talks as a part of March for Science. On April 14 at 12.00 a manifestation will be held in central Luleå, followed by a debate in ...

Teachers dissatisfied with working conditions

2018-03-23 There is a widespread dissatisfaction among Swedish teachers with their working conditions. Four of ten teachers consider changing jobs, according to a new report from Luleå University of Technology, which includes a survey with nearly 2400 Swedish teachers.

National research center to the university

2018-03-22 Luleå University of Technology starts a national research center – Cloudberry Datacenters – within energy and resource-efficient data centers. The goal is to become a hub for research, development, knowledge and implementation in the data center area.

Luminous winner of SMASK

2018-03-19 The MellospexSMASK was held in Piteå on Friday night. The magic show offered the compulsory pitch raises, glitters and schlagerklichées.

Gradshow attracted big companies

2018-03-16 Some of the world's largest visual effects and video games companies visited Luleå University of Technology in Skellefteå during this year's Gradshow. The graduates from the computer graphics and computer game development programs presented their projects and got the chance to learn more about the i...

"Our education programmes promotes Swedish industry’s competitiveness"

2018-03-15 On their website, Siemens PLM Software draws attention to their collaboration with Luleå University of Technology and highlights the university's strong collaboration with industry.

Railway researchers get a patent on wear instrument

2018-03-15 A railway researcher at Luleå University of Technology has got patent on his measuring instrument capable of measuring wear and friction on all railways. The portable instrument takes into account, for example, snow and ice on the track and significantly reduces the cost of rail maintenance.

Magical show when SMASK takes the stage

2018-03-12 This weekend it's time again for SMASK. Key changes, schlagerklichées and a hilarious show are promised to visitors.

The whole of Sweden could fly green thanks to Swedish forests

2018-03-12 Researchers at Luleå University of Technology, working in collaboration with, among others, associates from IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, have conducted a preliminary study which shows that fossil-based aviation fuels used for Swedish domestic flights can be replaced by biofuels prod...

Luleå University of Technology becomes national contact for planetary Science in Europe

2018-03-12 Javier Martín-Torres, professor of Atmospheric Science, is becoming the National contact point for Sweden for the Europlanet organization. Europlanet’s primary aim is to overcome fragmentation and to share resources in Europe’s planetary science community.

Promotes prominent women in new lexicon

2018-03-08 Why are there so few women artists, philosophers, scientists, politicians, and authors? Or is this idea more based on inadequate documentation of women's actions? One important reason is that the writing of history is based on existing biographical dictionaries, where the principle of selection is ...

Unique education for nurses with a foreign degree

2018-03-05 Luleå University of Technology is the only university in the country offering distance education and mentoring programs in Complementary programme for nurses with a nursing degree from outside the EU/EES and Switzerland.

Uncritical attitude to music streaming

2018-03-05 Streamed music and companies like Spotify have today taken over the role as the premier music distributor. Never before, has music been as accessible as today, but it is at the same time a development that is rarely problematized and risks leading to deterioration for both the industry and the indiv...

Scholarship to student at master programme

2018-03-02 Mathias Lundkvist, fluteist and master student in music, is awarded this year's Hähnel Scholarship of the Scholarship Board at the Music School at Luleå University of Technology.

51,000 vacancies need to be filled in Norrbotten

2018-02-28 When a large part of today's labor retires, the issue of skills supply is becoming increasingly important for Norrbotten's development. By the year 2030, 51,000 positions need being filled in the county. This is shown in a new report by the researchers Karolina Parding and Thomas Ejdemo from Luleå U...

Researchers will capture and convert carbon dioxide

2018-02-28 Researchers at Luleå University of Technology are involved in three new projects about capturing carbon dioxide with biochemical methods.
– We will use innovative methods with high potential to be applied in an area of global concern, says Ulrika Rova, professor of Biochemical process engineering....

Ten million to develop teacher leadership

2018-02-27 Teacher leadership is a key factor in motivating young people to higher education. In a joint venture from Kiruna municipality, LKAB and Luleå University of Technology, 130 teachers and preschool teachers in Kiruna will undergo a leadership program.

Get more knowledge about what you share on internet

2018-02-26 You can contribute to the internet becoming a safer place while learning about privacy online. This by testing two tools developed by researchers within the Privacy Flag project.

University incubator top rated as one of the world's premier

2018-02-23 Luleå University of Technology's business incubator, the Arctic Business Incubator, is the world's 7th best incubator, according to UBI Global Benchmark study. A total of 259 incubators from 53 countries have been evaluated.

A life of balance reduces falls among elderly

2018-02-23 The interest was great when Marscha Pauelsen and Irene Vikman, PhD student and researcher at Luleå University of Technology, talked about falls and fear of falling on Great Northern in Skellefteå. Over 70 people participated in the first lecture of the year within the initiative "The University pres...

Researchers in nursing question myths in psychiatric care

2018-02-23 There are a number of myths that remaines and poses problems for both staff and patients in psychiatric care. This causes the staff to become limited and the patients are suffering. This claims researchers at Luleå University of Technology who want to contribute to a better psychiatric care.

Self-repairing concrete

2018-02-22 When building with concrete, cracking is a common and serious problem. Now, researchers in Structural Engineering at Luleå University of Technology have developed a self-repairing concrete that increases both the safety and the life span of concrete structures.

On the ice to test car safety

2018-02-22 It is in mid February and a splendid winter day in scenic Ebbenjarka, a conference facility by the lake Stor-Antnästräsket, just outside Luleå. A group of students studying automotive engineering is here to conduct driving exercises in order to test and understand the car's safety system.

Self-care in focus for new study

2018-02-21 What refrain some people from seeking medical care for minor illnesses, but instead trust in self-care? And what affects does nature have for our health? This will be studied in a pilot project at Luleå University of Technology.

Test courses to strengthen interest in dance

2018-02-20 Dance teacher training invited prospective student for a test course earlier this week. During two days, the visitors became acquainted with the premises, teachers and students. Professor Cecilia Björklund-Dahlgren believes that initiatives like this are important to spread the interest in dance tea...

Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn inaugurated as vice-chancellor

2018-02-19 In a ceremony, held at Luleå University of Technology on Monday, Birgitta Bergvall-Kåreborn was inaugurated as new vice-chancellor.
The same day former vice-chancellor Johan Sterte's portrait, painted by artist Kristina Nilsdotter, was shown for the first time.

Students organize festival in Piteå

2018-02-19 On Wednesday, this year's edition of the Midwinter Festival will start. An arrangement that shows the best of what the university in Piteå has to offer. The festival is entirely organized by the students themselves.

LTU partner appointed for this year's Smart Industry

2018-02-16 The Piteå based company Lundqvist Trävaru has received the prize in IVA's project Smart Industry Corporate Competition. The jury said that, with its business model, they challenged the traditional construction industry.

Electrodes lead researchers to companies

2018-02-12 Everything from touchscreens to solar cells can be lighter, more flexible and environmentally friendly using carbon nano-based electrodes. In a new project led by Luleå University of Technology, researchers will help companies get to know the new technology.

Lifetime achievement praised

2018-02-09 Eric Forsgren's documentary film prize was awarded on the annual documentary film day in Piteå on Friday. This year's winner was Maud Nycander, who was praised for her extensive efforts in the documentary genre.

Artificial glaciers mitigate water shortages

2018-02-09 Researchers in Atmospheric Science at Luleå University of Technology will promote water security and sustainable development in the arid desert of Ladakh in India. The aim is to help the local people to find suitable sites for artificial glaciers – a tool for conserving water.

Elderly have a great fear of falling

2018-02-07 70 percent of all adults over 70 years feel some kind of concern about falling. More women than men experience fall-related concerns, and the factors of concern are different for both sexes. It shows a new study at Luleå University of Technology.

The songwriter process is mapped in new album

2018-02-02 Where do musical ideas come from? And what is it that make up a great song? These are some of the issues that University Lecturer David Myhr is studying. Issues explored on the upcoming album Lucky Day. A first taste was recently released in the form of the single Jealous Sun.

Programming in school kicks off media week

2018-02-01 This year Norrbotten Media Week starts with a theme day, arranged by Luleå University of Technology, on learning, programming and digitization. – It is a matter of democracy, says Peter Parnes, professor of Pervasive and Mobile Computing and one of the day's many lecturers.

New professor of dance education

2018-02-01 University lecturer Cecilia Björklund Dahlgren has been promoted to Professor of Dance Education for Artistic Studies at Luleå University of Technology. The first of its kind in Sweden.

The elderly care on Iceland gave new insights

2018-01-29 In semester four on the Nursing program, Mariana Alexis chose to do her clinical education in the elderly care on Iceland. The country attracted her with its culture, population and history.

New research: That made Pokémon Go so popular

2018-01-29 The game Pokémon Go has been lauded for promoting children's physical activity.
Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have studied the components that made the game so popular. According to the result it is not a competition – but cooperation.

Project course became VR app for school

2018-01-26 A VR application that teaches students both languages and mathematics. It was the result of a student project, the VR Classroom. – The most challenging was to create an application that will be both educational and fun, says Sophia Caspar, project manager and student of Computer Engineering at Luleå...

Creative innovation competition in the construction sector

2018-01-26 Jan Krantz, PhD student in the field of construction management and building technology at Luleå University of Technology, is one of the participants in an innovation competition organized by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. The purpose of the competition is to radically reduce emissions...

Guldbaggar to former students

2018-01-26 Roger Rosenberg and Niki Lindroth von Bahr, alumni at the scenography and propmaking education at Luleå University of Technology in Skellefteå, were awarded a Guldbagge earlier this week.

Conference for a sustainable Arctic

2018-01-26 A local perspective that includes indigenous people can be the key to sustainable development in the Arctic region. This week researchers from three countries met and took history as a point of departure to discuss a sustainable Arctic.

CERN among 110 exhibitors at LARV

2018-01-24 Luleå University of Technology transformed into a large meeting hub when 110 companies and organizations met students at the annual working trade fair LARV, organized by the Student Union of Engineering

Successful project with remote controlled mobile machines in mine

2018-01-24 Remote controlled vehicles will make mining both safer and more efficient. The project WROOMM has ended and the researchers at Luleå University of Technology have taken a step closer to the vision of the autonomous mine.

"There is something special about Luleå"

2018-01-23 Already at the age of 13, Tintin Tingrot from Kungsbacka decided that she would live in Luleå. After high school and two sabbatical year she applied to Luleå University of Technology, where she is now studying the second year at the Master Programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering.

International focus on Arctic collaboration

2018-01-22 Decision makers, politicians, business representatives and researchers from around the world are this week gathered in Tromsø to discuss developments in the Arctic. Luleå University of Technology will present the Arctic Five collaboration in research and education.

Great interest in conference focusing on future care and health care

2018-01-19 The international RemoAge project was concluded with a conference in Luleå, where the project partners presented the experience of new working methods supported by digital technology. The conference attracted stakeholders from different countries, with 150 participants on location and 50 who followe...

Students examine CO2 emissions for the World Championships in Åre 2019

2018-01-18 Three students at the Master Programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering have quantified carbon dioxide emissions in a project for the Alpine World Ski Championships in Åre, Sweden, in 2019. They have come up with recommendations for how emissions can be reduced.

Legend in computer science visited the university

2018-01-16 The famous computer scientist Donald Knuth has visited Luleå University of Technology. A well-attended session of Questions and Answers with the Professor raised both wisdom and laughter.

Health promotion for over 50 000 children in Norrbotten

2018-01-16 In Norrbotten, as in Sweden as a whole, the psychological health issues among children and adolescents increases. Now, the Municipalities of Norrbotten, Region Norrbotten and Luleå University of Technology want to reverse the development through a new collaboration, Hälsoskolan (the Health School).

The desire for music and life in new documentary

2018-01-15 Erik Westberg is described as a musical magician and is one of Sweden's absolute top choir conductors. This weekend, the radio program, the Conductor who survived, was premiered, in which his life was documented. A tjourney containing both high peaks and deep valleys.

International competition status for Luleå Big Air

2018-01-15 February 10, the fourth Luleå Big Air is held at campus in Luleå. The competition for skiers and snowboarders has, for the first time, international FIS status.
– It raises the standard considerably. We expect to get world-class skiers here, says student Hugo Mörtsell, one of the four arrangers of...

The students' mission: Developing a city

2018-01-12 Develop ideas for the future Skellefteå! This assignment was given to students at the Bachelor Programme in Business and Economics. The students have now presented their proposals, ranging from a new traffic app to an event calendar and recruitment solutions.

Focus on consequences of climate change in the Arctic

2018-01-10 Climate changes affect the four million inhabitants living in the Arctic. January 16-17, researchers from four countries meet in Abisko for a workshop initiated by Luleå University of Technology. The aim is to start forming an agenda for how urban planning and public health work can handle new clima...

Training miners in Zambia, Tanzania and Ethiopia

2018-01-04 Researchers in applied geochemistry at Luleå University of Technology will, together with SGU and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, educate personnel from the the mining industry in Zambia, Tanzania and Ethiopia. The project will run for a five-year period and will be funded by SIDA.

Published:23 October 2013
Updated: 20 April 2018
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