News Archive 2014 - Luleå University of Technology

Research group discussed health in a cold climate

City planning in a cold climate and its importance for good health was discussed when researchers from Sweden, Norway and Finland met at Wiberg farm, Luleå University of Technology (LTU) in late February.
-We have a hot idea of good health in a cold climate, says Catrine Kostenius, assistant professor of health sciences at the Department of Health.

Slip Device Tests cancelled due to poor ice

The mild winter has been trouble for the researchers who are trying to develop a standard labeling for slip resistance devices. The ice track established for this purpose was of poor quality and the tests are now moved to an indoor ice rink where the researchers are guaranteed good ice all year round. But the reference tests still could be carried out indoors at Luleå University of Technology.

Rolf Lantto nominated for Teacher of the Year 2014

Rolf Lantto, lecturer at the Department of Health, has been nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2014 by Luleå student union.
Three candidates are vying for the award.
They were selected from among 16 teachers suggested by students from the Faculty of Philosophy.

Rolf Lantto Teacher of the Year 2014

Rolf Lantto, lecturer at the Department of Health, has been named Teacher of the Year in 2014 by Luleå student union. - Rolf feels like a very worthy winner. The nominations he received was extremely nice and it shows that he is very popular among his students, says Anna-Karin Andersson, Chairman of the Education Committee at Luleå student union.

Swedish-Indian cooperation on natural remedies

As part of a collaborative research on natural remedies visit two Indian scientists Luleå University in early June. They are Sanjay Singh, a professor of pharmacology and graduate student Kumar Singh from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi).

Swedish e-health spread to India

Knowledge of rehabilitation and medical care with the help of IT technology, so-called eHealth, developed at Luleå University is spread to India.
It takes place in the context of a multi-year teacher exchange with Amity University in India.
- It may be that we are starting a project with e-health in some form, says Dr. Pankaj Kumar Malik, lecturer in physiotherapy at the Indian university.

Concussions heal more slowly than previously thought

New research, based on boxing injuries, shows that concussions heal more slowly than previously thought.
– I;m not surprised, we that are dealing with this subject know that many people have symptoms long after a concussion, a sign that they are not quite good, says Yelverton Tegner, professor of sports medicine at Luleå University of Technology.

Sports Professor wants to ban MMA

It is sometimes described as the modern day gladiator game. Kicks, punches and knees to the head and body are allowed. Yelverton Tegner, professor of sports medicine at Luleå University of Technology wants the growing sport of MMA should be banned.

Lotten blogs from Hanoi

Lotten Gustafsson studies on the physiotherapy program and is going to Hanoi, Vietnam, to write her last essay. She will observe how physical therapists works with children with lung diseases.
- It feels great, but also a little scary because lung disease is the third leading cause of death for children.

Robots entering elderly care

Increased demands and the technical ability to use robots in the care for elderly is rising worldwide. Researchers at Luleå University operates in collaboration with researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, and Umeå University in the project "Robots in the elderly. Why, when and for whom?"

Increased interest in studying abroad

For the second time is an International night at Department of Health organized. About 50 students took the opportunity to listen to other students talk about their experiences abroad.
– It was a very successful evening and more students want to study in another country, says Malin Henriksson, international coordinator at the Department of Health Scienes.

Research Council grants 25 million

Vetenskapsrådet has now taken the decision to give 25 million swedish crones to Luleå University of Technology, for research in the Natural and engineering sciences, Medicine and health, and Artistic Research.

Student projects won entrepreneurial competition

Occupational Therapy Students Malin Bostrom and Elina Firouzfar participated in the largest entrepreneurial competition Venture Cup with its height adjustable curtain rod Easy Curtain. They took home prizes in both Phase Pitch and Phase Mission.

Teacher exchange with Hanoi

On November 17, Malin Henriksson and Päivi Juuso are going to Vietnam for three weeks teaching at Hanoi Medical University. In the spring, two teachers from the university in Hanoi will come here to provide education at Luleå University of Technology.

Training app for elderly to prevent falls

Safe Step is an application to motivate elderly people over 70 years to start training to reduce the risk of falling. The app is a result of close collaboration between scientists and citizens between 70 and 80 years old.

Studying temporary and permanent staff nurses

Researchers at Luleå University is conducting a study of working conditions for temporary and regular nurses' and how the working conditions are affected as the share of agency workers is increasing.

Eva nailed her doctoral thesis

On 26 November nailed Eva Lindgren her thesis in nursing. The title of the thesis is Young adults in transition in psychiatric care: from young adults, related parties and employee perspective.

Awards at 10-year anniversary

A conference. An unexpected meeting. A conversation. That was the start of the cooperation project Arctic Children between researchers in northern Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. On the 10 anniversary received the founders Kerstin Öhrling and Eiri Solhman the award The Arctic Children Award in 2014 for their good work.

Researchers nominated for the regional final in Venture Cup

On December the 16th, the regional final of Sweden's largest entrepreneur competition, Venture Cup, is held in Acusticum in Piteå. Basel Kikhia, researchers in nursing, has teamed up with researchers in Pervasive and Mobile Computing and developed the product Memorizon. A product that has a chance of winning the category of Life Science & Technology and also become the overall winner, which together receives SEK 100 000.

Risk of increased mental health problems when transferring to Adult Psychiatry

Young adults who moved from Child and adolescent psychiatry at Adult psychiatry can get a worsening mood. The reason is that they have not had time to create trusting relationships with staff. The consequence could be that they are not receiving the care offered.

Successful researchers in Venture Cup Nord

Memorizon won the category Life Sciences & Technology in the regional finals of the Venture Cup Nord. The product aims to increase the quality of life of people with dementia and people with autism. Behind this idea is researcher in nursing and distributed computing systems at Luleå University.

Published:14 January 2015

Updated: 17 February 2016

By:Karin Sjöberg

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