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Music has its own creative power

Does music have its own creative power? New research at Luleå University of Technology suggests that is the case.

Exhibition about language and communication

Second-year students in the pre-school program have, in the course Language, Communication and Learning, created an exhibition that is currently being displayed at Luleå University of Technology.

Master's degree student is awarded scholarship

Niclas Blixt, master student in conducting at Luleå University of Technology, is awarded the Royal Academy's scholarship in conducting.

Christmas was celebrated at the School of Music

Cartoons can support school education

Cartoons and comic books have not had the same literary status as other printed literature. The art form is on the rise, however, and research at Luleå University of Technology shows that series can be used for school use.

Great contribution to the university's choir activity

The professional choir activity at Luleå University of Technology is awarded over three million kronor from the Kempe Foundations, the Curt Boströms Foundation and the Norrbotten Region.

Looking for new perspectives in Tanzania

When it became time for preschool student Josefin Hjelm to do her vocational education (VFU), she felt a need to broaden her perspective and acquire new knowledge. Therefore she chooses to do her VFU at a preschool in Tanzania.

Important steps towards an equal university

The academic world has fewer women at higher positions compared with other companies and organisations. Despite the meritocratic ideal in the academic context, the conditions are not equal for women and men. The results are now presented in a doctoral dissertation at Luleå University of Technology.

Great interest in open house

The School of Music at Luleå University of Technology opened its doors to the public and invited guests during Wednesday. Several hundred got to experience everything from rock music to dance and radio workshops.

Workshop for more men in preschool

The gender segregation of the enrolled children in the country's preschool activities is broadly distributed evenly. Even so, only four percent of the preschool teachers are men. As part of the work to increase diversity in preschool, Luleå University of Technology organized a workshop entitled "Do ...

Inspirational lectures of this year's honorary doctors

An architect, a doctor and a statistician. The faculties' choice of honorary doctors for 2017 were Jenny B Osuldsen, Jan Lexell and Geoffrey Vining.

Games can enhance youth reading comprehension

Can game design elements similar to television and computer games enhance youth reading comprehension and increase the interest in fiction? Caroline Graeske and Stefan Lundström, researcher at Luleå University of Technology, belives so.

Great start for new initiative 5-TEK

Experiments, lectures, community and an insight into how it is to study technical educations. The response from the 100 female junior high school students who participated in Luleå University of Technology's new initiative 5-TEK has been great.

Student receives cultural award

Student Kristin Danielsson, originally from Falun, has been awarded the Dalarna Cultural Prize for Young 2017.

Workshop on development of the residential area of ​​Porsön in Luleå

Luleå municipality supports research and student work to develop the Porsön district in Luleå. At a workshop, the municipality and IVA gathered representatives from the university, social organizations and industry to discuss challenges and opportunities for further development of Porsön.

Industry people in new music collaboration

The studio musician has started a collaboration with the music producer and songwriter education Advanced Music Production (AMP), which is run in collaboration with Fryshuset Folkhögskola, Anders Bagge and Dreamhill Music Academy.

Moodful accounting of fire sculptures

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Awarded for outstanding educational activity

Jan-Olof Eriksson, Professor at Luleå University of Technology, is awarded the Future Music Prize for Outstanding Educational Deed.

Master's thesis is presented with a concert

Mikael Bäckman, university lecturer at Luleå University of Technology, presents his master's thesis with a lecture and concert at Studio Acusticum tonight. In the master's thesis, he has investigated how it affects him as a player if he exercises the same things on both diatonic harmonics and chroma...

Thoughtful reading increases intercultural understanding

Reading fiction is often highlighted as a key to increased intercultural understanding. That it broads readers' views and gives a more tolerant image of a culture other than our own. But fictional reading also has an inherent problem that can complicate such development.

Unique initiative by the vocal ensemble

Erik Westberg's Vocal Ensemble is widely regarded as one of the country's most outstanding in its genre. At the beginning of October, the ensemble releases its new record Chorus Gloriosus, which focuses on something unique.

Accounting at the Theater High School 22-23 November

Feminist biographies and children's bodies theme of new research

Children's bodies and an overview of feminist biographies are the theme of two newly released books by researchers Lydia Kokkola and Malin Lidström Brock, both active at Luleå University of Technology.

New student room opened in Piteå

Since the Kårhusföreningen in Piteå went bankrupt, Piteå student section (PIST) stood without its own local. A fact that of course influenced both the student section and student life for almost two years. Therefore, it was a great pleasure for all involved when the brand new sectional room was open...

More men at Teacher Education Programme

Luleå University of Technology's Supplementary Study Programme in Education is popular – especially among men, who are in the majority of the new students in the autumn semester of 2017.

Arctic focus on Luleå University of Technology

Luleå University of Technology entered into a unique collaboration a year ago, for collecting university resources in Sweden, Norway and Finland around the Arctic. For two days, 80 representatives from universities have gathered in Luleå for the first time.

Premiere night for research effort

Luleå University of Technology's commitment to visualizing the artistic research to a broad public had a grand premiere on Friday night. The venture under the name The University presents offered everything from folk music and blues rock to organ praeludium.

Cultural festival initiates research effort

The artistic research environment at Luleå University of Technology will be made visible to a broad public through a series of events under the name The University presents. The initiative begins with a culture festival in Studio Acusticum 8-9 September.

New Chaired Professor want to build bridges

Timo Tossavainen left work at the University of Eastern Finland in Savonlinna for the service as new Chaired Professor and professor of mathematics and learning at Luleå University of Technology. The main reasons for the move were the multifaceted professorship and a cross-border research environmen...

They move their research to the municipalities

Luleå University of Technology’s Catrine Kostenius and Ulrika Bergmark have been appointed to ”Flexit researchers”, which means that they will move their research from the university to organisations outside the academia.

New students welcomed to the university

The expectations were high when the new students arrived at Luleå University of Technology for their study start. They were welcomed by Vice-chancellor Johan Sterte.

New students in place in Piteå

With a new academic year, new students will also come. This year's students arrived at the Music School at Luleå University of Technology during Wednesday morning and was welcomed by the university's employees.

New cooperation for increased skills supply

Luleå University of Technology and Norrbottens Kommuner have signed a joint letter of intent to strengthen, among other things, the digitization and future provision of skills for teachers and nurses in the county's municipalities.

Closing ceremony in Piteå

On June 2, the graduation ceremony was held for the students at the Music School at Luleå University of Technology.

New member of the Royal Academy of Music

Sverker Jullander, Professor of Musical Instrumentation, was recently elected as a new member of the Royal Academy of Music.

Music research on the agenda

The music school at Luleå University of Technology hosted the ambulatory conference Music Research today for the first time.

Teacher of the year is driven by the adventure of it all

Nyssim Lefford, Senior Lecturer of Audio Engineering at The School of Music at Luleå University of Technology, has been awarded the title teacher of the year by Luleå Student Union.

110 year old teacher education was celebrated

Teachers have been trained in Luleå for 110 years. This historical fact was celebrated during the three days that included afterwork, debates and exciting conversations.

Great Anniversary Celebration of Teacher Education

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Masters Seminar in Educational Science

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Students’ attitudes to school affect their grades

Students' attitudes and intentions with their high school studies affect their grade performance, according to new research from Luleå University of Technology.
– Those who intend to continue to higher education make sure to perform to become eligible to apply, says Malin Malmström, Professor of E...

Former student triple world champion

Fia Reisek is a triple world champion in arm wrestling and Sweden's strongest woman in her weight class. However, she also have a second passion - propmaking.

School's key to successful integration

School's plays a crucial role in the integration of refugees and immigrants into society and the democratic process. Challenges exist but with the right conditions there are great social benefits to be had.

Digitization sets new demands

The digitization of the school has opened up to new forms of education that former generations could only dream of. However, in the course of digitization, new challenges are also encountered for teachers and students.

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Honored professor awarded exclusive scholarship

Professor Erik Westberg, teacher at Luleå University of Technology, is honored with Landshövding Kari Marklund's scholarship. A prize awarded by the Längmanska företagarfonden to people who market Norrbotten in a deserving way.

Well-being gives better learning

Appreciation and working relationships are of great importance for childrens’ well-being in school, according to new research from Luleå University of Technology.
– Learning and well-being go hand in hand, says Catrine Kostenius, Professor of Health Science.

Genus coding mostly for inconvenience

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Great participation in March for Science

On Saturday researchers and the public stood up for the importance of science and research-based knowledge. The global event March for Science drew over a hundred people to Gula paviljongen in the center of Luleå.

Laureate of the utmost quality

Stina Andersson, clarinet player and student at Luleå University of Technology, was recently awarded the Royal Skyttean Society price. Besides the honor she was also awarded a cash prize of 30 000 SEK.

Dual feelings about Iran Tour

The Chamber Choir of the Music Academy at Luleå University of Technolgy heads out on a long-distance tour. In April the choir visits Iran for a week's tour.

In media: Nature is reflected in children's drawings

Mini Course arouses interest in dance

Sweden's first dance teacher education is given in the School of Music at Luleå University of Technology. Recently, two days of mini-courses targeted at high school students and others who have shown an interest in the profession was organized.

Recruitment day creates forums

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Collaboration for accessibility

The right to communication and participation are regulated in a number of policy documents and the lack of this is since 2015 reason for discrimination. Against this background, a day with the aim of spreading knowledge, experience and above all inspire the communication support were recently organi...

Record interest in Gradshow

Some of the world's largest companies within visual effects and video games have visited Luleå University of Technology for this year's Gradshow. – It's great to have the opportunity to communicate with potential employers, says Anton Grönberg, student in Computer Engineering.

Dance on the schedule

Music education with close ties to the industry

A new hearing based music education at Luleå University of Technology caters to musicians and bands who want to find their creative core through a mix of garage thinking and academic training. The program will have regular visits by established musicians and close cooperation with BD Pop.

Involved in important Anthology

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Legendary SMASK winner

After a thrilling vote and an evening of humorous ESC tributes, the contribution Legend of snowmobile-Bängt was chosen to be the winner of 2017 SMASK in Piteå.

Former student behind ESC contribution

Jon Henrik Fjällgren feat. Aninia took one of the direct places to the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday. Behind the song A world full of battles (Eatneme gusnie jeenh dåaroeh) is the composer Andreas Hedlund, who studied at the School of Music at Luleå University of Technology during 2008-2...

A musical journey through time

This year's edition of SMASK takes place next friday. The rules are simple, preserving the genre's clichés and never forget the key change. The theme for this year's show is Smaskografi - a glittering music history.

Cooperation for broadened recruitment of teachers

A new collaboration between Luleå University of Tecnology and the foundation Teach for Sweden aims to broaden recruitment and attracting new teachers to the profession. Special focus is placed on students with higher education in mathematics and science.

New project focusing on health and learning

Health, appreciation and participation - are some areas that researchers and students from Luleå University of Technology focuses on in Övertorneå Municipality's project for health promoting school improvement.

New artistic programs in Skellefteå

The artistic environment at Luleå University of Technology will now be strengthened with the establishment of a new main area called visual design and two new three-year bachelor programs in Film Design and Digital Design. The new programs in Skelleftea replaces the earlier courses in Computer graph...

Macchiarini documentary praised

Eric Forsgren's documentary prize was awarded to the journalist Bosse Lindquist for his trilogy The experiments dealing with surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, then working at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.

Students awarded scholarship

Emma Stjernberg student in conducting at the master's program in music, was recently awarded a grant of 40 000 SEK from the Royal Academy of Music.

Workshop focusing on newly arrived pupils

On 9th January 2017, 20 teachers of English from Boden, Luleå, Piteå and Råneå met with staff from Flerspråkscentrum (Luleå) and researchers working with the teacher training programmes at LTU to discuss the special needs of pupils who have recently arrived in Sweden

Guldbagge to Jan Sandström

Jan Sandström, composer and professor at the School of Music at Luleå University of Technology, took home Guldbaggen for best original music at the annual Guldbaggegalan Monday evening.

Professor nominated for Guldbagge

Jan Sandström, professor at Luleå University of Technology and one of Sweden's most celebrated composers, were recently nominated for a Guldbagge for Best Original Music.

Movies and games inspiration for sawmill project

A new project at Luleå University of Technology develops audiovisual interfaces inspired by films and games for an automated wood sorting system. Sonified alerts and visualisations help users in sawmills to monitor the sorting process and optimise system performance.

Published:25 June 2018
By:Lars Andersson
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