All news 2023 - Luleå University of Technology

French journalists visited the university

Today Luleå University of Technology was visited by journalists from some of France's largest daily newspapers. They were invited to report on the world-unique green initiatives that are currently being implemented in northern Sweden.

Seminar on polluted stormwater, Oslo

On March 9, a seminar was held in Oslo, Norway, on the theme: Contaminated stormwater - requirements, challenges and nature-based treatment solutions.

MATLAB workshop

11 Apr. 2023 13:00 – 12 Apr. 2023 16:30 , A1545:

The Centre of Advanced Mining and Metallurgy (CAMM) and Swedish School of Mines (SSM) together with MathWorks planned two days (April 11-12) hands-on MATLAB workshop on Symbolic Math and Curve Fitting.

In the media: Course from LTU on stormwater management in a changing climate

Luleå University of Technology has developed a new online course on stormwater in a changing climate.

Mining tailings are being upgraded – in order to capture carbon dioxide

The industrial green transition causes a larger-than-ever demand of metals. Now researchers at Luleå University of Technology will identify for the first time the potential of typical Swedish mine tailings, to be utilized and beneficial for the climate. In this project, researchers will investigate ...

Three new feasibility studies in the mining area

The research subject Mining and Rock engineering got three new feasibility studies granted by Swedish Mining Innovation's call - Secure sustainable metal and mineral supply. Within the new projects, work will be carried out in the research areas of rock mechanics and rock engineering. They involve ...

Conference: "Circular water management - a paradigm shift"

28 Nov. 2023 00:00 – 29 Nov. 2023 00:00 :

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Stormwater&Sewers conference.

On 28-29 November 2023, the conference "Circular water management - a paradigm shift" will be arranged in Luleå. A conference on the VA of the future and the water in the sustainable society.

International interest in university ice research

Many people are interested in the ice research conducted at the Luleå University of Technology, both within the research community and the society. In February, a German TV delegation from the TV company NDR visited Sweden to follow and take part in some of the many winter activities taking place in...

Girls night out 2023

During International Women's Day 8/3, the Geosection held a girls' evening in Vetenskapen hus. The evening included mingling, goodie bags, good food and talks from women in the industry.

Ore geologist from Luleå University of Technology in the winning team

Ervin Csaba Veress, PhD student and researcher in ore geology at Luleå University of Technology, was one of eight members of the international winning team at The PDAC New Generation Explorationists Awards challenge.

After this day, I love Haparanda

- It's like a mini-Grand Hotel! Architecture student Roxane picks up her mobile phone to take photos and google facts about Haparanda Stadshotell. It is the premiere for Green Deal Site Visits, where LTU students get to visit the county's municipalities, make contacts and discover their future possi...

SUN seed project in Applied Geochemistry

The project REEHT (REE in historial mine tailings) is one of four projects to receive funding from LTUs investment for the strategic area “Natural resources for sustainability transitions” in 2023. A total of 21 proposals were submitted to the SUN initiative.

EUROSAM workshop 2023

The Urban Water Research group at Luleå University of Technology together with Stormwater&Sewers hosted the 8th EUROSAM workshop in Luleå, Sweden, on February 15th and 16th, 2023, at the impressive Vetenskapens hus.

Unique research instrument for process metallurgy

Yesterday, a new unique research instrument in the process metallurgy lab was inaugurated. It is a gift from Boliden AB, a high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope.

Fire engineers job fair 2023

Discussion about Digitalization, Robotization, and Automation in Construction

Tomas Carlsson, President, and CEO at NCC, visited LTU to discuss digitization, robotization and automation in construction, and at the same time monitoring the latest research on AI.

Magdalena Rajczakowska did her doctorate in building materials

Stimulated autogenous self-healing of mechanically and thermally cracked cementitious materials

Design and construction of steel-concrete composite bridges

Peter Collin lectured in Singapore. The lecture was held in front of around a hundred builders, steel constructors and students.

"It's very important to believe in yourself"

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Centre for Stormwater Management

"The transition towards a greener and sustainable future is in mineral resource engineering!"

Name: T. K. Sandeep Kumar
Workplace: LKAB Research, Technology & Process Development
Position: Research Engineer

"To succeed with the green transition, we need to be many engineers"

Name: Anna Eriksson
Workplace: LKAB
Position: Research engineer in processing technology

"Employers are incredibly interested in you as a student"

Name: Sebastian Mets Wigenborg Program: Fire engineer

In the media: EU will become less dependent on imports

Olof Martinsson, lecturer in ore geology at Luleå University of Technology.

Competence center in road engineering

The Swedish Transport Administration has decided to finance a new competence center in road engineering with almost half a billion SEK over twelve years, during the period 2023 to 2034, with an annual budget of up to 40 million SEK per year.

In the media: Professor Gabriel Sas on securing against earthquakes

According to Gabriel Sas, professor of structural engineering at Luleå University of Technology, it is possible to build earthquake-proof, but it is costly.

CMIS becomes CIAM – for the future of asset management in industry

The Centre for Maintenance and Industrial Services (CMIS) changes name to Centre of Intelligent Asset Management (CIAM). The new name covers a larger area and is a better reflection of the activities within the centre. CIAM is a platform where industry and academia can meet. This is where ideas are ...

In the media: This is how research schools want to make a difference

Now the five research schools that Formas finances in the area of sustainable community building are starting their work. The schools bring together actors from universities as well as business and civil society.

Collaboration with the University of Hiroshima in architecture

The research subject in architecture at Luleå University of Technology and Hiroshima University have been granted a seed collaboration project to study urban sustainability in small towns.

Elin and Elin builds a LEGO house

In an advanced simulation involving planning for construction, students from the civil engineering programs in architecture and civil engineering had to sweat under stress as main contractors and subcontractors to build a house in Lego.

Bridge engineer of the year 2022 – Robert Hällmark

On Brobyggardagen 2023 in Gothenburg, Robert Hällmark, adjunct professor in Structural Engineering at Luleå University of Technology and senior technical specialist at Trafikverket, was chosen as bridge engineer of the year 2022.

Cluster group to preserve high quality in Swedish Groundwater

Lina Hällström, at applied geochemisty, is a participant in SIWI's cluster group to preserve high water quality in Swedish Groundwater.

"A university with close collaboration with the industry"

Name: Catrin Edelbro
Workplace: Itasca Consultants AB, Sweden
Service: Consultancy

Sound quality test of air cleaners

It is well known that noise in the home environment is an important issue, and requirements and marketing of products often refer to the product's sound power, which must be documented. An example of this aspect is visible in the marketing of so-called air purifiers.

"I got to meet high-ranking people in companies such as LKAB, Boliden, Epiroc, Alleima and ABB"

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World-unique hydrogel developed at the university

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have developed a natural hydrogel that allows for engineering biodegradable wound dressing to protect damaged skin, or 3D-printed artificial body tissue. The synthetic hydrogel currently available on the market is commonly used in contact lenses, wound c...

In the media: Source-separating sewage can reduce water shortages

The new sewage systems mean that the waste water is sorted at source. By dividing the sewage, it becomes easier to utilize the nutrients in the water, explains Inga Herrmann, researcher in Urban Engineering at Luleå University of Technology.

The university collaborates with MAX IV in a unique educational program

A new intersectoral and interdisciplinary project between nine Swedish Universities and MAX IV – a Ph.D. programme called PRISMAS – launches in January 2023. The program is dedicated to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Horizon Europe's essential research and innovation areas. The project wil...

Three countries join forces for the green transition in the construction sector

The transformation of society and the huge industrial investments in green value chains mean that the entire Arctic Scandinavian region will have extensive needs for sustainable industrial and social construction in the next 10 years.

"Get an internship position, do your master thesis, or possibly get a summer job at Boliden"

Name: Malin Suup
Workplace: Process Technology department at Boliden Mineral AB
Service: Head of a group working within Hydrometallurgy and Water treatment

"The university's reputation makes the students sought after on the labor market"

Name: Wilhelm Åberg
Workplace: Luleå University of Technology
Job: PhD student in Mining and Rock Engineering

In the media: At the lab at LTU – we develop bioprocesses for green hydrogen production

Among our research, we have the goal of turning carbon dioxide and plant biomass residues into green hydrogen. The hydrogen gas is described as necessary for the big investments in northern Sweden.

In the media: See the environmentally dangerous mining in Myanmar - arguments for Swedish extraction

According to Olof Martinsson, senior lecturer in ore geology at Luleå University of Technology, the extraction that LKAB is planning for in Kiruna will be something completely different.

SUN welcomes Joel Andersson in the Research School

Joel who is an Associate Senior Lecturer in Ore Geology will be leading the SUN Research School together with Karin Beland Lindahl, Associate Professor in Political Science.

Student in focus: Fanny Erstam & Moa Håkansson

Meet Fanny Erstam and Moa Håkansson who are conducting their last semester at the Master Programme in Architecture with a particular focus on House Building.

I have benefited greatly from all the contacts and friendships I made during my time in Luleå

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The best thing about my job probably has to be the variety of tasks and the colleagues

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In the media: This is required for the rare earth metals to be mined

The mining company LKAB's large find of rare earth metals became big news. But what are the risks if there is a breach, and how quickly can it happen? Olof Martinsson, lecturer in ore geology at Luleå University of Technology participates.

In the media: Charlotte Andersson new program director at SMI

From the first of January, Charlotte Andersson is program manager at Swedish Mining Innovation, SMI, a position she previously held.

Rut & Sten Brand's Foundation Call 2023

Rut's travel scholarship in memory of Rut Brand, the Rut & Sten Brand's Foundation for the promotion of rock technology, is primarily aimed at female students, doctoral students, and younger female researchers (with at least a doctorate) in Mining and Mining Engineering at Luleå University of Techno...

Industrialized and sustainable construction – summary for the year 2022

The year has involved both some challenges in the wake of the pandemic, but also a lot of positives in terms of new projects, employees, and publications.

PhD project in circular business models for sustainable construction projects

In the coming years, multi-billion sums will be invested in the Northern region of Sweden in large projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. These investments also pose a major challenge for sustainable and efficient construction of buildings and infrastructures.