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In the media: Improved South Harbor plan

This summer, 12 young people between the ages of 15 and 18 have worked to develop a proposal for how to make the South Harbor Plan in Luleå more attractive to the public.

Can summer courses elevate the construction industry?

Industrialized construction has gained momentum in Sweden. Many construction companies have a need for staff to increase their understanding of the concept of industrialization. Industrialized and sustainable construction is therefore considering to launch summer courses on the subject.

In the media: The railroad needs digital convergence of IT and OT

As part of the Global Railway Review's Going Digital magazine in the Rail Week, Dr. Diego Galar, Professor of State Surveillance in the Division of Operations and Maintenance Technology at Luleå University of Technology analyzes how the introduction of IoT on railways and its use with OT platforms c...

In the media: Energy Minister Ibrahim Baylan will open Solvåg solar park on August 30th

On Thursday 30th of August, Energy Minister Ibrahim Baylan will launch the unique research park and the Solvåg green park in conjunction with the Arctic Solar Solency Conference in the Nordic Climate, a national conference focusing on double sided solar panels (bifacial) this year.

Hear the audio environment before it is available

Arne Nykänen, Associate Professor of Engineering Acoustics at Luleå University of Technology, is working on a new project to develop sound for virtual 3D environments. The research will improve the tools available to understand how sound in buildings is perceived and affected by environment and arch...

Exploiting Minerals in Mining more Efficiently with Artificial Intelligence

Fürth, Luleå, Berlin, Santiago de Chile: Numerous ore deposits have diminishing concentrations of mineable ore. In order to access the remaining ore, the mining industry uses elaborate procedures that consume large amounts of energy and water.

In media: Plastic replaces steel in concrete structures

Researchers in Construction Engineering at Luleå University of Technology have found a new solution to maintain the stability of concrete structures. By strengthening the structure, you can restore the original capacity.

In the media: International mining and environmental education is being launched in Malå

The investment in the new international education program, funded by Sida, is carried out by SGU in cooperation with Luleå University of Technology and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.

Honory Doctors 2018 at Luleå University of Technology

Luleå University of Technology’s Honorary Doctors of 2018 are Lars Martinson, CEO of Martinsons, a world-leading company in wood products industry, Lilian Ryd a cultural historian and author of, among other works, the award-winning book Kvinnor i väglöst land, and Gertrud Åström, one of Sweden’s for...

New PhD project: Measurements of the effects of digitalisation and industrialisation

Alexander Jimenez, a new PhD student at the division of Industrialised and Sustainable Construction, researches the effects of digitalisation and industrialisation of construction.

Our researchers in Almedalen

Several of Luleå University of Technology's researchers and representatives participate in high-level seminars, talks and debates during Almedalsveckan in Visby in July – you can see a summary of the arrangements below (in Swedish). The University does not have any own events in Almedalen 2018.

Collaboration between universities - Case LTU and Aalto

Through a research collaboration between Luleå University of Technology and Aalto University in Espoo Helsinki, Rita Lavikka and Petri Uusitalo are trying to identify success factors for industrial house-builders.

In the media: Swedish Maintenance presents a new Board of Directors

The Swedish Association of Swedish Maintenance aims to influence social development towards sustainable growth, where together we can utilize existing and future investment potentials in a good and cost-effective manner.

In the media: Asphalt production in low temperatures

Asphalt production in low temperatures raises interest. It's Tommy Edeskär together with Professor Oleg Antzutkins research group in Chemistry of Interfaces that runs the project.

The 3th REMinE project meeting took place in Baia Mare, Romania

The third meeting of the Steering Committee of the REMinE Project " Improve Resource Efficiency and Minimize Environmental Footprint " took place on 05.06.2018 in Baia Mare, Romania.

PhD Student position open for applicants

The research topic Construction Management and Building Technology is now looking to hire a PhD Student for the project "Hållbar dialogprocess för framtidens samhällsbyggande"

New board of Directors at Bergsskolan, Filipstad

Nine founders from the industry and the municipality of Filipstad have agreed on statutes, appointed a board and collected SEK 12.75 million in donation capital.

Open position in Construction Management and Building Technology

The research topic Construction Management and Building Technology is now looking to hire a principal research engineer for the project "Energieffektiva byggnader i subarktiskt klimat"

Developed app from game engine for architecture

Name: Raafat Hussamadin
Age: 25
Hometown: Stockholm
Programme: Master Programme in Architectural Engineering

In the media: SGI allocates nine million SEK to technology development in contaminated areas

It is about the remediation of soil and groundwater by means of plants, chemical stabilization of contaminated materials and thin layer coverage of contaminated sediments. One of the projects is awarded to Luleå University of Technology.

Dissertation Ariana Zeballos, Geosciences and Environmental Engineering

Geological, geochemical and mineralogical characterization of non-metallic mineral deposits in the La Paz region, Bolivia

Strong effort by the students in Delsbo Electric

For the fourth consecutive year, students from Luleå University of Technology participated in the Delsbo Electric competition. The aim of the competition is to drive a rail vehicle as energy-efficient as possible on a stretch of 3.36 km. The students stood for a strong achievement when they beat las...

Dissertation Madhav Mishra - Operation and Maintenance

31 May. 2018 10:00 – 11:00 , C305:

Prognostics and Health Management of Engineering Systems for Operation and Maintenance Optimisation

Well-attended seminar on innovations in the north

Luleå University of Technology, IVA Nord and Rifo invited to an open seminar on the subject of innovations in the north of Sweden.

Successful course in fusing geochemistry and structural geology

One of the major challenges in modern exploration is integrating large datasets of structural and lithogeochemical data. Far too often, such datasets are treated separately, leading to that their full potential for finding new mineral deposits is left untapped.

Safety first in Construction: a site assessment @ IKANO, Parken 2

Safety and occupational health is a vital ingredient in a modern construction company. Without daily safety observations in a workplace, a company cannot be a safe place to work in.

Swedish Water and Wastewater Association´s Award for Best Thesis to LTU

Luleå University of Technology's graduate Mårten Winkler has been awarded the Swedish Water and Wastewater Association´s Award for Best Thesis.

In media: Traceable metals

The mining industry's trade association Svemin, Rise Research Institute, Luleå University of Technology, Boliden and LKAB have now decided to jointly investigate and develop a traceability system that helps digital solutions to determine the origin of metals.

Platform organization of renovation processes

The project contributes to increased understanding and use of a platform concept as an effective means for increasing knowledge sharing and learning between various renovation projects in a construction company. The project is funded by SBUF and NCC together with Formas.

In the media: Here are Sweden's new skyscrapers - and therefore they are being built

Johan Linton, architectural researcher at Chalmers and Luleå University of Technology, says people have always been fascinated by tall buildings.

In the media: eMaintenance365 predicts railway maintenance

eMaintenance365 develops a platform that makes it possible to plan the operation and maintenance of vehicles and machines based on actual conditions and not for other factors, such as for example, how long something has been in operation.

The skiing team's wax manager inspired

Urban Nilsson, Swedish cross-country ski team's chief waxing technician, and Tomas Mårtensson, meteorologist at SOK, lectured about the Swedish vax organisation and their work and planning for the upcoming Olympic Winter Games. They also revealed some hands-on waxing techniques.

Predictive technologies and engineering solutions for high-speed trains in China

Researchers from Operation and Maintenance Engineering at Luleå Railway Research Center, Luleå University of Technology have initiated projects to develop a maintenance and technology framework for Prognosis and Health Management (PHM) for high-speed trains in China. The system will make the high-sp...

In the media: Hazardous dam in Sala silver mine will now be rectified

For advice on how to proceed and minimize the risks of a possible dam failure, Sven Knutsson, at Luleå University of Technology, has been appointed.

Peter Eriksson visited the Virtual Reality Lab

The Minister for Housing and Digital Development Peter Eriksso visited Luleå University of Technology's Virtual Reality Lab during Friday for a demonstration of how drones can be used in geoscience research and education.

In the media: Success, challanges and opportunities

Lena Erixson, Director General of The Swedish Transport Administration, about The eMaintenance Lab and ePilot project at Luleå University of Technology in the journal Global Railway Review.

Exams about how a building can handle a fire

Elin Bergroth and Greta Torstensson, both fire engineers, have completed their master's thesis together on behalf of the construction company Isolamin, who works with wall structures for modular houses.

In the media: Sweden's largest building prize was awarded on the Ramboll Award Night

Hans Pétursson, Technical Doctor of Luleå University of Technology and Steel Bridge Specialist at Trafikverket in Borlänge, is awarded SEK 200,000 as one of the recipients of Sigge Thernwall's large building price.

New book: Mosul Dam Full story

The book is 415 pages written in Arabic language. It contains 11 chapters dealing with all the engineering details of Mosul Dam.

In the media: Research that will improve the environment of the world

Professor Ulrika Rova and her colleagues will develop a technology to "capture" carbon dioxide from the industry's flue gases. In the long term, it can make our soil a little more environmentally friendly.

In the media: New CEO of Boliden's mines

Stefan Romedahl is a Mining and Rock Engineer from Luleå University of Technology and has a long experience from the mining industry. He is today Director of the Northern Division in LKAB, and has previously served as CEO of the Zink Mine and Project Manager for Swedish Nuclear Fuel Management.

In the media: Best thesis in Urban Water 2017

Nominated: Mårten Winkler, Luleå University of Technology. Biological raw water treatment for iron and manganese in drinking water production - Cleaning capacity in full-scale dish filters and expanded clay filters.

Cooperation agreement with BoKlok

Luleå University of Technology has signed an agreement with Boklok, which will result in new research and education. The aim is to find areas in a long term and to work for cooperation that favors both parties.

Unique lab was inaugurated

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.

Multifunctional data centers

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...

Procurement for innovative and sustainable community construction

The five-year Formas-funded investment project ProcSIBE intends to establish a strong interdisciplinary platform for research and development of Swedish procurement in civil society.

In the media: Microflora in wastewater is investigated

Kungsbacka project "Microflora in soil-based treatment plants" in cooperation with Luleå University of Technology.

In media: Better management of building contracts using block chains?

Using block chains, the contract chain for a single contract can be kept intact and known, reducing the risk of using illegal labor, financial crime and security risks, and that it allows for increased building quality.

Final Conference Attract

30 May. 2018 12:00 – 31 May. 2018 11:30 , Scandic Ferrum:

The final conference for Attract will be held 30-31 May lunch-to-lunch at Scandic Ferrum, Kiruna. During the conference, a series of results will be presented in the project.

Great engagement for March for Science

All over the world people stood up for the importance of science in the democratic society this Saturday. In Luleå, the engagement was great for the manifestation March for Science and the panel debate organised by Luleå University of Technology.

In the media: Energy-efficient houses are tested in Kiruna

An energy-efficient house has been tested in northern Kiruna to see if passive houses can work in Arctic cold. Thousands of new homes will be built when Kiruna city is being moved, and many of them can now become so-called passive houses because the thick house shell works for cold climate residents...

E85 cars can drive on biomethanol made from forest industry residues

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...

Pär Weihed, new Pro Vice Chancellor

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.

Sami architecture in theory and form

Name: Johanna Minde
Age: 28
Hometown: Luleå
Programme: The Master Programme in Architectural Engineering

The journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering Journal: Special issue

3 publications from Luleå University of Technology in special edition of the journal.

Testbeds focusing on productivity and digitalization on construction sites

Construction Management and Building Technology are involved in two different testbed projects within the program of Smart Built Environment.

In the media: Wastewater becomes drinking water

"The reuse of the water simply means that the residents shower in their own wastewater," explains Annelie Hedström, Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Water at Luleå University of Technology, and one of the participants in the Kiruna project.

In the media: Human activity behind mortal avalanche

The avalanche researcher Stefan Mårtensson at LTU says that Tuesday's avalanche, where a person died, seems to have been triggered by human activity.

Filter materials for sorption of Cu and Zn in stormwater treatment

Per-Albin Norman has now finalised his master thesis ”Filter materials for sorption of Cu and Zn in stormwater treatment: a batch equilibrium and kinetic study”. The thesis work has been carried out together with Stormwater&Sewers within the Formas project Area-efficient stormwater treatment - Where...

In the media: Why roofs are collapsing

Lennart Elfgren, Senior Professor in Construction Engineering at Luleå University of Technology on why roofs are collapsing under the heavy snow this winter.

This year's Built Environment Developer

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.

March for Science on Saturday

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 ...

New knowledge of industrial construction from Luleå University of Technology

Industrial construction is an international trend, and again, researchers from Luleå University of Technology contribute with knowledge of how Swedish construction companies work with this in an international context.

Bergforsk Days 2018

16 May. 2018 09:30 – 17 May. 2018 17:10 , Clarion Hotel:

The Bergforsk days will be arranged in Luleå on 16–17 May, 2018.

In media: Connectivity reduces stress on building sites

Kajsa Simu, researcher at Luleå University of Technology, about the Valla Coach test bed project, which aims at coaching and learning, measurement and follow-up. with the help of technical aids.

International cooperation with Polytechnique Montréal

In an international collaboration between the Division of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering at Luleå University of Technology and the Polytechnique Montreal / Reaserch Institute for Mines and Environments (RIME) studies are carried out on innovative coatings for mining waste.

DRIZZLE-kickoff

On 15-16 January, a kickoff took place with all DRIZZLE’s partners. More than fifty participants from 10 different organizations met lunch-to-lunch in Stockholm, to get to know each other, to get a common view of what to do together, and to start the joint work in DRIZZLE.

Railway researchers get a patent on wear instrument

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.

Residues from the pulp industry can provide more environmentally friendly mines

Susanne Nigéus is a PhD student in applied geochemistry at Luleå University of Technology, and she is investigating whether green liquor dregs may be a suitable material for use as an additive to making a natural till denser. In a new project, a sample area with a mixture of green liquor dregs and t...

In the media: New foundation is formed for Bergsskolan

After the bankruptcy this fall, Bergsskolan has continued as usual at school. Luleå University of Technology, LTU, is the head of education and was promptly guaranteed and guaranteed the students to complete their studies in Filipstad.

The whole of Sweden could fly green thanks to Swedish forests

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...

In the media: Luleå company sensors are going to reduce train stops

The concept originally comes from a variety of research projects at Luleå University of Technology where Ramin Karim, Professor in Operations and Maintenance Engineering, has been involved.

After Lunch Seminar: The Use of Centrifuge Testing in Physical Modelling of Tailings

21 Mar. 2018 12:30 – 16:00 , F1031:

Tailings dams are structures undergoing constant changes during operation of mines while they are supposed to last for many hundreds of years. This raises questions of how the behaviour can be predicted and how various components interact.

"I want to work to get more girls become an engineer"

Madeleine Jakobsson is 22 years old and study the Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Study visit to LKAB nad Icehotel

Early on Tuesday morning, February 7, 2018, some fifty fire engineer students from Luleå University of Technology boarded the bus to Kiruna. After about four hours of travel, they arrived in Kiruna and the study visit at LKAB began.

Licentiate seminar Gurmeet Shekhar, Mining and Rock Engineering

Draw control strategy for sublevel caving mines – A probabilistic approach

Lic. Seminar Henrik Ittner, Mining and Rock Engineering

Excavation damage from blasting with emulsion explosives-Quality control and macro fracturing in the remaining rock

CENE Research School 2018

On February 27, six PhD students from different research subjects within CENE graduated from the department's research school. After a year of different small courses, they presented their plans for dissertation work at a joint seminar.

Researchers will capture and convert carbon dioxide

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....

Blog: Fire engineer in the north

A blog from a future fire engineer at Luleå University of Technology.

Self-repairing concrete

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.

"Find a study technique that suits you"

Name: Alice Frisk
Age: 20 years
Hometown: Linköping
Programme: The Master Programme in Architectural Engineering

In the media: The buildings of the future

We have built a "highway" for that and combined with the pace at the factory, so we can display the right information at the right moment out of the project. We want to extend this to the building site so that we can cover the entire production chain, "says Helena Lidelöw, Construction Manager at Li...

“The focus on sustainability is what got me hooked”

Emma Olsson Månsson comes from Malmö and chose to study Master Programme in Sustainable Process and Chemical Engineering because of the education's sustainability focus. The fact that both courses of education are so current in their theme of climate and energy issues also meant a lot.

In the media: Landslide near $ 13B Muscrat Falls project raises fresh 'anguish' downstream

Scientists Stig Bernander and Lennart Elfgren of Lulea University of Technology in Sweden have questioned whether Nalcor and its engineers have properly tested soils for possible risk and whether drainage is adequate.

In the media: Industry Day about stormwaters in live broadcast

The LTU industry day about daylight water is broadcast live via the internet. Behind the event are Luleå University of Technology, the Urban Water cluster Stormwater&Sewers and Svenskt Vatten.

In the media: The refusal of the court on nuclear waste means that the reactor operation must be terminated

Analysis by Roland Pusch, Professor Emeritus at Luleå University of Technology in Dagens Juridik.

In the media: Research on alternative measurement methods

At Luleå University of Technology research is being carried out on alternative measurement methods for detecting malfunctions and supplementary water.

Fusing geochemistry and structural geology for exploration, mining and research

24 May. 2018 08:30 – 25 May. 2018 12:00 , C305 (Wednesday), F441a (Thursday):

Second Circular: Workshops for Economic geologists presented by Nick Oliver, professor in Economic Geology and consultant at HCOV Global.

Water Research School's annual seminar in Luleå

February, 7 - 8, the Water Research School has had its annual seminar. This time, postgraduate students and also some supervisors gathered in Luleå for two days of lectures, presentations and social activities.

In the media: Award to bridge designer Peter Collin

Peter Collin, Marketing Manager of Bro at Ramboll and LTU professor in engineering, received the award International Certificate.

30-year research collaboration behind new super factory

Lindbäcks Bygg has opened the doors to Europe's most modern factory for industrial and sustainable construction at Haraholmen in Piteå. The factory produces 1700 apartments per year and creates 200 new jobs. Behind the innovative technology in the production line is a 30-year collaboration with Lule...

In the media: Climate and technology challenges in the mining industry

Now the Jernkontor, SweMin and Luleå University of Technology have jointly agreed to continue the Bergsskolan mining school.

Creative innovation competition in the construction sector

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...

In the media: Energy-efficient construction in new Kiruna

Research plays an important role when the major changes in the Malm fields are becoming increasingly clear. It is about the mining community of Malmberget to be completely decommissioned while central Kiruna is being demolished and rebuilt in a new location.

In the media: Shared sentences about uranium banning

Both Chalmers University of Technology and Luleå University of Technology fear that the proposal may complicate a future breakdown of rare earths - concerns shared by Aura Energy A, which conduct exploration activities in Häggån, Jämtland,

In the media: How we will be able to go outdoors in the new climate

Less snow means more darkness, milder temperatures give more slipperyness. The new climate poses new risks in arctic urban environments. Now scientists gather solutions for how all people can keep moving outdoors.

In the media: LTU is still hoping for a test mine

Luleå University of Technology is working on the fact that the mine in Kaunisvaara will also contain a so-called test bed. A research activity to test from train brakes to explosive technologies and environmental measures.

In the media: Friendly city and smart timetable provide sustainable transport

During the year's Transport Forum, hot trends like self-driving cars and electric vehicles are mixed with more basic ways of moving, like the bike or their own feet. Good ideas are needed on both fronts.

Focus on consequences of climate change in the Arctic

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...

A new PhD in Mining and Rock Engineering

Training miners in Zambia, Tanzania and Ethiopia

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:19 October 2013
Updated: 14 June 2018
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