The Swedish Geotechnical Society's award for best degree project 2020

Adam Sjödin, who studied the civil engineering program at Luleå University of Technology, was awarded the Swedish Geotechnical Society's prize for best degree project in 2020.

Researchers map the geology around Gällivare

During this summer, researchers from Luleå University of Technology map the geology around Gällivare with the help of geophysical measurements in the so-called D-Rex project. A number of large-scale geological structures in the area goes from the Swedish-Finnish border and 50 km south to Arjeplog. T...

Modelling course and a series of mine waste management & mine site reclamation seminars
24 Sep. 2021 13:00 – 16:00 , T3109:

The first seminar in the series, entitled ”Numerical simulations in mine site reclamation design” could not take place as planed because of issues with ZOOM. It has been rescheduled to September 24th (see seminar list attached).

Swedish Mining Research and Innovation day
18 May. 2021 13:00 – 16:00 :

Swedish world-leading research and innovation - a prerequisite for a green transition and a strong Swedish economy

In the media: Cracked roads due to changed frost in the future

Sven Knutsson, professor in Soil Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology.

Memorial Kennet Axelsson

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In the media: Soil Mechanics professor explains the mudslide in Gjerdrum

We remember the terrible accident at Gjerdrum, where 10 people died and 1000 people had to be evacuated. But how does such a landslide really occur? And where is the risk that it will occur again?

Open workshop presenting Mining-related doctoral research in Sweden

The Swedish Mining Innovation PhD Student Network includes PhD students from a range of Swedish universities who all are working on mining- and exploration-related research questions, ranging all the way from technical and natural scientific subjects to social and economic sciences.

Weaponizing Water: Ancient Tactic, New Implications

Professor Nadhir Al-Ansari was first Key-Note Speaker at Norwich University Military Writers’ Symposium 2020, a conference that attracted attention both from the White House and Pentagon. Professor Nadhir Al-Ansari´s speach is titled "Analyzing the Complexities of Hydro-politics and Conflict of Tigr...

In the media: Unique research for both the economy and the environment

Lower carbon dioxide emissions and lower costs. This is the goal of the research project on piling methods that the Swedish Transport Administration and Luleå University of Technology are currently carrying out during road construction on the E4 north of Råneå.

Nominate a mining innovation for the Swedish Mining Innovation Award

Now is the time to nominate for the Swedish Mining Innovation Award! The award, which was instituted last year, is awarded by the national strategic innovation program Swedish Mining Innovation.

In the media: Simulation of filling pond behavior

The project deals with an alternative method for sampling in dams, where it may be difficult to collect samples to determine the properties of the materials. Instead of destructive sampling, the focus is on utilizing measurement data.

Unique ice research in laboratory

Researchers within the research groups building materials and geotechnical engineering are currently conducting a completely unique ice research where natural crushed ice from Luleå harbor has been collected for testing in a lab environment. They want to investigate which forces and movements are mo...

Unique snow igloo was inaugurated at the university

The inauguration of this year's igloo building, designed and built by students at Luleå University of Technology, attracted both students and the general public. The igloo will now be open and available for booking during the rest of the winter season.

New research on best ways to store snow

The winter sports holiday is approaching, but parts of Sweden have not had any meteorological winter or snow this season. In a new study, researchers at Luleå University of Technology have investigated the best insulation materials for snow storage.

Published:26 October 2013
Updated: 20 April 2021
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