News
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12 July 2024
Anna Parkhouse appointed new Dean at Halmstad UniversityAnna Parkhouse will be the new Dean of the School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences (LHS). She comes from a position as Head of School of Culture and Society at Dalarna University. She has previously been Head of Department and has a long academic background.
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4 July 2024
Halmstad University becomes a European UniversityHalmstad University is forming a new European University together with eight other European universities in the HEROES alliance. The European Universities are an initiative of the European Commission to increase the quality and competitiveness of education and research. Through digital innovation, HEROES also aims to strengthen the regional resilience across the nine regions in which they operate.
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1 July 2024
Six-year evaluation cycle concluded – five programmes evaluatedThis spring, the University has, for the sixth consecutive years, and under its own management, evaluated programmes. Of the five evaluated programmes, two are considered to have approved quality and three approved quality subject to reservations. This year’s round is the last in the current six-year cycle and the last within the current evaluation system.
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18 June 2024
Researchers at Halmstad University take up the fight against invasive alien speciesTina D’Hertefeldt, Senior Lecturer in Conservation Biology at Halmstad University, is developing innovative methods to combat species that threaten Sweden’s ecosystems.
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18 June 2024
The energy solutions of the future require new working methods in constructionNew research from Halmstad University emphasises the importance of collaboration for a successful energy transition in the construction sector. The research shows that long-term partnerships, trust between actors, and client engagement both within and outside projects are crucial.
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18 June 2024
Enhancing healthcare through cross-border collaborationIn Sweden healthcare is decentralised. Regions are responsible for primary and specialist care, while municipalities handle home healthcare. This division allows for care to be tailored to local needs but can also create challenges with coordination and oversight, especially regarding the entire patient care journey. Through the project “Good and Close Care”, where research from Halmstad University played a central role, the collaboration partners have worked to improve healthcare quality, coordination, and to promote more person-centred care.
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17 June 2024
The eye is the key – future security through biometric recognitionHi there, Kevin Hernández Díaz! At the end of May, you defended your doctoral thesis in biometrics. Could you tell us more about your research?
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13 June 2024
Electronics Centre in Halmstad promotes collaboration and innovationElectronics Centre in Halmstad (ECH) is an innovation arena for regional collaboration. It is also a test facility with EMC testing (electromagnetic compatibility), which can lead to faster product development for companies.
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7 June 2024
The University continues to rent Patrikshill for international studentsThe University has been given permission by Halmstad Municipality’s building committee to continue to use Patrikshill as student accommodation for up to 100 international students for another five years. At the same time, the University is working together with both the municipality and property owners to increase the amount of student housing in Halmstad in the long run.
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5 June 2024
New research highlights challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs in the Swedish marketNew research from Halmstad University shows that female entrepreneurs with an immigrant background use digital tools to avoid discrimination. The study also reveals that refugees who run businesses in Germany feel more motivated than those in Sweden. In her thesis on immigrant entrepreneurship, Ghazal Zalkat surveys immigrants’ views on the opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship.