News
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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.
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4 June 2024
Celebratory ceremony marked the end of studiesThe University’s graduation ceremony for all graduating students has become an appreciated tradition over the years. On Friday, it was time for this year’s celebration and almost 1,000 students and their relatives gathered in Halmstad Arena for a festive celebration.
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31 May 2024
Utexpo proof of every student’s potentialAn electronically controlled rescue board, a portable breathing unit for intensive care, and an AI that identifies grooming. These are just a few of the impressive range of innovations showcased at this year’s edition of the University’s graduation fair, Utexpo. Once again, students behind the most outstanding graduation projects were awarded scholarships worth hundreds of thousands of Swedish crowns.
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31 May 2024
Alumnus of the Year: From Halmstad student to tech leader in the USAChristian Gyrling, who is being awarded Alumnus of the Year by Halmstad University today, is a former computer engineering student who has had an impressive career in the gaming industry. His education at Halmstad University laid a solid foundation, helping him reach top positions as a programmer, game developer, and Vice President at international companies, including Meta. He has contributed to developing games like Uncharted and The Last of Us. The Last of Us has also been adapted into a critically acclaimed HBO series.