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Halmstad University has advanced in the ranking from Times Higher Education, which includes many of the world’s leading universities. In this year’s ranking, 2,191 institutions from 115 countries were evaluated, and Halmstad University is placed in the 800–1,000 range globally and eighth in Sweden.

The decision of the Swedish National Board for Assessment of Research Misconduct (NPOF) that a professor at Halmstad University has been found guilty of research misconduct has gained legal force. The Vice-Chancellor has now decided to let the Government Disciplinary Board for Higher Officials (SAN) examine whether this constitutes as grounds for dismissal.

How can we use eye, face and fingerprint recognition in areas such as mobile security and border control while ensuring that the technology complies with GDPR? Fernando Alonso-Fernandez, newly appointed Professor of Information Technology at Halmstad University, has been researching biometrics for more than two decades. In his new role, he continues to strengthen both research and education in the field.

During last week, Halmstad University was proud to be one of the host institutions for this year’s European Association for International Education (EAIE) conference – one of the world’s largest events in higher education. While the main programme welcomed over 7,000 delegates to Gothenburg and other cities across western Sweden, Halmstad University hosted two days on campus for current and prospective international partners. The event focused on building relationships, sharing experiences and exploring new opportunities for global strategic collaboration.

It was with great joy and pride that many students received scholarships at Halmstad University’s graduation fair Utexpo in June. For the fourth consecutive year, Getinge Sterilization rewarded students who had carried out outstanding graduation projects in health innovation.

Halmstad University is not among the organisations whose personal data have been leaked and published on Darknet following the cyberattack on Miljödata, the provider of the Adato system. Miljödata confirmed this on Sunday.

Henrik Barth is solution-oriented – to the extent that he has devoted his entire research career to tackling some of society’s most complex challenges. As a new Professor of Innovation Science at Halmstad University, with a heart that beats a little faster for passionate change-makers, integration, and the transition to a sustainable society, he is driven by a deep desire to create real change.

Next autumn, no new students will be admitted to three of the University’s programmes, and in the spring semester of 2027 one more programme will also have no admissions. There will also be fewer freestanding courses. This is the consequence of the Vice-Chancellor’s decision on the range of programmes and courses offered for the academic year 26/27. The reason for the decision is the requirement to achieve a balanced budget by 2026 and the fact that the government now reduces the funding cap in the coming year, i.e. the maximum funding that the University can receive for its educational provision each year. In order to maintain the quality of education, the University therefore needs to admit fewer students in the coming years.

What can schools do to prevent social vulnerability? How can social services work against violence in the everyday lives of young people? These are issues that are central to Sara Högdin, Professor of Social Work at Halmstad University. Her research is about social work in schools, honour-based abuse, and different professional groups who interact with children in difficult situations.

Before the start of each autumn semester, the Fresher’s Week is arranged by Halmstad Student Union to welcome all new students to Halmstad and their studies at Halmstad University in the very best way. On Saturday, this year’s edition ended after ten busy days.