http://lnu.se/rss?l=en&format=rss&cid=2.158&fname=newsfeed http://lnu.se/1.87035/sek-8-million-to-helene-ehriander?l=en Helene Ehriander, senior lecturer in comparative literature, has been granted funding for a large-scale pedagogical development project dealing with children’s reading – a project that has evident potential for both collaboration and research! The project is called “Bokhunden och Astrid Lindgren” [The book dog and Astrid Lindgren] and has been granted SEK 8 million divided over three years’ time. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:17:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.87035/sek-8-million-to-helene-ehriander?l=en 2013-05-23T13:17:00Z http://lnu.se/1.86947/what-determines-what-medicine-you-get?l=en Birgitta Semark, doctoral student in biomedical science at Linnaeus University states in her doctoral thesis “Patient characteristics, perceived health and drug prescription in primary care” that a doctor’s prescription of medicine is not controlled exclusively by a patient’s medical needs, but also by different financial limitations and by the keenness for letting patients exert an influence. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:25:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.86947/what-determines-what-medicine-you-get?l=en 2013-05-21T09:25:00Z http://lnu.se/1.86072/professor-engaged-in-societal-debate-and-literary-hostorian-appointed-honorary-doctors?l=en Professor emeritus Lennart Lundquist and literary historian Lena Törnqvist have been appointed honorary doctors at Linnaeus University. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:28:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.86072/professor-engaged-in-societal-debate-and-literary-hostorian-appointed-honorary-doctors?l=en 2013-04-30T12:28:00Z http://lnu.se/1.85513/the-number-of-applications-to-linnaeus-university-continues-to-increase?l=en Once again Linnaeus University sets a new record when it comes to the number of applications to the programmes and courses offered in the autumn semester of 2013. When the application period ended on April 17 it became clear that the number of people who had applied for an education at Linnaeus University came close to 56,700. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:38:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.85513/the-number-of-applications-to-linnaeus-university-continues-to-increase?l=en 2013-04-18T11:38:00Z http://lnu.se/1.85180/homophobia-evident-on-the-labor-market?l=en Negative attitudes among the general public put homosexuals at risk of being treated unfairly on the labor market, according to a new study carried out by researchers at Linnaeus University. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:28:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.85180/homophobia-evident-on-the-labor-market?l=en 2013-04-12T09:28:00Z http://lnu.se/1.85157/decision-taken-on-new-university-board?l=en Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:15:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.85157/decision-taken-on-new-university-board?l=en 2013-04-11T08:15:00Z http://lnu.se/1.84982/innovation-meeting-hopes-to-encourage-entrepreneurship?l=en How is the government’s national innovation strategy going to stimulate innovation in the Kalmar region? What can we do in order to encourage more people to develop their ideas for new products and services in the region? These issues were the starting point for the Tuesday conference Innovationskraft Sverige – tillväxt och utveckling i Kalmar län [Innovative force Sweden – growth and development in the Kalmar region]. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.84982/innovation-meeting-hopes-to-encourage-entrepreneurship?l=en 2013-04-09T12:10:00Z http://lnu.se/1.84671/four-girls-swop-alcohol-for-training?l=en Four girls have accepted the challenge and decided to enter the lifestyle competition arranged by the Student Welfare Office and Olympen. They choose to decline alcohol for five weeks and to party sober. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:44:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.84671/four-girls-swop-alcohol-for-training?l=en 2013-04-04T11:44:00Z http://lnu.se/1.84402/the-librarians-new-clothes?l=en The role of the librarian as a researcher’s best friend and guide to research databases and publication tools is changing as the technical development accelerates. Universities, and as a result university libraries, are run in ever more business-like forms. What do librarians think of these changes? This is something that Joacim Hansson, professor in Library and Information Science at Linnaeus University, and Dr. Krister Johannesson at the University of Skövde, asked themselves. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:27:22 GMT http://lnu.se/1.84402/the-librarians-new-clothes?l=en 2013-03-27T15:27:22Z http://lnu.se/1.84092/prince-daniels-fellowship-and-entrepreneurship-programme-inspired-students-at-linnaeus-university?l=en The room IKEA-salen was filled to the very last seat when Prince Daniel’s Fellowship and entrepreneurship programme made a visit to the university. Prince Daniel, Filippa Knutsson (founder of Filippa K) and Johan Skarborg (CEO Academic Work) gave an inspirational lecture on entrepreneurship. The visit was arranged by IVA (Royal Swedish Academy of Engineerig Sciences) in collaboration with Linnaeus University and Drivhuset. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:43:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.84092/prince-daniels-fellowship-and-entrepreneurship-programme-inspired-students-at-linnaeus-university?l=en 2013-03-19T15:43:00Z http://lnu.se/1.83806/how-does-the-sound-of-footsteps-spread-in-wooden-buildings?l=en Every fifth person who lives in an apartment is disturbed by his or her neighbor, according to the Swedish Union of Tenants. And this is irrespective of building material. However, it is more common for people living in wooden buildings to feel that their houses are not as good as indicated by the noise class. But how does the sound actually spread from one apartment to another? Is it possible to design a computer model that calculates how sound vibrations are established? This is something that Åsa Bolmsvik at Linnaeus University studied in her doctoral thesis. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:43:14 GMT http://lnu.se/1.83806/how-does-the-sound-of-footsteps-spread-in-wooden-buildings?l=en 2013-03-18T10:43:14Z http://lnu.se/1.79841/malik-bendjelloul-film-maker?l=en Malik Bendjelloul has always been fascinated by spectacular stories and interesting life stories. After having worked for several years with television he got to be the topic on everyone's lips with his first documentary film – Searching for Sugar Man. His film won the grand slam at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, claiming both the Audience Award and the Special Jury Prize for best documentary film. And there was more success to come. After several prestigious awards Malik Bendjelloul won an Oscar on February 24, 2013. This interview was made before the Oscar Awards. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:51:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.79841/malik-bendjelloul-film-maker?l=en 2013-02-25T12:51:00Z http://lnu.se/1.82350/cross-media-week-2013?l=en Approximately 20 students from several different countries study Media Technology at master level together. Half of the members of the group live in Växjö, while the rest study at a distance from their home countries. This week they all meet IRL (in real life) at Linnaeus University for Cross Media Week 2013. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:57:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.82350/cross-media-week-2013?l=en 2013-02-22T13:57:00Z http://lnu.se/1.78013/jaime-campos-acknowledged-in-computers-in-industry?l=en His paper is among the top 25 cited articles in the journal since 2007. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:02:11 GMT http://lnu.se/1.78013/jaime-campos-acknowledged-in-computers-in-industry?l=en 2012-11-30T15:02:11Z http://lnu.se/1.77885/new-book-by-professor-gunnar-olofsson?l=en Gunnar Olofsson, Professor of Sociology at Linnaeus University, has written a new book together with sociologist Thomas Thomell about the large numbers of Greek immigrants who moved to the town of Lessebo in the Småland province of southern Sweden to work at the papermill at the beginning of the 1960. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:01:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.77885/new-book-by-professor-gunnar-olofsson?l=en 2012-11-29T08:01:00Z http://lnu.se/1.77724/wireless-sensors-are-to-secure-the-water-quality-in-kosovo?l=en Media technology launches a project that is to strengthen Kosovo’s environmental and ICT research and help the region in its socio-economic development. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:25:18 GMT http://lnu.se/1.77724/wireless-sensors-are-to-secure-the-water-quality-in-kosovo?l=en 2012-11-27T09:25:18Z http://lnu.se/1.77572/coordination-meeting-at-the-ministry-of-education-of-ukraine-marks-the-birth-of-tempus-project?l=en The project aim is to promote the synergy between academic IT programmes, research expertise and business innovation for Ukraine. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:49:13 GMT http://lnu.se/1.77572/coordination-meeting-at-the-ministry-of-education-of-ukraine-marks-the-birth-of-tempus-project?l=en 2012-11-26T14:49:13Z http://lnu.se/1.77677/art-meets-science--enthralling-exhibition-at-linnaeus-university?l=en What are the results of considering advanced mathematics as an art form? The answer is given at an exhibition at Linnaeus University in Växjö between 27 November and 5 December. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:51:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.77677/art-meets-science--enthralling-exhibition-at-linnaeus-university?l=en 2012-11-26T13:51:00Z http://lnu.se/1.77560/baltic-sea-focus-at-linnaeus-university?l=en Nitrogen effluent leakage from agricultural activity has fallen, the health of the cod population in the Baltic Sea has improved, seals and sea eagles are multiplying- but oxygen deficiency in the Baltic Sea continues to be a major problem. A report entitled Havet 2012, the latest edition in the Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment's series of regular updates concerning conditions in Swedish waters, was this year presented at Linnaeus University. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:15:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.77560/baltic-sea-focus-at-linnaeus-university?l=en 2012-11-23T08:15:00Z http://lnu.se/1.77151/two-articles-in-environmental-science-and-climatology-published-on-the-public-service-review-website?l=en Marie-José Gaillard-Lemdahl, Professor of Palaeoecology in the School of Natural Sciences has recently had two articles published on the Public Service Review website. This site publishes contributions from experts and researchers who discuss and comment upon the latest projects and research initiatives in areas such as environmental science and climate matters. The Public Service Review Europe and the European Union is read by influential figures such as politicians and ministers with responsibility for research in Europe. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:46:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.77151/two-articles-in-environmental-science-and-climatology-published-on-the-public-service-review-website?l=en 2012-11-19T11:46:00Z http://lnu.se/1.76331/linnaeus-students-qualify-for-the-semi-finals-in-a-world-wide-programming-competition?l=en Won the event in Lund and finished fifth among over 200 teams from the Nordic countries – qualified for the north-western European final in the end of November. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:57:54 GMT http://lnu.se/1.76331/linnaeus-students-qualify-for-the-semi-finals-in-a-world-wide-programming-competition?l=en 2012-11-05T14:57:54Z http://lnu.se/1.76282/researcher-from-linnaeus-university-elected-fellow-of--linnean-society-of-london?l=en Abdul Mohammed, working in Psychology at Linnaeus University, has been elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:36:50 GMT http://lnu.se/1.76282/researcher-from-linnaeus-university-elected-fellow-of--linnean-society-of-london?l=en 2012-11-02T08:36:50Z http://lnu.se/1.76092/linnaeus-university-co-launches-new-creative-learning-initiative?l=en The Department of Media Technology at Linnaeus University is one of the partners behind JuxtaLearn, a new European research initiative to encourage students to explore complex scientific ideas through creative means. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:20:49 GMT http://lnu.se/1.76092/linnaeus-university-co-launches-new-creative-learning-initiative?l=en 2012-10-26T13:20:49Z http://lnu.se/1.75656/biggest-applicant-increase-in-sweden-for-linnaeus-university?l=en Recently released figures show that Linnaeus University is the Swedish higher education institution with the biggest increase in the number of applications for Spring 2013 compared with Spring 2012. Linnaeus University has had the biggest rise not only in terms of the total number of applicants but also the number of first choice prospective students. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:37:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.75656/biggest-applicant-increase-in-sweden-for-linnaeus-university?l=en 2012-10-18T06:37:00Z http://lnu.se/1.75410/media-technology-exports-mobile-solutions-to-the-national-geographic-society?l=en System developed in Växjö for mobile data collection integrates with a geographic information system, GIS, from the National Geographic Society which has been designed to support geographic investigations and encourage collaboration between young citizens and researchers. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:36:50 GMT http://lnu.se/1.75410/media-technology-exports-mobile-solutions-to-the-national-geographic-society?l=en 2012-10-15T08:36:50Z http://lnu.se/1.75422/basim-al-najjar-awarded-inventor-of-the-year-prize?l=en Basim Al-Najjar, Professor of System Economics, has been awarded the 2011 Inventor of the Year prize by Växjö Municipality. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.75422/basim-al-najjar-awarded-inventor-of-the-year-prize?l=en 2012-10-12T11:30:00Z http://lnu.se/1.74986/cornerstone-laid-for-new-diagnostic-method?l=en Professor Alf Månsson has together with colleagues had an article published in the latest edition of PLOS ONE. The article puts forward the scientific basis for a new diagnostic method. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:39:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.74986/cornerstone-laid-for-new-diagnostic-method?l=en 2012-10-08T11:39:00Z http://lnu.se/1.74972/new-method-for-drug-and-medicine-development?l=en After several years of developmental work, Transientic Interactions AB recently launched a new method (WAC) for pre-clinical drug and medicine development. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:29:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.74972/new-method-for-drug-and-medicine-development?l=en 2012-10-05T11:29:00Z http://lnu.se/1.74896/physical-education-for-inactive-girls-in-upper-secondary-school-gives-long-lasting-effects?l=en Marie Alricsson, visiting professor at Linnaeus University, has carried out a new study in which she has investigated whether a physical training programme can have an effect on physical self-esteem and performance in inactive girls at upper secondary school in areas of Stockholm with high proportions of immigrants. The project has been financed by the Swedish National Sports Association and CIF (the Centre for Sport Research). Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:49:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.74896/physical-education-for-inactive-girls-in-upper-secondary-school-gives-long-lasting-effects?l=en 2012-10-03T11:49:00Z http://lnu.se/1.74848/expert-meeting-on-productive-wetlands-held-in-kalmar?l=en There is an increasing need for cost-effective measures to combat the effect we have on climate as well as water quality and quantity. Wetlands help in a number of ways such as in the reduction of nutrient substance levels, preservation of species and production of biofuels. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:44:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.74848/expert-meeting-on-productive-wetlands-held-in-kalmar?l=en 2012-10-02T11:44:00Z http://lnu.se/1.74821/linnaeus-university-to-participate-in-new-maritime-safety-and-environmental-project?l=en The Baltic Maritime Science Park project was recently launched at a conference in Malmö. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:34:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.74821/linnaeus-university-to-participate-in-new-maritime-safety-and-environmental-project?l=en 2012-10-02T11:34:00Z http://lnu.se/1.74783/-1-million-tempus-project-awarded-to-the-school-of-computer-science-physics-and-mathematics?l=en The project aim is to promote the synergy between academic IT programmes, research expertise and business innovation for Ukraine. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:01:58 GMT http://lnu.se/1.74783/-1-million-tempus-project-awarded-to-the-school-of-computer-science-physics-and-mathematics?l=en 2012-10-02T07:01:58Z http://lnu.se/1.74270/media-technology-develops-mobile-services-in-uganda?l=en The project People's Voices is to increase citizen participation in local and political issues. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:15:50 GMT http://lnu.se/1.74270/media-technology-develops-mobile-services-in-uganda?l=en 2012-09-21T10:15:50Z http://lnu.se/1.74236/staffan-carius-new-dean-for-the-engineering-faculty?l=en Staffan Carius, professor of physics, has been appointed to the position of Dean of the new Faculty of Engineering. Ann-Charlotte Larsson has been appointed vice-dean of the Faculty. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:29:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.74236/staffan-carius-new-dean-for-the-engineering-faculty?l=en 2012-09-20T08:29:00Z http://lnu.se/1.74068/sek-5-million-donation-for-maritime-academy-simulator-equipment?l=en The Swedish Mercantile Marine Foundation has donated a total of SEK 5 million for upgrading simulator equipment used by the Linnaeus University Maritime Academy. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:27:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.74068/sek-5-million-donation-for-maritime-academy-simulator-equipment?l=en 2012-09-17T08:27:00Z http://lnu.se/1.73596/ministers-in-attendance-at-linnaeus-university-conference?l=en Sweden's minister for the environment Lena Ek together with her counterpart from the Seychelles, Rolph Payet, recently took part in the Changing Coasts and Oceans conference hosted by Linnaeus University. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:33:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.73596/ministers-in-attendance-at-linnaeus-university-conference?l=en 2012-09-11T09:33:00Z http://lnu.se/1.73563/new-patent-application-from-linnaeus-university?l=en Linnaeus University is currently involved in a number of projects to support the development of business enterprise and entrepreneurship. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:37:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.73563/new-patent-application-from-linnaeus-university?l=en 2012-09-10T09:37:00Z http://lnu.se/1.73623/brand-salience-of-otc-pharmaceuticals?l=en Senior Lecturer Richard Owusu and colleagues have published a research article titled “Brand salience of OTC pharmaceuticals through package appearance” in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing, (2012),Vol. 6, Issue 3. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:43:49 GMT http://lnu.se/1.73623/brand-salience-of-otc-pharmaceuticals?l=en 2012-09-07T10:43:49Z http://lnu.se/1.73539/linnaeus-university-gets-national-agency-thumbs-up?l=en The Swedish National Agency for Higher Education recently presented the results of its latest quality evaluation round, this time focusing on the subject of law. In the evaluation, the Agency deemed the law degree programme offered by Linnaeus University as being of high quality. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:27:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.73539/linnaeus-university-gets-national-agency-thumbs-up?l=en 2012-09-06T09:27:00Z http://lnu.se/1.73519/students-welcomed-to-kalmar-and-vaxjo?l=en The Autumn semester at Linnaeus University got off to a flying start recently with a number of events for fresher students, yellow cup cakes and a welcome speech given by the Rector to newly arrived students in Kalmar and Växjö. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:48:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.73519/students-welcomed-to-kalmar-and-vaxjo?l=en 2012-09-05T09:48:00Z http://lnu.se/1.73398/media-technology-are-represented-in-the-journal-the-internet-and-higher-education?l=en Contains articles from the Norditel symposium hosted at Linnaeus University. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:46:45 GMT http://lnu.se/1.73398/media-technology-are-represented-in-the-journal-the-internet-and-higher-education?l=en 2012-09-03T10:46:45Z http://lnu.se/1.73303/intensive-timber-construction-research-meeting-in-vaxjo?l=en Linnaeus University in conjunction with SP, the Swedish Technical Research Institute recently organized the 45th meeting of the International Council For Research and Innovation in Building and Construction, Working Commission W18, Timber Structures, or CIB-W18 for short. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:57:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.73303/intensive-timber-construction-research-meeting-in-vaxjo?l=en 2012-08-31T08:57:00Z http://lnu.se/1.73264/short-winged-grasshoppers-support-new-explanation-of-evolution?l=en Darwin explained evolution through focusing on individuals which were most suited to surviving and reproducing the next generation of offspring. A research group under the leadership of Professor Anders Forsman at Linnaeus University reports that it is not just natural selection but differences in the animals' ability to disperse which can function as spatial filters and lead to rapid evolutionary changes. The results have been published in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:02:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.73264/short-winged-grasshoppers-support-new-explanation-of-evolution?l=en 2012-08-30T09:02:00Z http://lnu.se/1.72952/changing-coasts-and-oceans-2012?l=en The Linnaeus University Conference Changing Coasts and Oceans will take place on the 13-14th of September and will review some of the recent results from research carried out in the Indian Ocean region. The Conference will also discuss the role of journalism regarding the urgent need for better resource management and protection. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:52:40 GMT http://lnu.se/1.72952/changing-coasts-and-oceans-2012?l=en 2012-08-28T13:52:40Z http://lnu.se/1.73032/linnaeus-university-in-shanghai?l=en The Småland region of Sweden’s new China Support Office in Shanghai has recently been inaugurated. The office is the result of an initiative by the Regional Council in Kalmar County, the Regional Council of southern Småland and Linnaeus University. The office is a three year investment which is also supported by the EU’s structural development fund. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:09:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.73032/linnaeus-university-in-shanghai?l=en 2012-08-24T08:09:00Z http://lnu.se/1.71964/new-research-report-on-the-future-of-sports-associations-and-clubs-presented-at-almedalen?l=en Magnus Forslund, researcher at Linnaeus University recently presented his newly published research report at a research seminar entitled The Development of Sports Associations during the Almedalen week held on the island of Gotland. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:34:17 GMT http://lnu.se/1.71964/new-research-report-on-the-future-of-sports-associations-and-clubs-presented-at-almedalen?l=en 2012-07-13T12:34:17Z http://lnu.se/1.71652/police-perspectives-on-professional-police-roles-discussed-at-almedalen?l=en The professional role of the police was brought into focus in a seminar given by Linnaeus University political scientist Otto Petersson as part of the Almedalen week of political seminars and presentations held on the island of Gotland. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:39:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.71652/police-perspectives-on-professional-police-roles-discussed-at-almedalen?l=en 2012-07-02T09:39:00Z http://lnu.se/1.71624/negative-image-of-women-in-media-coverage-of-political-scandals?l=en In a room packed to the rafters, Linnaeus University political science researcher Tobias Bromander gave the first seminar of the day at the Almedalen Week, held every year on the Swedish island of Gotland. The title of the seminar was Political scandal- does it matter whether you are a man or a woman?’ Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:36:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.71624/negative-image-of-women-in-media-coverage-of-political-scandals?l=en 2012-07-02T09:36:00Z http://lnu.se/1.71784/linnaeus-university-and-armstrong-atlantic-state-university-in-partner-on-green-initiatives-?l=en According to the Savannah Morning News, a new agreement between Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia and Linnaeus University has been signed. The agreement, which will promote collaboration between students and faculty at the schools, was signed during a visit to Växjö by Armstrong President Linda Bleicken. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 07:07:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.71784/linnaeus-university-and-armstrong-atlantic-state-university-in-partner-on-green-initiatives-?l=en 2012-07-02T07:07:00Z http://lnu.se/1.70571/high-quality-noted-in-biomedical-laboratory-science-and-biomedical-analyst-degree-programmes?l=en The Swedish National Agency for Higher Education in its latest round of evaluations has noted the high quality of the biomedical laboratory science and biomedical analyst degree programmes at Linnaeus University. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:15:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.70571/high-quality-noted-in-biomedical-laboratory-science-and-biomedical-analyst-degree-programmes?l=en 2012-06-14T13:15:00Z http://lnu.se/1.70507/clinical-studies-for-medical-students-to-start-in-kalmar-in-2013?l=en Lund University, Linnaeus University and Kalmar County Council are currently preparing for medical students to pursue clinical studies with placements in Kalmar. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:59:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.70507/clinical-studies-for-medical-students-to-start-in-kalmar-in-2013?l=en 2012-06-13T06:59:00Z http://lnu.se/1.70524/prestigious-cutting-edge-research-post-for-anders-hogberg?l=en Anders Högberg, senior lecturer in archaeology at Linnaeus University, has been selected to participate in the Pro Futura Scientia project, a cutting-edge research programme. The selection was made by scholars belonging to the top drawer of younger researchers in Sweden. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:50:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.70524/prestigious-cutting-edge-research-post-for-anders-hogberg?l=en 2012-06-13T06:50:00Z http://lnu.se/1.70446/workshop-within-the-nordforsk-nanospintronics-network?l=en 25 physicists will attend the 5th annual meeting on Öland, June 12–14. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:40:55 GMT http://lnu.se/1.70446/workshop-within-the-nordforsk-nanospintronics-network?l=en 2012-06-11T09:40:55Z http://lnu.se/1.69962/first-two-smaland-projects-to-gain-support-from-the-kamprad-foundation?l=en The Kamprad family foundation has approved support for two research projects totalling SEK 4.7 million. These are two projects at Linnaeus University which the board of the foundation on its own initiative has selected for support. The projects are in line with the Board’s charter and have been assessed as having immediate relevance and benefit to the wider community. Thu, 31 May 2012 08:23:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.69962/first-two-smaland-projects-to-gain-support-from-the-kamprad-foundation?l=en 2012-05-31T08:23:00Z http://lnu.se/1.69948/ikano-donate-sek-900-million-to-the-kamprad-family-foundation?l=en Ikano have donated SEK 900 million to the Kamprad Family Foundation, which was set up in 2011 on the initiative of the Kamprad family. Wed, 30 May 2012 08:30:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.69948/ikano-donate-sek-900-million-to-the-kamprad-family-foundation?l=en 2012-05-30T08:30:00Z http://lnu.se/1.69331/google-becomes-the-new-email-provider-for-linnaeus-university-students?l=en Linnaeus University has decided to transfer the students email to Google Gmail. The transition to Gmail will preliminary begin on 25 June 2012. Fri, 11 May 2012 07:43:18 GMT http://lnu.se/1.69331/google-becomes-the-new-email-provider-for-linnaeus-university-students?l=en 2012-05-11T07:43:18Z http://lnu.se/1.69239/-feather-detectives-at-work?l=en Wild ducks often carry influenza A viruses. Since 2002, researchers at Linnaeus University have studied how viruses are spread in nature by migrating ducks. But one question that has been difficult to answer is where different ducks come from. The researchers have recently been able to make considerable progress by studying the chemical composition in the birds’ feathers. Tue, 08 May 2012 13:51:58 GMT http://lnu.se/1.69239/-feather-detectives-at-work?l=en 2012-05-08T13:51:58Z http://lnu.se/1.68992/linnaeus-university-honorary-doctorates-announced?l=en The faculty boards of Linnaeus University have announced the award of five honorary doctorates. The awards go to Professor Klaus Krippendorff, University of Pennsylvania, Professor Jeffrey C Alexander, Yale University, Professor Lorraine Wright, University of Calgary, Professor Kexuan Tang, Shanghai Jiao Tung University and Professor Emeritus Lena Holmberg, Malmö University. Fri, 04 May 2012 09:44:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.68992/linnaeus-university-honorary-doctorates-announced?l=en 2012-05-04T09:44:00Z http://lnu.se/1.68411/linnaeus-university-continues-to-grow-in-popularity?l=en Linnaeus University continues to grow in popularity amongst applicants to higher education in Sweden. Following the passing of the application deadline at midnight, 16th April, some 8.5% more people had applied for a course at Linnaeus University for the Autumn 2012 term compared with Autumn 2011. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:15:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.68411/linnaeus-university-continues-to-grow-in-popularity?l=en 2012-04-19T07:15:00Z http://lnu.se/1.67932/everyday-life-as-an-alcoholic--new-thesis-?l=en Life as an alcoholic and the associated treatment is the theme of a new thesis from Linnaeus University. Medical care researcher Anna Thurang has studied how men and women who are addicted to alcohol experience their everyday life and the treatment they receive for their addiction. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:30:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.67932/everyday-life-as-an-alcoholic--new-thesis-?l=en 2012-04-12T07:30:00Z http://lnu.se/1.67915/a-new-book-about-entrepreneurship-by-professor-bengt-johannisson?l=en A new book presenting different perspectives on how innovation and development can be initiated locally and regionally, will be published by the British publishing house Routledge this spring. Various Swedish examples are discussed in the book, from Luleå in the North to Småland in the South. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:28:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.67915/a-new-book-about-entrepreneurship-by-professor-bengt-johannisson?l=en 2012-04-12T07:28:00Z http://lnu.se/1.67367/swedens-most-prestigious-science-research-prize-awarded-to-jarone-pinhassi-linnaeus-university?l=en Jarone Pinhassi, researcher at Linnaeus University, has been awarded the Göran Gustafsson prize in molecular biology. The prize was awarded by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf at a ceremony held by the Royal Swedish Academy of the Sciences on 31st March. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:13:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.67367/swedens-most-prestigious-science-research-prize-awarded-to-jarone-pinhassi-linnaeus-university?l=en 2012-03-30T12:13:00Z http://lnu.se/1.67234/topical-china-research-cooperative-project-between-linnaeus-university-and-zhejiang-university?l=en Cooperative research project relating to Chinese companies' international business operations, including Geely's and Youngman's acquisition of Volvo PV and SAAB Automobile. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:18:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.67234/topical-china-research-cooperative-project-between-linnaeus-university-and-zhejiang-university?l=en 2012-03-28T12:18:00Z http://lnu.se/1.67198/diverse-groups-are-more-successful?l=en More colour-morph diverse groups of grasshoppers are better than homogeneous groups at establishing new populations when released into the wild, new research has found. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:33:46 GMT http://lnu.se/1.67198/diverse-groups-are-more-successful?l=en 2012-03-28T06:33:46Z http://lnu.se/1.66749/new-method-for-producing-flu-vaccine?l=en Through research cooperation in the School of Natural Sciences at Linnaeus University, the prerequisites have been created to produce flu vaccines from plants. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:41:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.66749/new-method-for-producing-flu-vaccine?l=en 2012-03-22T13:41:00Z http://lnu.se/1.66396/globalisations-impact-on-latin-america?l=en Manuela Nilsson, senior lecturer and researcher in Peace and Development Studies, has recently published a book taking up how the Latin American region is responding to the impact of globalisation at the beginning of the 21st Century. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:39:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.66396/globalisations-impact-on-latin-america?l=en 2012-03-16T13:39:00Z http://lnu.se/1.66184/visiting-professor-with-royal-connections-to-return-to-sweden?l=en The Japanese researcher Sinya Sugita is visiting professor at Linnaeus University during 2011/ 2012. He has now been invited by the King to take part in the 'Faith in Future' environmental symposium. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:42:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.66184/visiting-professor-with-royal-connections-to-return-to-sweden?l=en 2012-03-14T07:42:00Z http://lnu.se/1.64609/collaboration-to-solve-swedens-doctor-shortage-?l=en Linnaeus University, Lund University, Kalmar County Council and Region Skåne intend to collaborate on medical studies to meet the demand for more trained doctors. Already in 2012, medical students will be able to carry out some of their work in Kalmar. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:32:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.64609/collaboration-to-solve-swedens-doctor-shortage-?l=en 2012-02-20T08:32:00Z http://lnu.se/1.63971/china-research-blog-launched-by-professor-hubert-fromlet-?l=en The new China Research blog will hold as a discussion forum on emerging markets, mainly China – from a macro, micro, institutional and corporate angle. The blog will also have prominent guest experts from all over the world, experts who mainly represent both academic research and direct experience from Chinese financial and merchandize markets. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:42:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.63971/china-research-blog-launched-by-professor-hubert-fromlet-?l=en 2012-02-10T13:42:00Z http://lnu.se/1.62257/celebrate-chinese-new-year-together-with-chinese-exchange-students?l=en During Culture Night (Kulturnatten) in Växjö, January 28th, the Chinese exchange students from Linnaeus University will celebrate the chinese new year at Utvandrarnas Hus, Växjö, from 2.15 pm to 6.30 pm. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:38:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.62257/celebrate-chinese-new-year-together-with-chinese-exchange-students?l=en 2012-01-17T14:38:00Z http://lnu.se/1.61233/new-foundation-for-education-and-research-in-smaland?l=en The Kamprad family and Inter IKEA have donated more than EUR 100 m to a new foundation that will promote education and research primarily in Småland and at Linnæus University. Inter IKEA Group has also decided on an annual contribution of EUR 30 m to the foundation, as long as the company results permit it. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:44:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.61233/new-foundation-for-education-and-research-in-smaland?l=en 2011-12-22T13:44:00Z http://lnu.se/1.60040/sek-700-000-from-the-swedish-research-council-to-aihui-peng?l=en Receives a grant from the research programme Swedish Research Links for a Swedish-Chinese study. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:07:54 GMT http://lnu.se/1.60040/sek-700-000-from-the-swedish-research-council-to-aihui-peng?l=en 2011-12-09T08:07:54Z http://lnu.se/1.60008/three-research-teams-designated-as-linnaeus-university-centres-?l=en Linnaeus University Centres (LNUCs) are the principal research environments at Linnaeus University, and can be regarded as our top-level research. Today, the University Board gave three research environments the title of LNUC. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:47:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.60008/three-research-teams-designated-as-linnaeus-university-centres-?l=en 2011-12-08T12:47:00Z http://lnu.se/1.59631/linnaus-university-granted-sek-22-million-from-eu-structural-funds-?l=en EU Structural Funds will finance 7 projects at Linnaeus University, for a total of SEK 22,040,842. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:32:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.59631/linnaus-university-granted-sek-22-million-from-eu-structural-funds-?l=en 2011-12-06T12:32:00Z http://lnu.se/1.59554/rikard-unelius-receives-research-grant-from-sida-?l=en Rikard Unelius, Professor in Organic Chemistry at Linnaeus University, has been awarded SEK 1,500,000 from SIDA (the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) for a project which is to improve the monitoring and control of insects that spread Chagas disease in Latin America. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:41:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.59554/rikard-unelius-receives-research-grant-from-sida-?l=en 2011-12-05T12:41:00Z http://lnu.se/1.59519/best-technical-design-paper-award-to-phd-candidate-at-dfm?l=en Dan Kohen, PhD in Media Technology, has been awarded at the ICCE conference in competition with 186 other contributions. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:04:15 GMT http://lnu.se/1.59519/best-technical-design-paper-award-to-phd-candidate-at-dfm?l=en 2011-12-05T10:04:15Z http://lnu.se/1.57613/swedish-research-council-supports-jarone-pinhassi-with-sek-27-million?l=en Jarone Pinhassi, Professor of Microbiology at Linnaeus University, has been awarded a SEK 2,747,000 grant from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet). The funds are intended for a project called "Molecular mechanisms for bacterial carbon cycling in the sea: deciphering the responses to ecologically relevant carbon compounds". Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:10:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.57613/swedish-research-council-supports-jarone-pinhassi-with-sek-27-million?l=en 2011-11-07T12:10:00Z http://lnu.se/1.57586/more-than-sek-5-million-for-mats-lindahl?l=en Mats Lindahl, researcher in natural science didactics and educational science at Linnaeus University, has received a SEK 5.3 million grant from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet). The funds are intended for a project called "Understanding the Formation of Scientific Literacy through Socio-scientific Issues: A Study of Student Discourse and Reasoning Capabilities". Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:50:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.57586/more-than-sek-5-million-for-mats-lindahl?l=en 2011-11-07T07:50:00Z http://lnu.se/1.57443/ulla-karin-nordanger-receives-sek-45-million-from-the-swedish-research-council?l=en Ulla-Karin Nordänger, Senior Lecturer of Pedagogics at Linnaeus University, has been awarded a SEK 4,502,000 grant from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet). The funds are intended for a project called ”Crossroads – A longitudinal study of choices and values in teachers' work trajectories”. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:52:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.57443/ulla-karin-nordanger-receives-sek-45-million-from-the-swedish-research-council?l=en 2011-11-02T07:52:00Z http://lnu.se/1.57074/linnaeus-university-won-title-of-marketing-organization-of-the-year-in-sweden?l=en The Swedish Marketing Federation has awarded the title of Marketing Organization of the Year in Sweden to Linnaeus University. The award was handed over during a ceremony in Stockholm on 27 October this year. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:54:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.57074/linnaeus-university-won-title-of-marketing-organization-of-the-year-in-sweden?l=en 2011-10-27T06:54:00Z http://lnu.se/1.56172/linnaeus-university-guest-of-chinese-academy-of-sciences?l=en Recently Ian A Nicholls, School of Natural Sciences, visited Chinese Academy of Sciences together with representatives from many of China's most prestigious universities. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:33:01 GMT http://lnu.se/1.56172/linnaeus-university-guest-of-chinese-academy-of-sciences?l=en 2011-10-11T11:33:01Z http://lnu.se/1.56039/staffan-carius-has-been-promoted-to-professor?l=en Specialisation in astroparticle physics, a subject that's been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physics. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:57:10 GMT http://lnu.se/1.56039/staffan-carius-has-been-promoted-to-professor?l=en 2011-10-10T12:57:10Z http://lnu.se/1.55650/with-and-without-glass--large-investments-in-timber-engineering-research?l=en The timber engineering research group at Linnaeus University has been awarded financial support for two new projects, starting this autumn and early next year. The research group is lead by Professor Erik Serrano. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:38:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.55650/with-and-without-glass--large-investments-in-timber-engineering-research?l=en 2011-10-03T11:38:00Z http://lnu.se/1.55581/exhibition-by-students-of-glass-design-at-pukeberg?l=en This year's glass design students will exhibit the results of a two-week workshop at Pukeberg. The exhibition will be held from 1 October till 20 November 2011. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:36:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.55581/exhibition-by-students-of-glass-design-at-pukeberg?l=en 2011-09-29T11:36:00Z http://lnu.se/1.55354/researchers-take-part-in-nanospintronics-conference?l=en Eight participants and four talks at NordForsk in Enköping 26-28 Sept. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:39:26 GMT http://lnu.se/1.55354/researchers-take-part-in-nanospintronics-conference?l=en 2011-09-26T09:39:26Z http://lnu.se/1.52132/how-do-you-want-the-climate-and-your-sea-to-be-in-the-future?l=en Express what you think of the climate effects in the sea in local, regional or global perspectives. Record a video clip at one of the summer activities held by Linnaeus University. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:45:49 GMT http://lnu.se/1.52132/how-do-you-want-the-climate-and-your-sea-to-be-in-the-future?l=en 2011-07-04T06:45:49Z http://lnu.se/1.50307/anna-wingkvist-gets-her-research-funded-by-vinnova-vinnmer?l=en Anna Wingkvist, Ph. D in Computer Science at Linnaeus University, is one of 18 female scientists who get their research funded by the VINNOVA program VINNMER. Her research will be done in collaboration with Professor Joakim Nivre and the Computational Linguistics group at Uppsala University. The grant, which is more than 2 million SEK during three years, is to cover half her salary together with travel and living expenses. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:17:35 GMT http://lnu.se/1.50307/anna-wingkvist-gets-her-research-funded-by-vinnova-vinnmer?l=en 2011-06-08T11:17:35Z http://lnu.se/1.49769/daniel-spikol-receives-the-linnaeus-academy-research-foundations-prize?l=en His thesis in media technology elected best doctoral thesis at Linnaeus University 2011. Mon, 30 May 2011 08:17:25 GMT http://lnu.se/1.49769/daniel-spikol-receives-the-linnaeus-academy-research-foundations-prize?l=en 2011-05-30T08:17:25Z http://lnu.se/1.48912/design-students-won-national-competition?l=en First-year students Petter Chytraeus and Simon Josefsson from the Design Programme with specialization Product Design, have won the SPIF (Swedish Plastics Industry Association) design competition Unga Designers Award, with their whisk Vipps. Wed, 11 May 2011 11:59:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.48912/design-students-won-national-competition?l=en 2011-05-11T11:59:00Z http://lnu.se/1.48440/professor-at-linnaeus-university-elected-to-the-royal-swedish-academy-of-sciences?l=en Marie-José Gaillard-Lemdahl, professor in botany- vegetation history / palaeoecology (environmental history) at the School of Natural Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, was in mid April elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences as a foreign member of the Academy’s Class for Geosciences. Thu, 05 May 2011 09:21:26 GMT http://lnu.se/1.48440/professor-at-linnaeus-university-elected-to-the-royal-swedish-academy-of-sciences?l=en 2011-05-05T09:21:26Z http://lnu.se/1.48402/monitoring-system-significant-in-the-battle-against-bird-flu?l=en The latest H1N1/09 virus pandemic (the new type of flu) has once more reminded us of the fact that new influenza viruses may emerge at any time, and that their source may be difficult to predict. For his thesis "Resistance to neuraminidase inhibitors in influenza A virus isolated from mallards", Goran Orozović has researched the presence of antiviral drug resistance mutations in the influenza virus type A. Wed, 04 May 2011 12:02:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.48402/monitoring-system-significant-in-the-battle-against-bird-flu?l=en 2011-05-04T12:02:00Z http://lnu.se/1.48037/the-knut-and-alice-wallenberg-foundation-supports-lets-go?l=en Grants USD 250 000 to the research project for the upcoming year. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:04:38 GMT http://lnu.se/1.48037/the-knut-and-alice-wallenberg-foundation-supports-lets-go?l=en 2011-04-28T15:04:38Z http://lnu.se/1.47824/sek-500000-linnaeus-grant-awarded-to-fabio-kaczala?l=en Fabio Kaczala, doctoral student at the School of Natural Science, will receive the Linnaeus Grant worth SEK 500,000 to continue his research into ecological and sustainable development. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:53:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.47824/sek-500000-linnaeus-grant-awarded-to-fabio-kaczala?l=en 2011-04-27T08:53:00Z http://lnu.se/1.47808/future-baltic-sea-experts-will-be-educated-at-linnaeus-university?l=en Linnaeus University will receive SEK 2 million to help educate future Baltic Sea experts. The funding comes from the EU's Generation BALT project, which is a collaboration between eight universities and ten businesses in countries around the Baltic Sea. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:42:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.47808/future-baltic-sea-experts-will-be-educated-at-linnaeus-university?l=en 2011-04-27T08:42:00Z http://lnu.se/1.47666/linnaeus-university-has-highest-increase-of-applicants-for-second-year-running?l=en For the second year in succession, Linnaeus University has the biggest increase in national applicants for the 2011 autumn term of all higher education institutions in Sweden. This according to new figures from the Swedish Agency for Higher Education Services (VHS). Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:57:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.47666/linnaeus-university-has-highest-increase-of-applicants-for-second-year-running?l=en 2011-04-20T08:57:00Z http://lnu.se/1.47076/uniquely-designed-pedal-vehicles-handed-over-to-new-owners?l=en Mechanical engineering students in their final year have designed, constructed and produced five pedal vehicles, which have been created specifically for their new owners. Now, these vehicles have been ceremoniously handed over. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:18:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.47076/uniquely-designed-pedal-vehicles-handed-over-to-new-owners?l=en 2011-04-14T12:18:00Z http://lnu.se/1.46781/what-drives-profitability-in-the-environmental-technology-business-?l=en Professor Anders Pehrsson at Linnaeus University has studied the expansion of Swedish businesses in the rapidly growing markets for environmental technology. His research improves our knowledge about which strategies succesfully drive profitability in expanding markets generally. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:33:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.46781/what-drives-profitability-in-the-environmental-technology-business-?l=en 2011-04-08T12:33:00Z http://lnu.se/1.46607/new-music-teacher-education-programme-at-linnaeus-university?l=en When all the country's higher education institutions applied for degree-awarding powers for their teacher education programmes, Linnaeus University was the only institution – apart from the music academies – to be awarded the right to issue a Master in Education in Music. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:55:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.46607/new-music-teacher-education-programme-at-linnaeus-university?l=en 2011-04-06T10:55:00Z http://lnu.se/1.46285/well-attended-innovation-seminar-at-linnaeus-university?l=en Around 250 invited guests attended today's innovation seminar at Linnaeus University in Växjö. Among them Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, giving extra splendour to the occasion. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:57:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.46285/well-attended-innovation-seminar-at-linnaeus-university?l=en 2011-04-01T10:57:00Z http://lnu.se/1.45980/bio-aerosols-and-climate-change?l=en The presence of bio-aerosols in the atmosphere has been a widely-known fact for some time. However, little is known about the composition and origin of microbial communities in the atmosphere, and of their effects on various atmospheric processes. In her thesis "Microorganisms in the atmosphere", Camilla Fahlgren presents data which gives us a better understanding of the emission, identity and transportation of airborne bacteria. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:04:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.45980/bio-aerosols-and-climate-change?l=en 2011-03-30T11:04:00Z http://lnu.se/1.45678/linnaeus-university-has-appointed-four-honorary-doctors?l=en The faculty boards at Linnaeus University have appointed four additional honorary doctors. These are Professor Ann McGrath, Australian National University; archaeologist Kenneth Ihrestam, Tullinge; Professor Mette Mönsted, Copenhagen Business School; and Professor Patricia M Glibert, University of Maryland. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:50:21 GMT http://lnu.se/1.45678/linnaeus-university-has-appointed-four-honorary-doctors?l=en 2011-03-25T09:50:21Z http://lnu.se/1.44986/linnaeus-university-switches-off-for-a-brighter-future?l=en At 20:30 on Saturday 26 March, it is time for Earth Hour 2011 – the world's largest manifestation for more action to improve the climate. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:15:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.44986/linnaeus-university-switches-off-for-a-brighter-future?l=en 2011-03-22T15:15:00Z http://lnu.se/1.45055/how-can-we-improve-risk-assessment-with-regards-to-environmental-contamination?l=en This is the central question in Monika Filipsson's thesis ”Uncertainty, variability and environmental risk analysis”. The objective of her thesis is to increase the available knowledge, so that the risk assessments that form the basis for decision-making processes will have the highest credibility and transparency. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:34:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.45055/how-can-we-improve-risk-assessment-with-regards-to-environmental-contamination?l=en 2011-03-18T10:34:00Z http://lnu.se/1.44896/rejected-from-the-labour-market-at-45?l=en According to a recent investigation by Linnaeus University, thirty-year-olds are three times more likely to be offered a job than 45-year-olds. Age is the most important discriminating factor, says Professor Mats Hammarstedt. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:11:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.44896/rejected-from-the-labour-market-at-45?l=en 2011-03-16T10:11:00Z http://lnu.se/1.44550/competence-centre-to-stimulate-education-in-mathematics-physics-technology-and-ict-?l=en The School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics at Linnaeus University has taken the initiative for a new regional competence centre, aiming to stimulate the interest and education in mathematics, physics, technology and ICT (information and communication technology) among teachers and students. The objective is to establish a modern and successful science centre at Linnaeus University within the next few years. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:27:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.44550/competence-centre-to-stimulate-education-in-mathematics-physics-technology-and-ict-?l=en 2011-03-11T13:27:00Z http://lnu.se/1.44414/sek-14-million-to-the-development-of-the-master-programme-in-social-media-?l=en The Knowledge Foundation supports enhanced cooperation between the subject media technology, IT companies and the surrounding community. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:01:37 GMT http://lnu.se/1.44414/sek-14-million-to-the-development-of-the-master-programme-in-social-media-?l=en 2011-03-11T07:01:37Z http://lnu.se/1.44276/tomorrows-math-teachers-are-multicultural?l=en During two intensive weeks at Linnaeus University, students at teacher training programmes from across Europe get inspiration and knowledge on how to teach and learn mathematics in different cultures. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:43:37 GMT http://lnu.se/1.44276/tomorrows-math-teachers-are-multicultural?l=en 2011-03-09T14:43:37Z http://lnu.se/1.44244/new-book-by-visiting-professor-stig-arne-nohrstedt-?l=en The anthology ”Communicating Risks – Towards the Threat-Society?” is the result of the research programme ”threat assessment and identity” which Stig Arne Nohrstedt, visiting professor of Journalism at Linnaeus University, has lead during the past four years. The book features contributions from researchers in the fields of journalism, media and communication science, and rhetoric. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:20:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.44244/new-book-by-visiting-professor-stig-arne-nohrstedt-?l=en 2011-03-08T13:20:00Z http://lnu.se/1.44193/new-thesis-on-the-effect-of-allelochemicals-in-microbial-food-webs?l=en Phytoplankton produces and secretes chemical substances which affect other microorganisms in their immediate environment. These substances are called allelochemicals. In her thesis, Astrid Weissbach has analyzed how allelopathetical substances affect the interaction between microorganisms. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:31:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.44193/new-thesis-on-the-effect-of-allelochemicals-in-microbial-food-webs?l=en 2011-03-07T13:31:00Z http://lnu.se/1.44018/great-interest-in-research-by-jan-ekberg-and-cafo-on-immigration-and-integration-?l=en The research by Jan Ekberg and CAFO on immigration and integration is receiving much national and international media attention at the moment. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:07:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.44018/great-interest-in-research-by-jan-ekberg-and-cafo-on-immigration-and-integration-?l=en 2011-03-04T09:07:00Z http://lnu.se/1.43713/new-thesis-from-lnu-is-one-more-step-towards-medicine-for-stress-and-appetite-control?l=en In her doctoral thesis "Structure and function of relaxins", Linda M. Haugaard-Kedström has studied and surveyed the relaxin family of hormones. By combining this study's result with results from other research teams, she has managed to develop a selective RXFP3 antagonist. This antagonist is a first step in the development of a peptide-based drug that could regulate stress and appetite via the RXFP3 receptor. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:12:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.43713/new-thesis-from-lnu-is-one-more-step-towards-medicine-for-stress-and-appetite-control?l=en 2011-03-02T09:12:00Z http://lnu.se/1.42923/doctoral-students-published-in-the-international-journal-of-business-environment?l=en Mikael Hilmersson and Susanne Sandberg are doctoral students at the School of Business and Economics at Linnaeus University. Their article Perceived institutional distance in the emerging market entry process was recently accepted for publication in the International Journal of Business Environment. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:17:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.42923/doctoral-students-published-in-the-international-journal-of-business-environment?l=en 2011-02-24T09:17:00Z http://lnu.se/1.42679/a-project-for-a-flourishing-economy-with-less-carbon-dioxide?l=en How can the local economy thrive while at the same time carbon dioxide emissions decrease? At the beginning of March, Växjö will host the concluding seminar for one of the part-projects in SESAC, the European collaboration which strives to speed up innovative solutions for renewable energy and energy efficiency in buildings. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:54:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.42679/a-project-for-a-flourishing-economy-with-less-carbon-dioxide?l=en 2011-02-22T09:54:00Z http://lnu.se/1.42476/welcome-to-the-linnaeus-university-student-health-care-centre-in-vaxjo?l=en Welcome to the Linnaeus University student health care centre in Växjö Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:46:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.42476/welcome-to-the-linnaeus-university-student-health-care-centre-in-vaxjo?l=en 2011-02-21T09:46:00Z http://lnu.se/1.41678/well-attended-open-house-in-kalmar-and-vaxjo?l=en The university's open house on Sunday attracted many visitors. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:51:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.41678/well-attended-open-house-in-kalmar-and-vaxjo?l=en 2011-02-14T12:51:00Z http://lnu.se/1.41547/students-in-qa-session-with-us-ambassador?l=en Approximately 150 students participated in a Q&A session with U.S. Ambassador Matthew W. Barzun at Linnaeus University in Växjö today. Many subjects were raised: sustainable development, nuclear weapons, the economy and unemployment, Wikileaks, and other IT developments such as the roll of social networks in social development. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:44:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.41547/students-in-qa-session-with-us-ambassador?l=en 2011-02-10T12:44:00Z http://lnu.se/1.41065/media-technology-shows-teachers-how-to-embrace-new-technology?l=en Nowadays, all pupils have their own laptop computer. But what will they be using it for? This is what 50 primary and secondary school teachers were taught last weekend, when they attended a course in computer-aided learning at Linnaeus University, writes Jorge de Sousa Pires, who gave the course. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:13:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.41065/media-technology-shows-teachers-how-to-embrace-new-technology?l=en 2011-02-04T10:13:00Z http://lnu.se/1.40834/algae-and-reeds-become-biogas?l=en A bench-scale biogas testing installation is now on display in a container at Linnaeus University in Växjö. Through a project called "Biogas – new substrata from the sea", university researchers are trying to find out if algae, mussels and reeds can be transformed into tomorrow's engine fuel. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:31:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.40834/algae-and-reeds-become-biogas?l=en 2011-02-02T10:31:00Z http://lnu.se/1.40942/linnaeus-alumnus-won-diversity-prize?l=en Ervin Alić, recently graduated from the Enterprising and Business Development programme at the School of Business and Economics at Linnaeus University, has been announced winner of the 2011 Diversity Challenge competition. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:28:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.40942/linnaeus-alumnus-won-diversity-prize?l=en 2011-02-02T10:28:00Z http://lnu.se/1.40755/ulf-drugges-article-tops-list-of-most-read-articles?l=en The article "Family Trauma Through Generations: Incest and Domestic Violence in Rural Sweden in the Nineteenth Century" by Ulf Drugge reached number one when the Journal of Family History ranked its most read articles in December 2010. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:37:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.40755/ulf-drugges-article-tops-list-of-most-read-articles?l=en 2011-02-01T10:37:00Z http://lnu.se/1.40530/an-environmentally-conscious-house-full-of-meeting-points?l=en – Linnaeus University cares for the environment, explains Rector Stephen Hwang at the opening of Hus N (N-house) in Växjö. This means we carefully select the building materials, furnishings and fittings, and also aim to decrease energy consumption. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:44:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.40530/an-environmentally-conscious-house-full-of-meeting-points?l=en 2011-01-28T11:44:00Z http://lnu.se/1.40220/the-worlds-first-ikea-professor?l=en Saara Taalas is the first IKEA professor in the world. The professorial chair relating to "Life at home" is financed by IKEA and bridges the gap between the customers' interior decoration needs and the various conditions of the production process. The chair is established at Linnaeus University's Växjö location. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:08:13 GMT http://lnu.se/1.40220/the-worlds-first-ikea-professor?l=en 2011-01-25T10:08:13Z http://lnu.se/1.40175/us-ambassador-comes-to-vaxjo-and-linnaeus-university?l=en On Thursday, February 10, 2011, U.S. Embassy Sweden will temporarily relocate to the City of Växjö and Kronobergs Län. A miniature mobile version of the Embassy will be set up at Landshövdingens Residens at Stortorget. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:29:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.40175/us-ambassador-comes-to-vaxjo-and-linnaeus-university?l=en 2011-01-25T07:29:00Z http://lnu.se/1.39660/complete-programme-for-teacher-education-at-linnaeus-university?l=en Linnaeus University's success story continues. The university has now been granted the right to award degrees for subject teachers. This was decided by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education on Tuesday. As a result, Linnaeus University now has degree-awarding powers for its entire teacher education programme. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:17:35 GMT http://lnu.se/1.39660/complete-programme-for-teacher-education-at-linnaeus-university?l=en 2011-01-24T14:17:35Z http://lnu.se/1.39741/linnaeus-university-wins-film-award?l=en Linnaeus University won the first prize in a competition for Nordic student recruitment films. A number of Scandinavian universities competed at the Nordic conference for PR Officers in higher education, Nuas 2011, in Tromsö. In total, 50 films were entered in the competition and Linnaeus University was one of only two Swedish entries among the 10 finalists. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:14:50 GMT http://lnu.se/1.39741/linnaeus-university-wins-film-award?l=en 2011-01-24T14:14:50Z http://lnu.se/1.39336/implementing-sustainable-development-at-linnaeus-university?l=en Linnaeus University takes a big step forward in its aim to minimize its environmental impact. In accordance with the university's strategy, Rector Stephen Hwang has now decided that Linnaeus University will decrease its fossile carbon dioxide emissions by 5 per cent compared to 2009; that all staff rooms will have access to eco-friendly and fair-trade coffee and tea; and that the number of conferences and meetings where environmentally sound food, accommodation and equipment are required will be increased. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:55:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.39336/implementing-sustainable-development-at-linnaeus-university?l=en 2011-01-13T12:55:00Z http://lnu.se/1.39203/money-for-the-study-of-the-genetic-variation-in-the-swedish-aichi-virus-?l=en Professor Michael Lindberg has received an additional SEK 150,000 from FORSS (a total 550 000 SEK for three years) to study the prevalence and spread of the Aichi virus in Sweden. The project is a collaboration with Linköping University and the hospitals of Kalmar and Linköping. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:39:24 GMT http://lnu.se/1.39203/money-for-the-study-of-the-genetic-variation-in-the-swedish-aichi-virus-?l=en 2011-01-12T13:39:24Z http://lnu.se/1.39236/physicists-published-in-the-journal-physical-review-letters-?l=en Will also present the paper at American Physical Societys annual meeting in Dallas in March. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:34:21 GMT http://lnu.se/1.39236/physicists-published-in-the-journal-physical-review-letters-?l=en 2011-01-12T13:34:21Z http://lnu.se/1.39129/exhibition-tracing-deborah---att-spara-deborah?l=en The exhibition is the result of a Master's Thesis Art and Design course. One of the course's aims was to develop the collaboration between Designarkivet and the university's Graphic Design programme in Pukeberg, Nybro. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:48:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.39129/exhibition-tracing-deborah---att-spara-deborah?l=en 2011-01-11T12:48:00Z http://lnu.se/1.39156/ice-cold-research-amongst-penguins?l=en Jorge Hernandez, a doctoral student in the Zoonotic Ecology and Epidemiology research team at Linnaeus University, is on the King George Island in Antarctica at the moment. From there, he will travel to other bases where he will be taking specimens from penguins! Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:47:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.39156/ice-cold-research-amongst-penguins?l=en 2011-01-11T07:47:00Z http://lnu.se/1.39081/linnaeus-university-releases-map-application-for-android-and-iphone?l=en The Linnaeus University map app will allow students to search for buildings, lecture halls, group study rooms and more in both Kalmar and Växjö. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:57:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.39081/linnaeus-university-releases-map-application-for-android-and-iphone?l=en 2011-01-10T07:57:00Z http://lnu.se/1.38873/michael-strand-receives-a-sek-31-million-grant-for-bioenergy-research-?l=en Michael Strand, Professor of Bioenergy Technology at Linnaeus University, has been awarded SEK 3.1 million from the Knowledge Foundation for a three-year research project called ”Hot-gas characterization in biomass boilers for optimization of operation and emissions”. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:44:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.38873/michael-strand-receives-a-sek-31-million-grant-for-bioenergy-research-?l=en 2011-01-03T11:44:00Z http://lnu.se/1.38833/professor-anders-pehrsson-goes-to-the-usa?l=en Anders Pehrsson, Professor of Business Administration at Linnaeus University, has been awarded a SEK 50,000 grant by Ragnar Söderberg’s Foundation for visiting and interviewing businesses in the USA as part of his project "Market expansion of Swedish environmental technology businesses" . Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:01:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.38833/professor-anders-pehrsson-goes-to-the-usa?l=en 2010-12-30T12:01:00Z http://lnu.se/1.38790/few-doctors-degrees-in-private-sector?l=en Two out of three with a doctor’s degree work in the public sector, particularly at universities and university colleges. Very few have jobs in the private sector, according to a new report from The Swedish National Agency for Higher Education. Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:07:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.38790/few-doctors-degrees-in-private-sector?l=en 2010-12-28T12:07:00Z http://lnu.se/1.38777/unique-research-expedition-studies-antarctic-ecosystem?l=en In December, Swedish and American researchers collaborated in the Antarctic Ocean on two ice-breaker research vessels. This multidisciplinary Swedish-American expedition covers a number of different areas: long-term pollution and greenhouse gases; epidimiology and microbial ecology; sea-ice physics; and oceanography. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:12:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.38777/unique-research-expedition-studies-antarctic-ecosystem?l=en 2010-12-27T12:12:00Z http://lnu.se/1.38365/great-news-for-teacher-education-at-linnaeus-university?l=en Linnaeus University has been granted the right to award degrees for primary and lower secondary school teachers at all levels. The Swedish National Agency for Higher Education, announced last week that Linnaeus University meets all the new requirements for approval to award degrees. The decision is great news for Linnaeus University. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:09:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.38365/great-news-for-teacher-education-at-linnaeus-university?l=en 2010-12-17T12:09:00Z http://lnu.se/1.38492/major-new-research-grant-to-professor-anders-olsson--sek-25-million-from-sodra?l=en Anders Olsson, Professor of Construction Engineering at Linnaeus University, has been awarded yet another major research grant. A month ago he received funding for a pilot study. Professor Olsson has now received a further SEK 2.5 million from the Södra Forestry Board's research foundation for a long term project referred to as 'Fracture strength grading'. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:05:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.38492/major-new-research-grant-to-professor-anders-olsson--sek-25-million-from-sodra?l=en 2010-12-17T12:05:00Z http://lnu.se/1.37118/linnaeus-university-receives-the-right-to-award-bachelor-of-arts-degrees-in-music?l=en The School of Cultural Sciences received the right to award bachelor of arts degrees in music on 30th November. This means that students can now opt for a third year with a specialism in music. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:22:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.37118/linnaeus-university-receives-the-right-to-award-bachelor-of-arts-degrees-in-music?l=en 2010-12-07T08:22:00Z http://lnu.se/1.37041/partners-with-more-muscle-required-in-the-wooden-house-production-sector?l=en The final part of the Wooden House Factories of the Future seminar arranged by Linnaeus University in Växjö was recently held in Växjö and is an initiative aimed at the wooden house production sector. The theme for the day was wood processing. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:27:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.37041/partners-with-more-muscle-required-in-the-wooden-house-production-sector?l=en 2010-12-03T08:27:00Z http://lnu.se/1.35247/17-million-in-research-grant-from-the-swedish-social-insurance-agency-?l=en Professor Dominique Anxo and Associate Professor Thomas Ericson from the Centre for Labour Market Policy Research (CAFO) at Linnaeus University, have been awarded a research grant of SEK 1,7 Million from The Swedish Social Insurance Agency for the research project: “Self-employment and Parenthood: Strategies for balancing work and family life.” Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:22:19 GMT http://lnu.se/1.35247/17-million-in-research-grant-from-the-swedish-social-insurance-agency-?l=en 2010-11-18T12:22:19Z http://lnu.se/1.34261/physicists-at-linnaeus-university-granted-45-million-by-the-swedish-research-council?l=en Two physicists of the research group Condensed Matter Physics, Professor Carlo Canali, and Associate Professor Magnus Paulsson, has received nearly 4.5 million SEK in project grants from the Swedish Research Council. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:39:09 GMT http://lnu.se/1.34261/physicists-at-linnaeus-university-granted-45-million-by-the-swedish-research-council?l=en 2010-11-16T11:39:09Z http://lnu.se/1.34775/linnaeus-university-students-showered-with-funding-awards?l=en 20 students from Linnaeus University were awarded more than half of the scholarship pot which the Sparbanksstiftelsen Kronan foundation recently handed out to students who had written outstanding degree projects at bachelor's or master's degree levels. The students had written their degree projects at Linnaeus University, Blekinge Institute for Technology and Halmstad University College. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:16:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.34775/linnaeus-university-students-showered-with-funding-awards?l=en 2010-11-15T08:16:00Z http://lnu.se/1.34064/major-investment-in-police-research-at-the-vaxjo-police-academy-?l=en During the Spring 2011, the Police training academy at Linnaeus University in Växjö will be starting the first Nordic PhD training programme course in police studies. Professor Paul Larsson from the Oslo Police Training Academy has been appointed as visiting professor in police studies for this very purpose. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:18:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.34064/major-investment-in-police-research-at-the-vaxjo-police-academy-?l=en 2010-11-04T08:18:00Z http://lnu.se/1.34098/sek-10-million-for-humanities-research-at-linnaeus-university?l=en Gunlög Fur, professor of history at Linnaeus University, has been awarded a research grant for nearly SEK 10 million from the Swedish Research Council. The funding is earmarked for the project 'Concurrences'. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 07:53:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.34098/sek-10-million-for-humanities-research-at-linnaeus-university?l=en 2010-11-04T07:53:00Z http://lnu.se/1.33652/they-call-us-tearaways--new-thesis-on-youths-with-a-criminal-past-and-their-encounters-with-public-?l=en Young people on the road to developing a problematic lifestyle often come into contact with public authorities. What knowledge and what values are communicated in such meetings? What do young people learn about themselves from such meetings and what do they learn about society as a whole? Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:03:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.33652/they-call-us-tearaways--new-thesis-on-youths-with-a-criminal-past-and-their-encounters-with-public-?l=en 2010-10-29T07:03:00Z http://lnu.se/1.33536/linnaeus-alumnus-received-prize-from-his-majestys-hand?l=en Jangir Maddadi, design alumnus from Linnaeus University, has recently been awarded a prize for innovation and entrepreneurship. He received the award from HM Carl Gustaf's hand. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:32:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.33536/linnaeus-alumnus-received-prize-from-his-majestys-hand?l=en 2010-10-27T07:32:00Z http://lnu.se/1.33059/linnaeus-university-receives--degree-awarding-powers-for-psychology-courses?l=en Linnaeus University has recently received degree awarding powers in psychology. This decision was made by the National Agency for Higher Education on 19th October. Linnaeus University’s first psychology students will be admitted when the course starts in Autumn 2011. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:43:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.33059/linnaeus-university-receives--degree-awarding-powers-for-psychology-courses?l=en 2010-10-19T11:43:00Z http://lnu.se/1.33008/biggest-increase-in-applications-again-for-linnaeus-university?l=en Linnaeus University continues to show the biggest increase in applications for higher education in Sweden. This is based on the latest figures following the 15th October deadline for Swedish applications to universities and university colleges. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:39:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.33008/biggest-increase-in-applications-again-for-linnaeus-university?l=en 2010-10-19T11:39:00Z http://lnu.se/1.32367/fojo-focus-on-innovation-journalism?l=en – Innovation and innovation processes are becoming more important in many areas of society. We therefore want to put the spotlight on innovation perspectives in journalism, explains Katarina Ek, head of development at Fojo, the Institute for Further Education of Journalists. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:31:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.32367/fojo-focus-on-innovation-journalism?l=en 2010-10-19T08:31:00Z http://lnu.se/1.32792/award-for-hans-jansson-at-china-conference?l=en Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.32792/award-for-hans-jansson-at-china-conference?l=en 2010-10-14T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.32298/75-upper-secondary-school-students-study-maths-at-university-level?l=en Pupils from all over the Småland region of southern Sweden are currently pursuing a course in vector geometry with university credits on offer. Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.32298/75-upper-secondary-school-students-study-maths-at-university-level?l=en 2010-10-10T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.32054/asa-and-victor-received-10-000?l=en GoTech handed out the scholarship for best exam thesis... Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:48:25 GMT http://lnu.se/1.32054/asa-and-victor-received-10-000?l=en 2010-10-07T12:48:25Z http://lnu.se/1.31956/student-in-informatics-receives-a-scholarship-from-isaca?l=en Bhagyashree Sailwal is granted SEK 10 000 for her thesis on Knowledge Management. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:30:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.31956/student-in-informatics-receives-a-scholarship-from-isaca?l=en 2010-10-07T12:30:00Z http://lnu.se/1.32055/technology-can-be-so-much-fun?l=en – My interest in technology began early on, explains technology blogger and comedian Karin Adelsköld. I began taking apart my first radio when I was six years old. It might have taken me 10 years to put it back together again but I did it eventually! Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.32055/technology-can-be-so-much-fun?l=en 2010-10-06T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.31608/prize-goes-to-young-researcher?l=en Malin Persson, PhD student under the supervision of Professor Alf Månsson, has been awarded one of 10 Young ESMR Scientist Support Fellowship prizes at a recent academic conference in Italy (attended by delegates from all over the world). Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.31608/prize-goes-to-young-researcher?l=en 2010-10-05T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.31669/dfm-engages-two-ukrainian-senior-lecturers?l=en The aim is to further develop the collaboration between the school and the universities of Kharkiv. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:29:24 GMT http://lnu.se/1.31669/dfm-engages-two-ukrainian-senior-lecturers?l=en 2010-10-05T13:29:24Z http://lnu.se/1.31658/swedens-best-student-paper-in-social-science?l=en Politics student Sara Fransson has won a competition organised by the Swedish trade union Jusek and the Fokus newspaper for the best student paper in the subject of social science in 2010. Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.31658/swedens-best-student-paper-in-social-science?l=en 2010-10-03T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.31470/methods-for-faster-programme-analysis-presented-in-new-phd-thesis?l=en As society becomes more and more IT-dependent, the size and complexity of IT systems is continually growing. To facilitate development and maintenance, various supporting applications are used for example to verify that an IT system is functioning according to plan or in order to reduce the resources required by the system in terms of time and memory usage. An important component in such support applications is programme analysis, which has a tendency to be very time-consuming. It is especially time-consuming when the systems being analysed are large and the demands on the quality of the analysis are high. In a new Linnaeus University PhD thesis, Marcus Edvinsson presents several methods for reducing the amount of time required for applications making use of programme analysis while retaining the same result quality. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.31470/methods-for-faster-programme-analysis-presented-in-new-phd-thesis?l=en 2010-09-29T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.31430/debate-on-education-and-research-in-regional-development-politicy?l=en Wednesday 29th September saw the publication of an article in the Swedish business paper Dagens Industri by regional representatives together with leading figures from the business sector and Stephen Hwang, rector of Linnaeus University. In the article, the authors argue for the distribution of research funding in order to stimulate regional growth. The complete article is included in the link below (in Swedish). Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.31430/debate-on-education-and-research-in-regional-development-politicy?l=en 2010-09-28T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.31358/dfm-inspires-small-entrepreneurs?l=en On Thursday 30 September att Rottne Industri, DFM will present the research at the school and its practical applications. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:35:26 GMT http://lnu.se/1.31358/dfm-inspires-small-entrepreneurs?l=en 2010-09-28T13:35:26Z http://lnu.se/1.31232/linnaeus-university-at-the-gothenburg-book-fair?l=en There was considerable interest in Linnaeus University among visitors to this year’s Gothenburg Book Fair. The University’s presence was felt in the form of a display stand as well as a number of presentations in the programme of events. Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.31232/linnaeus-university-at-the-gothenburg-book-fair?l=en 2010-09-26T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.31057/new-book-by-dominique-anxo-the-welfare-state-and-life-transitions?l=en Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.31057/new-book-by-dominique-anxo-the-welfare-state-and-life-transitions?l=en 2010-09-22T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.30804/timber-quality-in-focus-in-future-wood-processing-plants?l=en Researchers and representatives of the wood housing industry gathered on 22nd September for the second event of the year in a seminar series focusing on wooden housing factories of the future. The day was organised by Linnaeus University in Växjö with the theme of timber material quality and properties. Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.30804/timber-quality-in-focus-in-future-wood-processing-plants?l=en 2010-09-19T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.30571/new-research-initiative-on-discrimination?l=en Professor Mats Hammarstedt and Associate Professor Ali Ahmed, both active in economics research at Linnaeus University, have been awarded a grant of SEK 1.5 million from the Crime Victim Compensation and Support Agency. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.30571/new-research-initiative-on-discrimination?l=en 2010-09-14T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.29616/new-book---by--linnaeus-universitys--per-bauhn-and-dilsa-demirbag-sten?l=en Per Bauhn, Professor of Practical Philosophy and author and debater Dilsa Demirbag-Sten recently presented a book they have written on the subject of politics and philosophy. The book’s title translated into English is ‘The defence of freedom- a critique of normative multiculturalism’. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:50:15 GMT http://lnu.se/1.29616/new-book---by--linnaeus-universitys--per-bauhn-and-dilsa-demirbag-sten?l=en 2010-09-10T05:50:15Z http://lnu.se/1.29692/best-degree-project?l=en in the subject of Operational Security and Maintenance and Life Cycle Economics – winner Karolina! Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:49:02 GMT http://lnu.se/1.29692/best-degree-project?l=en 2010-09-10T05:49:02Z http://lnu.se/1.30104/under-secretary-of-state-visits-linnaeus-university?l=en Peter Honeth, under-secretary of state from the Department of Education, visited Linnaeus University on 7th September. Mr Honeth was accompanied on his Växjö visit by Eino Örnfeldt, head of the university and higher education unit in the same department. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:48:02 GMT http://lnu.se/1.30104/under-secretary-of-state-visits-linnaeus-university?l=en 2010-09-10T05:48:02Z http://lnu.se/1.29985/media-and-journalism-programmes-at-linnaeus--university-strengthened-by-new-professorial-appointment?l=en The Barometern Foundation has agreed to finance a chair in media and communication studies with specialism in journalism at Linnaeus University. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:46:15 GMT http://lnu.se/1.29985/media-and-journalism-programmes-at-linnaeus--university-strengthened-by-new-professorial-appointment?l=en 2010-09-10T05:46:15Z http://lnu.se/1.30359/few-answers-in-panel-discussion-of-the-future-for-swedish-maritime-policy?l=en Kalmarsalen in Kalmar was filled to the brim for a panel discussion on the future of Swedish maritime policy on 10th September. The panel included directors general from both the Swedish Transport Agency and Swedish Maritime Administration together with the managing director of Swedish Shipping Owner's Organisation and representatives from martime and nautical unions. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.30359/few-answers-in-panel-discussion-of-the-future-for-swedish-maritime-policy?l=en 2010-09-09T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.30192/ancestor-virus-recreated?l=en Virologists at Linnaeus University are probably one of the first research teams in the world to successfully recreate a living model of a viral ancestor. They have also been able to show that it is sufficient with a single mutation for the virus to become more aggressive. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.30192/ancestor-virus-recreated?l=en 2010-09-08T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.29786/media-technology-student-wins-game-design-competition?l=en Jacob Carlbring Alm receives 1 000 Euro and a meeting with Boss Media's game development teams. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:35:25 GMT http://lnu.se/1.29786/media-technology-student-wins-game-design-competition?l=en 2010-09-02T09:35:25Z http://lnu.se/1.29606/linnaeus-eco-tech10--22--24-november-in-kalmar?l=en International Conference on Natural Sciences and Technologies for Waste and Wastewater Treatment, remediation, Emissions related to Climate, Environmental and Economic Effects. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:52:03 GMT http://lnu.se/1.29606/linnaeus-eco-tech10--22--24-november-in-kalmar?l=en 2010-08-30T11:52:03Z http://lnu.se/1.29412/student-at-dfm-nominated-for-the-best-award?l=en Johan Eriksson, student in Information Logistics, has reached the final stage of this award from Jusek. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:05:51 GMT http://lnu.se/1.29412/student-at-dfm-nominated-for-the-best-award?l=en 2010-08-30T10:05:51Z http://lnu.se/1.28287/feelings-of-hopelessness-increase-risk-of-dementia?l=en Carrying feelings of hopelessness and loneliness affect the long-term risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This association between depressive feelings in midlife and dementia was discovered by a Swedish-Finnish research team in a study led by Krister Håkansson, researcher in psychology at the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm and the Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden. The results are presented this week at the world's largest conference on Alzheimer's disease, the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) that is being held in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:02:28 GMT http://lnu.se/1.28287/feelings-of-hopelessness-increase-risk-of-dementia?l=en 2010-07-13T09:02:28Z http://lnu.se/1.24883/design-exhibition?l=en Between 5th June and 31st August 2010, the School of design will be holding its annual summer exhibition. On display in the Design Archive, Pukeberg, Nybro will be independent degree project work from this year’s group of graduating students together with project work from students on the master’s programme. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.24883/design-exhibition?l=en 2010-06-01T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.23484/workshop-on-how-mathematics-can-be-applied-to-financial-markets?l=en The mathematics subject is organizing a workshop to be held 20-21 May, entitled Stochastic Analysis and Applications. Tue, 18 May 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.23484/workshop-on-how-mathematics-can-be-applied-to-financial-markets?l=en 2010-05-18T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.21706/rhodopsin-phototrophy-promotes-bacterial-survival?l=en Bacteria in the ocean can harvest light energy from sunlight to promote survival thanks to a unique photoprotein. This novel finding by a team of scientists in Sweden and Spain is to be published next week in the online, open access journal PLoS Biology. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.21706/rhodopsin-phototrophy-promotes-bacterial-survival?l=en 2010-04-26T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.21095/sek-500-000-to-a-european-project-within-mathematics-education?l=en The project sets out from the growing environmental consciousness and will develop mathematical applications taken from the european train system. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.21095/sek-500-000-to-a-european-project-within-mathematics-education?l=en 2010-04-20T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.16211/careers-day-2010--for-students-aiming-at-international-jobs?l=en The Department of Peace and Development Studies arranged a careers day on Friday 5th March. Both present and prospective students had the opportunity to meet alumni and hear what they had to say about career opportunities and development after their studies. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.16211/careers-day-2010--for-students-aiming-at-international-jobs?l=en 2010-03-04T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.16080/the-swedish-research-council-supports-andrei-khrennikov?l=en Andrei Khrennikov, Professor of Applied Mathematics in the School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics at Linnaeus University has been awarded a grant of 280,000 SEK from the Swedish Research Council. The funding is earmarked for the project in non-Archimedic analysis: from basic research to applications. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.16080/the-swedish-research-council-supports-andrei-khrennikov?l=en 2010-03-03T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.15803/popular-courses-in-forestry-management?l=en The area of forest ecology and natural resource management will be given a greater emphasis in introductory courses in sustainable private forestry management starting in the Autumn 2010. The courses will be offered in distance learning mode at Linnaeus University, formerly Växjö University and will be aimed at private forest owners. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.15803/popular-courses-in-forestry-management?l=en 2010-03-02T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.15570/highly-rated-article-to-appear-in-the-journal-of-interdisciplinary-economics?l=en A research paper by Bertil Hultén and Leif Rytting entitled ‘Proactive Marketing Strategy in Economic Recession- A Study of the Impact on Swedish Retailers’ has been selected as one of the top five papers at the 10th International Business Research Conference, 12-13th February. This selection was made in the face of competition from researchers from 14 countries. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.15570/highly-rated-article-to-appear-in-the-journal-of-interdisciplinary-economics?l=en 2010-03-01T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.15532/what-will-linnaeus-university-mean-for-kalmar-as-a-muncipality?l=en Kalmar Municipality invited the general public to an information meeting regarding Linnaeus University on 3rd March. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.15532/what-will-linnaeus-university-mean-for-kalmar-as-a-muncipality?l=en 2010-02-28T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.14936/course-for-childrens-book-authors-of-the-future?l=en During the Autumn, a new creative and inspiring course will be starting at Linnaeus University. The University in cooperation with the Astrid Lindgren Culture Centre at Näs in Vimmerby will be starting a course in writing literature for children. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.14936/course-for-childrens-book-authors-of-the-future?l=en 2010-02-23T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.14769/visiting-authors-during-the-spring?l=en Linnaeus University will be celebrating its first 100 days by organizing a number of literary events involving eminent authors from Sweden, Iceland and Greece. Readings, film showings and discussions with the audience and students will mark the new university’s first 100 days of existence. All events will take place in Växjö. No advance booking is required. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.14769/visiting-authors-during-the-spring?l=en 2010-02-22T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.14553/bo-westerlund-appointed-to-the-swedish-research-council-for-artistic-and-creative-research?l=en Professor Bo Westerlund has been appointed as one of seven members of the Swedish Research Council’s committee for artistic research and artistic developmental work (abbreviation KFoU in Swedish). Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.14553/bo-westerlund-appointed-to-the-swedish-research-council-for-artistic-and-creative-research?l=en 2010-02-18T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.12623/inauguration-in-vaxjo-and-installation-of-stephen-hwang?l=en The ceremony in Växjö began with orchestral music performed by the Swedish Naval Orchestra orchestra conducted by Maria Eklund. Renowned jazz singer Viktoria Tolstoy performed the traditional Swedish folk tune Jag vet en dejlig rosa. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.12623/inauguration-in-vaxjo-and-installation-of-stephen-hwang?l=en 2010-02-05T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.12573/the-inauguration-of-linnaeus-university-started-in-kalmar-?l=en The historic inauguration of Linnaeus University began in the morning in Kalmar at the Maritime Academy with representatives of the University, local dignitaries and other invited guests mingling over a glass of champagne to the music of Lovisa and Hans Parment in the background. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.12573/the-inauguration-of-linnaeus-university-started-in-kalmar-?l=en 2010-02-04T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.6205/research-into-discrimination-receives-sek790-000-boost?l=en Mats Hammarstedt, Ali Ahmed and Lina Andersson, researchers in economics at the soon-to-be inaugurated Linnaeus University, have been awarded SEK 786 000 in project funding by the Institute for Labour Market Policy Evaluation. The funding has been earmarked for the project examining discrimination of non-heterosexual job candidates in the recruitment process. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.6205/research-into-discrimination-receives-sek790-000-boost?l=en 2009-12-03T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.6222/new-method-to-provide-more-accurate-dosages-of-blood-thinning-medicine?l=en Many biological processes are determined by the various molecules in a substance recognizing each other and binding together. One such example is our immune system which is regulated by molecules called antibodies recognizing each other and binding together with intruder molecules known as antigens. In this way intruder substances are rendered harmless by the antibodies. Antibodies recognize the antigen on the basis that an antigen has a structure which fits the antibody perfectly. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.6222/new-method-to-provide-more-accurate-dosages-of-blood-thinning-medicine?l=en 2009-11-30T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.5643/major-journalism-prize-goes-to-kalmar-alumnus?l=en Per Hermarud has been awarded a prestigious prize in the field of journalism. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.5643/major-journalism-prize-goes-to-kalmar-alumnus?l=en 2009-11-29T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.5594/linnaeus-universitys-first-doctoral-defence-notification?l=en Linnaeus University’s first PhD defence was today made public at the University library in Växjö. Charlotte Silander, PhD student in political science will have the honour in January of being the first person to defend a PhD thesis at Linnaeus University Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.5594/linnaeus-universitys-first-doctoral-defence-notification?l=en 2009-11-26T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.5379/alumn---president-of-the-swiss-parliaments-upper-chamber?l=en Pascale Bruderer, alumnus of Växjö University, has recently been elected to the office of Nationalratspräsidentin, president of the Swiss parliament’s upper chamber. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.5379/alumn---president-of-the-swiss-parliaments-upper-chamber?l=en 2009-11-24T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.5325/vaxjo-researcher-to-receive-sek-27-million-research-grant-to-study--skf-and-metalls-actions-during?l=en Jonas Sjölander, senior lecturer in History at Växjö University is to receive a grant of SEK 2 692 800 from the Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Research. The funding is earmarked for the project entitled ‘Business as Usual? SKF and Metall in South Africa between 1967-2007’. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.5325/vaxjo-researcher-to-receive-sek-27-million-research-grant-to-study--skf-and-metalls-actions-during?l=en 2009-11-24T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.5197/the-centre-for-labour-market-policy-research-receives-sek-33-million-in-external-research-funding?l=en The Centre for Labour Market Policy (CLMPR) research at Växjö University has received an externally- financed research grant of SEK 3.3 million. The largest individual contribution goes to Ghazi Shukur, who receives SEK 2.5 million from the Swedish Research Council. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.5197/the-centre-for-labour-market-policy-research-receives-sek-33-million-in-external-research-funding?l=en 2009-11-22T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.5199/proposal-for-linnaeus-university-site-in-kalmar?l=en The steering group working with proposals for the future site location of Linnaeus University has reached agreement in their consideration of alternative possibilities. The group has identified the Öland Quay (Ölandskajen) and Elevator Quay (Elevatorkajen) as the most interesting prospective sites for the location of the University. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.5199/proposal-for-linnaeus-university-site-in-kalmar?l=en 2009-11-22T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.4414/graduates-can-count-on-getting-a-job?l=en A report from the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education shows that almost eight out of ten students who took a degree during the academic year 2005/ 2006 had a job a year later. This is the highest figure since 2003. In addition a major proportion of these jobs required higher education studies. Students from Växjo and Kalmar Universities did very well indeed. Results from five degree groups were among the best in the country. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.4414/graduates-can-count-on-getting-a-job?l=en 2009-11-12T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.4022/international-publications-for-professor-lars-olsson?l=en Lars Olsson, Professor of History has two international new international publications to his credit, in two separate contexts. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.4022/international-publications-for-professor-lars-olsson?l=en 2009-11-08T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3978/best-student-paper-award-till-vaxjo-students?l=en Anna Wingkvist has together with Morgan Ericsson received an award for ‘Best Student Paper’ at the 2009 mLearn academic conference in Orlando, USA. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3978/best-student-paper-award-till-vaxjo-students?l=en 2009-11-05T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3983/toasts-raised-for-the-autumn-student-prospectus?l=en Glasses of bubbly and bowls of sweets in the university’s black and yellow colours brought the party spirit to Linnaeus University when its first student prospectus was presented for the Autumn 2010 term. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3983/toasts-raised-for-the-autumn-student-prospectus?l=en 2009-11-05T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3974/new-phd-thesis-taking-up-ethnic-and-gender-related-discrimination-in-job-recruitment-situations?l=en Unemployment in Sweden is in many cases higher for groups with an immigrant background compared with native Swedes and job category segregation in terms of gender is also particularly noteworthy - women and men tend to work in different types of employment settings etc. One factor which can potentially explain these observations is discrimination in employment situations. In a new doctoral thesis from Växjö University, economist Magnus Carlsson has examined the extent of discrimination in the Swedish labour market. The examination has been carried out with the help of an experimental method which involves the researcher sending out identical fictitious job applications in response to real-life advertised vacancies- the applications differ only in terms of the fictitious names of the applicants. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3974/new-phd-thesis-taking-up-ethnic-and-gender-related-discrimination-in-job-recruitment-situations?l=en 2009-11-05T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3810/former-media-student-at-kalmar-university-nominated-for-major-journalism-prize?l=en Per Hermanrud, from the Swedish investigative journalism TV programme ‘Kalla fakta’ has been nominated for a major prize in journalism in the category of Scoop of the Year. The nomination is for revealing the facts behind the so-called eiderdown scandal. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3810/former-media-student-at-kalmar-university-nominated-for-major-journalism-prize?l=en 2009-11-03T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3797/annika-akerblom-appointed-chief-executive-for-linnaeus-university-?l=en Annika Åkerblom has been appointed Linnaeus University’s first chief executive. She comes from her present appointment at the University College of Dance in Stockholm where she has been head of administration. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3797/annika-akerblom-appointed-chief-executive-for-linnaeus-university-?l=en 2009-11-03T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3874/millions-showered-on-natural-science-research-?l=en The Swedish Research Council has recently made public the distribution of research funding within the natural sciences, with Kalmar University receiving some SEK 6.1 million from the pot for two projects. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3874/millions-showered-on-natural-science-research-?l=en 2009-11-03T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3761/borje-nilsson-to-receive-23-million-crown-research-grant-for-project-to-improve-electricity-supply-?l=en Börje Nilsson, Professor of Mathematical Physics at Växjö University has been awarded a research grant totalling of SEK 2 364 000 from the Swedish Research Council. The funding has been earmarked for the project entitled ‘Basic Wave Modelling in Signal Estimation for Transmission Lines with Losses’. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3761/borje-nilsson-to-receive-23-million-crown-research-grant-for-project-to-improve-electricity-supply-?l=en 2009-11-02T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3736/university-choice-equality-and-academic-performance--new-phd-thesis-from-vaxjo-university?l=en More and more people from non-academic homes are choosing to study in higher education. Study results are not necessarily dependent on which university the student studies at but rather how motivated the student is to study from the beginning. Only 40% of all students take a formal degree! Having a degree certificate means 13-22% more money in your pocket if you a natural science student from an older university. These are some of the results of economist Susanna Holzer who presented her PhD thesis at Växjö University on 6th November. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3736/university-choice-equality-and-academic-performance--new-phd-thesis-from-vaxjo-university?l=en 2009-11-01T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3591/jorgen-gustafsson-awarded-40-000-crown-research-grant-?l=en Optician and senior lecturer Jörgen Gustafsson has been awarded a 40 000 crown research grant from Princess Margareta’s Working Committee for the Partially Sighted. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3591/jorgen-gustafsson-awarded-40-000-crown-research-grant-?l=en 2009-10-28T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3582/kalmar-researcher-to-work-as-advisor-to-the-government?l=en Edna Granéli, Professor of Aquatic Ecology at Kalmar University, has been appointed as one of twelve delegates in the Swedish government’s research drafting committee. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3582/kalmar-researcher-to-work-as-advisor-to-the-government?l=en 2009-10-28T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3524/new-doctoral-thesis-sheds-light-on-the-social-democratic-workers-party-in-sweden-from-1889-to-1944?l=en In a new PhD thesis from Växjö University, Per Dannefjord has studied changes in goals and objectives within organisations. Taking as his point of departure the claim that all organizations have some purpose in terms of the fulfillment of one or several goals, Dannefjord examines how changes in goals are brought about; do these changes involve conscious or unconscious choices as determining factors? Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3524/new-doctoral-thesis-sheds-light-on-the-social-democratic-workers-party-in-sweden-from-1889-to-1944?l=en 2009-10-27T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3458/linnaeus-university-receives-grant-for-86-million-crowns?l=en Four researchers at Linnaeus University have received research grants from the Swedish Research Council for projects in Educational Science. The major part of the sum goes to Mats Trondman, at the Centre for Cultural Sociology, which will receive SEK 7.5 million. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3458/linnaeus-university-receives-grant-for-86-million-crowns?l=en 2009-10-26T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3277/new-phd-thesis-on-quality-assessment-of-software?l=en The use of computer-based quality models for automatic assessment of software has many advantages. Errors will be fewer, the process takes less time and can be carried out on a more objective basis compared with human assessment. In order to rely on the results, the computer-based quality models must be thoroughly evaluated. Such evaluations are unusual and the few available are difficult to use. In a newly published doctoral thesis from Växjö University, Rüdiger Lincke has investigated the evaluation of a quality model based on the ISO 9126 standard. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3277/new-phd-thesis-on-quality-assessment-of-software?l=en 2009-10-21T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3084/the-survival-of-democracy-new-phd-thesis-on-reproducing-democracy?l=en In a new PhD thesis published by Växjö University, Karin Olsson has carried out a critical analysis of Robert Dahl’s theoretical ideas on democracy. The analysis takes as its point of departure the argument that if we believe in democracy as the best form of government, the idea should be formulated as to how democracy should be realised and reproduced. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3084/the-survival-of-democracy-new-phd-thesis-on-reproducing-democracy?l=en 2009-10-19T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3099/a-symbolic-spade-dug-for-lnus-first-new-building?l=en Recently Linnaeus University’s Vice-chancellor to be Stephen Hwang dug the first symbolic spade as the first step in the construction of a new building at the Växjö campus. ‘This is a big day for the University, explained Stephen Hwang. This is the first building to be initiated by Linnaeus University’. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3099/a-symbolic-spade-dug-for-lnus-first-new-building?l=en 2009-10-19T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.3086/new-phd-thesis-looking-at-economic-outcomes-among-immigrants-and-homosexual-individuals-in-the-work-?l=en Although there is a great deal of research into the economic outcomes for immigrants, many countries have been unsuccessful with integration in the labour market and it is a question therefore which is high up on the political agenda. Economic outcomes for homosexuals is an area where little research has been done with many unanswered questions. Economist Lina Andersson has shed light on these questions in a new doctoral thesis published by Växjö University. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.3086/new-phd-thesis-looking-at-economic-outcomes-among-immigrants-and-homosexual-individuals-in-the-work-?l=en 2009-10-19T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.2949/linnaeus-university-popular-among-applicants?l=en Linnaeus University has received some 15 374 applicants for its Spring term courses and degree programmes. This figure can be compared with the combined total for Växjö and Kalmar Universities together prior to the Spring term 2009, when 11 889 applications were received. This involves an increase of 30%, while the average for the rest of the country is 15%, according to the Swedish Agency for Services to Higher Education. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.2949/linnaeus-university-popular-among-applicants?l=en 2009-10-15T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.2764/old-beech-forest-the-result-of-medieval-clearing?l=en The beech forest at Svartemossen in Halland is younger than previously thought. This has been shown in Gunnar Gustavsson’s research presented in his licentiate thesis recently defended at Kalmar University. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.2764/old-beech-forest-the-result-of-medieval-clearing?l=en 2009-10-13T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.2703/university-to-set-up-a-new-professorship?l=en A new professorship in building technology, specializing in energy and climate-friendly building environments will be established at Växjö University. The professorship will be financed partly by the Association for Energy-Effective buildings in the southeast. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.2703/university-to-set-up-a-new-professorship?l=en 2009-10-12T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.2708/joint-second-prize-for-kalmar-researchers?l=en Ian A Nicholls, Björn CG Karlsson and Annika M Rosengren from Kalmar University were awarded second prize on Tuesday from the Skapa Foundation in Alfred Noble’s memory. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.2708/joint-second-prize-for-kalmar-researchers?l=en 2009-10-12T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.2520/europe-learns-more-about-merger?l=en Agneta Bladh, Vice-chancellor of Kalmar University, was one of the speakers at a meeting held for senior managers and chief executives in higher education as a result of Sweden’s EU chairmanship in Kalmar. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.2520/europe-learns-more-about-merger?l=en 2009-10-06T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.2395/linnaeus-university-partner-in-environment-project-?l=en Kalmar University and subsequently in the form of Linnaeus University will be continuing its work to minimize its environmental impact. Vice-chancellor Agneta Bladh signed a letter of intent on 2nd October where the University entered into a partnership agreement involving the Swedish Energy Agency’s project entitled ‘Pilot county sustainable municipality’. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.2395/linnaeus-university-partner-in-environment-project-?l=en 2009-10-05T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1670/successful-launch-of-linnaeus-university-at-the-eaie-conference-in-madrid?l=en ‘The Yellow Guys show up everywhere’, said one of the 3500 delegates at this year’s EAIE conference. This was probably down to the fact that the Linnaeus University stand with its yellow ‘roll-ups’ can be readily seen from a distance. The stand was manned by staff from both Kalmar and Växjö. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1670/successful-launch-of-linnaeus-university-at-the-eaie-conference-in-madrid?l=en 2009-09-21T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1593/linnaeus-university-among-the-top-ranking-higher-education-institutions?l=en Linnaeus University occupies 8th place in Chamber of Commerce’s ranking of Swedish higher education institutions and number one in the Småland region of Sweden. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1593/linnaeus-university-among-the-top-ranking-higher-education-institutions?l=en 2009-09-20T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1561/first-prospectus-launch-celebrated-with-cake?l=en Friday 18th September saw the official launch of Linnaeus University’s first course prospectus. The prospectus contains information on all the degree courses and programmes which will be starting in the New Year following the inauguration of Linnaeus University. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1561/first-prospectus-launch-celebrated-with-cake?l=en 2009-09-17T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1516/ikea-to-invest-big-time-in-university?l=en An internationally unique professorial chair relating to ‘Life at Home’ is to be established at Växjö University. The chair will be set up within the subject area of Business Administration but will focus on the bridge between the customer’s needs and the conditions of production. IKEA will be investing SEK 2.5 million per year over a ten year period in the chair. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1516/ikea-to-invest-big-time-in-university?l=en 2009-09-16T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1170/linnaeus-university-to-receive-308-new-student-places?l=en The Government has recommended a temporary increase in the number of student places available within higher education. 10,000 places will be distributed between 23 higher education institutions. The new Linnaeus University in Växjö and Kalmar will receive 308 of these places. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1170/linnaeus-university-to-receive-308-new-student-places?l=en 2009-08-31T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1169/international-student-friend-families?l=en Eva Nilsson is ‘Friend Family’ coordinator for foreign students at the Student Union. There are still foreign students in the Autumn who have yet to pair up with a friend family. We have students from many different countries: Italy, Germany, China, Japan, South Korea, Uganda, Greece, Portugal, Mexico, Spain, France, Holland, Belgium, Austria, Finland, Nepal, Ethiopia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Thailand, Zamiba and Taiwan to name but a few. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1169/international-student-friend-families?l=en 2009-08-31T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1128/vaxjo-professor-appointed-chairman-of-research-council?l=en Lars Olsson, Professor of History at Växjö University, has been appointed as chairman of the research council supporting Professor Lars Berggren of Lund University in his work for the Centre for Workers’ History in Landskrona. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1128/vaxjo-professor-appointed-chairman-of-research-council?l=en 2009-08-30T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1109/thumbs-up-for-hwangs-appointment-as-vice-chancellor-for-linnaeus-university?l=en The government has now finalized the appointment of Professor Stephen Hwang as the first ever Vice-Chancellor of Linnaeus University. The appointment will be from 1st January 2010 until 31st December 2015. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1109/thumbs-up-for-hwangs-appointment-as-vice-chancellor-for-linnaeus-university?l=en 2009-08-26T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.857/bright-outlook-for-kalmar-and-vaxjo-accommodation-situation-before-autumn-term-start?l=en Looking for a place to live when you start your studies can often be a sticky problem. Housing and accommodation administrators are currently working flat out to help new students find a place to live. As long as you are not too fussy, the accommodation situation will usually sort itself out Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.857/bright-outlook-for-kalmar-and-vaxjo-accommodation-situation-before-autumn-term-start?l=en 2009-08-25T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1099/a-warm-welcome-awaits-new-students?l=en Present students are currently returning while new students are arriving at Kalmar University. On Wednesday the Core House student union building in Kalmar was filled with representatives from various student clubs, societies and associations. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1099/a-warm-welcome-awaits-new-students?l=en 2009-08-25T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1041/kalmar-researchers-receive-funding-for-blood-clot-sensor-development?l=en Researchers at Kalmar University have been granted the sum of SEK 200 000 in Vinnova’s distribution of the so-called Vinn-certification support. Only two applications for project support within the biotechnology sector have been granted funding of which the Kalmar project was one. It is the first time that researchers at Kalmar University have been granted funding from this prestigious funding body. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1041/kalmar-researchers-receive-funding-for-blood-clot-sensor-development?l=en 2009-08-24T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.1017/penn-press-to-publish-gunlog-furs-book-on-delaware-history?l=en Gunlög Fur, professor of history at Växjö University, has had a book published by the prestigious Penn Press (University of Pennsylvania Press) in the USA. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.1017/penn-press-to-publish-gunlog-furs-book-on-delaware-history?l=en 2009-08-23T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.980/virus-changes-properties-of-genetically-similar-bacteria?l=en Just because two bacteria belong to the same species does not mean that they have exactly the same properties. Karin Holmfeldt’s research on marine bacteria has shown for example that viruses can change a bacteria’s characteristics without the genes used for the determination of species being affected. Her thesis was successfully defended at Kalmar University on Friday 21st August. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.980/virus-changes-properties-of-genetically-similar-bacteria?l=en 2009-08-19T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.950/even-algae-are-what-they-eat?l=en Through studying what algae eat it may be possible to counteract their negative effects during periods of algal blooming. Andreas Brutemark has studied two species of micro algae: Prymnesium parvum, the poison of which kills fish and Dinophysis spp which brings on diarrhoea and vomiting in people who have eaten poisoned mussles. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.950/even-algae-are-what-they-eat?l=en 2009-08-18T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.944/university-chief-executive-at-lnu?l=en The recruitment of the university chief executive at Lnu is progressing. The position has been advertised both nationally and regionally. Following the closing date for applications, 11 people had applied for the vacant position. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.944/university-chief-executive-at-lnu?l=en 2009-08-17T22:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.933/chick-lit-and-harry-potter-in-focus?l=en Literary phenomena such as Astrid Lindgren and Harry Potter have been part of the summer courses at Växjö University on several occasions in the past. This year it has been the turn of chick lit and fantasy. Why has this been the case? Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.933/chick-lit-and-harry-potter-in-focus?l=en 2009-08-12T22:00:00Z