http://lnu.se/rss?l=en&format=rss&cid=2.1637&fname=newsfeed http://lnu.se/1.87524/sek-3-million-for-project-on-apps-and-reading-and-writing-disabilities?l=en Idor Svensson, associate professor of psychology at Linnaeus University, has received SEK 3 million from Wallenbergsstiftelsen for the project “Alternativa stöd för elever med läs- och skrivsvårigheter i grundskolan och gymnasiet; ett möjligt åtgärdsgenombrott” [Alternative methods of support for pupils with reading and writing disabilities in compulsory and upper secondary school; a possible breakthrough] Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:30:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.87524/sek-3-million-for-project-on-apps-and-reading-and-writing-disabilities?l=en 2013-06-04T11:30:00Z 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/1.83806/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/1.77724/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/1.77677/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/1.76092/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/1.74896/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/1.74821/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/1.74236/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/1.73539/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/1.73264/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/1.70571/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/1.69962/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/1.68878/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 13:52:58 GMT http://lnu.se/1.68878/feather-detectives-at-work?l=en 2012-05-08T13:52:58Z 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/1.66396/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/1.64609/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/1.61233/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/1.60008/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/1.57613/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/1.55650/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/1.50307/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/1.48402/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/1.47666/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/1.46781/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/1.45980/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/1.45055/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/1.44193/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/1.43713/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/1.42679/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/1.40220/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/1.39660/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/1.39129/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/1.38873/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/1.38365/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/1.37041/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/1.33059/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/1.31470/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/1.30804/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/1.29985/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/1.28287/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/1.21706/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/1.16080/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/1.14936/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/1.6205/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/1.5978/research-into-glass-colours-gets-sek-3-million-boost?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. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.5978/research-into-glass-colours-gets-sek-3-million-boost?l=en 2009-12-01T23:00:00Z http://lnu.se/1.5357/formas-awards-major-grant-for-influensa-research?l=en Influensa research at Kalmar University has been given a major funding boost. Together with Uppsala University, Kalmar University will receive a total of SEK 5 373 000 from the Swedish research council Formas to carry out intensified studies into the ecology of the influenza virus in the wild. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://lnu.se/1.5357/formas-awards-major-grant-for-influensa-research?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/1.3974/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/1.3761/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/1.3524/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/1.3086/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/1.2703/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/1.1593/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/1.1516/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/1.1109/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/1.933/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