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In today’s digital world, monitoring machine productivity is more important than ever. Machine Activity Recognition (MAR) uses data to improve the efficiency of industrial equipment. In August, Kunru Chen defended her doctoral thesis on forklifts. Her research, which looks at the manufacturer’s perspective rather than the user’s, helps manufacturers understand how their machines are used worldwide.

It is now possible to nominate candidates for the 2024 Prize for Collaboration and Innovation. New this year is that the University’s external collaboration partners can also nominate candidates.

Getinge Sterilization Inc. annually rewards students who have completed outstanding graduation projects in health innovation. This year, the awards went to students in the areas of technology, marketing, and health. The scholarship ceremony took place traditionally at the University’s graduation fair, Utexpo, before summer.

In accordance with Halmstad University’s values of a respectful, sustainable and inclusive culture, the Pride flag flies on campus for one week in connection with Halmstad City Pride.

This weekend, the Fresher’s Week, where over 1,100 new students were welcomed to the University and to Halmstad, ended. This year's introduction started in rain and storm but ended the best way possible with sunshine during the popular regatta in Nissan on Saturday.

Anna Parkhouse will be the new Dean of the School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences (LHS). She comes from a position as Head of School of Culture and Society at Dalarna University. She has previously been Head of Department and has a long academic background.

Halmstad University is forming a new European University together with eight other European universities in the HEROES alliance. The European Universities are an initiative of the European Commission to increase the quality and competitiveness of education and research. Through digital innovation, HEROES also aims to strengthen the regional resilience across the nine regions in which they operate.

This spring, the University has, for the sixth consecutive years, and under its own management, evaluated programmes. Of the five evaluated programmes, two are considered to have approved quality and three approved quality subject to reservations. This year’s round is the last in the current six-year cycle and the last within the current evaluation system.

Tina D’Hertefeldt, Senior Lecturer in Conservation Biology at Halmstad University, is developing innovative methods to combat species that threaten Sweden’s ecosystems.

New research from Halmstad University emphasises the importance of collaboration for a successful energy transition in the construction sector. The research shows that long-term partnerships, trust between actors, and client engagement both within and outside projects are crucial.