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26 April 2024
Decision concerning research misconductA researcher at Halmstad University has, according to a decision by The National Board for Assessment of Research Misconduct (NPOF), been found guilty of research misconduct through plagiarism.
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17 April 2024
Widespread use of ChatGPT among researchersSince 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has gained much attention. This is because of the advanced language model’s ability to generate coherent text on various subjects. Its rise has not been without controversy, sparking debates about academic integrity. However, when used correctly, ChatGPT can be a powerful tool and asset, according to Pablo Picazo Sanchez, PhD in Computer Science.
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10 April 2024
Solving traffic challenges with communicating carsHi there Galina Sidorenko! On 28 March, you defended your doctoral dissertation. We wrote about your licentiate thesis on enhancing road safety through wireless communication a few years ago. This is also referred to as vehicle-to-everything or V2X. Can you tell us what’s new in your research since then?
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27 March 2024
Halmstad University is leading the way towards the application of AI in healthcareHalmstad University is one of the driving forces behind research on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This becomes clear when AI Sweden publishes its new AI strategy. The University's research on the implementation of AI in healthcare can become a guideline for the development of AI in Sweden.
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19 March 2024
Research on commercialisation and implementation promotes “good and close care”Did you know that it often takes between 10 and 20 years for new innovations to be used in healthcare? Why is that? Through faster and more coordinated commercialisation and implementation processes, researchers at Halmstad University want to contribute to the development of “good and close care” ( god och nära vård ) with better working conditions for healthcare professionals, higher quality for patients and competitive business models for MedTech companies.
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5 March 2024
Agricultural companies are key players in sustainabilityBy investigating how innovation can lead to sustainable changes in agricultural business models, Anna Hansson, who recently defended her doctoral thesis in innovation science, aims to support efforts towards a greener future in the agricultural sector. The hope is that this will result in better alignment between the ambitions of agricultural entrepreneurs and society’s sustainability goals.
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29 February 2024
Need for gender balance on boards to ensure both sustainability and financial performanceWomen participating on management boards is a necessity to ensure corporate sustainability practices. A new study from Halmstad University shows the minimum threshold for firms in Europe. In his PhD studies, Fazle Rahi uncover macro and micro business environmental factors that might affect the nexus between corporate sustainability and financial performance.
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28 February 2024
AI technology for a fossil-free futureIn the field of transportation innovation, Mohammed Ghaith Altarabichi’s,who recently defended his doctoral thesis in machine learning at Halmstad University, research plays a key role towards a greener, more sustainable future. As a part of the EVE project, a collaboration between Halmstad University and the Volvo Group, he focuses on enhancing the lifespan of electric buses using AI and predictive maintenance. By predicting issues and maintenance needs before damage occurs, he contributes to improving the reliability and efficiency of these vehicles.
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21 February 2024
The University marks the end of the 40th anniversary yearThe University has submitted its annual report for 2023 to the Government. In addition to regular activities and special assignments, the University’s 40th anniversary celebration was a large part of last year. 2023 was also the year when Halmstad University got a new Vice-Chancellor, the first woman in office.
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19 February 2024
Pontus Wärnestål becomes new Deputy Vice-ChancellorPontus Wärnestål becomes new Deputy Vice-Chancellor with responsibility for collaboration, innovation and sustainability at Halmstad University. He is a Deputy Professor of Information Technology and combines service design and artificial intelligence with a strong driving force for hands-on learning and research-based education. On 1 March, he will begin his new position.