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9 September 2025

Professor’s portrait: The path towards a better world – one solution at a time

Henrik Barth is solution-oriented – to the extent that he has devoted his entire research career to tackling some of society’s most complex challenges. As a new Professor of Innovation Science at Halm...

9 June 2025

Digital courses to equip tomorrow’s sustainability leaders

How can we build sustainable cities of the future? Through the EU project RES4CITY, digital, open courses in sustainable energy and mobility are being developed. Halmstad University contributes with e...

5 March 2025

Gaining acceptance and trust in highly regulated industries

How do new companies and products gain acceptance and trust in highly regulated industries? Two examples are the gambling and life science industries, where innovation must be balanced against strict ...

11 February 2025

New research guides small businesses into the world of blockchain

Small businesses account for a large portion of jobs and innovation in society. But how can they benefit from blockchain technology, which is often associated with large corporations? In her dissertat...

23 January 2025

PLOUTOS project strengthens support for third-country nationals

Enhanced integration through entrepreneurship, that has been the goal of the EU-funded project PLOUTOS for the past three years. Now the project, in which Halmstad University has been a leading partne...

18 June 2024

The energy solutions of the future require new working methods in construction

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 be...

5 June 2024

New research highlights challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs in the Swedish market

New research from Halmstad University shows that female entrepreneurs with an immigrant background use digital tools to avoid discrimination. The study also reveals that refugees who run businesses in...