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4 February 2026

SEK 9 million for research on safer work in the forestry industry

Through two new research projects at Halmstad University, the forestry industry will receive support to reduce workplace risks. The goal is to create safer workplaces for both employees and contractors.

26 January 2026

Professor’s portrait: From childhood creativity to sustainable design research

As a child, Lars Eriksson built small inventions at home with his father. Today, he is Professor of Industrial Design at Halmstad University, researching how we experience surfaces and materials, and ...

15 December 2025

Professor’s portrait: “Everyone should have the opportunity to grow”

For Pia Ulvenblad, newly appointed Professor at Halmstad University, all research begins with people. She wants to understand what drives us, which values shape our choices, and how knowledge can be t...

27 November 2025

“Relationships are as important as resources” – the University and MSB test crisis preparedness

How can we quickly shift to local and circular production if a crisis hits and imports come to a halt? On 24 November, entrepreneurs, researchers, students and innovators gathered at Stena Recycling i...

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...