Research projects

The primary aim of the project is to explore AI’s role in cybersecurity, address emerging risks, and develop training materials while fostering synergy and capacity building. AI is transforming the

The project is about automatic analysis of indoor crime scenes. We will study AI technologies for environment mapping, segmentation and classification of objects and traces found at such scenarios

Global supply chains in the automotive aftermarket are increasingly complex, driven by intermittent demand, regional market variations, and sudden spikes in customer requirements. Traditional

Digital images, ubiquitous in Swedish society and industry, represent a sophisticated and evolving vector for cyberattacks. Threats include stealthy zero-click exploits and AI-assisted steganography,

The FREEWAY project aims to deliver next-generation digital services for electromobility by enabling asynchronous federated learning (AFL) to address scalability challenges, especially for large

The KEEPER research project will develop novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods for creating knowledge from raw, largely unlabelled industrial data to enhance the

LEAD-AI is an Erasmus+ project that aims to strengthen AI literacy and digital competences in adult education. The project responds to the rapid expansion of generative Artificial Intelligence and its

This joint project between RISE, ClimaCheck and Halmstad University is Sweden’s contribution to the IEA HPT Annex on Digital Services for Heat Pumps. The aim is to develop advanced methods for

Complex environment and traffic conditions have a major impact on the safety and operations of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs). Weather affects not only the vehicle performance but also the

West Sweden’s network for smart electronics. We strengthen small and medium sized companies in the electronics industry, with knowledge, networks and resources for future innovations. Background and

SMILE IV focuses on optimising and implementing the safety architecture and safety components for two distinct use cases of small autonomous vehicles: transport robots in factory settings and delivery

The ADAAI project focuses on the implementation and use of AI-assisted digital assistants in care organisations. It aims to generate knowledge on organisational and leadership conditions for

There are great hopes that artificial intelligence (AI) will contribute to dealing with many of the challenges that healthcare in Sweden is dealing with today. The project has the potential to promote

In the context of health promotion work and improvement work in healthcare, a number of different projects and development work are carried out. Often these are driven by commitment to the business,

The AIR project aims to assist radiologists in longitudinal assessments of lung diseases. Purpose and goal The AIR project aims to assist radiologists in longitudinal assessments of lung diseases. Its

The Swedish healthcare system is of high quality but is characterised by inequality, persistent waiting lists, poor cost control and reforms that are often implemented without a sufficiently holistic

The research project is Region Kronoberg’s initiative to develop more integrated, proactive and person-centred care. Local authorities and the region are working together and using data to improve

This research aims to delve deeper into stakeholder relationships, roles, expectations and interdependencies when collaborating in data quality management when developing AI-based Clinical Decision

The project is carried out in collaboration with companies and primary care facilities in the south of Sweden. It is designed around a set of empirical cases of implementation and/or adoption of

The overall aim of the project is to generate new knowledge about real-world implementation and use of AI applications for automation of administrative work in healthcare, how professional roles

The antidepressant clinical effect of ESK has been demonstrated in several randomized studies, but research on patient experiences is limited and there are few studies focusing on treatment

The project aims to create a framework to support implementation of AI- applications in healthcare settings. The framework will help healthcare organizations to plan and prepare for AI implementations

The aim of this project is to explore health-promoting factors that support a sustainable study and working life in the fields of care, nursing, and social work, both during and after professional

The implementation of innovations in healthcare is challenging, especially when innovations are applied to healthcare services for patients living with long-term and complex conditions that require

Healthcare data interoperability is widely recognized as an important enabler of digital transformation in healthcare, yet it remains challenged by fragmented technical, organizational, regulatory,

Research shows that young people and young adults with mental illness do not have access to or do not receive satisfactory and effective support measures when they seek help for their problems. To

SAFE is a research project conducted in collaboration that investigates how AI can be used as support in preventive work to reduce the occurrence of falls in healthcare. The project aims to create

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition in children that involves difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity and impulsivity to varying degrees depending

The research project will investigate what values and resources exist in young people's social relationships and networks, how these can be reliably measured, and then examine what the connections

This is a national innovation environment for scientific evaluation and implementation of precision health in cancer established based on the performance of clinical trial pilots. Summary In Sweden,

This project, focus on how local, professional and institutional arrangements shape and are shaped themselves by, how healthcare professionals and other actors view, experience, and work with various

UserInvolve is a collaboration between Swedish universities, the organised user movement and welfare actors in the field of mental health. The purpose is to increase knowledge about involvement and

It is essential that blood sampling and other healthcare procedures involving children are carried out as gently as possible. Virtual Reality (VR), in the form of VR experiences and VR games, has been

The collected research shows a continued negative trend for mental health among young people in Sweden. It is extremely urgent to try to reverse the trend, which from a societal perspective would

The overall aim of the project is to study, develop and evaluate the implementation of support for children's participation in care processes. Several sub-projects and doctoral projects are included

The PhD project focuses on the integration of Generative AI, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, in upper secondary school STEM education. The project aims to explore the

The PhD project “Virtual cases for developing professional competence regarding domestic violence” focuses on how interactive computer-based simulations can contribute to the professional competence

The outdoor programme ‘Friskare framtid’ (Healthier Future) is run in collaboration between the event venue ‘Vinnalt event’ and Österledsskolan school in Oskarström, a town 17 km northeast of Halmstad

Children and young people with disabilities are often less physically active than their peers. This research project explores barriers and opportunities to increased participation in sport and

BALANCE is a European project that promotes young people’s health by combining everyday lifestyle habits with values such as inclusion, collaboration and engagement. Through inspiring role models,

The purpose of this national project in collaboration with the National Sports Association is to follow, for four years, elite sports students’ experience of a dual career, i.e. to combine elite

Problematic school absenteeism contributes to pupils leaving compulsory school with incomplete grades or upper secondary school without an upper secondary school diploma. School absenteeism has

Equine-assisted therapy has shown the potential to contribute to increased awareness and genuine change in the individual with good results even in the case of serious and lasting mental illness, such

The project aims to describe experiences of equine-assisted therapeutic activities for children and young people between the ages of 7 and 18, with signs of mental illness that are at risk of

In today’s society, globalisation and migration affect people’s lives in many different ways. For those who move to a new country, the transition can bring both opportunities and significant

The research group Sustainable Exercise and Rehabilitation (SER) within Movement for Health and Performance (M4HP) conducts research on the effects of physical activity on the body's tissues and

The overall objective of this project is to raise elite coaches' awareness of Orthorexia Nervosa (ON), enhance early detection, and foster healthier, more sustainable elite sport participation for

The project is a six-year follow-up to the doctoral project “ No pain, no gain – pain, quality of life and performance among young people at sports-focused compulsory schools”, which was completed in

In the spring of 2020, the world was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic (C-19), which affected the lives of many people. School education was clearly affected and for students at sports-oriented high

Sleep disorders are a risk factor for ill health, both physical and mental, and there is a need to raise awareness of the importance of sleep at regional, national, and international levels. Focusing

The project investigates the individual and societal impacts of youth sports participation in Sweden, focusing on health, behavior, and school performance. Although youth sports participation is

Participation in organized sport can promote both health and well-being among participants. To increase the chances of positive health outcomes from organized sport, it is important to create

Traditional sports and esports share many qualities and characteristics. The potential value and benefits (e.g., positive youth development) of esports are also increasingly recognised. Nevertheless,

Since the publication of the European Commission’s White Paper on Sport, there has been an increasing interest in dual careers (DC), referring to the combination of an athletic career with studies or

Health-related school subjects in Sweden address different health topics, including healthy eating. Healthy eating is something that many people aspire to, mainly for health reasons. However, even the

More biogas is needed on both sides of the Øresund for the green transition and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve this, agriculture must contribute with more biomass. Through the project,

The project aims at building a permanent network of scholarly reflection, joint research, exchange of methodologies, and advocacy to strengthening regional integration and cooperation in and between

The DHC Academy is designed to address the growing need for skilled professionals in the European heating and cooling sector, which is critical for achieving decarbonisation goals and energy

Business support organizations, in collaboration with SMEs operating within Halland's areas of smart specialization—Sustainable Materials and Sustainable Food—and academia, aim to develop and test a

Future district heating systems face challenges that can partly be met with lower heat distribution temperatures. In two stages since 2016, Halmstad University has run an innovation project to develop

WISE is an Erasmus+ project (Action Type KA220-ADU – Cooperation Partnerships in Adult Education) that aims to enhance financial literacy and economic empowerment among migrant women by equipping both

Getting Out of Comfort Zone (GOOCZ) – an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership in Higher Education – addresses the need to bridge the gap between academia and industry through transnational,

INCH establishes a regional innovation arena at Halmstad University to strengthen innovation capacity in civil defence, preparedness, and sustainable industrial transformation in Halland, Sweden. The

Agricultural intensification in EU farmland led to the loss of landscape features which provide ecosystem services and support for biodiversity. To tackle this, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030

Today, there are divided opinions about whether solar cells on agricultural land exclude the possibility of growing crops on the same land. But there are solutions where agriculture and solar energy

The project aims to increase the use of research results by lowering the thresholds for technology transfer between universities, industry and business supporting actors in Halland. The project

To achieve the goal of a carbon-neutral Europe by 2050, the district heating sector faces significant challenges over the next three decades. This is especially true for system owners and operators,

Symbios in Halland is a project initiative that aims to strengthen the region's ability to develop industrial symbiosis – a smart and sustainable way of collaborating where one actor's waste product

The project combines multiple perspectives to create a toolkit for circular and eco-efficient production. The project directly aims to support manufacturing companies in their sustainability journey.

The nZEBRA project aims to develop an intensive blended learning course in the form of a summer school, on climate neutral buildings, to meet new requirements for complex conditions and nearly zero

The project aims to increase understanding of how competing claims on biomass and biogenic hydrocarbons can be managed in the transition to a fossil-free society, focusing on the interaction between

We aim to empower young people with crowd-thinking competences and AI-enhanced skills, fostering their ability to tackle complex societal challenges. We seek to lay the foundation for a European

GreenLog accelerates systemic changes in last mile delivery ecosystems for economically, environmentally and socially sustainable city logistics. The project establishes city platforms comprising of

SPINE’s vision is to accelerate the progress towards climate neutrality by reinforcing public transport (PT) systems through their smart integration with new mobility services, sharing schemes, active

The Strategic Leadership in Green Businesses programme supports the transition to sustainable production models in Latin America, aligning with the European Green Deal. It equips students and

This project aims to explore academic climate activism and its influence on research. Academic activism, understood as researchers engaged in social movements, has raised concerns in recent debates

B-SHAPES focuses on the role of borders shaping perceptions of European societies in the 21st century, confronted with the challenge of re-borderings in Europe. Borders continue to play a key role in

The project investigates how undergraduate students’ background and ambitions influence their choice of educational programmes. The project also looks at their thoughts and attitudes during their

ENSURE aims to develop a better understanding of how research quality and societal impact of energy systems research can be described and assessed, with a particular focus on its contribution to

The INTERCAMBIO project sets out to promote the mental and physical health of workers navigating changing environments with a particular focus on green jobs. The anticipated impact of the project

How are representations of cultural diversity developed and handled in interplay with societal changes? Discourses surrounding children can have an impact on segregation and support the formation of

This postdoctoral project, funded by Forte, explores how split shifts affect assistant nurses working in elderly care. Split shifts – where the working day is divided into two separate parts with a

This project will study the role of women’s and children’s labour in the early stages of Swedish industrialisation. While the work of gender historians shows a large participation of women and

The project aims to develop knowledge about how regional collaboration contributes to building the multifaceted capacity required to create fossil-free welfare states. VERSAM explores the complex

When humans interact with technology, they are often perceived as the weakness of the systems. The expression ”the human factor” emphasises human’s inability to function flawlessly, in relation to

Young People in Rural Halland is a microproject focusing on the living conditions of young people in rural Halland. The project is funded by Lokalt Ledd Utveckling Halland and addresses social

Efficient management of fish stock relies on biological monitoring for obtaining precise data on structure and size of populations. Fishery management commonly lacks knowledge on genetic population

The transport sector has great potential in the green transition. The municipalities have a major role in boosting the green conversion of transport, because they have several strings to play. The

The project’s goal is to strengthen the innovation capacity of life science startups in the ØKS area, by ensuring that products capable of being marketed are completed in the long term creates

Our ability to create a correct understanding of our world around us, above all concerning important topics and issues, is of decisive importance for our ability to function as individuals. But it is