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Discourses of #MeToo

Centrum för genusforskning » Evenemang och seminarier » Evenemang vid CGF » ÄLDRE EVENEMANG » CGF-evenemang 2022 » Nationell konferens för genusforskning - G22 » Öppna paneler
After bursting onto the main stage of public mediated discourse in 2017, #MeToo was, and still is, experienced by many as a global feminist movement of both political and personal import, and as powerful outcry against men’s sexual violence.

Rebecka Alfredsson aims for a high career in IT

CSmaster » Att läsa Datavetenskap på Karlstads universitet
- At Computer Science at Karlstad University, I have always felt like one of everyone else. My drive has set the bar high and the knowledge I have now I am very proud of. Important for Rebecka Alfredsson when choosing to pursue a master's degree in computer science at Karlstad University was to boost her competitiveness and stay in the local area. - I want to work at an advanced level and don´t feel limited, so the master's degree in computer science is perfect.

Eddie Wadbro, Professor of Mathematics

Akademisk högtid » Föregående högtider » Akademisk högtid genom åren » Akademisk högtid 2021 » Professorer 2021
“The issues I work with are usually driven by an actual application. To me, there is a clear connection between reality, mathematic modelling and computer-based simulation.” Eddie Wadbro was born and raised in Kivik. He studied at Lund University before doing his doctoral studies at Uppsala University. Since finishing his dissertation he has had various employments, most recently as senior lecturer at Umeå University.

Decolonizing Transgender in the North. 4th Nordic Transgender Studies Symposium

Centrum för genusforskning » Evenemang och seminarier » Evenemang vid CGF » ÄLDRE EVENEMANG » CGF-evenemang före 2020
The Centre for Gender Studies (CGF) at Karlstad University is pleased to announce the upcoming 4th Nordic Transgender Studies Symposium October 11 – 13, 2016. The conference will be devoted to questions of decoloniality and its meaning for Trans Studies and trans politics.

Consumer privacy - fundamentals, 5 ects

ISE » Om ISE » Samtliga utvecklade kurser
This course will give you an introduction and broadened you knowledge on consumer privacy on digital markets. It will give you the fundamentals of consumer and online privacy. The course outlines principles of user-centric privacy applicable to the design of online systems and choice architecture, focusing on user interface design and its psychological foundations. It addresses both theoretical and practical implications of online privacy.

Erik Steijner och David Steijner, Degree of Master in Business Administration, specialising in marketing

HHK » Samverkan » Samverkan vid HHK » Alumn och partners » Interviews with alumni
Why did both of you choose to study at Karlstad Business School? – I think the biggest reason is that we’re born in Värmland, says Erik Steijner. Moving to Karlstad felt natural. We didn’t have any solid plans for life, so instead of applying for random jobs, we chose to study. What were your expectations for the degree programme at Karlstad Business School? Did it live up to your expectations? – Our original idea was to study IT, says Erik.

Cecilia Sillanpää, Alumna of the Real Estate Management programme

HHK » Samverkan » Samverkan vid HHK » Alumn och partners » Interviews with alumni
What do you do today? “I manage transactions and the land profile at HSB ProjektPartner. This means that I am responsible for the entire transaction process for the real estate business our company conducts when we buy land on which we later build housing. After graduating, my first job was at SBAB as a mortgage consultant.

Step 5: Communications plan

Forskarhandbok » Steg 5: Genomför projektet » När ditt projekt blir beviljat
A communications plan is the fundamental document that will guide and shape your internal and public communications activities and your public profile. A good communications plan to announce the results of a project will give you and your team the focus it needs to have clear messages about the project, while at the same time, build both visibility and credibility for your organization.
2024-08-09
Vinnova, Formas and the Swedish Energy Agency say yes to funding for SustainGov, where Samhällsnytta at Karlstad University is one of the partners. The decision means that SustainGov is granted around SEK 11 million in government funding per year for running the programme, which is intended to help the public sector do the right things. – It is important for Karlstad University that we get to be a part of this long-term and strategic initiative, says Johan Quist, Managin

Interlibrary loans - borrowing material from other libraries

Bibliotek » Låna » Beställa » Fjärrlån
Material or copies of material not available from the library may be obtained via other libraries. We cannot guarantee that all material will be sent, as all libraries have different regulations regarding interlibrary loans. Who can order interlibrary loans? The interlibrary loan service is aimed at those who study, research or work at Karlstad University.

Words from our senior management

Om universitetet » Om Karlstads universitet » Fakta om universitetet
This is the blog Words from our senior management, authored by vice-chancellor Jerker Moodysson, pro-vice-chancellor Margareta Friman, pro-vice-chancellor Patrik Larsson and university director Anne-Christine Larsson Ljung. DEAR COLLEAGUES! 2024-12-13I want to start by thanking all of your for doing such a fantastic job throughout the past year.
The law is an important tool for achieving sustainable development, but it has been criticised for not being effective enough. There is great interest from both the business sector and authorities in creating more effective environmental assessments. However, the Land and Environmental Courts have difficulty managing the complexity of environmental issues since the requirements for a legal review – rule of law, predictability and equal treatment – demand delimited and separate processes.

Ida Flink, Professor of Psychology

Akademisk högtid » Föregående högtider » Akademisk högtid genom åren » Akademisk högtid 2023 » Professorer 2023
Ida Flink was born and raised in Årjäng. After spending a few years abroad following graduation from upper secondary school, she moved to Örebro to enroll in the psychology programme. Immediately after graduation, she went on to doctoral studies at the same university, where the first two years were combined with the practical placement required to become a licenced psychologist.

Alumnus in focus: Kristian Thorén

Alumn » Alumn i fokus » Alumn i fokus 2018
The school is a blessing and provides opportunities for all, regardless of their origin! ALUMNUS IN FOCUS: KRISTIAN THORÉN Name: Kristian Thorén Exam: Teacher's Degree Compulsory School's Secondary School and Upper Secondary School and Philosophy of Literature, 2009 Age: 35 What did you choose Karlstad University? Lots of emotional reasons. The newly-built library was among the most beautiful I saw, as was the internal décor: Lars Lerin's magical landscape paintings

THE POLITICS AND INTERSECTIONS OF COVID-19: Online Talk Series

Centrum för genusforskning » Evenemang och seminarier » Evenemang vid CGF » ÄLDRE EVENEMANG » CGF-evenemang 2020
Critical Perspectives from Gender Studies Online Talk Series – 23.09.2020 and 28.10.2020 (09:00-17:00) The current global pandemic has brought with it many challenges. Most obviously, the costs are seen in the lives lost and the health, emotional, social, and economic challenges that many people face around the globe due to the pandemic.

Degree

Student » Meny » Mina studier » Efter studierna
A degree can be described as proof that you, through your studies, have acquired a certain level of knowledge. When you have completed your studies, you have to apply for your degree certificate. Your degree certificate details which type of degree you have been awarded, the specific courses included in your degree, the grade you achieved for each course and the dates courses were completed. The degree certificate is in both Swedish and English.

University pedagogy training

Om universitetet » Om Karlstads universitet » Vårt ansvar » Universitetspedagogik
As of Autumn 2020, there was a new model in place for UPE’s courses for university teachers. We now offer more courses but each course is less comprehensive. It will also be up to the individual teacher and his/her supervisor to choose the courses that are most relevant in their particular case. UPE’s mission is to provide excellent, relevant training and thus support teachers in doing their job. RANGE OF COURSES Below you can find short information about our courses.

Step 3: Project budget

Forskarhandbok » Steg 3: Skriv ansökan
The project budget must be drawn up in consultation with a financial officer. You should make an appointment with your department financial officer well in advance of the application deadline. Bring all information about the call to the meeting. An estimate is drawn up in line with the SUHF model (Sveriges universitets- och högskoleförbund/The Association of Swedish Higher Education), which includes a budget with full coverage of costs (i.e.

Lars E. Olsson, professor of Psychology

Akademisk högtid » Föregående högtider » Akademisk högtid genom åren » Akademisk högtid 2019 » Professorer 2019
”For the future, I see great possibilities to integrate my different research areas since innovation, particularly service innovation, will be a vital factor in creating an inclusive, accessible and sustainable society.” Lars E. Olsson grew up in Dals-Ed and went to Karlstad to study and to work as a recreation instructor in the 1990s.  Near the end of the decade, he moved to Gothenburg to retrain, taking up studies in psychology.    Lars E.

Current research in Political Science

Statsvetenskap » Forskning
Political Science research at Karlstad University mainly concerns two areas of interest: political procedures and processes at the local and regional levels, and social science education. Political procedures and processes at the local and regional levels European societies in general and the Nordic ones, including Sweden, in particular have undergone changes which entail an increased political and executive role for regional and local agents.
2024-05-03
Jenny Wilson is an internationally known Swedish indie musician, artist, and not least, producer. Her music is electro-influenced and energetic, and her lyrics are confrontational, often critical of society. At the same time, she does not shy away from being very vulnerable and personal, which is a significant part of her expression.