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2025-09-15
How to protect yourself against digital fraud
The cyberattack on Miljödata has resulted in certain information about current and former employees at Karlstad University being leaked and, over the weekend, published on the darknet.
Following the incident with Miljödata’s IT system, all employees are urged to stay extra alert. A warning sign could be if you are contacted by a person or a company in an unusual or unexpected way. Particularly if it is someone you have never had contact with before. This applies regardless of whether the communication takes place via phone, text message, letter or email.
Remember to never share personal information such as passwords with anyone, or use BankID or Freja eID upon the request of someone else.
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2025-09-15
Two awards for former student and researcher in mathematics
Two prestigious awards granted to former student and researcher for contributions to mathematics and mathematics education.
Minh Phuong Bui, postdoctoral researcher in mathematics and part of the research environment ROSE (which focuses on what happens in the classroom and the interaction between teachers and students in the learning process), has been awarded the Future Education Early Career Award in the category STEM+ for the Sustainable Development of Our Society.
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2025-09-11
A Future as a Professional Boxer and Business Economist
Dalian Dawody, 25 years old and a student at the Elite Sports University at Karlstad University, became world champion in Thai boxing in the 75-kilo weight class during the World Championships in Turkey in spring 2025. On the last weekend of August, he also won a championship belt in Muaythai For Life on home turf in Karlstad. At the same time, he is very close to completing his degree in the Business and Economics program after five years of study.
Dalian Dawody was born and raised in Malmö. When he was fourteen, he and his family moved to Karlstad because they had relatives there. As his teenage years were a bit turbulent, his cousin took him to Karlstad Muaythai to try Thai boxing. There, he found an outlet for his energy and learned training discipline and sportsmanship—he found himself and his path in life, as he turned out to be a real talent in the sport. But he needed something more alongside boxing.
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2025-09-09
Sensors for more climate-smart premises
Starting this autumn, all public spaces such as classrooms and group rooms will be equipped with sensors. The aim is to gain a better understanding of how the premises are used. The installation of sensors does not cover offices or staff rooms.
The purpose of installing the sensors is to measure how the premises are used, in order to make more efficient use of the premises, reduce energy consumption and improve the indoor climate. The project is conducted in collaboration with Akademiska hus and Tietoevry, and will include the installation of 250-400 sensors in total at Karlstad University.
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2025-09-08
Alum of the Year 2025: Johnnie Lindgren
Johnnie Lindgren, a teacher in physical education at Dallidenskolan in Kil, is Alum of the Year 2025 at Karlstad University. His teaching is based on an innovative approach and new ways of thinking, focusing on motivating his pupils to believe in their own abilities.
Johnnie Lindgren graduated as a teacher in Swedish and physical education in 2009 and feels honoured to receive the award as Alum of the Year.
– It’s incredibly exciting and honouring. Many driven and competent people have received the award before me, so I feel humbled to be part of such a group.
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2025-09-08
A student has passed away
A student at Karlstad University passed away at his parents' home during the night between Saturday 6 September and Sunday 7 September. The cause is currently unknown. Our thoughts go out to family, friends and fellow students at this difficult time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
