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Research, education and innovation come together for a sustainable future. Learn more about the University’s work with EU GREEN and how we, together with other European institutions, are working towards a greener world.
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2025-01-22
Right-wing voters for nuclear power - but not where they live
A majority of Swedes are in favor of expanding nuclear power, but locally, the construction of nuclear power plants can be a source of conflict. Right-wing voters in particular are in favor of new nuclear power plants - but they do not want them near where they live. There is also a strong polarization - one fifth are either strongly in favour of nuclear or wind power, and critical of the other energy source.
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2025-01-20
Remote rehab with artificial skeleton
A doctoral thesis at the University of Gävle highlights new, innovative uses for exoskeletons. The research shows how the technology can simplify both rehabilitation and daily exercise for the elderly and people with special needs.
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2025-01-13
Car Use Habits Foster Negative Views on Carbon Taxes - even among environmentalists
The habit of driving influences even environmentally conscious individuals to view carbon taxation more negatively. This is suggested by a new study, the first of its kind to investigate how habitual behaviors affect attitudes toward carbon taxes.
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2025-01-10
EU GREEN gives students the chance to go on an entrepreneurial journey
Innovation and entrepreneurship are at the heart of Work Package Four (WP4) of EU GREEN. Through various inspirational sessions, students have the opportunity to develop their business ideas.
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Our research
By means of our interdisciplinary research in four strategic areas – Health Promoting Work, Innovative Learning, Intelligent Industry and Urban Sustainability – the University contributes to the work of tackling many of the challenges our society faces.
All our programmes and courses
Do what 19 000 other students are already doing: study at the University of Gävle! We offer a wide range of unique and challenging programmes and courses. Here you will find teacher education and business studies, an applied criminology programme and a five-year-long Master of Science in engineering.
Calendar
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JAN 2025
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FEB 2025
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Webinars Insectopia
Insectopia is an innovative initiative under the EU Green Alliance, designed to create and implement “insect utopias” as inspiring examples...
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FEB 2025
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FEB 2025
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Winter Sport Event
University of Gävle hosts the Winter Sport Event in Gävle from 3-6 February, 2025. Each university in the EU GREEN...
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FEB 2025
at 12.00-13.30
Yoga and mindfulness for balance in life
Welcome to a relaxing time where you can try yoga, deep relaxation and meditation. You will also learn how yoga...
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MAY 2025
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MAY 2025
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Erasmus+ Staff Week at University of Gävle
We wish to invite all of our Erasmus+ partners to our first ever Erasmus +Staff Week in May! Join us...
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