Research that makes a difference
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.
Research at the University of Gävle
The University of Gävle targets four strategic research areas in our efforts to meet key societal challenges.
At the University of Gävle, there are about 200 employees who are active in research, of which 45 are professors and 64 are doctoral students.
Here you can read about the doctoral studies offered at the University of Gävle, general eligibility and how to apply for an available doctoral position.
Every year, researchers at the University of Gävle publish numerous articles and books, both printed and electronic ones. This page contains information on where to find these publications.
Compliance with good research practice is of the utmost importance to ensure both the reliability of research results and public confidence in research.
This page was last updated 2026-05-26