http://www.his.se/ News - News-Update - University of Skövde en http://www.his.se/english/news/master-student-from-the-university-received-a-diploma/ On April 29, 24 outstanding students recieved a diploma from the Swedish Secretary of Commerce Ewa Björling, for their choise to choose Sweden as a destination for their master studies. http://www.his.se/english/news/master-student-from-the-university-received-a-diploma/ Fri, 17 May 2013 12:19:31 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/the-university-of-skovde-receives-a-top-ranking-in-an-annual-environmental-report/ The University of Skövde has gone from a low position to one of the top ranked universities in the Environmental Protection Agency's annual report, "Environmental management in central government agencies". Edith Beckman http://www.his.se/english/news/the-university-of-skovde-receives-a-top-ranking-in-an-annual-environmental-report/ Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:27:28 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/swap-a-book-for-the-environment/ On Saturday, March 23d, at 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm it is Earth Hour around the globe – and at the University of Skövde. This year the theme is "I will if you will" – a challenge that extends beyond the hour. Edith Beckman http://www.his.se/english/news/swap-a-book-for-the-environment/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:04:03 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/momos-battle-of-time-becomes-exhibition-game/ Student’s from the University of Skövde are about to create a computer game based on the book “Momo, or the strange story of the time-thieves and the child who brought the stolen time back to people” by Michael Ende. Edith Beckman http://www.his.se/english/news/momos-battle-of-time-becomes-exhibition-game/ Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:14:02 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/possible-future-collaboration-/ On Tuesday, 26th of February, the University of Skövde received a visit from Dr. Christian Kennett from the School of Media, Arts and Design of the University of Westminster. http://www.his.se/english/news/possible-future-collaboration-/ Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:01:39 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/researchers-in-skovde-participate-in-eu-flagship-project/ Researchers at the University of Skövde participate in the Human Brain Project. The project is a multimillion research investment from the EU, where over 80 different institutions work together to map the human brain. Edith Beckman http://www.his.se/english/news/researchers-in-skovde-participate-in-eu-flagship-project/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:41:39 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/per-anders-received-the-university-of-skovde-diversity-scholarship/ Per Anders Östblad received the 2012 diversity Scholarship at the University of Skövde. He received the award for his essay that studies how computer games can be used as aids for the visually impaired. Ulf Nylén http://www.his.se/english/news/per-anders-received-the-university-of-skovde-diversity-scholarship/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:11:22 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/university-of-skovdes-largest-conference-so-far/ It is now official; in November 2013 the Swedish Society of Nursing will hold a conference on hospital placement training in Skövde. It will be the largest Conference that the University of Skövde has hosted so far. Edith Beckman http://www.his.se/english/news/university-of-skovdes-largest-conference-so-far/ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:14:36 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/lecture-with-wallstrom-women-in-conflicts/ Margot Wallström, the former Swedish Minister of Culture, Minister of Social Affairs, Deputy Civil Minister, EU Commissioner, EU’s Environment Commissioner and last but not least the First Vice-President of the European Union Commission under President José Manuel Barroso. Margot Wallström will lecture at The University of Skövde on the topic “When women become weapons in the world and everyday conflicts” on Tuesday December 11th, 2012. Margot Wallström, photo from the UN.   Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary-General, appointed Margot Wallström in 2010 as the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflicts, a mission which she completed in May 2012. Part of her assignment was to implement the UN resolution 1820 by means of appropriate strategies and steps for ending the use and abuse of women as empowering weapons in times of war and conflict.  She stated “long after the guns fall silent, the consequences of rape remain” and emphasized on the urgency that conflict-related sexual violence no longer stays unreported, unspoken or unpunished. Students and staff:  The lecture will start at 2:15 pm (11th of December) at the University of Skövde, building D, room D105. Free entrance. Arrive in good time for the lecture. For more information, please feel free to contact: Edith Beckman Press Officer (temp.) +46-500-448028 edith.beckman@his.se   Imane Koraiban http://www.his.se/english/news/lecture-with-wallstrom-women-in-conflicts/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:19:55 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/the-university-of-skovde-celebrates-nobel-day-2012-/ In conjunction with Nobel Day 2012, The University of Skövde organizes and hosts a Nobel celebration this Thursday December 6th. Three experts will present and discuss this year’s Nobel Prize works in literature, medicine and chemistry. Imane Koraiban http://www.his.se/english/news/the-university-of-skovde-celebrates-nobel-day-2012-/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:22:57 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/the-university-of-skovde-continues-to-welcome-international-researchers-this-time-from-brazil-/ Two Brazilian researchers have been selected to join a team of their peers at The University of Skövde in order to further study the correlation between academia and industry as well as information security systems research. Edith Beckman http://www.his.se/english/news/the-university-of-skovde-continues-to-welcome-international-researchers-this-time-from-brazil-/ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:30:47 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/first-class-will-be-discontinued/ On January 14th 2013, the system First Class will be discontinued. http://www.his.se/english/news/first-class-will-be-discontinued/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:56:34 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/international-alumni-reunion-after-ten-years/ Last month 18 former international students gathered for a reunion in Skövde. They wanted to celebrate that ten years have passed since they first arrived on campus at the University of Skövde as international exchange students in 2002. http://www.his.se/english/news/international-alumni-reunion-after-ten-years/ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:55:47 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/professorial-inaugurations-at-the-university-of-skovde/ In the spirit of upholding traditions and celebrating academics, the University of Skövde held a grand professorial inaugurations reception this past Friday, the 12th of October, at the St Helena Church, one of Skövde’s historical hotspots. Imane Koraiban http://www.his.se/english/news/professorial-inaugurations-at-the-university-of-skovde/ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:46:50 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/immediate-suspension-for-suspected-student/ The University of Skövde’s disciplinary committee has issued a decision to immediately suspend the student who was arrested by the police last week on grounds of suspected assault and unlawful threats against a professor. Imane Koraiban/Ulf Nylén http://www.his.se/english/news/immediate-suspension-for-suspected-student/ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:36:02 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/the-university-of-skovde-will-appoint-three-new-professors/ Biomedicine, Computer Science and Social Psychology. The University of Skövde will have three new professors in these three fields of study. On Friday, October 12th the new professors will officially be inaugurated at an academic ceremony. Andrea de Carvalho Diao http://www.his.se/english/news/the-university-of-skovde-will-appoint-three-new-professors/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:42:36 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/fika-kanelbullar-and-loreen-at-the-exchange-students-introduction/ The first day of the introduction programme gave a special foretaste of the Swedish culture and habits. – I think I will eat a kanelbulle every day, smiles one of the exchange students. Sofia Maier http://www.his.se/english/news/fika-kanelbullar-and-loreen-at-the-exchange-students-introduction/ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:17:42 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/researchers-investigate-air-pollution-in-india/ Professor Abul Mandal and senior lecturer Cecilia Eriksson - both at the Systems Biology Research Centre at the University of Skövde – have received 2,1 million SEK in research grants from the Swedish international development cooperation Agency –SIDA. http://www.his.se/english/news/researchers-investigate-air-pollution-in-india/ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:10:41 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/workshop-on-bioremediation-of-toxic-metals-and-other-pollutants/ Together with researchers from India, Bangladesh, USA and Sweden, the University of Skövde is trying to find smart solutions to improve the future for millions of people. Sofia Maier http://www.his.se/english/news/workshop-on-bioremediation-of-toxic-metals-and-other-pollutants/ Tue, 29 May 2012 06:17:42 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/their-master-thesis-analyze-the-structure-of-a-400-year-old-warship/ Carlos Garza is from Mexico, Armanj Dabbagh has his roots in Iraq and the warship Vasa is a Swedish national treasury. During their master studies at the University of Skövde, Carlos and Armanj have analyzed the mechanical integrity of Vasa’s hull. Ulf Nylén http://www.his.se/english/news/their-master-thesis-analyze-the-structure-of-a-400-year-old-warship/ Tue, 15 May 2012 07:58:41 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/world-famous-treadmill-puts-the-person-in-the-centre-/ An omnidirectional treadmill has been created to train soldiers. The British TV has made the product world-famous. The “floor" is a result of Swedish research, conducted by Daniel Johansson at the University of Skövde, Örebro University and MSE Weibull. http://www.his.se/english/news/world-famous-treadmill-puts-the-person-in-the-centre-/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:50:20 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/mutual-exchange-for-students-and-industry/ Jonas Svefors graduated from the program of international economics at the University of Skövde 1998 – and now he will give a lecture to the students taking economics. Edith Beckman http://www.his.se/english/news/mutual-exchange-for-students-and-industry/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:51:09 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/all-you-need-is-love-/ Valentine’s Day is coming up! Declare your love for someone and take the chance to win movie tickets for an enjoyable evening of love. http://www.his.se/english/news/all-you-need-is-love-/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:52:38 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/students-from-the-university-of-skovde-get-jobs-quickly/ University of Skövde students find it easy to find work after their studies. Eight out of ten students are established in the labor market one and a half year after graduation, according to a new report from the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education (Högskoleverket). Read more about Högskoleverket's report (in Swedish). http://www.his.se/english/news/students-from-the-university-of-skovde-get-jobs-quickly/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:12:31 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/all-saints-day/ The opening hours differ around the swedish All saints day holiday http://www.his.se/english/news/all-saints-day/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:51:10 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/ukraine-visit-provides-teacher-development/ For two weeks, three teachers from University of Skövde along with three students will visit Ukraine and the city Zaporizhzhia. The aim is to build on the cooperation that exists between the University in Sweden and Zaporizhzhia'sTeachers Training College http://www.his.se/english/news/ukraine-visit-provides-teacher-development/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:37:55 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/a-welcome-ceremony-that-rocked/ -This was mind blowing! We didn’t know what to expect. But you brought a band, cheer leaders and rock n’ roll. What can top that?, says Master’s student John Bosco Tayebwa from Uganda. Sofia Maier http://www.his.se/english/news/a-welcome-ceremony-that-rocked/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:50:17 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/continued-research-success-for-the-university/ The University of Skövde gains further ground. The latest in a series of good news is that the http://www.his.se/english/news/continued-research-success-for-the-university/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:10:09 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/quality-stamp-for-top-class-research/ The University of Skövde reached a historically successful and strategically important http://www.his.se/english/news/quality-stamp-for-top-class-research/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:03:56 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/skovde-students-won-swedish-game-awards/ The computer game “Room and breakfast” were awarded "Best Serious Game” at Swedish Game Awards, which recently took place. The game is developed by students who are studying at the University of Skövde. http://www.his.se/english/news/skovde-students-won-swedish-game-awards/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:22:18 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/visit-from-ukraine-/ Recently a delegation from Ukraine came to visit the University of Skövde. There were representatives from Zaporizhzhya National University, Classic Private University in Zaporizhzhya and Zaporizhzhya's Teachers Training College. http://www.his.se/english/news/visit-from-ukraine-/ Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:26:11 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/quality-marking-for-first-class-research/ The University of Skövde achieved historic success and a strategic milestone this week when we were described by the Foundation for Knowledge (Knowledge Foundation) to become a so-called Knowledge Environment. Sofia Henningsson http://www.his.se/english/news/quality-marking-for-first-class-research/ Wed, 25 May 2011 08:12:55 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/university-of-skovde-top-rated-by-international-students/ International Student Barometer (ISB) last week released survey data from more than two hundred universities in eleven countries and the University of Skövde was given the best possible score in several key areas. http://www.his.se/english/news/university-of-skovde-top-rated-by-international-students/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:46:54 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/greedy-algorithms-best-for-multiple-targets/ What algorithms should an air defense system work with? Particle swarm algorithms if there are ten targets to be hit. If there are more than ten targets, greedy algorithms work best. These findings are presented by researcher Fredrik Johansson. Ulf Nylén http://www.his.se/english/news/greedy-algorithms-best-for-multiple-targets/ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:26:27 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/tuition-fees-set-at-the-university-of-skovde/ From 85 000 to 120 000 SEK: That's what a student from a country outside the EU or EEA will have to pay to participate in one year of programme studies at the University of Skövde. The tuitions are introduced by the autumn term of 2011. Ulf Nylen http://www.his.se/english/news/tuition-fees-set-at-the-university-of-skovde/ Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:48:51 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/never-reply-to-an-e-mail-that-wants-your-password/ Once again we get reports that students get mail about their account. We want to exhort everyone not to leave any passwords in a mail. If you get a mail like this, delete it at once and do not answer it! These two mails have been seen here at Högskolan i Skövde: Kära e-postkonto Ägare, Detta meddelande från webmail-centralen för alla webbmailkonto ägare. Vi håller för närvarande uppgradera vår databas och e-postkonton centrum. Vi avslutande alla oanvända e-postkonton för att skapa utrymme för nya konton. För att förhindra att ditt konto från att ha sagts upp, måste du uppdatera den genom att tillhandahålla den information som efterfrågas nedan: Bekräfta din e-identiteten nu E-post Användarnamn: ............... E-post Lösenord: ............... Varning! Ett konto ägare som vägrar att uppdatera sitt konto inom sju dagar efter mottagandet av denna varning kommer att förlora hans eller hennes konto permanent. Varning Kod: VX2G99AAJ Tack, Webmail Administrator. ------------ Dear University of Skövde E-mail User, We write to let you know that We are currently upgrading our database,to complete your account activation with us, you are required to reply to this message and enter your password in the spaces provided (********) you are required to do this before the next 48 hours of receipt of this email or your email account will be erased and de-activated from our database. Full Name: Username: Password: Thank you for using :webmail.his.se University of Skövde Web Admin http://www.his.se/english/news/never-reply-to-an-e-mail-that-wants-your-password/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:11:03 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/genes-behind-arsenic-in-food-identified/ In many countries arsenic in food is a major problem. But researchers at the University of Skövde in Sweden have now identified two genes that may play a crucial role in how arsenic is stored in plants. Ulf Nylén http://www.his.se/english/news/genes-behind-arsenic-in-food-identified/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 08:14:41 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/adobe-cs4---new-important-update/ Adobe has released a new update (CS4 11.0.2) that resolves security vulnerabilities in the software Photoshop. http://www.his.se/english/news/adobe-cs4---new-important-update/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:48:51 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/university-of-skovdes-website-one-of-the-most-accessible/ University of Skövde's website is ranked number one among Swedish universities websites for accessibility. http://www.his.se/english/news/university-of-skovdes-website-one-of-the-most-accessible/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:20:36 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/customized-course-catalogue/ Now you can order your own customized course or programme catalogue http://www.his.se/english/news/customized-course-catalogue/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:22:29 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/lack-of-preparation-can-explain-ineffective-aid/ 40 billion US dollars went to the Central and East European countries in the form of technical assistance between 1990 and 2004. A recently published study argues that much of this technical assistance was ineffective. Ulf Nylén http://www.his.se/english/news/lack-of-preparation-can-explain-ineffective-aid/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:52:16 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/new-research-project-develops-simulation-based-methods-for-profitable-vehicle-manufacturing/ The University of Skövde has received 950 000 euros in research grants. The money will help finance a research project that aims to increase profitability and sustainability of the Swedish automotive industry. Ulf Nylén http://www.his.se/english/news/new-research-project-develops-simulation-based-methods-for-profitable-vehicle-manufacturing/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:47:24 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/mission-24-at-the-university-of-skovde/ On the 16th and 17th of September the first round of Mission 24 is held at the University of Skövde. This year student who participates in the event will receive credits. Ulf Nylén http://www.his.se/english/news/mission-24-at-the-university-of-skovde/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:17:30 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/first-case-of-new-flu-confirmed-at-the-university-of-skovde/ A student at the university has been taken ill with the new flu. The school is now preparing for a situation where many students and staff could be away from studies and work due to the disease. http://www.his.se/english/news/first-case-of-new-flu-confirmed-at-the-university-of-skovde/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:07 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/the-new-influenza--this-is-how-to-avoid-the-spread-of-contagion----/ As of next week, alcohol hand gel will be available in all restrooms of the university. This should be used to avoid the new flu from spreading among students and staff. http://www.his.se/english/news/the-new-influenza--this-is-how-to-avoid-the-spread-of-contagion----/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:00:55 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/demining-in-lebanon---skovde-student-summer-jobs-/ This summer Emmily and Hanna are working with mine clearance in Lebanon. The way there has gone through the University of Skövde's Development Assistance Engineering programme. http://www.his.se/english/news/demining-in-lebanon---skovde-student-summer-jobs-/ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:02:31 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/student-from-skovde-recieved-price-for-best-poster-at-american-university/ Fabian Firanescu studies biomedicine at the University of Skövde has recieved a price for best poster and been appointed http://www.his.se/english/news/student-from-skovde-recieved-price-for-best-poster-at-american-university/ Fri, 15 May 2009 09:54:12 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/birgitta-lindstrom-dissertates-in-computer-science/ Birgitta Lindström has now recieved her PhD with the dissertation Testability of Dynamic Real-Time systems. http://www.his.se/english/news/birgitta-lindstrom-dissertates-in-computer-science/ Fri, 15 May 2009 09:05:16 GMT News-Update http://www.his.se/english/news/new-research-at-the-university-of-skovde-may-allow-for-faster-diagnosis-of-uterine-cancer/ Uterine cancer is the most common gynecological malignity with women in the western hemisphere. The researchers have now identified a gene that may simplify future diagnosises. http://www.his.se/english/news/new-research-at-the-university-of-skovde-may-allow-for-faster-diagnosis-of-uterine-cancer/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:50:15 GMT News-Update