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- Relative poverty in Sweden has doubled
Real wages have risen steadily in Sweden, which has led to most Swedes having more money at their disposal. But at the same time, the gaps in society have widened. Vulnerable groups have had a tougher …
- Is AI a bubble that might burst?
Throughout the autumn, I received a constant barrage of concerned questions regarding the enormous attention being paid to artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Is it truly beneficial, or could it …
- Mindfulness as a tool to reduce political polarisation
Can mindfulness really help to reduce polarisation in politics? This question is being investigated by peace and conflict researcher Karen Brounéus in the study Mindfulness i Riksdagen (Mindfulness …
- “Religion is a hub for discussions about democracy”
What does religion mean in secular Sweden, and how does it drive societal development? These are questions that Mia Lövheim studies. Even though religious belief is no longer a key factor, our …
- New construction can revitalise disadvantaged housing areas
Construction projects can be a way to revitalise disadvantaged housing areas and combat segregation. This is the view of researchers at Urban Lab at Uppsala University, who collect data on housing and …
- New company aims to prevent corruption involving sex as currency
A postponed fieldwork and a brainstorm over coffee at the local café Fågelsången inspired a new initiative to tackle a global problem: sexual corruption. Now, four researchers are ready to translate …
- “If the technology doesn’t work as intended, it adds stress”
How does the introduction of new technology affect the working environment at Arlanda and other airports? This is the question that researchers at the Department of Information Technology are …
- Babies follow social cues despite trauma
Babies living as refugees have some of the same social skills as children with more secure home conditions. This is shown by a new study that researchers from Uppsala University have conducted in …
- Disability researchers aim to reverse the trend
How can researchers help improve the situation of people with disabilities? This question is the focus of a national initiative in 2025. “We want to create hope. Research can make a difference – …
- Can individual billing reduce water waste?
Water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource worldwide, and the question of water management is becoming an ever more pressing issue in Sweden as well. Despite this, water is often priced in a …
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