Advertisement

Orebro University, Fyrklovern bridge research and industries with idea bank

Education, research and interaction have transformed orebro University from one of Sweden's youngest universities to among its fastest-growing research institutions.

Supported by:Discovery Reports
Reading Time:2 minutes
Why you can trust SCMP
Anna Ragen, head of external relations

Education, research and interaction have transformed orebro University from one of Sweden's youngest universities to among its fastest-growing research institutions.

"orebro University emphasises innovative programmes, interdisciplinary research and community collaboration for sustainable growth," says Anna Ragen, head of external relations. "Sustainability should encompass economic, environmental and humanitarian issues. This is why our body of research - from social sciences to the humanities, natural sciences and technology - is all about giving back to the society."

The forward-looking university illustrates this principle by supporting partners including the World Health Organization in fields such as injury prevention and safety promotion. It also helps organisations overseas such as Shanghai Bailian Group, China's biggest retailer, in reducing energy consumption through a heating system developed at the university.

Recognising the growing national and international interest in accessing know-how, research results and innovations from Swedish universities, the Innovation Office Fyrklovern - consisting of Linnaeus University, Mid Sweden University, Karlstad University and orebro University - has developed a platform designed to bridge research and industry. The project - called Idebanken, or "bank of ideas" - aims to stimulate the flow of academic knowledge between industries and the society.

"We are optimistic that Idebanken will encourage business ideas, knowledge and innovation at the universities, and increase public benefit and utilisation," Ragen says.

Researchers who contribute to Idebanken primarily aim to hone their work and not to commercialise them.

Advertisement
Select Voice
Choose your listening speed
Get through articles 2x faster
1.25x
250 WPM
Slow
Average
Fast
1.25x