Through our research, we will contribute to a good society – one that is founded on democratic principles and that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable both for our own generation and for generations to come.
How can we make district heating more reliable, make better use of renewable electricity and ensure that the energy transition benefits more people? Dalarna University is involved in three research projects addressing different challenges in the transition of the energy system.
How can Sweden make better use of solar power while maintaining a stable electricity system? This is one of the challenges Dalarna University will help address as the national Solar Electricity Research Centre Sweden (SOLVE) enters a new five-year period.
What makes people choose to pay for something they technically don’t have to pay for? New research from Dalarna University shows how social norms, new technology, and clear communication can secure funding for trails – without compromising the Right of Public Access.
How do we learn to move efficiently? How do repetitive strain injuries occur – and how can training and treatment best prevent them and be used in rehabilitation?
Children growing up in displacement camps in Somalia face a high risk of undernutrition, which can severely affect their health and development. Short-term measures such as cash transfers or nutrition counselling alone are not enough.
Why can some species quickly adapt to changes in their environment while others cannot? New research from Dalarna University offers fresh insights – and the results could one day help develop better medicines, new ways to fight diseases, and smarter artificial intelligence.