University West

University West was founded in 1990 and is one of the youngest seats of academic education in Sweden. University West is known for its profile of work integrated learning, that is the integration of academic training and professional experience. The university’s research is focused on the profile areas production technology and work integrated learning.

Address:

SE-461 86 Trollhättan

Phone:

+46-520 22 30 00

Head of public authority (President/Vice-Chancellor/CEO/DG):

Kerstin Norén

URL:

http://www.hv.se/en

Press contact

Name:

Karin Nobis

Phone:

+46-520 223074,

Mobile phone:

+46-721 600152

The latest press releases from University West

Nanoparticle based coating for aircraft engines may triple service life and reduce fuel consumption

20 March, 2014 - Högskolan Väst

Researchers at University West in Sweden have started using nanoparticles in the heat-insulating surface layer that protects aircraft engines from heat. In tests, this increased the service life of the coating by 300%. This is something that interests the aircraft industry to a very great degree, and the hope is that motors with the new layers will be in production within two years.

New solution for non-contact temperature measurement

27 February, 2013 - Högskolan Väst

In manufacturing, there is sometimes a need to measure the temperature of a material without touching it. PhD student Peter Hagqvist at University West has invented a new solution to this problem. A patent application is submitted.

Automation systems become flexible when robots make their own decisions

5 December, 2012 - Högskolan Väst

Researchers at University West in Sweden have created an automation system where machines and robots make their own decisions and adapt to external circumstances. They continue to work even when something goes wrong. You can reprogram them every day and easily vary equipment and manufactured products.

Children’s brains are injured in bicycle accidents – But very rarely in Sweden

4 September, 2012 - Högskolan Väst

Since 1978 the rate of hospitalisations of Swedish children because of head injuries related to cycling has been reduced by 93%. This means that a large number of children, instead of being severely disabled, have been able to live normal lives.

What is a wise stock market investment has changed since the advent of the euro

30 August, 2011 - Högskolan Väst

Before the introduction of the euro the wise thing for investors in the euro area was to spread their risks among countries. Nowadays the best yield comes from spreading risks across industrial sectors. The most reliable industries are construction, chemicals, and raw materials.

Musicians’ brains highly developed

5 May, 2011 - Högskolan Väst

New research shows that musicians’ brains are highly developed in a way that makes the musicians alert, interested in learning, disposed to see the whole picture, calm, and playful. The same traits have previously been found among world-class athletes, top-level managers, and individuals who practice transcendental meditation.

Research to make flying more environmentally friendly

15 February, 2005 - Högskolan Väst

Europe’s airplane engine manufacturers are now pooling their resources to make flying more environmentally friendly. In collaboration with some select universities and university colleges they are using millions in financial support from the EU to set up a major research project aiming to reduce noise, fuel use, and emissions. Trollhättan/Uddevalla University (HTU) College in Sweden is one of the project participants.

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