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2021-12-22

New milestone achieved: 30 Resource Recovery doctoral students

The Resource Recovery doctoral education programme is, to say the least, a success – and a new milestone has now been reached. As of the conclusion of 2021, the programme has over 30 doctora...

2021-12-22

Large research project promotes climate benefits through efficient resource recovery

Researchers in the area of Resource Recovery at the University of Borås in Sweden are now starting a large research project. The purpose is to develop new technology fo...

2021-12-14

Thousands of tonnes of bread are wasted every year – the first quantitative study in Sweden

Large amounts of bread are wasted every year and are at most used for biogas production. This is a shame, says Pedro Brancoli, who recently received his doctorat...

2021-12-06

Juice industry waste to become biodegradable filters and fungal fibre membranes

New research in Resource Recovery will explore how fungi made from juice industry waste, among other food waste, can become filters and membranes. These can be used in...

2021-11-09

Sustainable development research receives funding

Ecological, social, and economic sustainability is the common denominator for the research projects that are being awarded research grants this year by Sparbanksstiftelsen Sjuhärad.

2021-10-20

The university leads the European research network for zero waste

The University of Borås is the node in a new EU project within Resource Recovery. The purpose of the project is to create and promote collaboration and the exchange of knowledge among...

2021-09-13

From beer by-products to burger party – how is that possible?

In her doctoral research, Rebecca Gmoser has investigated how fungi can be used to refine residual and waste products. The result is natural pigments and sustainable animal feed and food...

2021-04-30

New honorary doctor makes commercially viable biogas technology for the sake of the climate

Development is the main driving force for Fredrik Johansson, business developer at FOV Fabrics and newly appointed honorary doctor at the University of Borås: "I...

2021-04-26

New honorary doctor wants to make a difference for the climate — through scaling up all the way

The desire to make a difference is what drives Andreas Gundberg, a business developer at Lantmännen and new honorary doctor at the University of Borås. And i...

2021-04-15

Open lectures during Academic Week

During the last week of April, we will celebrate new professors, doctorate recipients, and honorary doctors at the University of Borås. You are welcome to take part in the lectures, which are open to the public, and...

2021-03-31

New composite material reinforced with natural fiber soon in our cars

Soon, composites in cars can be reinforced with environmentally friendly natural fibres instead of glass fibres.

2021-03-04

Two new honorary doctors at the University of Borås

Fredrik Johansson and Andreas Gundberg have now been named honorary doctors at the University of Borås. Both have contributed to developing the research area known as Resource Recovery into the...

2021-02-25

New method – recycled concrete becomes new concrete

Initially, the concrete industry changed from using natural aggregates to crushed stone as aggregate. The next step may be to use recycled concrete as aggregate instead. This makes it more possible for...

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