Örebro University

Örebro University
Örebro University
Örebro Universitet
Motto Dulce est sapere (knowledge is divine)
Established 1977 (college)
1999 (university)
Type Public
Rector Prof. Jens Schollin
Admin. staff 1 100
Students 8,600 (FTE, 2009)[1]
Location Sweden Örebro, Närke, Sweden
Campus Urban
Website http://www.oru.se/english

Örebro University (Swedish: Örebro universitet) is a state university in Örebro, Sweden.

University-level education in Örebro started in 1960s, when Uppsala University started to give some courses in Örebro. On the basis of these activities, an independent högskola (university college) was created in 1977 under the name Högskolan i Örebro (Örebro University College). This university college also incorporated three other existing educational institutions in Örebro: the teaching seminar, the sports college (founded in 1966) and the social work college (founded 1967). This college was granted the privileges of a university by the Government of Sweden in 1999.

On March the 30th 2010 the university was granted the right to award medical degrees in collaboration with Örebro University Hospital, making it the 7th medical school in Sweden.

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Historical Events

1963: The first permanent higher education programme in Örebro starts (a Master of Technology administered by the Royal Institute of Technology).

1966: The College of Physical Education and Sport Science is founded.

1967: Örebro becomes a university branch of Uppsala University. The College of Social Sciences in Örebro is established.

1970: The first building is built on what is today the campus area.

1977: Örebro University College is established through a merger of the Preschool Teaching Seminary, the College of Physical Education and Sport Science, and the College of Social Sciences. 1978: The Institute of Music Education is established.

1993: An academic programme for chefs and waiters/waitresses starts in Grythyttan.

1993: The professor programme is launched (an agreement between Örebro University College and Uppsala University concerning the organisation of some ten professorships in the social science and humanities field).

1995: The College of Health Care Science, until then under county council-municipal management, is incorporated into the university college organisation.

1999: Örebro University is established. Inauguration by Prime Minister Göran Persson on 6 February 1999.

2003: Campus Alfred Nobel, Karlskoga is opened.

2003: Campus Kopparberg is established.

2009: Örebro University’s tenth anniversary.

Academic Departments

  • School of Health and Medical Sciences
  • School of Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Meal Science
  • School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
  • School of Law, Psychology and Social work
  • School of Music, Theatre and Art
  • School of Science and Technology
  • Swedish Business School

Rectors

  • Thore Hammarland (1977-1978)
  • Stefan Björklund (1978-1982)
  • Anders Stening (1983-1989)
  • Ingemar Lind (1990-1999)
  • Janerik Gidlund (1999-2008)
  • Jens Schollin (2008- present)

Alumni

  • Stefan Borsch, Vocals of Vikingarna (1973-1979)
  • Lars Joel Eriksson, Political editor of Swedish newspaper, Skanska Dagbladet
  • Fredrick Federley, Member of the parliament for the Centre Party
  • Ulrika Knape, Olympic medalist in diving (1972 and 1976)
  • Pernilla Månsson Colt, News reporter
  • Göran Persson, Swedish Prime Minister (1996-2006)
  • Sten Tolgfors, Minister for Defense and Foreign Trade, Member of the parliament for the Moderate Party
  • Rickard Olsson, Host of television and radio show
  • Sven-Göran Eriksson, Football coach
  • Chris Härenstam, Sport Commentator
  • Marika Domanski Lyfors, Coach of the Swedish women's national football (1996 to 2005)

Gallery

  • Primary Building

  • Campus pool

  • Prisma House

  • School of Music

See also

  • Category:Örebro University alumni

References

  1. ^ Swedish Higher Education Authority (Högskoleverket) - Annual report 2010 (Swedish), page 106ff

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Coordinates: 59°15′16″N 15°14′43″E / 59.25444°N 15.24528°E / 59.25444; 15.24528


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