University West, Sweden
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University West (Swedish: Högskolan Väst) is a university college (högskola) located in Trollhättan, in southwestern Sweden. University West was initially called University College of Trollhättan/Uddevalla (Swedish: Högskolan i Trollhättan/Uddevalla) and had three campuses, in Trollhättan, Uddevalla and Vänersborg. In 2008 all activities were relocated to new facilities in Trollhättan.
University West in Trollhättan is a modern university which offers education collaborating with work-life in an attractive and modern study environment. We focus on the student and learning.
Research
Research is conducted within the areas of
- technology,
- social science,
- health and caring sciences
- humanities.
Work integrated learning constitutes an important, interdisciplinary, field of research. There is a strong connection between the research conducted at University West and the undergraduate education.
The research concerning production processes in manufacturing industry is of special importance. This research is conducted in close collaboration with a variety of businesses. University West is authorized to award degrees at the doctoral level in the field of Production processes and Work Integrated Learning.
Vision
’University West is a driving force within society, working together with a wide range of collaborative partners to create knowledge and make it accessible to a greater extent.’
Core values
Our four core values describe the characteristics of our institution and what defines us: who we are, how we do things, and our unique identity.
Strategies
University West’s strategic planning is based upon the Strategic Platform and is decided by University West’s University Board. The strategies are reviewed annually and are documented in the University Operational Plan (ÖVP). The University Operational Plan then forms the basis for each work unit’s operational plan.