Essays about: "gothenburg region"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 64 essays containing the words gothenburg region.

1. 16. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the Life Science Industry in the Gothenburg Region

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Jasmen Abd-El-Samie; Maria Svensson; [2021-06-28]
   Keywords : Life Science; FDI; Medical technology; Biotechnology; Pharmaceuticals; Motives; Gothenburg region; West Sweden;

   Abstract : This study aimed to identify why foreign-owned life science companies decide to locate abroad and also to identify the challenges that the companies experience. The Gothenburg region was chosen to investigate as a practical case. The study was performed through a qualitative study conducted through primary data (interviews) and secondary data. READ MORE

3. 17. Transnational Experiences of Ugandan Students in Gothenburg, Sweden; Challenges and Adaptation strategies

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Catherine Suubi Kayonga; [2021-02-05]
   Keywords : Transnationalism; adaptation; Ugandan students; cultural differences; coping mechanisms;

   Abstract : The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the transnational experiences of Ugandan students in Gothenburg; Sweden. The focus was to understand how cultural differences affect the academic and social life of these students, the ways in which they adapt to the new host country Sweden, challenges they might have encountered and how they have managed to overcome them. READ MORE

4. 18. Identifying municipalities most likely to contribute to an epidemic outbreak in Sweden using a human mobility network

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

   Author : Alexander Bridgwater; [2021]
   Keywords : Complex networks; Influence maximization; Epidemic modelling; Human mobility; Artifcial intelligence;

   Abstract : The importance of modelling the spreading of infectious diseases as part of a public health strategy has been highlighted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This includes identifying the geographical areas or travel routes most likely to contribute to the spreading of an outbreak. READ MORE

5. 19. Sustainability in practice : A governmentality study about transit‐oriented development in rural areas

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Freja Lina Huhle; [2021]
   Keywords : Governmentality studies; Sustainable Regional Development; Transit-oriented development Gothenburg metropolitan region; Rural areas;

   Abstract : As a response to meet climate targets, transit-oriented development is seen as a tool in Swedish regional development to decrease car dependency. By national infrastructural investments in new train stations, small municipalities are expected to continue the transit-oriented development by plan dense areas with housing in connection to the new train stations. READ MORE

6. 20. Women learning programming from women:

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

   Author : Shyamala Kathirasu; [2020-11-17]
   Keywords : Computer Programming; Women Learning Programming; Informal Learning; Pair Programming;

   Abstract : Purpose: The general aim of this research is to understand how women learn to program through collective initiatives. This is examined through participants' engagement in a programming workshop organised by Pink Programming in the Gothenburg Region. Theory: “Situated learning theory” by Lave and Wenger was chosen as the basis for this study. READ MORE