Kharin named Resident of the Month in Jönköping

Kharin Abrahamsson, Laboratory Technologist at the School of Engineering (JTH), Jönköping University, has been named Jönköping's Resident of the Month for her work with September Lights.

"What an honor! This is absolutely fantastic," says Kharin Abrahamsson to Jönköpings-Posten, Jönköping’s local newspaper who organizes the award.

The newspaper surprised Kharin during a lesson at JTH and she was both happy and moved by the award.

"This is so wonderful. Who should I thank? This is a huge honour for me," she says.

Has led September Lights since the start

September Light is organized every year by students studying the Lighting Design and Lighting Technology programme at JTH in collaboration with Jönköping municipality. Kharin has led the work since the start back in 2015 and, fittingly, she became Jönköping's Resident of the month for September.

Ingrid Wadskog, Managing Director and Dean at JTH, describes Kharin as a warm and appreciated colleague and teacher.

"Kharin is a very competent teacher with a great commitment, which is contagious to both her students and colleagues," says Ingrid Wadskog.

She highlights September Lights as a beautiful, professional and much-appreciated event in the autumn darkness, which attracts many visitors.

Nina Andersson, Head of Department of Construction Engineering and Lighting Science at JTH, emphasizes that Kharin is of great importance to September Lights, that she is a much appreciated colleague and that the students love her for her commitment.

"Creating something amazing together"

Johanna Glans, Lecturer and Programme Manager for Lighting Design and Lighting Technology at JTH, describes Kharin as a good colleague who is always there for you.

"There are never any problems with her and she is always ready to help. When you meet alumni from the Lighting Design and Lighting Technology programme, it is always the outdoor courses such as September Lights that they remember most fondly. They develop such a strong bond when they are out at night and creating something amazing together," says Johanna Glans.

Both Nina and Johanna think that Kharin is a great candidate for Jönköping's Resident of the Month and that she should be well placed to also win the title of Jönköping's Resident of the Year, which is awarded in December.