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  • Research that empowers industry showcased at the SPARK conference


    Research that strengthens the Swedish manufacturing industry was presented at the SPARK conference at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) on 18 April.“Our collaboration with JTH is extremely important to us. This is where we find our future workforce and we take part in research projects at the school in our daily activities,” says Pernilla Wetter, Consultant Manager at Combitech.The SPARK Award was awarded to the IDEAL research project at JTH.
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  • The winning team of the Entrepreneurship Challenge brought home SEK 60,000.


    On Wednesday, April 17, it was time for the final of the JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge 2024 at Jönköping University (JU). The competition was held for the 13th time, challenging students to solve a hands-on and real-life problem from a company. This year, the challenge was provided by Hide-a-lite, a brand within Elektro Elco AB, which tasked the students with developing a resource-efficient and innovative concept for AI-enabled LED lighting products. The students competed for a total prize pool of SEK 130,000, donated by the Aktiestinsen Foundation.
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  • Significant increase in national applications to Jönköping University


    The number of first-hand applicants to Jönköping University (JU) has increased significantly this year. In total, the number of first-hand applicants to programmes has increased by 14 per cent compared to last year. The most popular programmes for the autumn semester at JU are social work, civilekonom , and nursing. This is shown by figures from the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) after the national spring admission round closed at midnight on Monday, 15 April.
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  • Spring Inspiration 2024 was a success - in a new venue


    On Saturday 13 April, it was time for this year's arrangement of Scandinavia's largest student-run fashion show. The event was organized by the Jönköping International Business School’s (JIBS) student association for the 27th time and it also involved students from the other schools at Jönköping University (JU).
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  • Master's students developed prototypes with companies


    Thule Group, Kinnarps and Hags are some of the ten companies that have developed prototypes for new products with Master’s students at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU).“Fun and exciting to work on a real case with a company,” says Robin Herbertsson, one of the Master of Science in Engineering students.
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  • School of Health and Welfare invests in three unique master's programmes


    The School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University is one of the few universities in Sweden that now offers master's programmes in biomedical laboratory science with the specific focus on clinical physiology and laboratory medicine. The third programme to be launched is a master's programme in radiography with a unique profile focusing on diagnostic image review. The programmes are offered fully or partially by distance learning and at half speed, allowing students to combine work and study.
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  • 36 student sketches on how to improve Liljeholmen


    36 student sketches on how to improve Liljeholmen How can the Liljeholmen district in Jönköping be improved? About 70 students studying Architectural Engineering at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) have developed proposals for this. Their sketches can be viewed in an exhibition in the gallery at JTH a week into April.
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  • Welcome Måns Svensson – new President of Jönköping University!


    Måns Svensson is the new President of Jönköping University from 1 April 2024. Måns is a professor of sociology of law and has many years of experience of leadership assignments from both Lund University and Halmstad University, where he was head of the School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences at Halmstad University. Hear what he says about his first day and his hopes for the near future.
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  • Agneta Marell bid farewell after seven years as President of JU


    Today is Agneta Marell’s last day as President of Jönköping University (JU). At her farewell ceremony yesterday, many people wanted to thank her for her fine and important efforts during the seven years she has been President and wish her good luck in the future.
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  • "Equality is important for all people"


    Focusing on diversity, equality, and inclusion, MMTC (the Media, Management and Transformation Centre) arranged a conference where the participants were inspired by thought-provoking discussions and innovative ideas on the journey towards a more inclusive society. The event was held on Tuesday 26 March at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University (JU).
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Research

  • Conference on communication in a changing world


    On 17-18 April, the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU) hosted and organized the FSMK (Association for Swedish Media and Communication Research) annual conference. This year's conference focused on a constantly changing media world.
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  • Community vital for prosthesis users


    Losing a limb is a life-altering event that can impact everything from daily life to one's identity. But how do individuals who use prosthetics truly experience their everyday lives? Research from the School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University provides insights into their experiences and challenges. The findings reveal that among the most important aspects of moving forward after an amputation is the ability to feel involved in a community of like-minded individuals.
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  • New entrepreneurship research granted SEK 12 million


    Two projects at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS), Jönköping University, have been granted almost SEK 12 million by the Kamprad Family Foundation for research aimed at improving the conditions for entrepreneurship, especially for a viable countryside.
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  • Everyday experiences important for family history research


    In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and global challenges, the interest in family history research and exploration of the past is more pronounced than ever. A recent dissertation from the School of Education and Communication at Jönköping University delves into three Swedish family history research experiences to understand their pedagogical dimensions and their role as public pedagogical spaces. The findings present a more detailed and multifaceted view of family history research than commonly portrayed.
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  • Targeted health dialogues from a socio-economic perspective


    A new doctoral thesis from the School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University explores targeted health dialogues and how physical activity and socio-economic status affect health. The results show, among other things, that more knowledge is needed about the relationship between physical activity and health for different socio-economic groups.
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  • Young girls' self esteem worse than boys


    Young girls tend to suffer from lower self-esteem and poorer mental well-being than young boys. Research from the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU) shows that society and the outside world's expectations of the two sexes look different and can affect mental health already in the early years of life.
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  • More efficient information transfer in the construction industry


    Lighting plays a significant role as the construction industry plans for future sustainable, healthy and energy-efficient buildings. Researchers at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU), have found a way to streamline information transfer between manufacturers and their customers.
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  • 50 million SEK for green transition in industry


    The School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) has been awarded SEK 49,200,000 from the Knowledge Foundation for the GRACE research profile, which supports the green transition in the manufacturing industry, and will run from 2024-2032. Eleven companies are participating. JTH now has three research profiles funded by the Knowledge Foundation.
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  • Teaching is influenced by the prior knowledge of the class


    The prior knowledge that a school class has affects teachers' teaching and thereby also students' results. This is according to new research from the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU). Pontus Bäckström's dissertation is about the importance for a student to be in the right class with the right classmates.
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  • Female entrepreneurs in retail are more stressed than men


    Female entrepreneurs in the retail sector are facing an increasing risk of burnout compared to their male counterparts. According to research from Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University, nearly half of female entrepreneurs in retail experience high levels of burnout, which is significantly higher than that of men in the same industry.
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