News archive
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Alumni of the Year celebrated at JU
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Four former students from Jönköping University (JU) have been awarded the title of Alumnus of the Year 2026. They have all made significant contributions within their professional fields or distinguished themselves through their deeds as individuals worthy of recognition.
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Career opportunities in Sweden after graduation
On 7 October, Jönköping University (JU) organized a career event for international students. Nearly 300 students attended the event to network, listen to alumni experiences, and meet employers in the region. Watch the video and view the photos below.
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New metal casting research environment takes shape
An advanced casting facility has now been commissioned for the Swedish Metal Casting Excellence Centre (SMEC) at Jönköping University (JU). The facility will form a central part of the research carried out there, and will be used to develop new manufacturing methods together with industry partners.
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Cultural Business Fair highlights business cultures from around the world
How does culture influence the way we do business, lead, collaborate, and communicate? Around 400 students explored these questions during the Cultural Business Fair, held at Campus Arena on 5 October. The fair was part of the course Navigating Academia and Business at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS), Jönköping University.
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JU appoints new Head of Communications
Anneli Björkman is taking up the role of new Director of Communications at Jönköping University (JU) on 5 October. Anneli most recently came from Region Jönköping County Public Dental Healthcare Services, where she was Head of Communications and Marketing.
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From crisis to recovery at JU LIVE
The road back for Polarbröd following the devastating fire in 2020 was the focus when Kristina Säfsten, Professor of Production Systems at the School of Engineering, Jönköping University, presented her research at JU LIVE."Very interesting and inspiring," says attendee Marita Hermansson .
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JU improves its position in the Times Higher Education rankings
Jönköping University (JU) has improved its position in the Times Higher Education rankings of the world’s leading higher education institutions. In this year’s rankings, JU is placed in the 701–800 range, compared with 801–1,000 last year.
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JU student wins gold at Muay Thai World Championship
Failed exams, early mornings and up to six hours of training every day. Despite balancing life as a Business Administration student, part-time social educator and elite athlete, Sayed Rohullah Mosawi has achieved his biggest goal yet. Earlier this month, he won gold at the Muay Thai World Championships after ten years of dedication and hard work.
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JU takes part in Climate Week
How is our society affected by a warmer climate, and how can we adapt? On Friday 16 October, Jönköping University (JU) is hosting an event where researchers will share the latest findings on the consequences of climate change and how society can address them. The event is part of Climate Week, which is taking place from 12 to 18 October in Jönköping County.
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Septemberljus attracted thousands of visitors to Skeppsbron
Thousands of visitors made their way to the Skeppsbron district in Jönköping for the Septemberljus light event on the evening of 26 September."It was fantastic to see so many people attend, and several visitors were already asking during the evening where next year's event will take place," says Waraphan Srihajak, one of the Lighting Design and Technology programme students at the School of Engineering, Jönköping University, who helped create this year's light installations.