News archive
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Debate at JU ahead of the general election
With just a few days to go before the general election, the county’s parliamentary candidates gathered at Jönköping University (JU) for an election debate. All eight parliamentary parties were represented and were welcomed by JU’s President, Måns Svensson.
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"It feels like I’m part of the JU family."
Dance, singing, competitions, and new friendships. During ten intensive days, around 3,400 new students have taken part in Jönköping University’s introduction activities together with their student mentors. Watch highlights from the events and hear some of the students share their experiences from their first days at JU in the video below.
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Investment in a new art gallery in central Jönköping
Jönköping University (JU) and Jönköping Municipality are exploring the possibility of opening an art gallery on the university's campus in central Jönköping. This initiative would make contemporary art more accessible and create a space for exhibitions, talks, and cultural activities for the public, students, and staff alike.
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Swedish-Indian collaboration to strengthen engineers’ continuing professional development
How can engineers continue to develop their skills while working full-time? That is one of the key questions in a new research and development project in which Jönköping University (JU), University West in Sweden, and Birla Institute of Technology and Science in India, are exploring new models for lifelong learning and work-integrated education.
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Researcher's night highlights societal challenges
Meet researchers from Jönköping University on 24–25 September to discuss some of society’s greatest challenges: health and wellbeing, and security and preparedness. How can we create a safer, healthier and more sustainable society?Please note: The programme will be conducted in Swedish.
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Great interest as JU Reads was launched at Jönköping University
On 3 September, a launch event was held for JU Reads, Jönköping University’s (JU) new initiative focusing on fiction. Students, staff and visitors gathered at the university library for an event featuring the author Lydia Sandgren, the publisher Albert Bonnier and representatives from the university.
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Research that matters when JU LIVE returns
How can schools instil a sense of hope for the future in pupils within the SiS system? What can businesses learn from Polarbröd’s recovery following the major fire? Why are family businesses so important to Sweden? These are some of the questions that will take centre stage when the JU LIVE lecture series returns this autumn. Through these free lectures, the public will have the opportunity to engage with the latest research in an accessible way. All lectures are given in Swedish.
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Joy and community at the Kick Off
About 3,420 new students have arrived at Jönköping University! The Kick Off is underway and the students are taking part in many activities to build a sense of community and get their student life off to a flying start.
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Data analytics helps companies withstand crises
Companies that are skilled at using data and analytics are better equipped to handle disruptions in their supply chains. Such disruptions can arise from crises such as pandemics, wars, or other events that prevent goods and materials from reaching their destination as planned. This is the conclusion of a new study from Jönköping University (JU). The study also shows that excessive dependence on suppliers and business partners can make it more difficult for companies to benefit from analytics during a crisis.
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New Agreement to Strengthen education and research in Oskarshamn
Jönköping University (JU) and Oskarshamn Municipality have signed a new agreement to develop education, research, and innovation together. The initiative is intended to help meet the region’s growing need for technical expertise, amongst other things, and to create more opportunities for collaboration between academia and industry.