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  • "I'm going to spend a lot of time at Lake Vättern"


    swimmers in water This summer, Jönköping University (JU) is offering a dose of inspiration. Every week, staff from different parts of JU share their top summer tips – everything from hidden gems and day-trip destinations to personal favourites for relaxation and that holiday feeling. This tip comes from Bengt Erlandsson, Programme Manager Architectural Engineering at the School of Engineering.

  • “You don’t always have to plan something big”


    tjej i närbild This summer, Jönköping University (JU) is offering plenty of inspiration. Every week, staff from different parts of JU share their best summer tips – everything from hidden gems and day-trip destinations to personal favourites for relaxation and that holiday feeling. This tip comes from Khatema Tawasoli, who recently graduated from the Master of Science in Business and Economics programme, specializing in accounting, at Jönköping International Business School at JU.

  • More Mexican Students to Gränna as Summer School Expands


    group of mexican students Over four weeks this summer, 31 Mexican high school students gathered in Gränna to take part in the Jönköping University Youth Summer School. The programme introduced them to Swedish culture, how Swedish companies work with sustainability, and, perhaps most importantly, gave them memories to last a lifetime.“The four weeks in Sweden felt like a dream, and I really enjoyed my time in Gränna. It is such a beautiful and peaceful place. I learned a lot about the differences between Mexican and Swedish culture. I also learned that Swedes genuinely enjoy looking for new ways to improve their own lives and the lives of others. I truly loved Sweden and the sense of safety I felt here,” said Carolina Flores Carvajal from IEST Anahuac.

  • “Cook something unnecessarily complicated”


    Porträttbild av en man This summer, Jönköping University (JU) is offering a dose of inspiration. Every week, staff from different parts of JU share their top summer tips – everything from hidden gems and day-trip destinations to personal favourites for relaxation and that holiday feeling. This tip comes from Björn Erfors, lecturer at the School of Health and Welfare at JU.

  • Exploring Sweden


    birch forest This summer, Jönköping University (JU) is offering a dose of inspiration. Every week, staff from different parts of JU share their top summer tips – everything from hidden gems and day-trip destinations to personal favourites for relaxation and that holiday feeling. This tip comes from Ulrika Stjerndahl, Quality Coordinator at the School of Education and Communication.

  • “Focus on not stressing out and just enjoying life”


    Smultron This summer, Jönköping University (JU) is offering inspiration. Every week, staff members and students from different parts of JU share their best summer tips—everything from hidden gems and day-trip destinations to personal favorites for relaxation and that vacation feeling. This tip comes from Redon Kunushevci, who is studying to become a social worker at the School of Health and Welfare at JU.

  • JU Summer School gives international students a taste of Sweden


    Picture of a group of students wearing Midsummer flower wreaths. During the month of June, 44 international students took part in JU Summer School at Jönköping University (JU). Alongside courses at the School of Engineering, they got to experience Swedish culture through activities such as Swedish food tastings and Midsummer celebrations. See photos from this summer's highlights in the slideshow below.

  • "Make the most of your days off"


    Jonna Åstrand This summer, Jönköping University (JU) is offering a dose of inspiration. Every week, staff from different parts of JU share their top summer tips – everything from hidden gems and day-trip destinations to personal favourites for relaxation and that holiday feeling. This tip comes from Jonna Åstrand, who graduated from the School of Education and Communication this year.

  • World-leading aluminium expert bolsters JU’s research


    Jönköping University is strengthening its research in metal casting by recruiting world-leading researcher and aluminum expert Professor Murat Tiryakioğlu. With support from the Swedish Research Council, he will be conducting research at JU for one year. This recruitment marks the first major initiative within the framework of the new research center, the Swedish Metalcasting Excellence Center (SMEC).

  • JU is building an AI lab at Science Park


    Photo of the premises that will hold the AI lab Jönköping University (JU) has been conducting cutting-edge AI research for some time, but is now stepping up its efforts. A decision has been taken to establish a physical AI lab at Science Park, and work is already underway.