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  • The Minister for Employment was impressed by Jönköping´s vocational education


    Arbetsmarknadsminister Johan Britz talar inför studerande på Yrkeshögskolan i Jönköping. Problem-solving skills, curiosity and the courage to try something new are the most important things to take with you into working life.This was emphasized by the Minister for Employment, Johan Britz (Liberal Party), when he spoke with students at higher vocational education students in Jönköping on Wednesday.

  • Students awarded scholarships


    Photo of the scholarship recipients At the Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting, nine students from Jönköping University were recognised for their excellent academic performance. Together, they received scholarships totaling SEK 180,000 to support their upcoming studies abroad.

  • Graduation ceremony for Pathway students in Gränna


    Picture of happy students On April 29, there was a joyful and expectant atmosphere at Campus Gränna when this year’s Pathway students at Jönköping University Enterprise gathered to complete their studies. Just over 80 students from Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America celebrated that they are now ready to take the next step in their education.

  • They won 70,000 SEK in an entrepreneurship competition—without using AI


    Happy students. A strong team spirit and a clear, high-energy pitch. That was the winning formula for the students who won the Entrepreneurship Challenge at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University.“The funny thing is that we did it without using AI at all. We were so engrossed in our discussions that we forgot about it,” says Ellen Nordling, a member of the winning teamThe prize of 70,000 kronor is provided by Aktiestinsen.

  • Young talent met family businesses in a growing competition


    young people holding a price in form of paper How can young people discover family businesses – both as future employers and as key drivers of regional development? This was one of the starting points for the Family Entrepreneurship Schools Tournament (FEST), recently organized at Jönköping University. During the competition, high school students from Jönköping County worked on real‑life challenges provided by a local family-owned company.“We all agreed that it felt great to see our knowledge of entrepreneurship being applied in real life,” said Elias Olofsson, a member of the winning team from Per Brahegymnasiet in Jönköping.

  • Alumna on Forbes list of young leaders


    Frida Wygler standing on a stage giving a lecture. Frida Wygler, CEO and co-founder of the technology company Radar Reticence and an alumna of the School of Engineering at Jönköping University, has been included in the business magazine Forbes’ European ‘30 Under 30’ list for 2026.“It is incredibly exciting to be recognised on a list alongside other leading entrepreneurs in Europe. Together, we are potentially building the global companies of the future,” says Frida Wygler.

  • The Graduate School SWEAH gathered at JU – focusing on the future


    The Swedish Graduate School on Ageing and Health (SWEAH) held its board meeting at Jönköping University (JU) on 22–23 April. The meeting brought together representatives from the graduate school’s 13 member institutions and had a clear focus: to shape the direction for the next contract period.

  • Are AI agents about to take over?


    man and woman at table “AI agents” are the latest buzzword in a world that is becoming increasingly fascinated by the possibilities of artificial intelligence. But what do they actually mean for businesses and consumers? This question was at the centre of a panel discussion during the final JU LIVE event of the semester."The field of AI is developing rapidly in society, and it is important for us to share our knowledge and insights with others, including the local community, said Adele Berndt," Associate Professor of Business Administration at Jönköping International Business School and one of the researchers taking part in the discussion.

  • Record-high interest in Master's programmes


    Interest in programmes at Jönköping University (JU) remains high ahead of the autumn semester 2026. The number of programme applications has increased significantly compared with last year, and Master’s programmes are reaching record levels – both in terms of the total number of applicants and the number of first‑choice applicants.

  • Fashion beyond the stitch at Spring Inspiration


    Spring Inspiration 2026 filled Nivå at Science Park Towers with creativity, an engaged audience, and strong student involvement. Under the theme Beyond the Stitch, Scandinavia’s largest student‑run fashion show demonstrated how fashion can be craft, art, and storytelling all at once.