To fulfill Jönköping University’s vision, People First, the School of Health and Welfare has identified five strategic focus areas: education, research, internationalization, sustainability/work environment, and collaboration.
By promoting lifelong learning, groundbreaking research, global competence, organizational sustainability, and innovative collaboration, we contribute to shaping the society of the future—both locally and globally—in health, care, and social work.

JU:s vision

Let’s put People First – world-class education and research for the benefit of individuals and society.

We are an international university that builds on a regional culture of entrepreneurial excellence. With a sustainable work environment for students and staff we deliver world-class education and research with societal impact.

The goals at School of Health and Welfare

Goals - Education:

We create a culture of lifelong learning where our alumni are not only prepared for the challenges they face immediately after graduation, but are also equipped to deal with changes and innovations that will affect their professional lives in the long term.

Goals - Research

We are shaping a pioneering research culture where collaboration within integrated health and welfare drives knowledge and creates value for individuals, academia, and society.

Goals - Internationalization

We encourage every student and employee at HHJ to develop global competence and intercultural confidence through inclusive and responsible internationalization.

Goals - Sustainability/work environment

We strive for organizational sustainability and cultural development by equipping students, doctoral students, and employees with hope for the future and strengthening the individual's ability to work strategically and trust-based.

Goals - Collaboration

We strengthen HHJ's identity and collaboration with our partners by developing and promoting innovative methods that contribute to positive social development. This is achieved through strong collaboration within JU and with civil society, as well as through active dialogue and co-creation between different actors.