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  • From crisis preparedness to health: Researchers shared new knowledge


    How can research contribute to a safer, healthier, and more sustainable society? During Researchers’ Night on 24–25 September, visitors had the opportunity to meet researchers from Jönköping University and learn about research adressing new knowledge addressing some of society’s major challenges. The lectures focused on two themes: security and preparedness, and health and well-being.

  • AI to help researchers understand conflicts in the forest debate


    Why has the debate over Swedish forestry become so polarised? Researchers at Jönköping University will use AI to analyse more than 27,000 newspaper articles to map the fault lines in Sweden’s forestry debate. The project has been awarded access to specialist AI expertise through a new support scheme from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, where expert consultancy replaces traditional research funding.

  • Violence against older migrant women to be brought into the spotlight


    The experiences of older migrant women who have been subjected to intimate partner violence are at the centre of a new research project at Jönköping University. The researchers will examine how older migrant women and migrant health and social care professionals perceive and interpret violence, support, and responses from services.

  • JU graduates find jobs, but clear disparities remain in working life


    Graduates from Jönköping University (JU) enjoy a strong position in the labour market after completing their studies. At the same time, a new study from JU highlights challenges related to gender pay equality among graduates, as well as barriers international students face when entering the local labour market.“The study provides valuable insights into how graduates establish themselves after graduation and what influences their decision to remain in the region,” says Lucia Naldi, Professor of Business Administration at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) and project leader of the study.

  • Antiquity teaching varies between classrooms


    When Sweden’s National Agency for Education proposed in 2019 that the study of antiquity be removed from lower secondary history education, it sparked strong reactions. Critics argued that knowledge of antiquity is essential for understanding democracy, politics, culture and societal development. But what do pupils learn about antiquity in school?

  • New approaches could lead to more equitable postnatal contraceptive advice


    Becoming pregnant again shortly after giving birth can pose risks to both the woman and the baby. A new study involving Jönköping University (JU), amongst others, shows that new approaches to contraceptive advice can help more women choose effective contraception. At the same time, the study shows that regional differences affect the ability to provide equitable postnatal care.