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  • Teaching literature transforms students’ views of themselves and the world


    How can the teaching of literature contribute to more than simply preparing students for examinations? A new doctoral thesis from Jönköping University (JU) explores how reading can enable so‑called transformative learning – in which students reassess their assumptions and develop their understanding of themselves, the texts they read, and the wider world.

  • International conference focusing on leadership development


    Over two days, Jönköping University hosted the Developing Leadership Capacity Conference 2026 (DLCC), an international conference on leadership development. Around 60 participants from academia, the business sector, and the public sector gathered to discuss how research and practice can be integrated into the development of future leadership.

  • Data analysis will contribute to J-Södra's development


    The School of Engineering at Jönköping University supports Jönköpings Södra IF in using advanced data analysis and contributing to the club’s long‑term development.“This is incredibly important to us, and it’s great that it’s happening locally,” says Dennis Jalmarsson, Head of Men’s Football at J-Södra.

  • Industrial research school to advance sustainable metal manufacturing


    A new industry-focused graduate school led by Jönköping University (JU) aims to address some of the most pressing challenges facing industrial companies. It will strengthen the sector’s ability to handle shortages of raw materials and energy, while helping companies’ transition and maintain their competitive edge.

  • More people with intellectual disabilities should dare to express themselves digitally


    How can more people with intellectual disabilities be given the opportunity to express themselves on social media – in a safe, creative and independent way? This is the question for a two-year Erasmus+ project in which the School of Education and Communication at Jönköping University is collaborating with several organizations in Portugal and Greece. In all three countries, both people with intellectual disabilities and organizations working closely with this group are taking part.

  • Multi‑million funding for new research profile on change management


    The new research profile IN:CHANGE at Jönköping University (JU) has been awarded SEK 40 million by the Knowledge Foundation (KK‑stiftelsen). In addition, 13 companies are contributing an equivalent amount in so‑called in‑kind contributions, in the form of time, expertise, and other resources. The initiative aims to increase knowledge of how organizations can work more effectively with change and create sustainable workplaces in collaboration with industry.