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JU celebrates 30 years
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of Jönköping University (JU) becoming one of the country's three foundation universities. This ann... Read more
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Record-breaking crowd welcomes spring
On Walpurgis Night, Tuesday 30th April, the arrival of spring was celebrated in Hälsoparken. For the second year running, the festivities we... Read more
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"The work environment – crucial for good performance"
28 April is International Work Environment Day. Jönköping University's President Måns Svensson has worked in various ways with issues relate... Read more
Press Releases
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Måns Svensson appointed as new President of Jönköping University
The Foundation Governing Board has decided to appoint Professor Måns Svensson as new President of Jönköping University starting 1 April 2024. Professor Svensson has previously worked as Dean of the School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences at Halmstad University.
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Yoga can slow down dementia
A new study shows that yoga can be used to slow down cognitive impairment and dementia in adults aged 55 and over. The results of the study are clear and show that yoga has a greater positive impact on cognitive ability than strength and conditioning training. The study was conducted at the School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University in collaboration with Region Jönköping County.
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School of Health and Welfare assists in continuing education for Ukrainian prosthetists and orthotics
The need for prostheses and other assistive technology is reaching crisis point in war-torn Ukraine. When Nerrolyn Ramstrand, professor of prosthetics and orthotics at the School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University, was asked to assist in training Ukrainian prosthetist/orthotists, she did not hesitate. Colleagues at the school agreed and a Ukrainian film crew is currently on site at JU t