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  • Ägarlyftet – New initiative to strengthen local ownership in Jönköping County


    kvinna på scen A new research-based initiative at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University (JU) will provide local business owners with better tools to meet future challenges. The project, known as Ägarlyftet, is led by the research centre CeFEO – Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership and aims to promote active and long-term ownership in Jönköping County.

  • JU students spread light in Stockholm during Nobel Week


    Students. Ten lighting design students at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University light up the "Stallkanalen" in central Stockholm with lights during the Nobel Week Lights, 6-14 December."We are learning som much and gaining valuable knowledge as lighting designers," says student Isabelle Guander.

  • Matchmaking event makes new research collaborations possible


    Gruppbild på alla deltagare On 3–4 December, Jönköping University (JU) organized a matchmaking event in collaboration with Science Park and Crowdhelix, focusing on upcoming calls for proposals within Horizon Europe. Over two half-days, researchers and stakeholders from various sectors, primarily academia, gathered to create new collaborations within sustainability, digitalization, and how technology can be developed with people at the center.

  • "As a son, I am extremely proud!"


    Jönköping University's Academic Ceremony with the installation of professors and conferment of doctors was held on November 29. The ceremony is a great and important occasion for researchers to celebrate their academic achievements together with colleagues but also with family and friends. Behind each title there are often very proud family members who have supported and encouraged along the journey. In the video, you can hear their and other guests' thoughts on the celebration and what it means.

  • Record audience at final JU LIVE this year


    En föreläsning med en person som talar On Thursday 27 November, Anna Nordén, Assistant Professor in Economics at Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping University (JU), delivered the final JU LIVE lecture of the autumn semester. The audience learned more about how power, resources, and opportunities are distributed between women and men.

  • Knowledge and tradition in focus at Academic Ceremony


    scenen under akademisk högtid On Saturday, 29 November, Jönköping University (JU) held its Academic Ceremony with the installation of professors and the conferral of doctoral degrees at Kulturhuset Spira.“For a researcher, there are few days that mean as much as the Academic Ceremony. Here, after many years of hard work, you receive your doctoral hat – visible proof that you have completed your doctoral education and contributed new knowledge to the world,” says Måns Svensson, President at JU.

  • JU researchers participated at major award ceremony


    två kvinnor vid trappa Frida Lygnegård, School of Health Welfare, and Lilly Augustine, School of Education and Communication, at Jönköping University (JU), participated in the International Children's Peace Prize, one of the world's most respected children's and youth awards. The ceremony was held at Stockholm City Hall, and this year's speakers included members of the royal family and Nobel Prize winners.

  • Minister visited the School of Health and Welfare


    Ministerbesök On 24 November, Anna Tenje, Minister for Older People and Social Security, visited the School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University (JU). During her visit, she learned about several current research projects focusing on the perspectives of the elderly, which is a timely topic.

  • JU students livestreams for 36 hours to raise money for Music Aid


    The 2025 edition of Radio K Bryr Sig (RKBS) will begin live streaming at 08:00 on 25 November and will broadcast live until 20:00 on 26 November. All money raised by the event will go directly to this year’s Music Aid (Musikhjälpen). This year’s theme is “All children have the right to go to school”.

  • TEDx event inspired participants to come up with new ideas


    Event. About 40 students at Jönköping University (JU) organized the event TEDxJönköping University in Science Park Towers in Jönköping on 22 November. Under the theme "Redefining Limits" they wanted to show that borders are not obstacles, but starting points for new opportunities.