Thomas Winman, new Professor at HLK

Thomas Winman is Managing Director and Dean of the School of Education and Communication (HLK) and he was installed as Professor of Education during Jönköping University's (JU) Academic Ceremony in early May. Thomas researches lifelong learning, but now the position as Dean takes up most of his time. On Monday, September 16, a ‘professor’s introduction’ will be held for Thomas.

Thomas Winman started his position as Managing Director and Dean at HLK on 1 November last year. He has previously worked for 22 years in the education sector, mainly in higher education at the University of Gothenburg, University West and at the University of Östfold, Norway. In 2011, Thomas obtained his PhD in pedagogy with a focus on work-integrated learning and in 2017 he became an associate professor.

As Managing Director and Dean of HLK, research takes on a smaller role.

“Unfortunately, I now only have time for my research to a very limited extent. However, I try to follow the research advances and in my current role I have more opportunity to support both research interests and research environments,” he says.

Less than a year into his role as Managing Director and Dean of HLK, Thomas has only positive things to say about his current workplace.

“I think JU and HLK have fantastic research, education and well-functioning collaboration with the surrounding society. It is a creative and inclusive environment with very good colleagues and students, so I enjoy it very much,” says Thomas Winman.

‘Professor’s introduction’

For a few years now, HLK has been organizing ‘professor’s introduction’ where the researcher gets to talk about their own research. This is followed by a mingle with light refreshments and then the opportunity to ask questions to the researcher. Colleagues at JU and other interested parties are welcome.