News archive
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Research that empowers industry showcased at the SPARK conference
Research that strengthens the Swedish manufacturing industry was presented at the SPARK conference at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) on 18 April.“Our collaboration with JTH is extremely important to us. This is where we find our future workforce and we take part in research projects at the school in our daily activities,” says Pernilla Wetter, Consultant Manager at Combitech.The SPARK Award was awarded to the IDEAL research project at JTH.
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The winning team of the Entrepreneurship Challenge brought home SEK 60,000.
On Wednesday, April 17, it was time for the final of the JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge 2024 at Jönköping University (JU). The competition was held for the 13th time, challenging students to solve a hands-on and real-life problem from a company. This year, the challenge was provided by Hide-a-lite, a brand within Elektro Elco AB, which tasked the students with developing a resource-efficient and innovative concept for AI-enabled LED lighting products. The students competed for a total prize pool of SEK 130,000, donated by the Aktiestinsen Foundation.
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Significant increase in national applications to Jönköping University
The number of first-hand applicants to Jönköping University (JU) has increased significantly this year. In total, the number of first-hand applicants to programmes has increased by 14 per cent compared to last year. The most popular programmes for the autumn semester at JU are social work, civilekonom , and nursing. This is shown by figures from the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) after the national spring admission round closed at midnight on Monday, 15 April.
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Spring Inspiration 2024 was a success - in a new venue
On Saturday 13 April, it was time for this year's arrangement of Scandinavia's largest student-run fashion show. The event was organized by the Jönköping International Business School’s (JIBS) student association for the 27th time and it also involved students from the other schools at Jönköping University (JU).
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Master's students developed prototypes with companies
Thule Group, Kinnarps and Hags are some of the ten companies that have developed prototypes for new products with Master’s students at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU).“Fun and exciting to work on a real case with a company,” says Robin Herbertsson, one of the Master of Science in Engineering students.
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School of Health and Welfare invests in three unique master's programmes
The School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University is one of the few universities in Sweden that now offers master's programmes in biomedical laboratory science with the specific focus on clinical physiology and laboratory medicine. The third programme to be launched is a master's programme in radiography with a unique profile focusing on diagnostic image review. The programmes are offered fully or partially by distance learning and at half speed, allowing students to combine work and study.
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36 student sketches on how to improve Liljeholmen
36 student sketches on how to improve Liljeholmen How can the Liljeholmen district in Jönköping be improved? About 70 students studying Architectural Engineering at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) have developed proposals for this. Their sketches can be viewed in an exhibition in the gallery at JTH a week into April.
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Welcome Måns Svensson – new President of Jönköping University!
Måns Svensson is the new President of Jönköping University from 1 April 2024. Måns is a professor of sociology of law and has many years of experience of leadership assignments from both Lund University and Halmstad University, where he was head of the School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences at Halmstad University. Hear what he says about his first day and his hopes for the near future.
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Agneta Marell bid farewell after seven years as President of JU
Today is Agneta Marell’s last day as President of Jönköping University (JU). At her farewell ceremony yesterday, many people wanted to thank her for her fine and important efforts during the seven years she has been President and wish her good luck in the future.
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"Equality is important for all people"
Focusing on diversity, equality, and inclusion, MMTC (the Media, Management and Transformation Centre) arranged a conference where the participants were inspired by thought-provoking discussions and innovative ideas on the journey towards a more inclusive society. The event was held on Tuesday 26 March at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University (JU).