News archive
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Students tasked with improving Japanese port
Four students at the School of Engineering (JTH), Jönköping University were tasked with developing design proposals for a port and railway area in the Okayama Prectural region in southern Japan. Then they visited Japan and presented their ideas."I've always dreamed of visiting Japan and then this opportunity came up!" says Gustav Göransson, who is studying Architectural Engineering at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University and who was one of four students in the project.
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JIBS Dean Martin Wallin has passed away
It is with great sadness that we have received the news that Martin Wallin, Jönköping International Business School's (JIBS) Dean and Managing Director, has passed away after a short illness.
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JU shows the way to a future in Sweden after graduation
On 8 October, Jönköping University (JU) opened its doors for an inspiring career event aimed at international students who want to work and live in Sweden after graduation. During the morning, around 280 students, employers, alumni, and experts gathered to share knowledge, experiences, and opportunities.“This is a fantastic initiative that I hope will contribute to us at JU doing even more than we already do in this area,” says Måns Svensson, President at JU.
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Over 1,200 new international students join JU this autumn
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This August, Jönköping University (JU) proudly welcomed nearly 4,000 new students to campus - including more than 1,200 internationals from over 100 countries. Whether pursuing a full degree or joining for a semester through exchange, they bring fresh perspectives that enrich classroom discussions, group work, and campus life.
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Kharin named Resident of the Month in Jönköping
Kharin Abrahamsson, Laboratory Technologist at the School of Engineering (JTH), Jönköping University, has been named Jönköping's Resident of the Month for her work with September Lights."What an honor! This is absolutely fantastic," says Kharin Abrahamsson to Jönköpings-Posten, Jönköping’s local newspaper who organizes the award.
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Security issues in focus on Cybersecurity Day
About 110 people attended the Cyber Security Day at the School of Engineering (JTH), Jönköping University (JU) on 1 October."It is perfect that JTH has two cyber security programme because the need for knowledgeable people in the security industry is endless," says Jan Olsson, Detective Inspector at the National Cyber Crime Centre of the Swedish Police and an expert in cyber crime.
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Alumni of the Year celebrated
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On Thursday, 2 October, four former students from Jönköping University (JU) were honoured with the title of Alumnus of the Year 2025. They have all made significant contributions in their professional fields or distinguished themselves through their deeds as individuals worthy of recognition. See the slideshow from the ceremony below.
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Research Centre at JU Celebrates 20 Years of Family Business Scholarship
Research and collaboration in the field of family business were in focus as the Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO) celebrated its 20th anniversary at Werket on 1 October. Among the more than 140 attendees were researchers, entrepreneurs, and community representatives.“The 20th anniversary is a moment to honour the past, reflect on the present, and lay the foundation for the future,” said Massimo Baù, Director of CeFEO, Professor of Business Administration at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS), and one of the event’s project leaders.
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Students lit up Huskvarna center for one night
On the evening of 27 September, the centre of Huskvarna was seen in a new light. Lighting Design students from the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University had decorated the Esplanade with light and colour through the event Septemberljus.
"Many people came to the event, and several were impressed that it was us students who were behind it," says student Stina Daag Gustafsson.
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Focus on the importance of light, darkness and sleep
Daylight, darkness and sleep are all equally important for human well-being. This was emphasized by Myriam Aries, Professor of Lighting Science at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU), during her JU LIVE lecture at the University Library on 25 September."It was really fun and rewarding, especially when I saw how many people were here listening (45 people)," says Myriam Aries.