About 250 people attended Jönköping University's spring celebrations on campus on 30 April spring was celebrated on a sunny campus and in the Hälsoparken About 250 people came to the celebration at campus and enjoyed classic songs and speeches The celebrations then continued in Hälsoparken where an estimated 1,000 students gathered to welcome spring Jönköping University's vocal ensemble JUVE started the spring celebrations on campus with the traditional song Sköna Maj such as "Våren kom en valborgsnatt" and "Springtime" Professor of Business Administration and Dean (Swedish: Dekanus) of JU it was time for Julia De Geus and Ebba Hyltmark President and Vice President of the Student Union Vårtal hölls av dekanus och professor Timur Uman Professor of Business Administration and Dean of JU In the audience were Johan and Ulrika Tjernström Their daughter Märta was part of the academic choir JUVE and they had only good things to say about the spring celebrations "It was really nice and good speakers too Now it feels like spring is really here," says Ulrika The celebrations continued in Hälsoparken with Student Union activities First out was Westcoast Nations (an association under Jönköping Student Union) annual competition A stage with DJs was in place throughout the day and the Valborg celebration for the students will end at Akademien Nightclub President and Vice President of Jönköping Student Union thought that the spring celebration was super nice and atmospheric Jönköping UniversityGjuterigatan 5Box 1026551 11 Jönköping, SwedenPhone +46 36 - 10 10 00Contact form More contact information About the website Manage cookies Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain A major water main burst in central Jönköping this morning (March 24) and the formation of a large sinkhole on Södra Strandgatan Thousands of households temporarily lost access to water as emergency services tackled the situation the leak began just before lunchtime when one of the city’s largest water mains ruptured “It’s one of our largest main pipes that has broken so enormous amounts of water have flowed out,” said Roger Rohdin head of the water and sanitation department at Jönköping Municipality several thousand residents were left without water The street Södra Strandgatan was closed to traffic and Jönköping County’s public buses had to be diverted The road between Juneporten and Museirondellen remains closed although pedestrian and cyclist access were maintained Large amounts of water flooded several shops Fire crews and suction trucks worked throughout the afternoon to pump out the water from flooded interiors described the moment water surged from the ground: “The water sprayed five meters A sinkhole about ten metres deep formed at the site “It is a heavy pipe that is broken and that is where the leak occurred and this large sinkhole appeared,” said Mikael Döbel The municipality confirmed that parts of Södra Strandgatan are now structurally compromised Technical teams are evaluating the road’s load-bearing capacity but it may remain closed until at least Wednesday most residents had their water supply restored the municipality warned of temporary brown water discolouration due to air in the pipes Residents were advised to “flush it with cold water until the water looks clear.” View all news from Sweden Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish Dreamhack has been a Swedish institution since 2001 with Jönköping hosting the annual event that tradition appears to be coming to an end as new details have revealed that ESL will be moving on Local outlet Jönköping-Posten revealed earlier that Destination Jönköping sent an email to several local hotels informing them that the esports events would not be held in the city next year. Not only that, there is a chance that it might not be held ever again. "Summer will not be held in any other Swedish city either next year or in the future, and it is not certain that it will take place in any other place internationally either", wrote Destination Jönköping. Caroline Törnblad, an event manager at Destination, also confirmed that there will not be a Dreamhack Summer next year. "Yes, unfortunately, we have been informed that Dreamhack will not be organized either in Jönköping or anywhere else in the world next summer over the next year." Törnblad also, unfortunately, says that no more Dreamhacks are expected in Jönköping. The city was the venue for both the first and fourth CS:GO Majors. The last Counter-Strike event held by ESL in Jönköping was won by Complexity just this past summer, somewhat poetically, for their first ever win in Counter-Strike 2. 30 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Jönköping S Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Jönköping S Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches 30 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Scandinavian electronics manufacturer Kitron has announced plans to expand its factory in Jönköping by adding approximately 6,000 square metres of production space The expansion is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2025 bringing the total production area at the facility to around 14,000 square metres emphasised the strategic importance of the project stating: “The activity 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Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns #WEARECOL product updates and access to exclusive deals SLP has today acquired two newly built logistics properties Vaggeryd Stödstorp 2:30 and Jönköping Stigamo 1:42 from the property company Aspehof Fastigheter The agreed property value amounts to SEK 266 million The average rental duration for the properties amounts to 11 years and the annual rental value amounts to just over SEK 17 million The properties have a total lettable area of ​​approximately 19,300 square meters when the constructions are completed which they are expected to be in June 2025 when SLP is planned to take ownership of the properties “We are very pleased to be able to carry out these strategic acquisitions where one property is located next to already owned properties and further strengthens our presence in Jönköping The acquisition of these two newly built properties with flexible areas and long lease agreements creates stable cash flows In addition to the potential for improvement in the form of a building right solar cells and environmental certifications we also see great potential in the collaboration with Aspehof which are well-established in the market in the Jönköping region and the opportunity to develop more businesses together,” says Tommy Åstrand “We are positive to the collaboration and the deal with SLP which is part of Aspehof Fastigheter’s commitment to drive investments to the Jönköping region,” says Johan Aspehof The properties are acquired through corporate transactions and are financed with own funds and secured bank financing along with the Jönköping Municipality and Destination Jönköping will be the host of the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship triathlon Jönköping, a city on the shores of Lake Vättern, in southern Sweden, has been hosting the IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping triathlon since 2016 and was voted the 2nd Best Overall Race Globally in the 2023 IRONMAN Athletes’ Choice Awards Jönköping will take the baton from Tallinn, Estonia which hosted the IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship race in 2023 As the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship event the race in Jönköping will expect to welcome a strong cohort of professional athletes who will be racing for a share of an elevated regional championship prize purse (yet to be determined) the title of IRONMAN 70.3 European Champion and expanded slots for the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship (date and destination TBC) The 2024 edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping triathlon took place on July 7 and welcomed the event’s biggest international field yet with 38% of registered athletes coming in from overseas (in comparison to 26% of international athletes last year) Germany and Denmark were the most represented countries with athletes travelling from as far as South Africa Race Director for the IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping race said “It’s amazing for Jönköping to get the chance to host the IRONMAN 70.3 European Championship triathlon “The Municipality of Jönköping and Destination Jönköping have been very supportive and trusting throughout the process We already have an event of absolute world-class quality and the European Championship status will certainly add an extra dimension to it I want to say a big thank you to Destination Jönköping without whom we wouldn’t be able to support everyday people in chasing their dreams.” “This year we welcomed our biggest international field of athletes yet Our course really captures the imagination of all our athletes – whether first timer or a seasoned triathlete – and we were over the moon to have it recognized by our athletes as the 2nd Best Overall IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon globally “We look forward to hosting even more athletes at next year’s edition of the race so they too can experience the beauty of the region and an amazing race day experience.” Head of Meetings and Events at Destination Jönköping said “We are now seeing an increased interest in triathlon and the IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping race after the pandemic and the number of participants and international interest are higher this year than last year we look forward to further elevating the status and welcoming professional athletes from around the world to the event city of Jönköping We look forward to taking the race to the next level.” athletes will take on a 1.9km (1.2 mile) lake swim in Lake Munksjön They will then embark on a one-loop 90km (56 mile) bike course which passes through Swedish scenery and picturesque lakeside villages The three-loop 21.1 km (13.1 mile) run course leads athletes through the centre of Jönköping and around Lake Munksjön offering opportunities for spectators and friends to cheer athletes on all the way to the finish line www.ironman.com an educational initiative in which students on the technology programme at Erik Dahlbergsgymnasiet (ED) use AI tools to write fictional stories about the future the project has now received funding to expand and develop the concept With the help from AI the students wrote fictional stories about the future The Futures Day project is based on previous HLK research funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR) used data-driven methods to investigate how teaching can be carried out They have also taken note of surveys such as the Youth Barometer 2021 which shows that young people aged 15-24 are worried about the future This concern is based on the world situation among other things the advance of AI technology “Futures Day takes a student perspective on AI collaboration and is designed to enable students to think critically aesthetically and responsibly in their AI practices about the future that they are also helping to shape through the concept,” says Ylva Lindberg Professor of Education at the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU) and HLK's project manager for Futures Day The third edition of Futures Day was held on 25 April A new addition this year was that a social studies class from ED also participated “Technological development requires both technical and social science perspectives We need to include the area of humanities and social sciences more in AI development We will continue to expand to more social studies classes," says Ylva Lindberg 150 students and staff from ED took over HLK and worked all day on writing a story about what the future might look like in about 50 years Students explored together in groups how they could use AI tools for co-writing and creating text and images One of the groups used AI to generate ideas for their story It's fun to do something other than just being at school and it's fun to fully use AI to write the text Our story is about living in a virtual world in the future there is a girl who does not feel very comfortable in this world She manages to get out with the help of an old man she finds in an alley We intend to let the story end on a bit of a cliffhanger so that you can think for yourself," says Alfons Dalteg The aim of the Futures Day is to develop a methodology for incorporating AI tools responsibly and meaningfully into teaching and learning Writing processes are observed and changes and developments over time are analysed Students' writing is recorded directly through the computer they are using allowing researchers to see what tools students are using They also use a voice recorder that captures everything students discuss about the task "Learning how students collaborate with generative AI will also have implications for how we work with AI in teacher education We will be able to see how perceptions of the future change and how AI collaborations develop which we can directly utilize in teacher training especially for future Swedish teachers," says Ylva Lindberg The Futures Day project is under constant development to get more data and results Senior Associate Professor at the School of Engineering at JU Lars will contribute with how the project can collect and analyze sensor data such as keystrokes in the students' work which can further help the researchers to discover how the creative process involves technology Ylva Lindberg is very pleased with how the day went Engaged students who don't shy away from discussing today’s toughest societal problems and exploring how they can be solved in the future They show many smart ways to creatively collaborate with Generative AI," she says The project has now been awarded VFT funds (Validation for Application) via Chalmers Innovation Office “The award means that Futures Day has received a quality stamp and this without a single requirement for change from Chalmers Innovation Office It shows that we have a strong concept that can be scaled up and spread to different educational contexts in school,” says Ylva Lindberg Also involved in the project are Frida Selvander first teacher in AI at ED and Therese Haglind education strategist at the Education Administration at the municipality of Jönköping in addition to Ylva Lindberg and Lars Carlsson Associate Professor of Education specializing in Applied IT Read more about the project here (In Swedish) External link, opens in new window. Jönköping is one of the cities with the highest satisfaction ratings from current students and where students have the most contact with local companies and professionals This is according to the Talent City Index annual report “I really enjoy living in Jönköping,” says Cornelia Flisberg a first-year student on the Media and Communication Studies programme at the School of Education and Communication at Jönköping University (JU) The survey includes responses from 3,700 Swedes aged 20-45 from 75 different cities in Sweden The aim is to analyze the attractiveness of Swedish cities from the perspective of students and the young workforce The survey also reveals the factors that influence students' choice of study location and place of residence after graduation as well as providing insights to help cities attract and retain students The ranking is based on factors such as labour market Jönköping stands out in several ways in this year's survey The city receives high marks for student satisfaction and well-being when students list the best Swedish student cities Factors contributing to Jönköping's high satisfaction among students include the city's amenities and social opportunities The question posed to respondents was ‘How satisfied are you with your current city/municipality as a place to live and study?’ The answers were weighed to create an overall score from 1 to 100 Jönköping had a satisfaction index of 85.4 from current students One of the students who is very happy in Jönköping is Cornelia Flisberg from Gothenburg who is in her first year of the Media and Communication Studies programme at the School of Education and Communication at Jönköping University but also for the opportunity to take part in an active student life Jönköping is just the right size and you can cycle and walk to most things entertainment and restaurants at a convenient distance The city is also well located geographically,” she says Cornelia Flisberg thinks that Jönköping is a good city to be a student in Jönköping comes third among the cities where students have the most contact with local companies "I think Jönköping University has been very successful in giving us students good contact with companies in the region Next year I'm going on an internship and I'm looking forward to it," says Shegofa Karimi from Borås who is studying International Management at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at JU Jönköping is also ranked fifth as one of the most attractive cities to live in after graduation among student teachers Read the full report here. 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Shegofa Karimi thinks that JU does a lot to help students make contacts with local companies Associate Professor at Jönköping International Business School gave a lecture during the last JU LIVE of the spring term Associate Professor at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University (JU) gave a lecture during the last JU LIVE of the spring semester The audience learned more about how people's desire to be seen in a positive light affects their consumption in both positive and negative ways “It is interesting and refreshing to get new perspectives from someone with long experience in research,” says visitor Florian Dick The lecture series JU LIVE was started in autumn of 2023 and aims to give the public the opportunity to take part in exciting and relevant research that is ongoing at JU – free of charge Ulf Aagerup's lecture was the last of four lectures held in the series during the spring semester Students Caroline Van Rijckevorsel and Florian Dick had come to listen to JU LIVE Ulf Aagerup addressed various questions about how surveillance affects our behaviour in different ways and whether we as consumers make more environmentally friendly choices and buy more ecological if we know that our choices are visible or registered somewhere Research shows that we change our behaviour if we think others see it and Ulf believes that it is possible to use this motivation for good “One thing we have looked at is environmentally friendly behaviour If you ask people if they like organic products and a green lifestyle There is a big gap between what people say and what they do," says Ulf Aagerup the researchers looked at students' choice of coffee The students had to choose between buying regular coffee or organic coffee It turned out that when they knew that it was visible which coffee they had bought when the students knew that no one would see which coffee they bought A research experiment tested whether overweight people lost more weight when their results were shown on social media 350 people took part in the experiment and participants were followed up weekly One group was asked to post weekly on their social media accounts how much weight they had lost It was found that those who posted their weight on social media each week lost 20 per cent more weight than the group who did not post and they were also more satisfied with their weight loss they did not feel more satisfied with their lives despite achieving their goals Ulf thinks that the lecture was a positive experience “It's great that people outside academia are interested in our research I see this as an important opportunity to reach out to a wider audience It was also great that many people were engaged and asked questions," says Ulf Aagerup One of the visitors was pensioner Christina Werner who took the opportunity to learn something new "I think Ulf's lecture made me think a lot about things that I might not think about in everyday life It also gave me an insight into how much social media actually affects us something I think many in my generation are not aware of I would love to come back here more often," she says This was the last JU LIVE lecture for this spring but more lectures will be held in the autumn when the JU LIVE lecture series returns in August found the lecture rewarding and thought-provoking Collections from 10 different designers were showcased during this year's Spring Inspiration Over 300 people gathered to enjoy Scandinavia's largest student-run fashion show which took place on 12 April at Science Park The event was organized by students from Jönköping International Business School's (JIBS) student association and also involved students from the other schools at Jönköping University (JU) “It has been so much fun to work with Spring Inspiration I would really recommend others to get involved in the project,” says Jasmin Obed An energetic atmosphere filled the air as visitors poured into Science Park to experience the annual Spring Inspiration fashion show the show has attracted both students and the fashion-conscious public Science Park was decorated in black and white and most visitors embraced the stylish color scheme to fit this year’s theme which was inspired by the primal forces of the universe - Yin and Yang we sat and brainstormed and found that Yin and Yang was a stylish but one of them is that opposites attract and complement each other which we think is beautiful,” says Elin Sternerup the other project manager for Spring Inspiration During the evening, collections from 10 different designers were showcased. You can see them on Spring Inspirations Instagram External link, opens in new window. The collections on display ranged from glittering prom dresses to edgy’ street fashion and stylish everyday wear JIBS' in-house design team also presented their own creative and sophisticated collection inspired by the theme One of the guests in the audience was designer Stina Berggren who creates handmade ball gowns for her own clothing brand Her collection was among those showcased during the evening “I'm very much looking forward to seeing the show and this year marks the second time I'm presenting my collections here,” she says Both project managers agreed that it has been an intense year but also a very fun and rewarding experience but tonight we are just one big team looking forward to seeing the audience enjoy the show,” said Elin Sternerup on the afternoon of the event Interest in participating in the project teams for Spring Inspiration was high 22 students were selected to join the various teams Many people were eager to model at this year's Spring Inspiration Both students and the general public were welcome to apply One of those excited to walk the catwalk was Szofi Szaloky a second-year student in the Bachelor in Sustainable Enterprise Development programme at JIBS “When I learned that anyone could apply to be a model I was very happy and applied right away,” she says who is in her first year in the Media and Communication Studies programme at the School of Education and Communication “Today it feels both super exciting and a little nerve-wracking.We practiced yesterday but it's only today – seeing the stage and everyone getting ready - that it feels real,” she says both the audience and the project managers seemed satisfied Everything went very smoothly and well and the team did a fantastic job We also received great feedback from the audience,” say Jasmin Obed and Elin Sternerup Organizing Spring Inspiration requires a wide range of skills all students are welcome to apply – you don’t need a special interest in fashion Applications to join next year's Spring Inspiration will open in autumn 2025 while applications to become a model will open in January 2025 The organization is divided into six teams: Sponsor Team The two project managers are responsible for keeping the teams connected and ensuring smooth communication Keep an eye on Spring Inspiration's Instagra External link, opens in new window.m for more information on application deadlines Interest in studying at Jönköping University (JU) remains high As the national spring admission round closed at midnight on 15 April it became clear that application numbers for degree programmes are on par with last year – driven by both established favourites and exciting new programmes “We’re seeing solid application numbers again this year and we’re proud that so many students choose JU,” says Thomas Winman According to numbers from the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) JU received a total of 16,425 programme applications – a 0.2 per cent increase compared to last year The highest demand is seen in bachelor programmes where the number of applications has increased by six per cent JU has received 25,587 applications across all offerings of which 6,614 are first-choice applications Programmes in cybersecurity at the School of Engineering (JTH) continue to attract strong interest This trend reflects a growing societal need for professionals who can manage crises and protect critical information “In a world shaped by digitalization and global threats we need people who can ensure safety and stability It’s about making society safer for everyone,” says Thomas Winman the School of Education and Communication (HLK) will also launch two new security-focused programmes: the bachelor’s programme Society and Security and the master’s programme Global Security The most popular programmes for the upcoming autumn semester are Social Work as well as Network Infrastructure and Cybersecurity New programme launches have also been very well received The Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Building Technology at JTH has attracted 338 applicants The new supplementary teacher education (KPU60) at HLK which enables individuals with an academic degree to become qualified specialist teachers in just one year “It’s fantastic to see our new initiatives resonating There is a clear need for more engineers and teachers and we’re proud to contribute with relevant JU’s higher vocational education (YH) programmes continue to attract many applicants Their practical focus and strong ties to industry make them an appealing choice for many Among the most popular vocational programmes this year are Orthopaedic Technician “These programmes play an important role in meeting both individual career goals and labour market needs,” says Mats Kihlman Head of Vocational Education at the School of Engineering The international application period is open until 2 May the number of applications has increased by eight per cent compared to the same time last year Read the press release from UHR Digital Product Passports (DPP) store data on the sustainability of products throughout their life cycle This is an AI-generated image from Chat GPT Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a mandatory tool developed by the EU where data on the sustainability of a product is stored throughout its life cycle Researchers at the School of Engineering (JTH) Jönköping University (JU) will work with companies to develop digital tools to support the introduction of DPP at companies "It will be an extremely important and extensive process for manufacturing companies in the coming years," says Annika Moscati project manager for Pass4Sustainability and associate professor at JTH The School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) held a kick-off event for the Pass4Sustainability research project on digital product passports on 23 April The event was held in Science Park Towers in Jönköping almost everything sold in the EU may need a Digital Product Passport (DPP) which shows different types of data linked to different phases of the product life cycle it shows the materials used in the products and their environmental impact In addition to creating the conditions for implementation of DPP the Pass4Sustainability research team at JTH will also help companies with information management and cybersecurity linked to DPP Pass4Sustainability focuses mainly on the use phase of the product life cycle and explores the opportunities and challenges that DPP brings in terms of product development and production as well as reuse "There has been a lot of interest from companies about DPP and it is still possible to join the project," says Annika Moscati The partner companies to Pass4Sustainability are Fagerhults Belysning and their contribution will be formalized shortly responsible for Product Data Management at Fagerhults Belysning believe that Pass4Sustainability will provide synergies for the project participants says that they are participating in Pass4Sustainability to gain a better understanding of what requirements and needs will be placed on them as a supplier of products from the European market "We want to see DPP not just as a legal requirement but something we can use for further sales of our products We work closely with JU and it is of great importance that research is conducted in this area mentions that they handle large amounts of information from their customers He believes that digital product passports will help them sort and manage that data in a more rational way He has high expectations for Pass4Sustainability It's great that it has started and that so many companies in different sectors are participating in the project There are valuable exchanges of contacts and we will learn a lot from each other Pass4Sustainability started on April 1 this year and will run for 3.5 years Read more about Pass4Sustainability here Pass4Sustainability includes three subprojects each addressing a key aspect of Digital Product Passport (DPP) implementation and usage InLifeData focuses on strategies for managing products at the end of their lifecycle; CCArch explores a cybersecurity-centered DPP architecture; UsePass will explore how to use the data incorporated in the DPPs to drive the development of sustainable products and production systems during product realization The Pass4Sustainability research team consists of: Annika Moscati Here are some of the many visitors to the gadget stall on campus who are all studying Mechanical Engineering: Product Development and Industrial Design at JTH there will be a gadget stall near the Student's House on campus so I think we are in the right place,” says Marina Sahlstedt Environmental and Waste Engineer at June Avfall & Miljö The stall comes from June Avfall & Miljö and is part of the Sustainability Days ("Hållbarhetsdagarna") The items come from gadget stalls at the sorting yards in Jönköping municipality and the stall on campus will be filled with new used items throughout the week "The aim is to reduce waste and reuse what we have We are on campus because many students are environmentally conscious and often need things but may not have access to a car so they can get out to our sorting yards," says Elin Wetter The response from the students has been great "There have been a lot of people here and good spin on our things We have thought about the target group of students and among the things that have been used are household utensils inflatable mattresses and more and someone was super happy for a paddle rack "There's a really positive feeling on campus and it's good that we're here for several days so we have a chance to work the concept in a bit It seems that several students also want to submit things and it will be exciting to see what they come up with who studies Product Development and Design at the School of Engineering (JTH) visited the gadget stall with some of his classmates It is fun to see if there are any interesting things here and I like the sustainability mindset," he says This week there will also be a number of lectures at the University Library on how research can show the way to zero carbon dioxide emissions and how Jönköping municipality works with environmental and climate issues Read more about the Sustainability Days here (in Swedish only) External link, opens in new window. Jönköping Student Union (JSU) has decided on a new structure for the organization of the Kick Off The Student Union will form a completely new committee that will be tasked with organizing the event Jönköping University (JU) has a responsibility for all students and finances the Kick Off Until today JU has delegated the task of organizing the Kick Off to JSU JSU has in turn delegated part of the task to sexmästerierna inappropriate behaviour has occurred and because of this the sexmästerier will no longer be allowed to organize the Kick Off The incidents have been carried out by a small number of students and have mainly taken place in connection with various “inaugurations” for new members of the sexmästerier This is in violation of Jönköping University’s Code of Conduct and JU’s management has therefore requested that action be taken These measures are now planned by JSU with several activities planned The JU Foundation Governing Board has been informed and there is a great consensus between JSU and JU a dialogue with the police has been initiated “I take this very seriously and it is unacceptable and highly inappropriate behaviour it is of the highest priority for me,” says Måns Svensson several preventive measures have been taken by JSU and the JU management: Several negative incidents have also occurred during the autumn JSU has therefore implemented several measures where the biggest change will be to revoke the sexmästeries' assigned responsibility for the Kick Off A new committee will be formed that will manage the Kick Off “Kick Off is undergoing a restructuring as a result of the continuous work over the last year to ensure that it complies with JSU’s Statutes and the JU Code of Conduct This means changes in the planning of the Kick Off and with this restructuring we aim to make it a brand that we are all proud to be a part of,” says Julia De Geus is forced to take these measures and I understand if it causes reactions But the most important thing is that we have a positive environment that is free from inappropriate behaviour I hope that this rethink and the new organization can eventually lead to Jönköping continuing to have an inclusive and wonderful student life,” says Måns Svensson MMTC is proud to announce that Daniel Alejandro de los Rios Pérez has been awarded one of the 2025 scholarships from the Jönköping County Chamber of Commerce The scholarship will support Daniel’s upcoming research visits to Cuba where he will further his work on entrepreneurial ecosystems The scholarships were presented in connection with the Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting where ten students from Jönköping University were recognised for their academic achievements and international ambitions The selected students will carry out studies and research visits across a range of global destinations The initiative is made possible through the Swedish Business Donation Fund in Jönköping which awards both the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Scholarship and the Gunnar Randholm Scholarship These scholarships are intended to reward and enable students who plan to study abroad in fields that are relevant to the development of the business community in Sweden and beyond The scholarships were awarded by Mathias Bransmo outgoing board member of the Jönköping County Chamber of Commerce “It is always fun to meet motivated students who want to spend part of their studies abroad,” said Bransmo every year students who have demonstrated excellent academic results are given the opportunity to pursue higher studies at universities all over the world.” Daniel’s research in Cuba will contribute to MMTC’s growing body of work on globalisation His international fieldwork will also help foster academic collaboration and knowledge exchange between Sweden and Cuba — a goal well aligned with MMTC’s mission to support research with societal relevance and global reach We warmly congratulate Daniel on this achievement and look forward with interest to the outcome of the visits My current research explores entrepreneurial ecosystems in developing countries Entrepreneurial ecosystems are complex networks of individuals and processes collaborating to nurture and support new businesses in specific regions understanding the formation of ecosystems in developing countries is still a phenomenon largely unexplored This knowledge gap poses practical challenges for Swedish companies looking to expand into these markets as they often lack familiarity with how these unique ecosystems operate I have the opportunity to address this gap by having granted access to several entrepreneurial ecosystems in Cuba which are mostly inaccessible to international researchers and businesses due to cultural and language barriers and complex socio-political factors Phone: +46 (0)36 - 10 10 00E-mail: mmtc@ju.se See more contact information Jönköping International Business SchoolBox 1026SE-551 11 JönköpingSweden Vertikals External link, opens in new window. 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Subscribe now and stay update with our awesome video content.  Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) solidifies its position as one of Europe’s top business education institutions In this year's Financial Times (FT) European Business School Ranking JIBS maintains its spot on the list for the fourth consecutive year and climbs another eight places to an impressive 74th position This upward trend highlights the school's continued development and high quality is renowned for its comprehensive assessment of top-tier European business schools JIBS has consistently improved its ranking "We are incredibly proud to be included in the Financial Times ranking again Climbing another eight steps is a fantastic recognition for our faculty and alumni who together contribute to strengthening JIBS as a leading business school,” says Martin Wallin This year’s ranking includes 100 distinguished European business schools and is based on each school's cumulative scores from previous FT programme rankings School performance is assessed using multiple indicators including graduate salary and career progression This year's results highlight JIBS’s strong performance across all metrics The school maintains a distinctly international profile attracting a diverse student and staff body Nearly half of the faculty and around 80 percent of the master’s students come from international backgrounds fostering a multicultural environment that equips students with a global perspective and valuable advantages in the job market JIBS also ranks highly regarding how affordable alumni consider their education to be and is noted for having the highest proportion of international and female faculty in Scandinavia “Our improved ranking highlights that our students are acquiring the knowledge and skills they need to grow into responsible and entrepreneurial leaders It’s inspiring to see how successful our alumni have become and how rapidly their careers are advancing,” says Martin Wallin As one of three Swedish business schools on the prestigious list alongside Stockholm School of Economics and Lund University School of Economics and Management JIBS continues to attract ambitious students and partners cementing its role as a leader in global business education Find out more about the ranking: European Business School Rankings 2024 - Business school rankings from the Financial Times - FT.com Digital media and online services are now part of everyday life in Sweden many older people feel insecure and unsafe when using digital media Around 60 per cent of older people (65+ years) say that they feel inhibited in their use of the internet due to feeling afraid and other negative emotions A new research project aims to improve the online experiences of older people Photo by Centre for Ageing Better on Unsplash The research project ”Seniorsurfarna – projekt för en tryggare digital vardag” (Senior surfers- project for a safer digital daily life) has been granted SEK 4.3 million by the Kamprad Family Foundation will analyse the safety and insecurity of older people online in order to create a more secure digital everyday life “The project is important as digital safety is relatively unexplored we can create the conditions that will make day-to-day digital use safer,”says Ernesto Abalo Assistant Professor of Media and Communications at the School of Education and Communication Ernesto Abalo is part of the project together with Mia-Marie Hammarlin Malmö University and project leader Dino Viscovi when smartphones and tablets became a natural part of everyday life in Sweden digital devices have taken an increasingly central role in our lives This also includes the lives of a large share of the population who are over 65 healthcare contacts and prescriptions are managed online and we are expected to use digital solutions to pay for parking both public and private services have shifted to being administered through digital channels and platforms For digitalisation to be a positive force for individuals and to contribute to sustainable development it is crucial that these services are not only secure but also perceived as reliable The project team is also working on another three-year research project that ends in December, which is called “Digitalt som default? Äldre medborgare och välfärdens gränssnitt” External link, opens in new window. (Digital by default that involved an analysis of how older citizens understand feel and act in their encounters with sites such as 1177.se pensionsmyndigheten.se and municipal websites “When we interviewed older people about their use of welfare digital interfaces we noticed that safety issues in relation to their use of digital media were important to them This was a recurring theme in the interviews” An essential first step in promoting a safer digital environment for older people is to explore the different aspects of fear that they feel how prevalent this feeling is and the extent of it The project aims to generate this knowledge through three sub-studies The first sub-study is devoted to a re-analysis of existing interview material from the previous project in close collaboration with supervisors from SeniorNet which is a partner in the research project The second sub-study includes interviews and reception studies which focus on investigating how individuals over the age of 65 react and act online in order to analyse and understand the different forms of insecurity that occur The third and final sub-study involves a representative sample of Sweden's 65-90-year-olds responding to a postal survey with the aim of mapping the extent and spread of digital insecurity The project will also initiate a research circle together with SeniorNet Växjö The research circle will be used to disseminate the new knowledge to key actors For more information on the project, contact Ernesto Abalo Despite receiving several scholarships and offers from US schools Alessandra Lopez from Mexico chose to study at Jönköping University (JU) She is one of this year's record number of new international students at JU Jönköping University (JU) welcomed about 3 800 new students to campus approximately 1145 international students arrived from around the world The university’s commitment to internationalization and academic excellence ensures that JU remains a top choice for students seeking a global education experience 825 new international degree-seeking students have arrived and enrolled setting an all-time high for both EU and non-EU international degree-seeking students This year's numbers mark a 35 percent increase in enrolments compared to the previous year and a rise of 60 percent from 2022 Among the new international degree-seeking students 434 come from countries outside the EU/EEA 320 new incoming exchange students from JU’s partner universities around the world have arrived at JU Incoming exchange students represent nearly one-third of all new international students on campus “It’s inspiring to see the campus buzzing with excitement as a record number of international degree-seeking students from all corners of the globe arrive for the new academic year The mixture of excitement and anticipation is palpable In addition to the upward trajectory of international students at JU we’re particularly pleased to see an increase in the number of admitted students enrolling Students have a lot of choices these days and it’s great to see so many students choosing JU,” says Eric Freid JU focuses a lot on reinforcement in the later stages of the student journey allowing admitted students to interact with staff Another reason for the significant increase this year is the Swedish Migration Agency’s improved handling of residence permit applications “It’s encouraging to see these improvements and we hope to continue to see a constructive Having so many exchange students at Jönköping University enriches the academic environment fostering cultural diversity and global perspectives JU’s extensive network of over 320 partner universities worldwide is a cornerstone of the commitment to internationalization offering the students invaluable experience studying abroad Students from JU’s partner institutions bring unique insights and experiences that enhance classroom discussions and broaden the horizons of all students exchange programs help build international networks which are invaluable for personal and professional growth Welcoming this group of international students to JU not only promotes cross-cultural understanding but also prepares the students to thrive in a globalized world welcomed all arriving students to their new academic home This intensive period has been packed with activities information sessions related to life and studies and services aimed at helping students settle in From social activities to academic programs the week provided many opportunities for students to gain a sense of community at JU while learning about the resources and support services available on campus Alessandra Lopez is one of JU’s new programme students She is from Mexico and has just started her bachelor’s studies in Sustainable Enterprise Development at Jönköping International Business School “Despite receiving many scholarships and offers from US schools I believe sustainability is crucial in the world and I really liked what I heard about JIBS and its programmes I experienced firsthand the impact of droughts and I wanted to study in a country that was already living in a sustainable way rather than just reading about it in textbooks as I would have done in the US,” she says She loved the kick-off and the opportunities to get to know the city and other students better She is happy that many international students chose to come to JU this year and is convinced that they have made a good choice Jönköping University's many international students enriches the academic environment Professor Economics at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) is the initiator of the conference "Framkant Sverige" She is preparing the conference together with Emil Danielsson the new conference "Framkant Sverige" (Sweden at the forefront) will be held at Jönköping University (JU) where current and important issues such as defence and preparedness Lieutenant Colonel in the Swedish Armed Forces known from the Swedish television programmes "Agenda" and "Min Sanning" (My Truth) "Framkant Sverige" is being held for the first time and is organised by Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) "Sweden is facing exciting but also challenging times that require knowledge and cooperation We are all affected by geopolitical changes climate change and the rapid development of AI and that is why we are gathering experts in these areas for a joint day," says Charlotta Mellander Professor of Economics at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) and initiator of "Framkant Sverige" In addition to Joakim Paasikivi and Diamant Salihu digitalization expert Claudia Olsson and statistician Ola Rosling will also lecture at "Framkant Sverige" "I think we have put together a fantastic list of names and that would never have been possible without generous contributions from our partners (se facts) They have all been positive about the event and this is a great way to collaborate on important issues that have a significant impact on us," says Charlotta Mellander Charlotta Mellander would like it to continue The idea was born over a cup of coffee last spring when she was talking to some colleagues at JIBS about how researchers and teachers are often expected to be able to comment on major social issues that I wanted to be involved and help us all learn more We see this as a kind of training day where the lecturers talk about their areas of expertise and we gain a greater understanding of the major challenges we face," says Charlotta Mellander She has planned the conference together with Emil Danielsson with whom she started the research blog "Vertikals" at JU 2013 "Framkant Sverige" takes place in the JU auditorium at the School of Education and Communication at Jönköping University on 7 May at 10:00-17:00 Everyone is welcome and the cost is 625 SEK including lunch "We have reduced the price so that as many people as possible can take part in the conference and learn about important issues I am convinced that it is a well-invested day for everyone Businesses and the public sector can see it as a skills development day for their staff I also think that a ticket can be a nice Christmas present and I myself am very much looking forward to this," says Charlotta Mellander The day is planned to end with the day's moderator leading a round table discussion with the speakers Read more and buy tickets to "Framkant Sverige" here External link, opens in new window. "Framkant Sverige" is organized by JIBS in collaboration with Swedbank through Sparbanksstiftelsen Alfa Region Jönköping County and Destination Jönköping Please note that the programme will be entirely in Swedish expert in digital transformation and future technologies founder of the Gapminder Foundation and one of Sweden's leading statisticians hosted the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU) On Tuesday 1 October Abraham was born in Jönköping and has come back to Sweden from the US to find the missing pieces of the puzzle about his parents The fact that Abraham Dortheimer came to HLK to tell his story is thanks to Radu Dinu Radu is a Senior Lecturer in history at HLK and thought it would be appropriate for his history students to hear Abraham's story Abraham has visited Sweden and Denmark together with Therkel Straede Associate Professor in modern German history at the University of Southern Denmark Together they are trying to map and time Abraham's parents' lives up until they emigrated from Sweden to the United States in May 1953 and the years after my parents were in the concentration camps up until we finally arrived in New York are the last missing pieces of the puzzle but those who are here today will get a copy,” he says Chana Kozlowska (later Dortheimer) was born in 1922 and came from Lodz younger brother and many other relatives were killed Chana and her sister were deported to Auschwitz where they spent a few months before being transferred to Ravensbrück or one of its satellite camps that were in need of labour the sisters were rescued by the Swedish Red Cross and the “white buses” Henryk´s four brothers and one sister were killed by the Nazis his brother-in-law Jozef and his girlfriend Chawa were spared Henryk and Jozef were both sent to several different concentration camps The three of them managed to survive and even immigrate (probably illegally) to Sweden Jozef and Chawa later got married in Jönköping "My parents weren't too keen on talking about this time so now I have to do my own research," says Abraham Chana had written that she worked as an industrial worker It is possible that Chana used her maiden name Abraham and Therkel recently learnt that the couple lived on Slottsgatan in Jönköping and that in 1950 he was taken away from his parents and placed in Vårsol a care home run by the Salvation Army (the home still exists) They believe he was taken into care because Slottsgatan was very run-down at the time and perhaps the authorities thought it was harmful for young children to live there Henryk and Chana got Abraham back after nine months by which time they had moved to another apartment on Slottsgatan It is known for certain that Henryk worked at Husqvarna as a spray painter There is an employer's certificate from Husqvarna that the Dortheimers used when they applied under a quota system (in the US it was called the Displaced Persons Act) at the American consulate They also believe that Henryk may have worked at the brush factory in Bankeryd just outside Jönköping The investigations into this period of their lives is ongoing the Dortheimer family emigrated to the United States It is known that they first sought asylum in Palestine where Henryk got a job as a painter and where Abraham grew up and lived his life “The book will be a little about my parents but the biggest part is still about Sweden This is where everything somehow both begins and ends I will finish the book using everything we have found here in Sweden Maybe my children or grandchildren also will be interested you never know what the future holds,” says Abraham Dortheimer Abraham and Therkel’s lecture was optional for the students a student teacher with History as a second subject so hearing it from second generation survivors is very valuable I will definitely use this meeting with Abraham as an example,” he says The first two longer EULiST exchanges in research at Jönköping University (JU) are now taking place at the School of Engineering (JTH) "Our schools have similar projects and expertise which we can share through EULiST," says Guillaume Pouget a PhD student at IMT (Institut Mines-Telecom) in Albi in the south of France a PhD student from the Technical University IMT in the south of France is currently on a six-month exchange programme at JTH through EULiST Assistant Professor at IMT and Jerome Landré EULiST (European Universities Linking Society and Technology) is an alliance of ten European universities formed to support long-term cooperation in education JU has had various types of EULiST exchanges so far but this is the first time that two longer research collaborations within the alliance take place at JU It is done together with the technical universities IMT in Albi in the south of France and LUT (Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology) in the south of Finland and both exchanges take place at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at JTH will during the spring semester do research on radar signal processing "I am very excited to be here at JTH and in Jönköping and feel very welcome I like the international atmosphere on campus but I do not know how I will cope with a cold Swedish winter," says Guillaume Pouget and smiles He says that IMT sees EULiST as a unique opportunity to meet and be inspired by other universities he expects to learn more about AI research and applied research in industrial applications being done here which also makes it interesting for them to collaborate with JTH Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at JTH is from France and wrote the email to IMT that led to the exchange "I know IMT scince before and told them that we work with data processing and that we were interested in a collaboration with them I see EULiST as a way to find common areas of knowledge with other universities in Europe EULiST is great for international collaborations in research and teaching which can lead to very interesting opportunities and new research grants for us," says Jerome Landré Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at JTH (to the left) Post-doctoral researcher at LUT University in Finland has been researching and teaching at the Department of Computer Science and Informatics for almost six weeks He is here until January 16 and likes being at JTH and in Jönköping much like at LUT University," says Bilal Naqvi He already has a research collaboration with Joakim Kävrestad Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at JTH so it was a natural step for him to come to JTH Joakim Kävrestad mentions that this type of exchange builds networks provides good exposure and is a way for them to learn more about different EULiST initiatives He has visited LUT himself and sees many similarities with JTH "They have a greater focus on business education and are probably better than us at getting away on these types of exchanges Another thing I picked up when I was there was that LUT despite its shared campus and the fact that they are quite scattered geographically but are still good at keeping their activities and study programmes together in a good way Read more about EULiST here Opens in new window. Increasing school attendance is a priority in many municipalities including Jönköping and Värnamo where problematic school absenteeism has increased Pupils are absent for long periods and are not reaching the targets in one or more subjects In a new research project at the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU) several different professional groups will collaborate to try to create tools to increase school attendance and get more students passing their grades By involving a wide range of professionals with different competences the Good Examples for School Attendance project aims to help address the complexity of school attendance Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature “This is a project where collaboration is the key We will work with school staff such as counsellors but also with teacher trainers and researchers from different fields,” says Maria Bäcke the first of which involves compiling current statistics and information material from schools records of authorised and unauthorised absences results from safety surveys and results from work environment surveys questionnaires will be sent out to school staff focusing on various aspects relevant to the theme of school attendance including pupils' learning development There will also be several workshops with involved staff and researchers The final stage will involve consolidating the results of the two previous stages and supplementing them with further data collection the project team will develop a proposal for an action plan that will include good strategies that schools can use to counteract problematic school absenteeism “We look at it from the schools’ perspective at the staff in schools and how they in their professional roles - and schools as organisations - can increase school attendance It is about mapping what is happening in schools what they currently do and how they could work on these issues in the future we will be able to continue working on increasing school attendance but from a student perspective,” says Maria Bäcke There is currently little research on school absenteeism from a school's perspective Maria Bäcke hopes that the project will help more schools to reduce instances of absenteeism we want our results and conclusions to reach practitioners and be useful to them to those who work in the organisation on a daily basis listen and support the students in a very goal- and result-oriented school,” says Maria Bäcke Good Practice for School Attendance is a ULF (Education, Learning, Research) External link, opens in new window. project ULF is a national (Swedish) activity conducted by school headteachers and universities with teacher training programmes By conducting practical school research in collaboration the parties take joint responsibility for the long-term development of Swedish schools and teacher training programmes Three upper secondary schools and one primary school are involved in the project Erik Dahlbergsgymnasiet and Bäckadalsgymnasiet and Forsheda primary school in Värnamo municipality headteachers and selected school staff (teachers school psychologist) are involved in the project the following researchers will participate from HLK: Assistant Professor of Disability Research Assistant Professor of Swedish (Didactics) President of Jönköping University (JU) and Professor of Sociology of Law at the School of Health and Welfare presented in the spring semester's edition of the lecture series JU LIVE About 60 people gathered in the JMW hall at the library to take part in the lecture Måns Svensson is Professor in Sociology of Law and his research includes specifically what makes people follow laws and how social norms affect behavior Måns Svensson presented a lecture at JU-LIVE on 27 February One challenge in today's modern society is the rapid technological development research shows that technology can create social disorientation and increase mental health problems Technology companies play an important role in setting boundaries and enabling new ways for people to communicate generative artificial intelligence (AI) as factors that place new demands and affect norms and ethics in society who thought the lecture was interesting and easy to understand Svante thinks that JU LIVE is good because it gives him the opportunity to take part in new research in a flexible and accessible way easy to understand and a lot of slides that complemented the lecture in a good way I have not been here before but will come back again,” says Svante Knutsson.Måns Svensson noted that JU LIVE is a good format for JU to reach out with research in a more accessible way and where all of Jönköping is welcomed “It was easy to say yes because I always enjoy giving lectures This type of event is rewarding and a great example of how we bridge knowledge and society,” concludes Måns 27 March - Artificial Intelligence: Nobel Prize fake news and the future of science fictionMaria Hedblom 24 April - Does visible consumption create better consumers?Ulf Aagerup Please note that the lectures are held in Swedish Read more here and sign up Consolidation of media ownership in recent years has affected news quality for the better This is according to a new study conducted at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University (JU) “Our results challenge the view that the concentration of the media sector only harms news quality,” says Mart Ots efficiency measures and investments in new technological systems have put pressure on the news media more and more newspapers have been bought by larger groups and the number of owners in the media market has decreased Concerns have been raised both in Sweden and internationally about the impact of developments in the media landscape on the quality of news journalism New research now shows that these fears have not been realized “I hope that this study can contribute to a more nuanced picture of the development of the media market That quality is an important dimension to consider,” says Mart Ots In a large study funded by the Swedish Competition Authority and conducted at JIBS AI was used to analyze over two million articles published in 108 Swedish newspapers “We trained a language model to understand dimensions of news quality This involved getting the computer to understand the different subject areas objectivity and the use of factual information in the articles It is impressive how accurate the models can be,” says Marcel Garz project leader and associate professor at JIBS shows that the quality of news in Swedish newspapers has gradually improved over the entire period despite the industry's economic challenges we are losing some diversity in news reporting as owners become fewer More articles are co-produced and used in several different newspapers Local coverage in particular suffers because of this each individual reader is exposed to news media that has a higher proportion of journalistic content and news articles that are generally of higher quality “Large groups with greater resources simply tend to produce higher quality news and quality increases almost without exception in news media that have been acquired We want both diversity and quality in news reporting but we don't discuss the fact that the two concepts are to some extent mutually exclusive,” says Mart Ots The results of the study will be published in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Communication External link, opens in new window. President Måns Svensson hands out the prize to the team Kamen Rider consisting of: Nuo Chen will be launched as a modern meeting place for gamers The Esports Management & Marketing course held during the autumn at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University (JU) under the guidance of Brian McCauley has given students the opportunity to create new products for the festival The students have participated in a competition organized by the digital coworking hub GRO36 a centre of companies in Jönköping involved in the new festival The students competed for four prizes and on Friday they pitched their ideas to a jury of industry members.Glitched will be organized in June 2025 by Martin Öjes former Head of Strategy for Dreamhack and Chris Melin “Our focus will be on the LAN participants The collaboration with the students at JIBS has been exciting and we already see that several of the proposals will be realized,” says Martin Öjes is the founding Vice Chair of the Esports Research Network on behalf of the MMTC research centre at JIBS Having published research on topics such as LANS e-sports marketing and the (former) City of DreamHack He worked closely with his students to develop product idea designed to engage LAN attendees and festival visitors next summer Students were encouraged to work closely with the brand values of glitched that aim to bring back a sense of community to the esports and gaming communities Through tapping into a sense of nostalgia for the original LAN parties students pitched a host of new ideas that tapped into both the analogue and digital world During the course students got to pick the brains of industry practitioners from Riot Games Ninjas in Pajamas and MetaGame through online guest talks Working on this is a chance to influence the actual design of Glitched We are one of their main target groups and see that it could be a really good event,” says Lea Steenberg The four categories of the competition were: Best Pitch The winner in the Grand Champion category was the team Kamen Rider “I see great opportunities for the Glitched festival in Jönköping Jönköping should continue to be a node for gaming in Sweden I have listened to some of the ideas and there have been very good and elaborate proposals,” says Sven Rydell Business Manager at Jönköping Municipality All students who took part in the courses will get free passes to attend the first ever Glitched festival this June and of course maybe see their ideas come to life wine and spirits could become a reality in Sweden by 2025 a study led by researchers at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) is investigating the effects of alcohol regulations introduced over a century ago and how they can still influence policy decisions today The research shows that alcohol regulations have historically helped to reduce alcohol sales The Swedish government is currently working on a bill that would allow small-scale and artisanal sales of alcohol directly from producers on farms farm sales of wine and other alcoholic beverages could become a reality as early as the first half of 2025 Through a Forte-funded research project underway at JIBS the research will help to understand the socio-political and economic effects that alcohol regulations have historically had entitled ‘How well do alcohol policy regulations work - A study of the first decades of the 20th century’ is led by Paul Nystedt together with Lars-Fredrik Andersson and Liselott Eriksson at Umeå University and studies the effect of alcohol regulations on alcohol sales in the early 20th century “In addition to the historical perspective the research also contributes to a better understanding of Swedish alcohol legislation,” says Paul Nystedt The study is based on a comparison of cities that introduced so called Bratt System (Swedish: motbok) like restrictions with those that did not Sales restrictions were introduced in 1919 with the main aim of reducing alcohol consumption "The research project found that sales fell quite dramatically in cities that had introduced alcohol regulations sales in cities that had introduced regulations fell by around 20 per cent The results contradict one of the main arguments often levelled against regulation - that it wouldn't make a difference that people would find ways to get alcohol anyway there is no evidence that consumption was sustained by illegal sales The study also found that in cities close to those that had introduced alcohol regulations Restaurant sales had also not increased and there was no increase in the number of people convicted of various sales offences (moonshining and the like) In the decades following the introduction of the Bratt System (motboken) but no one knows how much of an impact this actually had on development as many other changes took place at the same time there is nothing in the material studied to suggest that poverty was reduced when motboken was introduced The results surprises Paul Nystedt because the regulations were designed to make it more difficult to buy spirits for people who were he emphasizes that the study only looks at relatively short-term effects and that a longer time span needs to be studied to see what happens to poverty in the long term alcohol regulations have been able to influence alcohol consumption quite dramatically and knowledge about the effect of regulations on drinking can help inform alcohol policy decisions the arguments of the past about the pros and cons of freedom versus regulation do not differ significantly from those of today there are also many basic arguments that recur I believe that historical experience could be used as a knowledge base for policy decisions more often than is the case today,” says Paul Nystedt The next step in the project will be to investigate whether alcohol regulations have had any effect on different types of crime prospective students gathered at “Kunskap och Framtid” where Jönköping University (JU) was one of the exhibitors Fairs like this one are an important meeting place for prospective students and universities as they offer unique opportunities for personal meetings and inspiration JU offered an extra exciting attraction – the innovative Solar Car – which was a real crowd pleaser Knowledge and Future) is one of Sweden's largest education fairs with around 9,000 visitors each year fairs are an excellent opportunity to get a clear picture of what different universities offer visitors could learn more about both the programmes on offer as well as student life through conversations with current students This gives an insight into what life as a student in Jönköping actually looks like and it involves much more than just studies See what the visitors and the JU Solar Team thought about the fair in Gothenburg JU offers a dynamic student experience with its central campus which this year showcased its solar-powered car at the fair in which students develop a solar-powered car for international competitions is one of JU's most prominent student initiatives and focuses on technological excellence The solar car was a crowd favourite and shows the unique opportunities available for students to develop fairs such as “Kunskap och Framtid” are invaluable as they provide the opportunity to meet future students and create relationships that can inspire and guide young people in one of their most important life choices.In the coming weeks JU will also participate in Saco Student fair in Stockholm and Malmö which are also two of the country's largest education fairs After a reappointment process that has included discussions with several employees the President has now decided that Ingrid Wadskog will be reappointed as Dean and Managing Director at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) for another four years “It is positive that Ingrid will continue as Dean and Managing Director of JTH Ingrid is an important force in ensuring the continued strong development of JTH and with several new members in JU's management her experience is of great importance to our management team I look forward to a continued good cooperation with Ingrid,” says Måns Svensson The new appointment starts in February this year and thus lasts until February 2029 “It feels fantastic to have been entrusted to lead JTH for another few years We have a lot of exciting things ahead of us and I look forward to continuing to develop JTH together with all employees and managers The work feels particularly motivating now with the new vision People First in place which is something I believe in very much” says Ingrid Wadskog In addition to her role as Dean and Managing Director of JTH Ingrid is also Vice President for Internationalization Junedalsskolan with secondary school students Oscar Krigsman Ester Levander and Sven Åkestedt won the district final of Pythagoras Quest held at the School of Engineering at Jönköping University 21 secondary school students from Jönköping County participated in the district final of the national math competition Pythagoras Quest held at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) on January 31 The winning team was from Junedalsskolan in Jönköping which thus advances to the national final of Pythagoras Quest and Sture Sjögren from Bäckaskolan in Gnosjö thought it was fun to come to JTH and that it seemed to be a good school The winning team from Junedalsskolan consists of Oscar Krigsman I think the road to success for us was that we have prepared well both at school and at home we divided the tasks in the test between us to be more efficient The trio is looking forward to the national final of Pythagoras Quest which will be held at Malmö Borgarskola at the end of May and will start looking at previous years' final tasks to come well prepared for that competition too they all plan to continue studying engineering "I like that as an engineer you develop solutions to develop and improve things," says Sven Åkestedt Pythagoras Quest is held annually and involves secondary school students solving a number of math problems in time The team from Bäckaskolan in Gnosjö had the tactic of discussing the tasks as much as possible and trying to simplify instead of complicating "It's fun to compete in math and to come to JTH because you might study here in the future," says Sture Sjögren from Bäckaskolan This was the first time that JTH hosted Pythagoras Quest which usually takes place at Per Brahegymnasiet in Jönköping "When we were asked to host the competition Any initiative that helps to increase interest in mathematics is very positive and something I am more than happy to contribute to It would be fun to organize the competition again lecturer in mathematics at JTH and coordinator of the district final at JTH He enjoyed meeting students who are interested in mathematics and hoped that they and their teachers were satisfied with the event The students' results were corrected by math teachers at JTH and in the meantime the students and their teachers were invited to lunch on campus This was followed by a prize-giving and closing ceremony in the gallery at JTH hopes that the competition can lead to greater interest in technology and in studying at JTH Pythagoras Quest is an initiative from the Chamber of Commerce and Malmö Borgarskola to highlight the importance of being good at math for the workforce of the future Read more about Pythagoras Quest here (In Swedish only) External link, opens in new window. invites students and staff to a traditional Lucia concert Under the direction of conductor Dan Boberg and with Anders Andersson on the piano JUVE will hold an atmospheric Lucia concert in the JU-aula (HLK) Please note that there will only be one morning concert this year so make sure to arrive early to secure your seat 13 DecemberPlace: JU-aulaTime: 8:00-8:45 AM in collaboration with Region Jönköping County shows that most young people in Jönköping county spend significantly more time in front of screens than recommended The study reveals a strong correlation between excessive screen time and health problems which surveyed over 5,000 young people aged 15–17 found that 88 per cent exceed the new screen time guidelines set by the Public Health Agency of Sweden the youths have a daily screen time of 6.2 hours—more than twice the new recommendations "The results of this study are important as they reflect young people's self-reported screen time This is especially crucial since the new national guidelines suggest that screen time should be limited to 2–3 hours per day to protect the physical and mental health of young people," says Amir Pakpour Professor of Clinical Science at the School of Health and Welfare The study compared young people whose screen time was within the recommended limits with those who spent more than three hours a day in front of screens The researchers found the results concerning for the group with high screen time as they report significantly more physical and mental health issues than the others The study also points to a link between excessive screen time and school absenteeism/skipping school with 7.4 per cent of those with more than three hours of screen time per day reporting skipping school at least once a month - nearly twice as many as in the other group This may indicate a potential social problem that extends beyond physical and mental health issues the study shows that 95 per cent of teenagers with ADHD spend more than three hours a day in front of screens Although this study shows correlations between screen time and various health and social outcomes the researchers stress that more research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects They also emphasise that collaboration between the home and healthcare is crucial to encourage healthier digital habits among young people “The study highlights the need for targeted measures and initiatives to reduce screen time and educate both youths and their families about its impact Parents should take the lead by setting limits at home and healthcare professionals can provide guidance on the mental and physical challenges associated with prolonged screen use,” says Gunilla Björling Professor of Health and Care Science at the School of Health and Welfare The study was conducted by the Smart Gaming Group at Jönköping University The data comes from the Public Health Survey UNG 2023 conducted between September and October 2023 which included 5,323 young people aged 15–17 in Jönköping County “This is an important survey that examines young people's health and lifestyles and provides insight into what the situation in our society looks like today,” says Marit Eriksson Epidemiologist at Region Jönköping County and lead researcher for the Public Health Survey UNG 2023 Professor of Business Administration at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University shows that many Swedish students in medium-sized towns like Jönköping and Karlstad choose to remain living at home during their university years The research challenges the notion that young Swedes always move out early – contrasting with southern Europe where young people often stay with their parents well into adulthood it’s common for young adults to live at home well into their thirties This phenomenon has even led to some humorous expressions these young adults are often referred to as ‘bamboccioni,’ or big babies a term reflecting society’s frustration over their prolonged stay with their parents,” says Lucia Naldi young people typically move out when they begin higher education thanks to a well-established student housing system and a welfare system that provides financial support through grants and loans this study questions whether this picture holds true everywhere Results from the five municipalities studied show that many students indeed choose to remain at home during their university years nearly three in four locally recruited university students continue living at home The trend is particularly noticeable in Jönköping where young adults often stay with their parents well into adulthood resembling the pattern seen in southern Europe “Despite the image of Swedish students leaving the parental home early this data shows that the reality is more nuanced we see that Swedish university students aren’t so different from their peers in southern Europe – many opt to stay at home during their student years if they study in the same town where their parents live,” says Lucia Naldi where approximately two-thirds of the locally recruited students live at home gender differences are minimal – both women and men make similar choices “Although the percentage is slightly lower than in Jönköping Växjö reflects a strong preference for living at home in early adulthood continuing a family-oriented lifestyle similar to that in southern Europe,” she explains about six in ten locally recruited students stay at home though a larger proportion of men choose to remain Karlstad has the lowest proportion of students living at home with somewhat more women opting to move out “Our study raises the question of whether Sweden’s self-image truly aligns with reality in municipalities like Kalmar and Karlstad The future will reveal how these housing trends develop and impact both students and society at large,” says Lucia Naldi This study is part of a larger research project on student mobility and entrepreneurship that Lucia Naldi is conducting in collaboration with Karin Hellerstedt (JIBS) Mohamed Genedy (JIBS and the Stockholm School of Economics) and Mattias Nordqvist (JIBS and the Stockholm School of Economics) Danny Brännhult studied for five years at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) and says he had a fantastic time “Studynig in an international environment means that you develop as a person and get the tools to solve problems in the corporate world,” he says Danny Brännhult studied on three separate programmes at JIBS: Marketing Logistics the Marketing Management bachelor’s programme and the master’s programme in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management His studies have meant that he has grown as a person and learned to find solutions to major problems Danny also testifies to JIBS’ having a clear international profile; according to him the teaching was conducted entirely in English and I carried out group work with students from all over the world The feeling of being able to collaborate with people from other continents was absolutely incredible.” Danny made many new friends at the school that he has kept in touch with over the years Some of the things he misses from his time at JIBS are the student life the University Library and being involved in project work a visit to Akademien (JU student union’s nightclub) and the Old Owl (JU’s student pub was always worth the trouble Today Danny works at Hyundai Mobis Parts Europe in Torsvik He says that a couple of years ago he gave a presentation at conference at Hyundai Norway that was attended by 70 employees and where Staffan Lindeborg acted as compère back when I was sitting on the sofas in the student lounge at JIBS that I would find myself doing something like that!” he says Record number of exhibitors at this year's Nextstep Nextstep is a meetingpoint for companies and students the annual Nextstep career fair was held at Campus Arena at Jönköping University (JU) interactive workshops and face-to-face conversations the event was once again an important meeting place for students and companies to discuss job and career opportunities Organized by the JIBS Student Association (JSA) since 1994 the fair offers a unique opportunity for networking with the organizers expecting around 2,000 students to visit the fair and engage in conversations about internships thesis work and full-time employment with potential employers “We had a record number of companies participating this year We also had a good mix of companies on the list of participants It felt really fun and exciting,” says Jesper Gunnar who is the other project manager for this year's fair says that the goal of Nextstep was just as the name says “We want to build a bridge between students and working life It is so important that they meet relevant companies and get the chance to understand what opportunities are available when they have finished studying,” she says Both Jesper and Wilma believe that Nextstep is a good opportunity for companies to market themselves and give students a broader picture of what the labour market both offers and demands Asia Lucatello and Tanja Tanaka were two of the students who visited the fair Nextstep is the first real chance to meet with recruiters and find out more about their future career opportunities Asia Lucatello from Italy and Tanja Tanaka from Germany are both in their first year of the Sustainable Enterprise Development bachelor’s programme at JIBS They were visiting the fair for the first time “It is a very good opportunity for me as a student to make contacts with companies from the “real” world and see what opportunities are available,” says Asia Lucatello Asia is interested in finding a summer internship and getting to know more companies in the region Fellow student Tanja Tanaka also saw the fair as an opportunity to learn about the companies in the Jönköping area and get a sense of what would be interesting to work with in the future “I hope that the fair will give a better picture of what kind of skills companies are actually looking for,” says Tanja Tanaka One of the highlights of the day was the popular ‘contact talks’ short meetings between students and company representatives allow for more personalized discussions “The contact sessions are a great way for students and employers to get to know each other on a more personal level There are many examples where these meetings have led to internships and full-time jobs,” says Jesper Gunnar Sandra Ingvarsson and Lovisa Rendahl from YLAB Larssons bygg were visited by students Stina Rudstam and Hugo Ekman Nextstep is more than just a recruitment event - it's an opportunity to connect with the next generation of employees and showcase their company culture Lovisa Rendahl and Sandra Ingvarsson from YLAB Larssons Bygg were at the fair on Tuesday because they were looking for a new colleague for the finance department They hoped that many students would come up and talk jobs with them during the day “There is a good turnout at the fair and we hope to find the right candidate here today,” says Lovisa Rendahl who works at Lidl's property office in Gothenburg revealed that this was the first time Lidl has participated in the fair She felt that many people came forward and showed interest in the company “We hoped to meet as many students as possible and be able to tell them about the different roles we have within the company many may not know that we have both headquarters and regional offices in Sweden in addition to our stores,” says Minna Nordqvist Dinah Jidah and Nike Jakobsson were three of the upper secondary school students who exhibited at the to Junior Achievement Fair at Elmia in Jönköping Their business idea is to turn paintings into design artworks made of concrete and filler Elisa and Dinah say they want to study at Jönköping University in the autumn Jönköping University (JU) is a new partner to Junior Achievement (JA) in Jönköping County and can thus reach out to creative young people in the county in a more strategic way “We are very pleased that JU has chosen to expand its partnership with us,” says Jelena Trupina Regional Manager for Junior Achievement (JA) in Jönköping County Over 300 JA companies and thousands of upper secondary school students attended the JA Fair at Elmia on 27 February entrepreneurship and business are very important parts both in teaching and alongside the studies JU is now expanding its collaboration with Junior Achievement (Ung Företagsamhet) this will strengthen the parties' joint endeavour to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in Jönköping County this year's JA Fair was held at Elmia in Jönköping with over 300 JA companies The JA Fair is a forum for belief in the future and entrepreneurship where thousands of creative young people from Jönköping County participated as both exhibitors and visitors who are studying the Economics programme at Sandagymnasiet in Jönköping Their business idea is to sell designed paintings of concrete and putty through the JA company Sculpted Walls They think it has been instructive to run a JA company but that there has been a lot to think about “We will probably continue with some of our business ideas in the future but we don't know exactly what it will look like,” say Elisa and Dinah is that they want to study the Logistics and Management programme at the School of Engineering Nike says that she probably won’t continue studying this autumn JA companies competed in the regional JA championship and there were several competitions during the day – everything from best innovation to most socially sustainable JA company or best service the winning JA company qualified for the Swedish Championship for Junior Achievement “Today marked the start of our new collaboration with JA and there is big development potential in our cooperation in the future,” says Anders Wadell High-level politicians and officials from Berdychiv Municipality in Ukraine visited the School of Engineering (JTH) and Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University on 8 October The schools contribute with knowledge and students in a project between Berdychiv and Jönköping municipalities to rebuild Ukraine after Russia's war of aggression The School of Engineering (JTH) and Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University (JU) are contributing with expertise and students in a digitalisation project to rebuild Ukraine after Russia's war of aggression The collaboration is between Jönköping Municipality and Berdychiv Municipality International JTH students Niranjana Jagadeesh and Suryasri Mulangil Sukumaran worked on producing digital maps for Berdychiv Municipality in Ukraine during their internship at Jönköping Municipality The project involves producing digital maps that Berdychiv municipality can use to restore infrastructure buildings and more that have been destroyed or damaged as a result of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine It is a Sida-supported ICLD (International Centre for Local Democracy) project on democracy issues and human rights carried out between several municipalities in Sweden and Ukraine The project between Jönköping and Berdychiv Municipalities is in its initial phase and will run for two years Berdychiv's mayor Serhiii Oriluk and several politicians and municipal officials visited Jönköping 6-9 October and took the opportunity to visit JTH and JIBS “They want help with digitizing their maps and we can get help from them with crisis preparedness and how we can protect our open data and it feels urgent that we can support them in democracy issues they lose the whole war,” says Ann-Marie Dahl She is a politician in Jönköping municipality and sits on the steering group for the collaboration with Berdychiv It was she who involved JU and two master's students from JTH in the initiative The international students Suryasri Mulangil Sukumaran and Niranjana Jagadeesh who are studying the Sustainable Building Information Management programme at JTH worked on developing digital maps of Berdychiv during their internship at Jönköping Municipality “It has been an exciting project to work on because it involves the community and the people of Ukraine and it feels good to be able to help them in this way,” says Niranjana Jagadeesh They presented their work to the Ukrainian guests at JTH and were then invited to Berdychiv “They thought our presentation was good and they understood what we meant We have produced a manual for them that is easy to follow even if you don't speak English,” says Suryasri Mulangil Sukumaran They would have liked to continue working on the map project as their thesis in the spring and would not mind travelling to Berdychiv “They said we should come and see their botanical garden and it would be interesting to experience Berdychiv for real From what we have heard that area is not particularly affected by the war so we are not that worried,” says Niranjana Jagadeesh Professor of Business Administration at JIBS lectured on Swedish municipal governance to the Berdychiv delegation during their visit to JIBS “We want to give a picture of how municipal governance works in Sweden that they can apply to their municipality I have researched the governance of municipal organizations and entrepreneurship and innovation in the municipal sector There are also several of us at JIBS who speak Russian I come from Latvia and it helps enormously to know Russian because the people from Berdychiv that we are working with in this project do not speak English,” says Timur Uman He is already involved in a similar project with Jönköping municipality to democratize and modernize the public sector in Konotop Municipality in north-east Ukraine He sees great potential for development in both these projects “It is positive that high-level politicians and officials come here because they are the ones who make the decisions and can make a difference in their municipality about crisis management and war preparedness,” says Timur Uman As a Latvian who has been able to study and even get a job in Sweden he says he sees it as more or less his duty to help Ukraine “What has happened in Ukraine could just as easily have happened in Latvia who knows what will happen to the Baltic States I am doing this for both Latvia and Sweden because both the Baltic States and the Nordic countries have a great common interest in Ukraine not losing the war.” JTH students Suryasri Mulangil Sukumaran and Niranjana Jagadeesh presented their work to the delegation from Berdychivs which included the mayor of the municipality Marketing Manager at June Avfall & Miljö informed the Ukrainian visitors about Jönköping Municipality's waste management What he said was translated by Lucia Eriksson The Swedish police often use social media to disseminate information but rarely communicate with their followers The public often struggles to understand the purpose of the police's online presence the potential for increased visibility and educational posts This is shown by research at Jönköping University (JU) The police's use of social media is a relatively new area where platforms like Instagram have become an important part of the work to reach out to citizens Jens Alvén Sjöberg is a doctoral student at the School of Education and Communication at JU and researches how the Swedish police use social media to create safety The research highlights both the police's strategies and the public's perceptions and shows challenges such as unclear purposes Unclear strategies and a lack of guidelines have made it difficult for the public to understand the purpose of the police's online presence "There are still many ambiguities around why police are so active on social media the digital presence can contribute to increased security and trust when used in the right way," says Jens Alvén Sjöberg One of the biggest challenges is the fragmented perception among the public Many appreciate the information shared by the police while others believe that social media is not a resource the police should prioritise Limited resources and time-consuming moderation also mean that the police rarely open up for dialogue in their posts which sometimes creates a sense of distance between the authority and the citizens "The most enjoyable part has been seeing how police officers themselves think about communicating with the public Social media can facilitate their work in creating visibility and trust," says Jens Jens sees great opportunities for the police to improve their presence on social media he emphasises the importance of clear strategies and support to aid the police's mission to create safety in society By building on successful examples and avoiding past mistakes the police can strengthen their online presence and create safety in society more effectively "There are still many unclear reasons why the police are so active on social media But when the authority uses social media with a learning purpose such as traffic information or drug prevention also contribute to increased security," says Jens The research so far consists of two different studies and is part of a forthcoming doctoral thesis The first study is based on interviews with police employees in Police Region South The second study is based on interviews with the public in Malmö A third study analyzing what the Malmö police post on Instagram is underway https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/jcom-03-2023-0033/full/html https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/nor-2023-0003 press@ju.se Jönköping University (JU) has been awarded just over SEK 13.7 million through the EU's Erasmus+ programme which aims to promote international educational cooperation These funds will expand opportunities for student exchanges and staff skills development further enhancing the university's international profile and commitment to educational excellence ‘We have worked consistently with Erasmus+ to provide our students and staff with international opportunities and this award is a fantastic recognition for our efforts It’s incredibly inspiring to continue contributing to development and exchange of experiences," says Marco Stevenazzi The funding enables students to study abroad it opens doors to meaningful skills development international collaboration and networking opportunities "International exchanges not only broaden perspectives but also strengthen employability and build self-confidence," adds Marco Stevenazzi JU has consistently excelled in its participation in Erasmus+ steadily increasing the funding it receives JU scored an impressive 94 out of 100 points in the Swedish Council for Higher Education's (UHR) evaluation The university was commended for its efficient organisation collaboration between operational support and the schools and a structured approach to student exchanges just over 1.2 million SEK was allocated for Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) outside the EU ICM plays a crucial role in JU's mission to strengthen collaborations between higher education institutions globally The program promotes personal development and intercultural understanding among participants "ICM is a fantastic support in strategic initiatives outside Europe and contributes to global cooperation It is very exciting that JU has several ICM projects underway right now and we look forward to launching more projects within the non-European part of Erasmus," says Josefine Andersson Erasmus + ICM coordinator at the International Office JU has active ICM projects in South Africa the UHR allocated over SEK 847 million to educational institutions across Sweden through Erasmus+ This funding is expected to support approximately 30,000 participants in international exchanges and collaborations Erasmus+ also contributes to broader societal goals and increased participation in democratic processes this initiative is integral to the university's mission to prepare students for the global labour market and provide sustainable education that meets future needs Erasmus+ is the EU's programme for European cooperation in education the programme is managed by The Swedish Council for Higher Education together with the Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society The programme aims to meet Europe's challenges by supporting the green transition digital development and encouraging young people's participation in democratic life ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate Many people came when the students from the Lighting Design and Technology proramme at JTH together with Jönköping Municipality invited to September Light at the harbour pier in Jönköping on Saturday evening A lot of people came to experience September Lights in central Jönköping on the evening of 28 September The lighting event was organized by students studying the Lighting Design and Technology programme at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) together with Jönköping Municipality Here are the students from the Lighting Design and Technology programme at JTH who organized this year's September Lights together with Jönköping Municipality This year's theme for September Lights was water and the students spread light over the pier Visitors were invited to walk along the marina and pier where trees and ice cream stalls were illuminated in bright colors neon-coloured fish were displayed against a wall and illuminated water washed over the pier wall Illuminated water lilies bobbed in the water and a diving woman was depicted with the help of flashing silhouettes at the lighthouse “Our idea was that you would walk from the happy and beautiful water in the harbour out towards the dramatic and slightly scary water at the far end of the lighthouse,” says Tove Svedell one of the students who worked on September Light “We wanted to convey a cool and powerful experience with flashing and moving light,” says Otto Eneroth They thought it was fun to build and set up a real lighting event and show it to people “It was cool to be involved in giving the pier and the harbour a completely different look than they usually have this dark season Lighting art is so abstract that it is difficult to have a clear message it is more up to the viewer how they perceive it,” says Tove “We do not study lighting art much during our programme but it is a big part of lighting design and it is nice to do something different sometimes,” says Otto Eneroth who study the Lighting Design and Technology programme at JTH The School of Engineering has been granted four additional higher vocational education programmes bringing the total number of higher vocational education programmes at JU to 22 The Swedish Agency for Higher Vocational Education has granted the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) four additional higher vocational education programmes "These are programmes that are in demand by the business community and will fill a great need," says Mats Kihlman Head of the Department for vocational education at JTH 22 higher vocational education programmes will start at JU in autumn 2025 and spring 2026 two by the School of Health and Welfare and one by Jönköping International Business School The higher vocational education at JU has strong links to the business community and the programmes are developed together with employing companies "Through our close collaboration with companies and other organizations we have been able to design and implement courses that meet not only their current but also future skills needs," says Mats Kihlman The four additional higher vocational education programmes at JTH are: Construction Production Manager which is given both in Jönköping and Malmö JTH has run the programmes before and Mats Kihlman is pleased to have renewed confidence in be able to offer them again Read more about JU's higher vocational education programs here (In Swedish only) Opens in new window. Ulf Larsson Olaison and Kajsa Haag (to the right) from Jönköping International Business School and Hanna Almlöf from Linköping University concluded this autumn's JU LIVE round at the University Library with a lecture on foundations There were many questions and a good response to the JU LIVE lecture on foundations which took place in the JMW hall at the University Library at Jönköping University on 28 November "It was interesting and very informative," says audience member Johan Svedberg who was a member of the Jönköping University Foundation Governing Board between 2010 and 2015 but the lecture series will return this spring Several people stayed after the lecture to talk to Hanna Almlöf (to the left) Kajsa Haag and Ulf Larsson Olaison (not in picture) One of the main tracks of the lecture was to explain what foundations are and what impact they have on society and business "It is exciting to make people aware of the fact that there are many foundations around us that are of great importance Awareness of foundations is generally low and there are plenty of misunderstandings to clear up many people think that people create family foundations to set aside money for themselves or their relatives It is more the case that you give money to charity," says Kajsa Haag Associate Professor at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) and moderator and one of the lecturers at the JU LIVE event Kajsa Haag is also the project manager for a research project at JIBS on the conditions for entrepreneurship in foundation form The research team includes Ulf Larsson Olaison Associate Professor at Linköping University who joined Kajsa on the stage in the JMW hall Kajsa Haag was particularly pleased that several members of the audience were engaged in the subject and asked questions both during and after the lecture "I hope there was something for everyone with both basic explanations and more depth in some parts I think JU LIVE is a great way for us at JU to show the local community what we do in these buildings on campus why we are relevant and what we can contribute with," says Kajsa Haag Johan Svedberg found it interesting to hear about different types of foundations and how to distribute votes and ownership in a board At the same table sat Clemens Svensson and he says that he had contact with foundations in his previous job at a bank He came to JU LIVE to get a deeper insight into how foundations work and hear about new research in the field Hanna Almlöf and Ulf Larsson Olaison told the audience that Carlsberg Vagabond and Jönköping University are all foundation-owned The audience members Johan Svedberg and Clemens Svensson (at the table in the centre of the picture) found the lecture informative and rewarding JIBS PhD student Victoria Resch (standing in the centre) was invited to the stage to give examples of her research on foundations Here she stands between Hanna Almlöf (to the left) and Kajsa Haag The lecture lasted about an hour and the audience was offered coffee and cake Kajsa Haag and Ulf Larsson Olaison thought that several members of the audience asked insightful questions four popular science JU LIVE lectures are organized that are linked to research conducted at JU should be able to take part in some of the important research going on at the university and ask questions directly to the researchers Malin Jakobsson, Senior Lecturer at the School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University, gave her lecture "Sleep deprivation in young people: A growing problem" at the end of September. Malin explained that sleep deprivation among young people is increasing and that it has several negative consequences. Read more here. The program for the spring semester 2025 will be out soon. Keep an eye out at ju.se/julive or email us at: julive@ju.se and we will send you the program The sleep conference took place at Elite Stora Hotellet in Jönköping the Swedish Sleep Society (SFSS) organised its annual research conference Representatives from the School of Health and Welfare (HHJ) at Jönköping University (JU) have been involved in both planning and content of this year's programme Approximately 130 participants from several countries attended the conference and had the opportunity to attend research presentations poster presentations and networking opportunities researchers from HHJ held courses and lectures on topics such as sleep in children and young people sleep in older people and obstructive sleep apnea symposia and poster presentations were held by researchers from several different parts of Sweden Anders Broström is a professor at the Department of Nursing at the School of Health and Welfare and has been involved in SFSS since the late 1990s He has been responsible for planning this year's programme and ensuring that the conference contains relevant and interesting research Anders Broström has been one of many researchers from the School of Health and Welfare involved in the planning of the conference “It's great that we get to organise this conference here in Jönköping We think that this programme reflects the challenges of sleep research and the work that is being done in the field on a national level,” says Anders Broström Elzana Odzakovic is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Nursing and Programme Director for the Specialist Nursing Programme at the School of Health and Welfare She presented her research on Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) a common disease affecting both adults and children One of the common symptoms of RLS is called ankylosing spondylitis which means that patients need to move around to avoid pain The cramps occur mainly when the body is trying to relax Elzana's research explores patients' experiences and conditions related to living with RLS and how much influence and control they have over their own care Elzana Odzakovic presented her research on RLS during Thursday's poster presentation Elzana sees the conference as a good opportunity to disseminate information about the sleep research conducted at the School of Health and Welfare She thinks it is a good opportunity to bring in new knowledge from participants from other universities and organisations “The School of Health and Welfare was well represented during all three days and we also showed that we are working to collaborate between our different departments which I think is very unique,’ says Elzana Facts about SFSSSFSS is a non-profit national organisation that promotes basic applied and clinical research on sleep and wakefulness The organisation is aimed at people working clinically with sleep-related problems and research