News archive
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Jönköping University engaged and inspired in Almedalen
For Jönköping University (JU), this year's Almedalen Week was an active week with participation in several seminars and hosting panel discussions.“Almedalen is an important arena where decision-makers and social actors meet, and it is essential that we are visible, influential and showcase all the important work that JU contributes,” says Eva Gipperth, University Director at JU.
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"Enjoy the beautiful Swedish summer and nature!"
This summer, Jönköping University (JU) brings you some summer inspiration! Each week, staff members from various parts of JU will share their top summer tips – everything from hidden gems and day trip destinations to personal favourites for relaxation and vacation feeling. This week it's Gabriel Djärf, Video Technician at the School of Communication and Education.
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JU Solar Team aims for gold in World Solar Car Championship
JU Solar Team is aiming for gold in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia which takes place 24-31 August."We are a very good team and believe in our concept that focuses on innovation," says Matilda Svensson Duric, Team Manager for JU Solar Team.
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“A visit to Visingsö is almost obligatory”
This summer, Jönköping University (JU) brings you some summer inspiration! Each week, staff members from various parts of JU will share their top summer tips – everything from hidden gems and day trip destinations to personal favourites for relaxation and vacation feeling. First up is Daniel Ekman, Research Communicator in the Communications Department.
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Jönköping University hosts panel discussions in Almedalen
Almedalen Week 2025 will take place on 23–27 June in Visby. The week will be filled with political discussions, seminars and events focusing on democracy and societal development. This year, Jönköping University (JU) will participate in a number of activities and host panel discussions.
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New Board members share thoughts on JU and their new role
Lena Johansson and Karin Sandén Ahlqvist have recently joined the Foundation Governing Board of the Jönköping University (JU), which is JU's highest decision-making body. Read more about the new members, their thoughts on JU and the work carried out by the Board.
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Tailored course for study supervisors and mother tongue teachers
The municipality of Jönköping is working on targeted initiatives to enable multilingual pupils to better absorb the teaching in school. Part of this is a collaboration with the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU) where study supervisors and mother tongue teachers have taken a custom-made course ‘Study guidance in mother tongue in theory and practice’.
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Proposal to reject Jönköping University's application to award dentistry degrees
In spring 2024, Jönköping University (JU) submitted an application to the Swedish government for the right to award dentistry degrees. The Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) was asked to issue a statement and is now recommending that the government reject the application.Despite this setback, JU will continue to develop its Centre for Odontology and Oral Health (COO) in collaboration with Region Jönköping County and other partnering regions.
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JU's quality system approved by UKÄ – quality assurance work continues
In 2024, Jönköping University's (JU) quality assurance work was reviewed by the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ). JU submitted a self-assessment in May 2024 and during November, UKÄ conducted interviews on site at JU. UKÄ have now published that JU's quality assurance work is approved with reservations for both education and research. This means that JU's quality system is approved and that there are parts that JU will continue to work on during the next two-year period.
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Closing and graduation ceremonies at Jönköping University
On 5 June, the School of Health and Welfare and the School of Education and Communication (HLK) held their graduation ceremonies in Pingstkyrkan and Elmia. On the Swedish National Day, 6 June, the graduation ceremony for students at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) was held at Spira in Jönköping.See our big slideshow from all graduation ceremonies below!