Seminar title: Proximity Strategies for Stakeholder Engagement in Business Models for Sustainability: A Conceptual Framework.

Welcome to Erik Bergström's trial lecture for appointment as Associate Professor on October 15th, 14.00 in E1405 (Gjuterisalen).

Title
Information Classification: The Cornerstone We Keep Tripping Over

Abstract

In today’s digital world, information is one of the most valuable assets any organisation has. To protect it, best practices have led to the development of information classification methods, now embedded in standards such as ISO/IEC 27000. The goal of classification is to determine the value of an asset, which then feeds into risk analysis. This makes information classification central to risk management, a cornerstone for identifying the most critical assets and deciding where to invest in countermeasures.

The challenge, however, is that many organisations struggle to put classification into practice. This lecture explores why classification is so essential and what makes it so difficult. By unpacking real-world challenges such as unclear guidelines, subjective judgments, and the trade-off between simplicity and precision, I will show that classification is not just a technical task but also a cultural and organisational one. Finally, I will outline an agenda for how to approach the domain more effectively and highlight important areas for future research.

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Welcome to Joakim Kävrestad's trial lecture for appointment as Associate Professor on October 15th, 15.15 in E1405 (Gjuterisalen).

Title
From telling to asking: Perspectives on a decade of research in human aspects of cybersecurity

Abstract
We have all heard that the users are the supposed weak links in the cybersecurity chain. This comes from a long time of observing that many or most cybersecurity incidents begin with or are enabled by user actions (or lack thereof). As can be understood by the “weak user” expression, the cybersecurity community has long taken a “blame the user” position and attempted to solve the situation by trying to inform users about how to use digital systems in a myriad of ways. Fast-forwarding to today, researchers and many practitioners agree that the “blame and train” approach is fundamentally flawed and look for other solutions. In this lecture, I will discuss my research in relation to this development and explain why the “blame and train” approach is fundamentally wrong. I will also reflect on why it doesn’t make sense to assume that informing users will remove the incidents stemming from users' behaviour and on what we should do instead, both with the tools available today and the methods we need to develop for tomorrow.   

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Prince Chacko Johnson will defend his doctoral thesis in Business Administration at a public defence on Friday, 17th of October 2025 at 10:00 am in B1014 at JIBS.

The title of Prince’s thesis is  “New Wineskins for New Wine: Institutional Change and AI-Driven Digitalization”

Faculty examiner/opponent is Professor Robin Teigland, Chalmers University of Technology

Members of the Examining Committee are: Associate Professor Anna Essén, Stockholm School of Economics, Professor Johan Magnusson, University of Gothenburg, Associate Professor Daniel Nylén, Umeå University.

Reserve member of the committee: Associate Professor Andrea Schneider, JIBS.

Chairperson at the defence: Professor Timur Uman, JIBS.

Principal supervisor: Professor Karin Hellerstedt, JIBS
Deputy supervisors: Associate Professor Mart Ots, JIBS
 

Welcome to attend the defence!

Are you having a hard time dealing with your thoughts and emotions? Struggling with self-criticism? Trouble concentrating on your studies and maintaining healthy relationships? Then this course might be something for you! As a participant in this course you will be provided with a variety of practical tools and strategies and learn how to deal with difficult thoughts and emotions. You will learn skills that will help you pivot towards a more rich and meaningful life!

The course consists of 5 sessions: 3 November, 10 November, 19 November, 24 November and 1 December at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All sessions are mandatory.

Apply by sending an e-mail to studenthealthcare@ju.se. For more information: Course: Do What Matters - Service - Jönköping University

MMTC R&R seminar with Maria Arango Kure and Mart Ots presenting research titled: “Fixing the Internet”: Narratives of Platform Legitimacy and Promises of Public Benefit on Medium.com

Note: This is an R&R research seminar in which authors seek suggestions on how to address the editor and reviewers’ comments.

Title: Feelings for the Planet: An Alternative Vocabulary  

Description: This presentation will describe an AMLE paper published in 2024. The paper discusses the need for an alternative vocabulary for biosphere-focused emotions and its relevance and application to management learning and education (MLE). The presentation will include tips for using the vocabulary in the classroom. 

The seminar will be held in a hybrid format; you can attend in person in room B6046 or join via Zoom 

Master your future! Discover the advantages of a master’s degree at JIBS. Find out more about our programmes, their future career perspectives and what distinguishes JIBS. Connect with current students and faculty at the event to get answers to all your questions.

We’ll be serving wraps – come early to make sure you get one!

Read about last year's event on our LinkedIn account