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  • Research shows how comic art can be used as an educational tool


    Radu Dinu After a Christmas break, the popular lecture series JU LIVE is back. Radu Dinu, Associate Professor of History, held the first popular science lecture of the spring semester, where the audience was invited to reflect on comic art as a source of knowledge in education.

  • Students competed in national finance competition


    This weekend, students from leading universities across Sweden gathered in Jönköping for the Swedish University Pitch Competition (SUPC) 2026, a two-day national event dedicated to best-in-class equity research and investment pitching. With nearly 100 spectators attending the final round, the competition highlighted the analytical depth and presentation skills of Sweden’s student finance societies.

  • JU takes over operation of campus in Gränna


    Since Jönköping University Enterprise (JUE) began operating in Gränna with programmes for international students, Campus Gränna AB has been responsible for kitchen, cleaning, and janitorial services. In 2026, responsibility for operations at Jönköping University's (JU) campus in Gränna will be transferred to JU itself.

  • Research for everyone when JU LIVE returns


    Audience and speakers at JU LIVE from last fall. At Jönköping University (JU), socially relevant research is conducted daily in many different areas. On Thursday, 29 January, the popular lecture series JU LIVE returns, giving the public an opportunity to learn about the research in a relaxed setting. Four interesting lectures are planned for the spring, where visitors can enjoy refreshments, listen to lectures and ask questions. All lectures will be given in Swedish.

  • Family Entrepreneurship tournament expands - 400 students compete in FEST


    Man på en scen FEST – Family Entrepreneurship Schools Tournament – is growing rapidly. This year, around 400 upper secondary school students from eight schools in Jönköping County are participating in the competition run by Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) to strengthen young people's knowledge of family entrepreneurship, ownership and family business. Through teaching, practical challenges and close collaboration with the regional business community, students discover how important family businesses are for the county's development – and try their hand at solving real business challenges.

  • Jönköping is Student City of the Year 2026


    Jönköping has been named Student City of the Year 2026 by the Swedish National Union of Students (SFS). In its justification, SFS highlights a city where students not only live and study, but also actively contribute to shaping its development.

  • Unforgettable celebrations during the graduation ceremonies


    Nathalie Milde On 16 January, 148 students graduated from the nursing, social work and specialist nursing programmes at the School of Health and Welfare. On the same day, 88 students also graduated from the preschool teacher programme at the School of Education and Communication at Jönköping University. Congratulations!See the slideshow below.

  • "A dream to be able to develop in two careers"


    Girl in a red ski suit on ski slope. Jönköping University (JU) has been an Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) since 2015. The Swedish Sports Confederation has now extended the agreement until 2030."It's a dream to be able to develop two careers," says Siri Kling Andersson, who is studying to become an orthopedic engineer at the School of Health and Welfare at JU while also compeeting at an elite level in the alpine discipline speed skiing.

  • JU well above the national average for approved Higher Vocational Educational programmes


    Jönköping University (JU) has been granted approval for eleven Higher Vocational Education programmes for the autumn of 2026 by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education."This is recognition of our ability to create programmes that meet the needs of businesses. The key to our success is our close collaboration with the business community," says Mats Kihlman, Head of Department for Vocational Education at the School of Engineering (JTH), JU.

  • "I think that less is more"


    It's almost time to light the candles and wrap the gifts! We went around campus to find out how students and staff are planning to celebrate Christmas - and what tips they have for a great holiday. Happy Holidays!