News archive

  • BankID highlighted on first Cybersecurity Day


    Cybersecurity Day in the Science Park Towers in Jönköping. On 23 October, the first Cyber Security Day was held at Science Park Towers in Jönköping with the aim of increasing competence and awareness in the field. BankID was one of the topics in focus during the event, which was organized by among others the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU).

  • Great interest in spring programmes at Jönköping University


    There is great interest in studying at Jönköping University (JU) the coming spring semester. The number of first-hand applicants to study programmes has increased by 42 %. Last year 594 people applied for these programmes, while this year's figure is 846.

  • Sweden's best teacher studied at Jönköping University


    Siv Malmqvist, Helen Larsson and Carl Hedin. Sweden's best primary school teacher studied at the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU) Her name is Helen Larsson and she was awarded the title at the Lärargalan (Teachers' Gala) in Stockholm on Monday evening.

  • Agreement to strengthen learning and development in Jönköping County


    Thomas Winman (left) and Ola Götesson sign the agreement for the Competence Academy Jönköping. Research and development cooperation in Jönköping County will now be developed. A collaboration arena will be established between Kommunal Utveckling (Municipal Development) Jönköping County, the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU), school principals and other stakeholders. The agreement was signed on Wednesday 9 October.

  • Creative and sustainable solutions at Entrepreneurship Day


    Every year, Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University (JU) organizes Entrepreneurship Day for first-year students. The event is part of a joint course in entrepreneurship, intended to let the students develop a sustainable product, construct their own stand and present their ideas to a jury.

  • High school students compete at JIBS - ‘You always want to win’


    On Thursday morning, the JP auditorium at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) was filled with business students from three high schools in Jönköping. They visited JIBS to be introduced to the new and unique Family Entrepreneurship Schools Tournament (FEST). Over the next few months, the students will work in teams to take on an exciting and real-life challenge from a family business.

  • Cooperation project for the reconstruction of Ukraine


    Visit from Ukraine. 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, in north-west Ukraine.

  • Supplementary Teacher training via distance learning - A new route to the teaching profession


    Anneli Alm Sweden needs qualified teachers and Jönköping County is no exception. To make education more accessible to everyone, the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU) is offering Supplementary Teacher Education (given in Swedish)in the form of distance learning).

  • Alumni of the Year celebrated


    Vinnarna. On Thursday 3 October, there was a celebration for the five former students from Jönköping University (JU) who received the title Alumni of the Year 2024.. What they all have in common is that they have made significant contributions in their professional fields or have distinguished themselves through their deeds as individuals worthy of recognition.

  • Unique competition for high school students to attract young talent to family businesses


    Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University is launching a new competition to attract young talent for family businesses in Jönköping County. The Family Entrepreneurship Schools Tournament is designed to help high school students in Jönköping develop skills and see family businesses as appealing employers. It's also meant to strengthen Jönköping's reputation as a hub for family businesses.