MMTC research Seminar presented by Adele Berndt and Luigi Servadio: Passionate Collectors: The Passive Transmission of Mundane Consumption
22
April
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22
April
12:00
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13:00
<p><strong>MMTC seminar presented by Luigi Servadio and Adele Berndt</strong></p><p><strong>Title:</strong> <em>Passionate Collectors: The ‘Passive’ Transmission of Mundane Consumption</em></p><p><strong>Description</strong>: This study reconceptualises consumer passion by moving beyond dominant views of fans as active, identity-driven agents. Drawing on non-representational marketing theory, passion is approached as a passive condition—one of being affected by forces that exceed the individual. From this perspective, collectors are understood not as discrete subjects, but as part of affective networks shaped by interactions across bodies, objects, and platforms.</p><p>The study develops the concept of <em>passionate collectors</em> through a multi-method approach, focusing on the Little Shop Minis campaign by South African retailer Checkers. Combining auto-ethnographic insights with netnographic data from social media, the research explores how collecting emerges through shared affective intensity rather than intentional identity work. The project contributes to ongoing discussions at the intersection of fandom studies and consumer culture theory, highlighting the role of affect, resonance, and contagion in shaping consumption practices.</p><p>This paper is intended for a special issue in Marketing Theory entitled “ When Fandom Studies Meets Consumer Culture: Redefining the Boundaries of Marketing Theory”. We would appreciate feedback and constructive input from everyone.</p>
22
April
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22
April
12:00
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13:00
Location
B6046 and online
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MMTC research Seminar presented by Adele Berndt and Luigi Servadio: Passionate Collectors: The Passive Transmission of Mundane Consumption
MMTC seminar presented by Luigi Servadio and Adele Berndt
Title: Passionate Collectors: The ‘Passive’ Transmission of Mundane Consumption
Description: This study reconceptualises consumer passion by moving beyond dominant views of fans as active, identity-driven agents. Drawing on non-representational marketing theory, passion is approached as a passive condition—one of being affected by forces that exceed the individual. From this perspective, collectors are understood not as discrete subjects, but as part of affective networks shaped by interactions across bodies, objects, and platforms.
The study develops the concept of passionate collectors through a multi-method approach, focusing on the Little Shop Minis campaign by South African retailer Checkers. Combining auto-ethnographic insights with netnographic data from social media, the research explores how collecting emerges through shared affective intensity rather than intentional identity work. The project contributes to ongoing discussions at the intersection of fandom studies and consumer culture theory, highlighting the role of affect, resonance, and contagion in shaping consumption practices.
This paper is intended for a special issue in Marketing Theory entitled “ When Fandom Studies Meets Consumer Culture: Redefining the Boundaries of Marketing Theory”. We would appreciate feedback and constructive input from everyone.
Organizer:
Media, Management and Transformation Centre
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Licentiate seminar - Abdullah Harazeen
24
April
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24
April
09:00
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12:00
<p><strong>Title of the thesis:</strong> <em>Iron Refining in Recycled Al-Si Alloys by Intermetallic Precipitation</em><br /><strong>Doctoral student:</strong> Abdullah Harazeen<br /><strong>Third-cycle subject area:</strong> Materials and Manufacturing<br /><strong>Faculty examiner:</strong> Professor Emeritus Jan-Eric Ståhl, Lund University<br /><strong>Examiner: </strong>Professor Peter Olofsson, School of Engineering<br /><strong>Principal supervisor: </strong>Professor Anders Jarfors, School of Engineering</p><p><strong>Welcome to attend the seminar!</strong></p>
24
April
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24
April
09:00
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12:00
Location
E1405 (Gjuterisalen)
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Licentiate seminar - Abdullah Harazeen
Title of the thesis: Iron Refining in Recycled Al-Si Alloys by Intermetallic Precipitation
Doctoral student: Abdullah Harazeen
Third-cycle subject area: Materials and Manufacturing
Faculty examiner: Professor Emeritus Jan-Eric Ståhl, Lund University
Examiner: Professor Peter Olofsson, School of Engineering
Principal supervisor: Professor Anders Jarfors, School of Engineering
Welcome to attend the seminar!
Organizer:
School of Engineering
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Dissertation Defence - Nils-Erik Ohlson
24
April
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24
April
09:00
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13:00
<p><strong>Title of the thesis:</strong> <em>From Reactive to Predictive - Enhancing Sales and Operations Planning in Engineer-To-Order Settings with Machine Learning</em><br /><strong>Author of the thesis:</strong> Nils-Erik Ohlson<br /><strong>Third-cycle subject area: </strong>Production Systems<br /><strong>Faculty examiner / Opponent:</strong> Professor Patrik Jonsson, Chalmers<br /><strong>Principal supervisor: </strong>Associate Professor Jenny Bäckstrand, JTH</p><p>Link to Zoom Webinar: <a href="https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/68428247449">https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/68428247449</a></p><p><strong>Welcome to attend the defence!</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>
24
April
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24
April
09:00
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13:00
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Dissertation Defence - Nils-Erik Ohlson
Title of the thesis: From Reactive to Predictive - Enhancing Sales and Operations Planning in Engineer-To-Order Settings with Machine Learning
Author of the thesis: Nils-Erik Ohlson
Third-cycle subject area: Production Systems
Faculty examiner / Opponent: Professor Patrik Jonsson, Chalmers
Principal supervisor: Associate Professor Jenny Bäckstrand, JTH
Link to Zoom Webinar: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/68428247449
Welcome to attend the defence!
Organizer:
School of Engineering
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Personal branding
28
April
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28
April
12:15
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13:00
<p>The future labor market requires personal branding. How do you do it and why? Andreas Torén, Career Counsellor </p><p>Tuesday April 28th 12-15 – 1 pm </p><p>E1029, School of Engineering </p><p>Lunch is offered for pre-registered students that sign up before April 22nd</p><p>Registration at <a target="_blank" href="https://ju.jobteaser.com/">https://ju.jobteaser.com</a> </p>
28
April
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28
April
12:15
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13:00
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Personal branding
The future labor market requires personal branding. How do you do it and why? Andreas Torén, Career Counsellor
Tuesday April 28th 12-15 – 1 pm
E1029, School of Engineering
Lunch is offered for pre-registered students that sign up before April 22nd
Registration at https://ju.jobteaser.com
Organizer:
Career Center
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Digital imprints: Three perspectives on the impact of technology on people, work, and places
29
April
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5
June
<p>We are living in an era of rapidly evolving digital technologies. Even though these technologies often appear invisible and surface mainly as services on our screens and in our apps, they rely on highly tangible, physical infrastructures.</p><p>This exhibition presents three research projects from Linköping University and Jönköping University. Together, they highlight how digital technologies create new opportunities for businesses while also leaving clear imprints on the environments that surround us.</p>
29
April
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5
June
00:00
Location
University Library
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Digital imprints: Three perspectives on the impact of technology on people, work, and places
We are living in an era of rapidly evolving digital technologies. Even though these technologies often appear invisible and surface mainly as services on our screens and in our apps, they rely on highly tangible, physical infrastructures.
This exhibition presents three research projects from Linköping University and Jönköping University. Together, they highlight how digital technologies create new opportunities for businesses while also leaving clear imprints on the environments that surround us.
Organizer:
University Library
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Career Planning
29
April
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29
April
12:15
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13:00
<p>Career development and the 4 steps for successful career planning! Andreas Torén, Career Counsellor </p><p>Wednesday April 29th 12.15-1 pm </p><p>E1405, School of Engineering </p><p>Lunch is offered for pre-registered students that sign up before April 22nd</p><p>Registration at <a target="_blank" href="https://ju.jobteaser.com/">https://ju.jobteaser.com</a> </p>
29
April
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29
April
12:15
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13:00
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Career Planning
Career development and the 4 steps for successful career planning! Andreas Torén, Career Counsellor
Wednesday April 29th 12.15-1 pm
E1405, School of Engineering
Lunch is offered for pre-registered students that sign up before April 22nd
Registration at https://ju.jobteaser.com
Organizer:
Career Center
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JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge Grand Final 2026
29
April
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29
April
14:00
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17:00
B1024, Jönköping International Business School
<p>Experience innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit up close at the Grand Final of the JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026. Welcome to an inspiring live event, open to everyone with an interest in future ideas, problem?solving, and entrepreneurship.</p><p>From 27–29 April, students from Jönköping University come together to take part in the <a href="https://ju.se/en/collaboration/events-and-conferences/events/jibs-entrepreneurship-challenge.html">JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge</a> – an intensive 24?hour innovation competition where ideas are developed, tested, and refined under time pressure. The competition offers a total prize pool of SEK 150,000.</p><p>The challenge begins with a secret company or organisation presenting a real?world challenge from its operations. Student teams are then given 24 hours to develop an innovative solution and prepare a compelling pitch. On the final day, 29 April, the teams present their ideas to a jury. The strongest contributions advance to the public Grand Final, where the winners are announced.</p><p>The team that makes the strongest overall impression will be awarded SEK 70,000. In addition, prizes are presented for Best Runners?up and Best Pitch.</p><p>The JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge is made possible through a donation from the Lennart “Aktiestinsen” Israelsson Foundation and is organised by the JIBS student association Entrepreneurship Academy.</p><p>Come and be inspired by the next generation of entrepreneurs – and discover ideas that take on real?world challenges.</p>
29
April
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29
April
14:00
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17:00
Location
B1024, Jönköping International Business School
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JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge Grand Final 2026
Experience innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit up close at the Grand Final of the JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026. Welcome to an inspiring live event, open to everyone with an interest in future ideas, problem?solving, and entrepreneurship.
From 27–29 April, students from Jönköping University come together to take part in the JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge – an intensive 24?hour innovation competition where ideas are developed, tested, and refined under time pressure. The competition offers a total prize pool of SEK 150,000.
The challenge begins with a secret company or organisation presenting a real?world challenge from its operations. Student teams are then given 24 hours to develop an innovative solution and prepare a compelling pitch. On the final day, 29 April, the teams present their ideas to a jury. The strongest contributions advance to the public Grand Final, where the winners are announced.
The team that makes the strongest overall impression will be awarded SEK 70,000. In addition, prizes are presented for Best Runners?up and Best Pitch.
The JIBS Entrepreneurship Challenge is made possible through a donation from the Lennart “Aktiestinsen” Israelsson Foundation and is organised by the JIBS student association Entrepreneurship Academy.
Come and be inspired by the next generation of entrepreneurs – and discover ideas that take on real?world challenges.
Organizer:
Jönköping International Business School
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Spring Celebration
30
April
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30
April
12:00
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12:45
<p>Welcome to celebrate springtime with Jönköping University. This year's spring celebration will take place on campus in front of the University Library, Thursday 30 April at 12.00.<br />It begins with songs performed by the Jönköping University Academic Choir (conductor Dan Boberg), and spring speach will be held.</p><p>At 13.00 the celebration continues in Hälsoparken with Student Union activities.</p><p>Please note that the celebration will be held in Swedish. </p>
30
April
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30
April
12:00
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12:45
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Spring Celebration
Welcome to celebrate springtime with Jönköping University. This year's spring celebration will take place on campus in front of the University Library, Thursday 30 April at 12.00.
It begins with songs performed by the Jönköping University Academic Choir (conductor Dan Boberg), and spring speach will be held.
At 13.00 the celebration continues in Hälsoparken with Student Union activities.
Please note that the celebration will be held in Swedish.
Organizer:
Jönköping University
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MMTC breakfast meeting
4
May
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4
May
08:30
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09:30
<p>MMTC monthly information meeting </p>
4
May
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4
May
08:30
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09:30
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MMTC breakfast meeting
MMTC monthly information meeting
Organizer:
Media, Management and Transformation Centre
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MMTC research Seminar presented by Daniel de los Rios Pérez
6
May
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6
May
12:00
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13:00
<p><strong>MMTC research Seminar presented by Daniel de los Rios Pérez</strong></p><p><strong>Title:</strong> Influential Actors' Role Enactments in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Under-institutionalised Settings: Evidence from Havana, Cuba.</p>
6
May
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6
May
12:00
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13:00
Location
B6046 and online
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MMTC research Seminar presented by Daniel de los Rios Pérez
MMTC research Seminar presented by Daniel de los Rios Pérez
Title: Influential Actors' Role Enactments in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Under-institutionalised Settings: Evidence from Havana, Cuba.
Organizer:
Media, Management and Transformation Centre
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Notification of thesis, Fanny Kårelind (Health and Care Sciences)
13
May
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13
May
10:00
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10:30
<p>When: 13 May 2026, 10 am</p><p>Where: Röda Rummet HHJ</p><p>Title:; <em>Care and support for couples when one partner has young-onset dementia</em></p><p><br />Welcome to join!</p>
13
May
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13
May
10:00
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10:30
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Notification of thesis, Fanny Kårelind (Health and Care Sciences)
When: 13 May 2026, 10 am
Where: Röda Rummet HHJ
Title:; Care and support for couples when one partner has young-onset dementia
Welcome to join!
Organizer:
School of Health and Welfare
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MMTCs Data Methods Initiative seminar
13
May
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13
May
13:15
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14:45
Online-contact for zoom link
<p>MMTC's Data Methods Initiative seminar presented by Guillermo Woo-Mora</p>
13
May
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13
May
13:15
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14:45
Location
Online-contact for zoom link
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MMTCs Data Methods Initiative seminar
MMTC's Data Methods Initiative seminar presented by Guillermo Woo-Mora
Organizer:
Media, Management and Transformation Centre
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CeFEO Webinar: PLACE - JU Students' Establishment in Jönköpings län
18
May
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18
May
12:00
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13:00
<p>This webinar will present the results from the pre-study: JU Students’ Establishment in Jönköpings län, conducted by Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO) at Jönköping International Business School with support from Region Jönköpings län and the European Regional Development Fund. The overall purpose of the project is to map where Jönköping University students go after graduation — geographically, in terms of industry, and from a labour market perspective. The study also aims to provide a basis for concrete initiatives that can strengthen the region’s ability to attract and retain highly educated talent.</p><p>Agenda:</p><p>12:00 Welcome by the Project leader and Professor Lucia Naldi</p><p>12:10 Findings from the SCB data analysis by Professor Massimo Baù</p><p>12:20 Presentation of survey results by PhD candidate Annika Ehlers</p><p>12:45 Q&A moderated by Assistant Professor Joaquin Cestino</p><p>12:55 Conclusion</p><p>Registration link: <a href="https://ju-se.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rNi2YLe2Rc-Lkx1OWOuxbg#/registration">Webinar Registration - Zoom</a></p><p>Welcome!</p>
18
May
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18
May
12:00
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13:00
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CeFEO Webinar: PLACE - JU Students' Establishment in Jönköpings län
This webinar will present the results from the pre-study: JU Students’ Establishment in Jönköpings län, conducted by Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO) at Jönköping International Business School with support from Region Jönköpings län and the European Regional Development Fund. The overall purpose of the project is to map where Jönköping University students go after graduation — geographically, in terms of industry, and from a labour market perspective. The study also aims to provide a basis for concrete initiatives that can strengthen the region’s ability to attract and retain highly educated talent.
Agenda:
12:00 Welcome by the Project leader and Professor Lucia Naldi
12:10 Findings from the SCB data analysis by Professor Massimo Baù
12:20 Presentation of survey results by PhD candidate Annika Ehlers
12:45 Q&A moderated by Assistant Professor Joaquin Cestino
12:55 Conclusion
Registration link: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Welcome!
Organizer:
Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership
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MMTC research Seminar presented by guest Monica Porzionato
20
May
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20
May
12:00
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13:00
<p><strong>MMTC Seminar with guest Monica Porzionato</strong></p><p><strong>Title:</strong> Based on ongoing research on affect, strategic communication, and social media influencing</p><p>In this presentation, Monica will explore how affect and affective atmospheres have been approached in marketing and organisation studies, as well as how these theories can inform and reshape approaches to strategic communication theory and practice. Drawing on insights from her doctoral research, ongoing publications and the INFLU-NORD project, she will elaborate on how affect thinking can deepen our understanding of communication as a means of sustaining common orientations, attachments and forms of collective life.</p><p><strong>About the speaker:</strong><br />Monica Porzionato is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Management, Society and Communication, Copenhagen Business School. She holds a PhD in Media and Communication Studies from Lund University (2025), where her dissertation was awarded Best PhD Thesis in the Humanities and Social Sciences by the Royal Society of Sciences in Lund. Her research focuses on affect in media and communication, with particular attention to climate change communication and the role of social media in shaping collective orientations.</p>
20
May
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20
May
12:00
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13:00
Location
B6046 and online
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MMTC research Seminar presented by guest Monica Porzionato
MMTC Seminar with guest Monica Porzionato
Title: Based on ongoing research on affect, strategic communication, and social media influencing
In this presentation, Monica will explore how affect and affective atmospheres have been approached in marketing and organisation studies, as well as how these theories can inform and reshape approaches to strategic communication theory and practice. Drawing on insights from her doctoral research, ongoing publications and the INFLU-NORD project, she will elaborate on how affect thinking can deepen our understanding of communication as a means of sustaining common orientations, attachments and forms of collective life.
About the speaker:
Monica Porzionato is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Management, Society and Communication, Copenhagen Business School. She holds a PhD in Media and Communication Studies from Lund University (2025), where her dissertation was awarded Best PhD Thesis in the Humanities and Social Sciences by the Royal Society of Sciences in Lund. Her research focuses on affect in media and communication, with particular attention to climate change communication and the role of social media in shaping collective orientations.
Organizer:
Media, Management and Transformation Centre
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Xjobfair at the School of Engineering
29
May
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29
May
<p>During the Xjobfair , students at the School of Engineering at Jönköping University present their thesis work to industry representatives and the public. It is an excellent event for companies looking to recruit new talent or seeking inspiration for new ideas.</p><p>This year’s Xjobfair will be held at the School of Engineering on 29 May. <a href="https://ju.se/en/collaboration/events-and-conferences/conducted/xjobfair.html">Click at this link to read more</a></p>
29
May
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29
May
00:00
Location
School of Engineering
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Xjobfair at the School of Engineering
During the Xjobfair , students at the School of Engineering at Jönköping University present their thesis work to industry representatives and the public. It is an excellent event for companies looking to recruit new talent or seeking inspiration for new ideas.
This year’s Xjobfair will be held at the School of Engineering on 29 May. Click at this link to read more
Organizer:
School of Engineering
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MMTC breakfast meeting
1
June
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1
June
08:30
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09:30
<p>MMTC monthly information meeting </p>
1
June
-
1
June
08:30
-
09:30
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MMTC breakfast meeting
MMTC monthly information meeting
Organizer:
Media, Management and Transformation Centre
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MMTC's Data Methods Initiative seminar
3
June
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3
June
13:15
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14:45
Online-contact for zoom link
<p>MMTC's Data Methods Initiative seminar </p><p>datamethodsinitiative.org</p>
3
June
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3
June
13:15
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14:45
Location
Online-contact for zoom link
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MMTC's Data Methods Initiative seminar
MMTC's Data Methods Initiative seminar
datamethodsinitiative.org
Organizer:
Media, Management and Transformation Centre
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Closing ceremony HLK
5
June
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5
June
10:00
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16:40
<p>Information and program are available on the <a href="https://ju.se/student/en/studies/graduation-ceremonies-and-completion-ceremonies/school-of-education-and-communication.html">Student Web</a>.</p>
5
June
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5
June
10:00
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16:40
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Closing ceremony HLK
Information and program are available on the Student Web.
Organizer:
School of Education and Communication
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Public defence Fanny Kårelind (Health and care sciences)
5
June
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5
June
10:00
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13:00
<p>Welcome to particiapate at Fanny Kårelind's public defence!</p><p>When: June 5 2026, 10 am</p><p>Where: Forum Humanum, School of Health and Welfare</p><p>Link for digital particiapation to be published</p><p>External reviewer: Professor Christian Bakker, Radboud university medical center, The Netherlands</p><p>Chair : Anna Bjällmark, associate professor, School of Health and Welfare</p>
5
June
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5
June
10:00
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13:00
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Public defence Fanny Kårelind (Health and care sciences)
Welcome to particiapate at Fanny Kårelind's public defence!
When: June 5 2026, 10 am
Where: Forum Humanum, School of Health and Welfare
Link for digital particiapation to be published
External reviewer: Professor Christian Bakker, Radboud university medical center, The Netherlands
Chair : Anna Bjällmark, associate professor, School of Health and Welfare
Organizer:
School of Health and Welfare
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JIBS Graduation 2026
6
June
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6
June
<p>JIBS Graduation ceremony</p>
6
June
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6
June
00:00
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JIBS Graduation 2026
Organizer:
Jönköping International Business School
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MMTC research Seminar
10
June
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10
June
12:00
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13:00
<p>Details to come</p>
10
June
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10
June
12:00
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13:00
Location
B6046 and online
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MMTC research Seminar
Organizer:
Media, Management and Transformation Centre
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Pride parade
22
August
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22
August
13:00
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15:00
<p>More infomration to follow</p>
22
August
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22
August
13:00
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15:00
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Pride parade
More infomration to follow
Organizer:
Jönköping University
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Welcome to the Swedish Conference in Economics 2026
20
November
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21
November
Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping
<p>The ninth edition of the Swedish Conference in Economics will take place at Jönköping International Business School on 20–21 November 2026.<br />The Swedish Economic Association organises the conference in collaboration with the Department of Economics, Finance and Statistics at Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping University.</p><p>The conference welcomes submissions in all fields of economics and is open to researchers at all career stages – from PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to senior scholars. The programme will feature a mix of shorter and longer presentations.</p><p>The conference is free of charge. Partial funding for travel and accommodation is available. If necessary, priority will be given to early-career scholars.</p><p>Non-presenting participants are also warmly welcome to attend. All attendees are invited to a conference dinner on 20 November at the Science Towers.</p><p>The conference language is English.<br /><strong>Deadline for abstract submission: 15 May 2026.</strong></p><p>For submissions and further information, please visit: <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/9th-swedish-conference-in-econ/home">9th Swedish Conference in Economics</a></p>
20
November
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21
November
00:00
Location
Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping
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Welcome to the Swedish Conference in Economics 2026
The ninth edition of the Swedish Conference in Economics will take place at Jönköping International Business School on 20–21 November 2026.
The Swedish Economic Association organises the conference in collaboration with the Department of Economics, Finance and Statistics at Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping University.
The conference welcomes submissions in all fields of economics and is open to researchers at all career stages – from PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to senior scholars. The programme will feature a mix of shorter and longer presentations.
The conference is free of charge. Partial funding for travel and accommodation is available. If necessary, priority will be given to early-career scholars.
Non-presenting participants are also warmly welcome to attend. All attendees are invited to a conference dinner on 20 November at the Science Towers.
The conference language is English.
Deadline for abstract submission: 15 May 2026.
For submissions and further information, please visit: 9th Swedish Conference in Economics
Organizer:
Jönköping International Business School
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