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  • Critical infrastructure in focus at international conference


    Conference. On 21-23 October, the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) host the 20th edition of the international conference CRITIS (Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security). The event brings together researchers, experts and representatives from industry and the public sector with a focus on critical infrastructure and information infrastructure."It is an honorable mission that strengthens our visibility and hopefully leads to new collaborations between academia, industry and the public sector," says Erik Bergström, Associate Professor of Computer Science at JTH and one of the local organizers of the conference.

  • More students choose programmes that shape the society of tomorrow


    Applications for the spring 2026 semester at Jönköping University (JU) show a clear increase. More applicants are choosing programmes that lead to professions in high demand - healthcare, engineering, and education.

  • Royal dinner for
    JU professor


    ett par står framför en tavla. On Friday, 17 October, The King and The Queen of Sweden hosted Sverigemiddagen (Sweden's Royal Dinner) at the Royal Palace. Sverigemiddagen was introduced in 2013 to mark The King's 40th anniversary on the throne and is held annually to honour individuals who have made significant contributions locally, regionally or nationally. One of the guests selected for this year's dinner was Nerrolyn Ramstrand, professor at the Department of Rehabilitation, School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University (JU).

  • Students tasked with improving Japanese port


    Students at the School of Engineering. Four students at the School of Engineering (JTH), Jönköping University were tasked with developing design proposals for a port and railway area in the Okayama Prectural region in southern Japan. Then they visited Japan and presented their ideas."I've always dreamed of visiting Japan and then this opportunity came up!" says Gustav Göransson, who is studying Architectural Engineering at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University and who was one of four students in the project.

  • JIBS Dean Martin Wallin has passed away


    Man med glasögon It is with great sadness that we have received the news that Martin Wallin, Jönköping International Business School's (JIBS) Dean and Managing Director, has passed away after a short illness.

  • JU shows the way to a future in Sweden after graduation


    On 8 October, Jönköping University (JU) opened its doors for an inspiring career event aimed at international students who want to work and live in Sweden after graduation. During the morning, around 280 students, employers, alumni, and experts gathered to share knowledge, experiences, and opportunities.“This is a fantastic initiative that I hope will contribute to us at JU doing even more than we already do in this area,” says Måns Svensson, President at JU.

  • Over 1,200 new international students join JU this autumn


    This August, Jönköping University (JU) proudly welcomed nearly 4,000 new students to campus - including more than 1,200 internationals from over 100 countries. Whether pursuing a full degree or joining for a semester through exchange, they bring fresh perspectives that enrich classroom discussions, group work, and campus life.

  • Kharin named Resident of the Month in Jönköping


    Jönköpings-Posten surprises Resident of the month in Jönköping. Kharin Abrahamsson, Laboratory Technologist at the School of Engineering (JTH), Jönköping University, has been named Jönköping's Resident of the Month for her work with September Lights."What an honor! This is absolutely fantastic," says Kharin Abrahamsson to Jönköpings-Posten, Jönköping’s local newspaper who organizes the award.

  • Security issues in focus on Cybersecurity Day


    Two men talking to a crowd. About 110 people attended the Cyber Security Day at the School of Engineering (JTH), Jönköping University (JU) on 1 October."It is perfect that JTH has two cyber security programme because the need for knowledgeable people in the security industry is endless," says Jan Olsson, Detective Inspector at the National Cyber Crime Centre of the Swedish Police and an expert in cyber crime.

  • Alumni of the Year celebrated


    Salem Seifeddine, prorektor på JU, modererar eventet On Thursday, 2 October, four former students from Jönköping University (JU) were honoured with the title of Alumnus of the Year 2025. They have all made significant contributions in their professional fields or distinguished themselves through their deeds as individuals worthy of recognition. See the slideshow from the ceremony below.