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  • The world's largest orienteering competition at Jönköping University


    O-Ringen människor på Campus On 23 July, there was a lot of running in the corridors at the School of Education and Communication (HLK) at Jönköping University (JU), when about 1,600 orienteers competed inside the premises. The stage at HLK is part of the world's largest orienteering competition, O-Ringen, which is taking place in Jönköping from 20 to 26 July."The special thing about O-Ringen is that everyone can participate and have a unique experience. I hope that as many people as possible get the chance to experience HLK's fantastic premises today," says Stefan Sandahl, study counsellor at Högskoleservice, who helped organize the competition at JU.

  • "My big task is to get a couple of kilos of sun-dried tomatoes"


    A beach at Sciacca in Sicily. This summer, Jönköping University (JU) brings you some summer inspiration! Each week, staff members from various parts of JU will share their top summer tips – everything from hidden gems and day trip destinations to personal favourites for relaxation and vacation feeling. First up is Henrik Linderoth, Professor ICT-BIM in building at the School of Engineering, JU.

  • "Take the opportunity to visit the national parks near Jönköping"


    During the summer, Jönköping University (JU) offers inspiration! Every week, employees from different parts of JU share their best summer tips - ranging from hotspots and excursions to personal favorites for relaxation and holiday spirit. This week, it's the turn of Deborah Finkel, Professor of Psychology at the School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University.

  • Summer reading from Jönköping University


    If the summer days feel slow and you want to learn something new, we've gathered some current and exciting research from Jönköping University. So lie back in your hammock and read!

  • Art meets campus: New mural brightens up Jönköping University


    This week, the corridor leading to the student union building was given a complete makeover when artist Christofer “Sagie” Siwertz-Svedjeby spent four days putting his creative mark on it.“The idea behind the artistic embellishment is partly to liven up a somewhat boring corridor and throroughfare, and partly to highlight the international character of the university,” he says.

  • Large student conference in France


    About 20 people smile and look into the camera as they stand in a stairwell Around 200 participants from all over Europe, the majority of whom were students, recently took part in a conference in Douai, France. The conference was organised by the EULiST alliance with a focus on building a new generation of sustainable areas within European higher education. Around 20 people from Jönköping University (JU) took part.

  • "Fantastic to be able to spend the summer being a grandfather"


    This summer, Jönköping University (JU) is here to inspire you! Every week, staff from across JU share their top summer tips – everything from hidden gems and day-trip destinations to personal favourites for relaxation and that ‘on holiday’ feeling. This week, it's time for Måns Svensson, President of Jönköping University.

  • All packed and ready for Australia


    Studenter som jobbar med solbilen The solar car, built by students at Jönköping University (JU), is now on its way to Australia and the World Solar Challenge. On Tuesday 8 July, it was loaded onto a truck that will take it to Copenhagen from where it will be flown to Adelaide and the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.“It feels very good now, we have everything planned and we are ready”, says Gabriel Danielsson in the JU Solar Team.See the film where Gabriel tells more.

  • Cultural exchange, company visits and new friends at JU summer school


    Around 40 international students took part in the JU Summer School at Jönköping University in June. They attended courses at the School of Engineering, visited companies and learned more about Swedish traditions.

  • “The simple things can often be the most memorable”


    A gravel path with flag poles behind it After many years abroad, it is a special feeling to return to your home country and experience it with new eyes. Malin Hilmersson is Operations Coordinator at Jönköping University Enterprise and she has recently moved back to Sweden after 14 years in the US. Malin is next among Jönköping University's (JU) employees to share her favourite summer spots and personal favourites.