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Jönköping one of Sweden's best student cities
Jönköping is one of the cities with the highest satisfaction ratings from current students and where students have the most contact with local companies and professionals. This is according to the Talent City Index annual report.“I really enjoy living in Jönköping,” says Cornelia Flisberg, a first-year student on the Media and Communication Studies programme at the School of Education and Communication at Jönköping University (JU).
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Used items get new owners on campus
On 22-25 April, there will be a gadget stall near the Student's House on campus, where students in particular can swap, pick up or drop off used items.“People really smile when they come here, so I think we are in the right place,” says Marina Sahlstedt, Environmental and Waste Engineer at June Avfall & Miljö.
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Strong interest in Jönköping University – here are the top programmes
Interest in studying at Jönköping University (JU) remains high. As the national spring admission round closed at midnight on 15 April, it became clear that application numbers for degree programmes are on par with last year – driven by both established favourites and exciting new programmes.
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'Moose-see' TV brings JU researcher worldwide attention
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The programme The Great Moose Migration is currently being broadcast on SVT and has received significant international attention. Annette Hill, Professor at the School of Education and Communication, Jönköping University, researches reality TV among other things and recently gave an interview to the American news agency AP about the programme and the phenomenon of moose migration.
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Prylbod and lectures during the Sustainability Days
Visit the Prylboden Pop-up at Jönköping University (JU) during the Sustainability Days on 22-25 April and contribute to a more sustainable future through recycling. Here you can hand in things you no longer use and find something new to bring home. The Sustainability Days also offer inspiring lectures from researchers at JU.
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Stylish elegance at this year's Spring Inspiration
Over 300 people gathered to enjoy Scandinavia's largest student-run fashion show which took place on 12 April at Science Park. The event was organized by students from Jönköping International Business School's (JIBS) student association and also involved students from the other schools at Jönköping University (JU).“It has been so much fun to work with Spring Inspiration. I would really recommend others to get involved in the project,” says Jasmin Obed, one of the project managers of the event.
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Watch our interview with the SPARK Award winners
On 10 April, the annual SPARK conference was held at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU). The SPARK conference is a meeting place for industry, academia and public actors where JTH presents research results on how the research and education environment SPARK strengthens the country's manufacturing industry.
“I think this day is proof of what it means for a region with a strong university that is good at collaborating,” says Linda Assbring, Head of Programme and Analysis at the Knowledge Foundation.
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JU Solar Team goes for gold with their new solar car
Twice as many solar panels and half as big battery. These are some of the new features of JU Solar Team's new solar car, which was unveiled in front of about 300 people at the School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) on 10 April.The team aim for a top position in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia, 24-31 August."We have a better solar car than ever before and hope to reach first place of course," says Matilda Svensson Duric, Team Manager.
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They exhibit at the world's largest furniture fair
The School of Engineering (JTH) at Jönköping University (JU) is the only Swedish school participating in the youth salon of the world's largest furniture fair, "Salone Internazionale del Mobile" in Milan, April 8-13."It is exciting to exhibit at such a big fair and we are grateful for this opportunity", says JTH student Rebecka Martin.
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High school students in “FEST-ive” final at Jönköping University
For the first time, the Family Entrepreneurship Schools Tournament (FEST) was organized at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University (JU).“The aim of the competition is to help high school students in Jönköping to develop skills and see family businesses as attractive employers,” says Joaquín Cestino Castilla, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at JIBS and one of the project leaders of the competition.