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New Foundation Governing Board members decided
The Swedish Government has appointed two new board members to the Jönköping University Foundation Governing Board. In addition, a new teache... Read more
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Jönköping University takes part - spreading research by tandem bike
During Spring 2025, a unique tandem bike tour is taking place in which researchers take turns cycling approximately fifty kilometres through... Read more
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Renowned experts on the challenges ahead
How can Sweden work to prevent gang crime among young people? Will AI take over our jobs and will the world ever be the same as before the w... Read more
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Måns Svensson appointed as new President of Jönköping University
The Foundation Governing Board has decided to appoint Professor Måns Svensson as new President of Jönköping University starting 1 April 2024. Professor Svensson has previously worked as Dean of the School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences at Halmstad University.
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Yoga can slow down dementia
A new study shows that yoga can be used to slow down cognitive impairment and dementia in adults aged 55 and over. The results of the study are clear and show that yoga has a greater positive impact on cognitive ability than strength and conditioning training. The study was conducted at the School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University in collaboration with Region Jönköping County.
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School of Health and Welfare assists in continuing education for Ukrainian prosthetists and orthotics
The need for prostheses and other assistive technology is reaching crisis point in war-torn Ukraine. When Nerrolyn Ramstrand, professor of prosthetics and orthotics at the School of Health and Welfare at Jönköping University, was asked to assist in training Ukrainian prosthetist/orthotists, she did not hesitate. Colleagues at the school agreed and a Ukrainian film crew is currently on site at JU t