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If you arrive early in the morning at the Swedish School of Textiles, you may spot a fast and energetic Vincent Nierstrasz on his cycle. He cycles to w...

How can cultural heritage and art experiences be made more inclusive for everyone? This question took centre stage when the MuseIT research project held a two-day symposium in early September.

University of Borås co-hosts the world's largest conference on international higher education

Rudrajeet Pal, Professor of Textile Management, has been appointed a prestigious mission by the International Trade Centre (ITC) to develop a training programme on ...

Swarnima Agnihotri, Associate Professor in Biotechnology, tackles some of society’s major challenges—waste management and resource recovery. Through her research, she...

“I’ve always been drawn to the tactile and human side of technology, and textiles are a perfect example of that. They’re close to the body, part of daily life, but al...

The pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals drives the digital transition in textile processes as well as in recycling. What are the obstacles in technological developmen...

At first meeting, Svenja Keune's ideas and research in the artistic field might seem far away from being related to traditional textile design. She explores the con...

At the event “Sustainable Textile Fashion by Sweden”, held during Expo 2025 in Osaka, diverse voices from the Swedish and Japanese fashion industries came together to e...

A new step towards the future of materials research has been taken at the University of Borås. With the establishment of a new cell culture laboratory, doors are openin...

During a full day on 27 May at the Swedish School of Textiles, the textile talents of the future were highlighted. Graduating students in...

The university's Academic Ceremony was celebrated to trumpet fanfare and warm applause. Alongside the joy of career milestones, academic successes, and awards, several speakers reiterated the im...

Rags and unmanageable textile waste can help with the transition to a fossil-free steel industry. This is the aim of a new innovation project at Science Park Borås, where worn-out textiles will be turned...

Imagine if agricultural and food byproducts could be transformed into an effective and holistic feed for livestock while also helping to combat climate change. In his ...

Guest professors are continuously invited to the university. Their contributions to the institution are of great importance for the quality of research and education, and for s...