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This week it’s time for graduation! A group of completely new teachers, nurses, engineers, business administrators, systems scientists, librarians, and more, will move on to working life, ready to replenish their ...

Former students at the University of Borås feel very satisfied with their educations and have significant use of their educations in their current professions. In addition, nine out of 10 have f...

Fewer men than women choose to study to be nurses, but men often end up in better paid and higher positions in healthcare. Why is this? Lamprini Xiarchi, a doctoral student at the University of Borås, has worke...

Access to products for menstrual hygiene management is an issue of dignity and health – and is a luxury that up to one billion women lack. On the other hand, disposable pads made from plastic contri...

An ambitious teacher? A successful entrepreneur? Or maybe a nurse who stood out? The nomination period for Alumnus of the Year 2021 is now open and you have the opportunity to nominate someone to be this y...

Development is the main driving force for Fredrik Johansson, business developer at FOV Fabrics and newly appointed honorary doctor at the University of Borås: "I...

The last day to apply for the autumn term was 15 April. A total of 24,958 people had by then applied for admittance to a course or programme at the University of Borås. This is an increase...

The desire to make a difference is what drives Andreas Gundberg, a business developer at Lantmännen and new honorary doctor at the University of Borås. And i...

It is high time to focus on the oldest members of society – that is what doctoral students Lamprini Xiarchi and Karoline Lang Mathiesen want. They are conducti...

During the last week of April, we will celebrate new professors, doctorate recipients, and honorary doctors at the University of Borås. You are welcome to take part in the lectures, which are open to the public, and ex...

Soon, composites in cars can be reinforced with environmentally friendly natural fibres instead of glass fibres.

What do objects that express the artistic research process look like? This is what the exhibition DRAFTS is about; it shows that which is "imperfect" or "unfinished" by highlighting research artefacts. T...

A huge transition that has brought great challenges, but also provided important insights that have forever changed the world of higher education – in a positive ...

When it comes to design, we usually focus on the clothes we wear to enable different kinds of movement. Significant potential still exists when it comes to exploring how the body and movements...

A record number of students and a good financial situation. The Annual Report for 2020 shows that the University of Borås is an attractive and financially stable university.