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Research that makes a difference
DiVA
DiVA (Digitala Vetenskapliga Arkivet, the Digital Academic Archive) is the university's publication repository. It serves to make the university's publications accessible and as a tool in evaluations. Because of this it's important that all publications and artistic outputs are registered in DiVA.
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Research Portal
Explore the research at the University of Borås in the research portal.
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Projects
See the latest projects at the university and search among new and old projects.
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Research on digitalisation
At the University of Borås, we research the possibilities and consequences of digitalisation for individuals, business and industry, the public sector, and society at large.
Publications
DiVA is a publication database that contains publications from the University of Borås.
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Library outreach work for the elderly in an era of digitalised welfare
The project explores how conflicting logics within the contemporary digitalised welfare society contribute to (re)shaping the relationship between public libraries and their elderly users.
Work Inside and Outside Daily Activity Programs
The project examines how daily activity programs are coordinated, the consequences this has for social participation, and how persons with intellectual disabilities and/or autism themselves experience the ...
It's all about the money
This project explores how household finances and money are used, discussed, and negotiated in intimate relationships – ranging from everyday conversations about expenses to the more severe expressions of economic abuse.
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2025-06-24
“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...
2025-06-18
AUTEX has elected Professor Vincent Nierstrasz as its President for the next three years: “I believe this role will enhance the international visibility of education and resear...
2025-06-16
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...
27 August
Wednesday
13:00–14:00
Lecturer: Junchun Yu, Associate Professor of Textile Technology Junchun Yu will speak about the most recent developments in ...
27 August
Wednesday
14:05–15:00
Lecturer: Li Guo, Associate Professor of Textile Technology This lecture presents research in textile technology with a focus on textile-based ...