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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...

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 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...

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...