Weaving connections: New research unites textiles, insects, and indigenous knowledge

2025-04-01

A new research project aims to redefine the boundaries of textile design by exploring connections between textiles, insects, and indigenous knowledge. Can this approach help humans reconnect with

Professor at the Swedish School of Textiles appointed new President of AUTEX

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 research at the

Students can receive double degrees in Smart Textiles

2025-08-20

The Bachelor's Programme in Textile Production and Innovation is being further developed to include a new international opportunity. Starting this year, students can apply for a double degree

Exit25 celebrated at Copenhagen Fashion Week

2025-08-06

Technical skill, creativity and stirring pieces that tickle the senses — that’s how Vogue Scandinavia summarises the Swedish School of Textiles’ fashion show during Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Alumni of the Year 2023: Amin Omrani and Jerker Kryander

2023-12-14

The University of Borås is proud to announce that Amin Omrani and Jerker Kryander are the recipients of the 2023 Alumnus of the Year award.

How a researcher develops: focus on the supervisor's role in educational journal

2023-09-25

Leading today’s doctoral students down the path to being tomorrow’s researchers is an important task for Sweden’s higher education institutions. In the latest issue of the Journal of Praxis in

External audit gives the environmental management system the rating of "pass with distinction"

2023-12-01

Every three years, a major external audit is carried out for recertification of the environmental management system, and in November it was time again. The audit shows that the university's

Complex and vital: new thesis on ambulance clinicians’ clinical reasoning

2023-11-13

From flu and dizziness to cardiac arrest and serious road accidents, ambulance clinicians’ encounter patients under all sorts of conditions. If the clinician makes a faulty decision, this can lead

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