Collaboration

External engagement and collaboration with society are a natural part of the University of Borås and permeate the university’s work.

Counting for better or worse – Björn Hammarfelt focuses on researchers' ambivalence about citations

2025-04-11

When the little goatling learned his numbers, he counted all his animal friends, and they are at first absolutely frightened. Is it dangerous to be counted or can there be a benefit to it? Björn

Creating digital solutions for a better patient experience – Maria Brovall is passionate about helping the seriously ill

2025-04-23

Working with cancer patients can be daunting for many, but Maria Brovall has dedicated her professional life to it: first as a nurse, then as a researcher, where she worked with others to develop

Celebration and solemnity at this year's Academic Ceremony

2025-05-16

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

Textile & Fashion Futures – a celebration of new talent, innovative design, and the transformative power of fashion

2025-06-02

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

Students from the Swedish School of Textiles finalists for the Loro Piana Knit Design Award 2025

2025-06-13

Margot Leverrier and Jonas Gustavsson, Master’s students at the Swedish School of Textiles, were finalists for the international Loro Piana Knit Design Award 2025. The competition highlights

New research project investigates ethical issues related to customised marketing

2024-01-16

Personalised marketing, or customised marketing, is one of the most controversial methods used by digital marketers today, but few studies focus on companies’ ethical stances in digital

No more charging of electric bike batteries on campus

2024-01-29

The Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency, which insures the university's operations, has introduced a new safety regulation from 1 December 2023. It imposes stricter requirements

Unique study of trauma patients in Swedish ambulance care

2024-01-22

Most of those transported to hospital in ambulances are not seriously injured. At the same time, a quarter of all seriously injured patients are considered to be a low priority by the ambulance

New guidelines for open science in Sweden

2024-02-28

Open science is based on transparency, reproducibility, and increased access to scientific information. These principles are considered to promote knowledge growth, innovation, competitiveness, and