It’s time for the campus to buzz with a truly international atmosphere. On Wednesday 1st of October, 11.00 - 13.00, it is time for our Go Exchange fair.

The fair will be held in the HLK entrance hall.

This is an opportunity for the exchange students that are currently studying at Jönköping University to promote our partner universities as well as share their wonderful experiences from studying abroad.

The purpose of the fair is to inspire other students at JU to take the opportunity to study abroad as well as encourage a curiosity to learn about the many different cultures we have on campus.

At 12:15, in room Hb116. International Office will have an information session for all JU students interested in exchange studies.

All students and staff are welcome to come, learn and be inspired.

More information will follow

A warm welcome to the ceremony celebrating this year's alumni.

There will be a reception with light refreshments, an awards ceremony and a panel discussion with the winners, where the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions to the alumni.

The winners:

School of Health and Welfare - Fouzieh Eliassys
School of Education and Communication - Karl Volkohon
School of Engineering – Andjela Kusmuk
Jönköping University Enterprise - Daniel Alejandro de los Rios Pérez

October 2, 11:30 - 13:00 at the University library

Read more: https://ju.se/en/about-us/contact-and-press/press/news/news-archive/2025-09-18-congratulations-to-our-alumni-of-the-year.html

Welcome to join Sofia Persson's (Health and Care Sciences) public defense on 3 October 2025, at 10 am in Forum Humanum, the School of Health and Welfare.

Title of the thesis:Exploring quality improvement including coproduction - Experiences from a Swedish healthcare system

https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/68985076483

MMTC breakfast meeting

Dear colleagues, 

You are welcome to join us for the
“Brown Bag Seminar in Economics and Finance”
presented by

Camilla Skovbo Christensen

London School of Economics and Copenhagen University

Title: Are People Systematically Inactive Across Financial Decisions? Linking Evidence from Mortgage and Retirement Saving Decisions

Date: Monday, October 6
Time: 12:10-13:10
Host: Johannes Hagen/Jana Schütz

This presentation will be given on campus.

Join the seminar in room B5002 or on Zoom

Zoom link: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/61810924600?pwd=tXr5xma9h0wiP1VVVSB666FhQIeMJ0.1

Meeting ID: 618 1092 4600

Password: BBEFS

Please use this link to sign up for bilateral talks.
You can find this term’s seminar program on our webpage.

Career Center is offering a session for CV-photography this Autumn!

You will have the chance to take a professional photo for your Cv and LinkedIn-profile. The session will be arranged as a drop-in session so first come, first served. You need to be a JU student to take your photo.  

Tuesday October 7th 4- 5.30 pm 

Campus Arena 

There is approx 30 slots available. We will keep a list so first come, first served. The CV-photography is free of charge for JU-students.

The photos will be sent digitally to your JU e-mailadress approximately within one month. If there are many students at the session, the time might be a bit longer. 

Please check your spam box regularly if the photos do not turn up. 

Your Future Starts Here: Career Event for International Students 

Are you an international student dreaming of building your career in Sweden after graduation?
This is your chance to connect, learn, and get inspired!

Location: JU-Auditorium and Arkaden, School of Education and Communication, Jönköping University
Date & Time: 8th of October | 08:30–13:00
Free admission – lunch and fika included! (Registration is needed! https://ju.jobteaser.com

Why You Should Join:

• Meet employers like Thule (www.thulegroup.com) and Qtech (https://www.qtechgroup.se/en/) who hire international talent
• Hear real success stories from alumni who’ve built careers in Sweden
• Learn about work permits, migration, healthcare, banking, and language learning
• Get expert tips from career professionals, recruiters, and alumni
• Enjoy networking sessions and fair with food, fun, and future opportunities!

Highlights Include:

• Welcome by JU President Måns Svensson
• “Jönköping Needs You” – insights from local leaders Sven Rydell, Head of Trade and Industry, Jönköping Municipality and Henrik Dahlström, CEO, Chamber of Commerce in Jönköping county
• Alumni stories from both EU and non-EU perspectives
• Panel discussion with employers and alumni and JU president Måns Svensson
• Info sessions from Migration Office, Health care, Länsförsäkringar Bank, SFI (Swedish for immigrants), and more
• Lunch & networking with peers and professionals

Secure your spot now and take the first step toward your Swedish career journey!
Let’s make your future in Sweden a reality. Register no later than October 1st at https://ju.jobteaser.com

MMTC seminar with Giovanna Attanasio and Cinzia Battistella from University of Udine, Italy.  

"Charting the temporal evolution of stakeholder involvement in business model for sustainability: A comprehensive bibliometric review".

This paper aims to explore and analyse the temporal evolution of the concept of stakeholder involvement, highlighting the transformations, influences, and interpretations that this concept has undergone over the years. The particular setting is business models for sustainability (BMfS). Through in-depth bibliometric literature review and critical analysis, co-citation analysis is used to identify the past themes in the topic and bibliographic coupling analysis to explore its recent developments. Future developments of the themes are then outlined. The paper proposes a conceptual framework called Sustainability Strategy Map for Stakeholder Involvement that can help organisations move towards business models for sustainability, acting on purpose, architecture and involvement to achieve outcomes. The goal is to create a detailed map of the evolution of this concept over time, highlighting crucial milestones, controversies, and connections with other key concepts. Major results show that, compared with the past, recent research is more practical, improvement oriented, expanded to polluting industries and focused on economic performance. Finally, stakeholder involvement shifted from management and engagement to integration, a deeper and longer connection characterised by a strategic relationship.

Title of the thesis: On the Transition Towards Circular Production Systems
Author of the thesis: Filip Skärin
Third-cycle subject area: Production Systems
Faculty examiner / Opponent: Associate Professor Devarajan Ramunujan, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Principal supervisor: Associate Professor Carin Rösiö, JTH

Link to Zoom Webinar: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/65194189466 

Welcome to attend the defence!

Dear colleagues, 

You are welcome to join us for the
“Brown Bag Seminar in Economics and Finance”
presented by

Mikael Priks

Stockholm University

Title: TBA

Date: Monday, October 13
Time: 12:10-13:10
Host: Johannes Hagen

 This presentation will be given on campus.

Join the seminar in room B5002 or on Zoom

Zoom link: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/61810924600?pwd=tXr5xma9h0wiP1VVVSB666FhQIeMJ0.1

Meeting ID: 618 1092 4600

Password: BBEFS

Please use this link to sign up for bilateral talks.
You can find this term’s seminar program on our webpage.

Seminar title: Proximity Strategies for Stakeholder Engagement in Business Models for Sustainability: A Conceptual Framework.

Welcome to Erik Bergström's trial lecture for appointment as Associate Professor on October 15th, 14.00 in E1405 (Gjuterisalen).

Title
Information Classification: The Cornerstone We Keep Tripping Over

Abstract

In today’s digital world, information is one of the most valuable assets any organisation has. To protect it, best practices have led to the development of information classification methods, now embedded in standards such as ISO/IEC 27000. The goal of classification is to determine the value of an asset, which then feeds into risk analysis. This makes information classification central to risk management, a cornerstone for identifying the most critical assets and deciding where to invest in countermeasures.

The challenge, however, is that many organisations struggle to put classification into practice. This lecture explores why classification is so essential and what makes it so difficult. By unpacking real-world challenges such as unclear guidelines, subjective judgments, and the trade-off between simplicity and precision, I will show that classification is not just a technical task but also a cultural and organisational one. Finally, I will outline an agenda for how to approach the domain more effectively and highlight important areas for future research.

Welcome!

Welcome to Joakim Kävrestad's trial lecture for appointment as Associate Professor on October 15th, 15.15 in E1405 (Gjuterisalen).

Title
From telling to asking: Perspectives on a decade of research in human aspects of cybersecurity

Abstract
We have all heard that the users are the supposed weak links in the cybersecurity chain. This comes from a long time of observing that many or most cybersecurity incidents begin with or are enabled by user actions (or lack thereof). As can be understood by the “weak user” expression, the cybersecurity community has long taken a “blame the user” position and attempted to solve the situation by trying to inform users about how to use digital systems in a myriad of ways. Fast-forwarding to today, researchers and many practitioners agree that the “blame and train” approach is fundamentally flawed and look for other solutions. In this lecture, I will discuss my research in relation to this development and explain why the “blame and train” approach is fundamentally wrong. I will also reflect on why it doesn’t make sense to assume that informing users will remove the incidents stemming from users' behaviour and on what we should do instead, both with the tools available today and the methods we need to develop for tomorrow.   

Welcome!

Prince Chacko Johnson will defend his doctoral thesis in Business Administration at a public defence on Friday, 17th of October 2025 at 10:00 am in B1014 at JIBS.

The title of Prince’s thesis is  “New Wineskins for New Wine: Institutional Change and AI-Driven Digitalization”

Faculty examiner/opponent is Professor Robin Teigland, Chalmers University of Technology

Members of the Examining Committee are: Associate Professor Anna Essén, Stockholm School of Economics, Professor Johan Magnusson, University of Gothenburg, Associate Professor Daniel Nylén, Umeå University.

Reserve member of the committee: Associate Professor Andrea Schneider, JIBS.

Chairperson at the defence: Professor Timur Uman, JIBS.

Principal supervisor: Professor Karin Hellerstedt, JIBS
Deputy supervisors: Associate Professor Mart Ots, JIBS
 

Welcome to attend the defence!

Are you having a hard time dealing with your thoughts and emotions? Struggling with self-criticism? Trouble concentrating on your studies and maintaining healthy relationships? Then this course might be something for you! As a participant in this course you will be provided with a variety of practical tools and strategies and learn how to deal with difficult thoughts and emotions. You will learn skills that will help you pivot towards a more rich and meaningful life!

The course consists of 5 sessions: 3 November, 10 November, 19 November, 24 November and 1 December at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All sessions are mandatory.

Apply by sending an e-mail to studenthealthcare@ju.se. For more information: Course: Do What Matters - Service - Jönköping University

MMTC R&R seminar with Maria Arango Kure and Mart Ots presenting research titled: “Fixing the Internet”: Narratives of Platform Legitimacy and Promises of Public Benefit on Medium.com

Note: This is an R&R research seminar in which authors seek suggestions on how to address the editor and reviewers’ comments.

Dear colleagues, 

You are welcome to join us for the
“Brown Bag Seminar in Economics and Finance”
presented by

Marieke Bos

Swedish House of Finance

Title: Employee Debt Overhang and Firm Performance

Date: Monday, October 20
Time: 12:10-13:10
Host: Johannes Hagen

This presentation will be given on campus.

Join the seminar in room B5002 or on Zoom

Zoom link: https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/61810924600?pwd=tXr5xma9h0wiP1VVVSB666FhQIeMJ0.1

Meeting ID: 618 1092 4600

Password: BBEFS

Please use this link to sign up for bilateral talks.
You can find this term’s seminar program on our webpage.

Title: Feelings for the Planet: An Alternative Vocabulary  

Description: This presentation will describe an AMLE paper published in 2024. The paper discusses the need for an alternative vocabulary for biosphere-focused emotions and its relevance and application to management learning and education (MLE). The presentation will include tips for using the vocabulary in the classroom. 

The seminar will be held in a hybrid format; you can attend in person in room B6046 or join via Zoom 

Welcome to two interesting lectures on Dag Hammarskjöld, given by his relatives Fredrik and Caroline. Both lectures will be held in English.

Fredrik Hammarskjöld's lecture is entitled: The Hammarskjöld family – from 1600 to the present day
Caroline Hammarskjöld's lecture is entitled: Discover the inner life and timeless leadership of Dag Hammarskjöld through personal stories, rare texts, and reflections

Wednesday 22 October 15:15 - 16:00
HC 113 School of Education and Communication

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Master your future! Discover the advantages of a master’s degree at JIBS. Find out more about our programmes, their future career perspectives and what distinguishes JIBS. Connect with current students and faculty at the event to get answers to all your questions.

We’ll be serving wraps on a first come, first served basis!

Read about last year's event on our LinkedIn account

Learn more about our programmes here