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Technology-Loving Psychologist Specialising in Education
Rolf Appelkvist chose to focus on education during his years at the psychology programme. He has now been at the University of Borås for twenty years, and received several teaching awards. He is now leaving his prefect role at the School of Trade and IT. »
A chemistry teacher who is the link between high school and university
An average day for Tomas Brandberg is split in two parts. He shuttles back and forth between Bäckängsgymnasiet (a high school) and the University of Borås. Tomas Brandberg is a chemistry teacher and the link between high school and university. »
A lot of responsibility behind the stage at the university
Petter Schönborg heads up the central administration at the University of Borås. Not only is he the boss of over 100 people, and thereby has great responsibility, but he is also a link between the university board and its entire administration. »
He is passionate about the digital preservation
New technology and ancient history. Cultural heritage and computers. Sándor Darányi’s interests cover a multitude of areas. He was recently made Professor of Library and Information Sciences and probably has the longest commute of all employees at the university: Budapest to Borås. »
The prefect who wanted to save the world
When she was young Lotta Dalheim Englund took up work in healthcare, aspiring to save the world. Three decades later, her career has zigzagged her up to prefect at the School of Health Sciences. As a leader, her motto is clear: cooperation is what matters most. »
The Boss Who Is a Leadership Expert
Lars-Erik Olsson seems to have been involved in the development of the university for a long time. Still, he became prefect at the School of Education and Behavioural Sciences as late as in the spring of 2010. Since then he has experienced success in many forms. »
The Computer Nerd with InnoVISIONS
His forefathers are glassblowers from Belgium. He himself is a computer nerd, who has spent his entire professional life in IT, with the world as his workplace. Until now. Since a year and a half back, Hannes Göbel is the head of InnovationLab at the University of Borås. »
New Chairman Looking Forward to Challenge
Endless societal commitment still characterizes Roland Andersson after a long political career in city and region. He is the new chairman at the University of Borås since May 1st, but no newcomer to the situation. “No, I have been a member of boards spanning every single rector that the university has had,” he says and smiles with contentment. »
From One World to Another
First he did research on the ozone layer and got engaged in climate issues and environmental policy at the EU-level. Then he was awakened to how researchers communicate their research. One thing led to another and Jan Nolin switched focus from the real world to the Internet and the cyber world. It is no exaggeration to say that he, as a recently appointed professor, has a diverse and exciting background. »
Entrepreneur With a Lot Going On
Gunilla E Magnusson wants things to happen, both privately and professionally. She describes herself as an ‘initiator’ and can name many projects, large and small, that have come under way thanks to her drive and passion. Communication and dialogue have been pivotal parts of all her assignments. »
Innovative Logistics Professor Broadens Views
”I will enjoy trying to establish the systemic thinking in courses and research at the University of Borås.” So says Hans Sarv, recently appointed professor of logistics at the School of Engineering. He wants to participate in the effort to make the School a veritable melting pot of knowledge. »
Ruth from Uganda studies female parliamentarians
Ruth Nalumaga’s eyes were opened to women’s issues when her thesis was to be rounded off. She then chose to study female Ugandan parliamentarians. She is happy about that now, as she travels back to Kampala with the finished thesis in her trunk and a great urge to continue studying women and power. »
A Professor to Count on
With a gleam in her eye she reveals that she belonged to the last of those who enrolled on the public school teacher programme in Sweden. Today, Lisbeth Åberg-Bengtsson is a recently installed professor of educational work at the School of Education at the University of Borås. »
Sweden's youngest professor
In his teen years Rikard Lindgren was a very promising forward for Björklöven ice hockey team in Umeå. Despite that he decided to go all in for continued studies after high school. In January of this year he became a Professor of Information Science at IDA, the School of Business and Informatics at the University of Borås. »
She Created the Model for the LLR
The first thing that Catta Torhell had to deal with as the new head of Library and Learning Resources was oversight of the organization. That oversight lay the foundation for a new approach at Library and Learning Resources, LLR. At the same time it was the set-up with an environment focused on the individual’s learning that made her leave the university city Lund. »
The Man of Steel* on the Lookout for Genes
*(a play on words; Ståhl is the Swedish word for steel). Rat genes, the universe and a blossoming desert. Those are some of his dearest issues. Meet the University’s own Man of Steel, senior lecturer Fredrik Ståhl at the School of Health and Caring Sciences. »
Clear as Glass as Professor Gets to Work at the University
She has established a national interdisciplinary center of consumption research, and set up a Nordic database on the subject.“There is so much American literature in consumer behaviour, but no Nordic book,” says Karin M. Ekström. That is why she is working on a Nordic book on the subject. Meet the University’s new professor of marketing. »
Received an Award for His Commitment
There is nothing like seeing students grow, helping them acquire knowledge and security. So says Dag Henriksson, a teacher at the School of Engineering, who last autumun was awarded the University’s educational award for his commitment for education in science, especially chemistry. »
A professor with wide range
She has worked at the Universities of Vilnius, Moscow and Liverpool as well as at the National Library in Lithuania and at UNESCO. Her spare time is spent doing translations of authors like Conan Doyle and Patricia Cornwell. Meet Elena Maceviciute, the new professor at the School of Library and Information Sciences. »
She United Multiple Wills in Smart Textiles
The University’s investment in smart textiles has become a successful concept. The interest in the intelligent fabrics of the future, from businesses, investors and the media, is great. Meet the prominent figure behind the winning project – project coordinator Susanne Edström. »