Research

The UB is an innovative professions seat of learning. Unique to research at University of Borås is that it is carried out in partnership with the business sphere, culture and public operations according to the operations idea of ‘Science for the Professions’. The research activity is carried out on a scientific basis with problemisation, integrity and a critical approach as core values.

One of the ideas behind Science for the Professions is creating scenes for knowledge and competence transference, in support of the professions as well as of the development of the Sjuhärad region.

In 2010, the University of Borås was awarded the right to examine PhD candidates within the research areas Library & Information Science, Resource Recovery and Textile Fashion & Design, the later including management, material science, and design.