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Research that makes a difference

The university’s research stems from six prioritised areas which are based on the needs of the educations as well as the surrounding society.

Research areas

Library and Information Science Business and IT The Human Perspective in Care Pedagogical Work Resource Recovery Textiles and Fashion

Successful doctoral programme aims to be the best in the world

Resource Recovery is a strong research environment. Since 2010, 25 doctoral students have publicly defended their thesis.

Invoices to shed light on teacher skills development

Researchers at the University of Borås will now study the market for teacher skills development and they have chosen a somewhat different method; they will study invoices from three strategically selected municipalities.

10 million Swedish crowns for reusable sanitary pad

The reusable sanitary pad named Spacerpad is one step closer to production.

EU – Horizon 2020

This is currently the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme. The University of Borås participates in several of the projects. Read more.

New industrial graduate school

with support from the Knowledge Foundation the University of Borås and Jönköping University start the industrial graduate school INSiDR with a focus on digital retailing. Visit the project.

News

2020-06-22

How library mergers can be successful – showing the conditions

There is no perfect way to merge libraries – but the process is facilitated if there is a strategic plan. With a shared approach, it is easier to succeed. Berthilde Uwamwezi, who has recentl...

2020-06-17

Doctoral education in resource recovery – a world-renowned 10-year-old

On 29 June 2010, a decision came down– the University of Borås was given rights to grant doctoral degrees in Resource Recovery. Now, ten years on, the doctoral education programme ha...

2020-06-01

New study of global circular clothing

A new research project at the Swedish School of Textiles will investigate what global and local value chains look like when it comes to creating and recovering value for second-hand clothes. Among other things, a...

To the news archive

Friday 18 September

10:00 12:00

Disputation

Public defence of thesis: Steven Wainaina

Welcome when Steven Wainaina defends his doctoral thesis within Resource Recovery with the title: Developing a food waste-based volatile fatty acids platform using an immersed membrane bioreactor Opponent: Jukka...

Wednesday 30 September

10:00 12:00

Disputation

Public defence of thesis: Adib Kalantar Mehrjerdi

Welcome when Adib Kalantar Mehrjerdi defends his doctoral thesis within Resource Recovery with the title: Thermally conductive high-density polyethylene composites for ground heat exchangers Opponent:...

Friday 30 October

10:00 12:00

Public defence of thesis: Lukitawesa

Welcome when Lukitawesa defends his doctoral thesis within Resource Recovery with the title: Methane and Volatile Fatty Acids Production from Toxic Substrate Opponent: Jerry Murphy, Professor at University College...

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Publication Date: 2013-05-28

Updated: 2020-06-04