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.

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Research areas

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

News

2021-04-15

Open lectures during Academic Week

During the last week of April, we will celebrate new professors, doctorate recipients, and honorary doctors at the University of Borås. You are welcome to take part in the lectures, which are open to the public, and...

2021-04-08

They study the role of culture in society

The university's Centre for Cultural Policy Research is working to strengthen its role as the country's leading cultural policy research environment. This centre focuses on many of society's major challenges and...

2021-03-31

New composite material reinforced with natural fiber soon in our cars

Soon, composites in cars can be reinforced with environmentally friendly natural fibres instead of glass fibres.

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DiVA contains scientific publications, student theses and other digital objects from the University of Borås.

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.

Science Park Borås

Science Park Borås is a collaboration arena for innovation and the development of business and industry in line with Agenda 2030. We are also the home of the brand Smart Textiles.

27 April

Tuesday 11:00 12:00

Seminar: Resource efficiency and recovery – A key issue to stop global warming

Welcome to an open seminar by honorary doctor Andreas Gundberg. The global warming situation requires a sustainable shift towards considerably lower emissions of green-house...

6 May

Thursday 13:00 14:30

When Academic Freedom Fades

Scholars at Risk Sweden section invites you to the seminar: When Academic Freedom Fades Early signs and consequences of threats against the freedom of academics. Academic freedom is threatened in many places around the...

10 May

Monday 13:00 14:00

Research meeting: Information Practices

Recurrent research group meeting for discussion of current topics, texts, projects or challenges in the research area Information Practices and Digital Cultures. Information Practices research group Agenda and...

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