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Changes in the range of databases

2026-01-23

Ahead of 2026, some minor changes have been made to the range of databases.

New research team leader centres optimism and team spirit

2025-02-03

Ilona Sárvári Horváth assumed the role of research group leader for the Biotechnology research group as of October. We've met with her to learn more about how she sees her role.

Experts from Sweden, Latvia and Ukraine agree on a project financed by the Swedish Institute to strengthen Ukrainian libraries

2025-02-07

From January 22 to 24, the National Library of Latvia hosted the kick-off meeting of the project "Empowering Libraries for Rebuilding Ukraine" in the framework of the Swedish Institute Ukraine

The university is today flying flags at half-mast

2025-02-05

Today, the University of Borås is flying flags at half-mast in response to yesterday’s tragic shooting at Campus Risbergska in Örebro.

Leather substitutes made of fungal biomass can become your new handbag or steering wheel cover

2025-02-11

Imagine a handbag or a steering wheel upholstered in leather – but made of artificial leather made from fungi grown from food waste. In a new research project at the University of Borås, the goal

Welcome to the Academic Ceremony!

2025-03-21

Come and celebrate your colleagues and the university’s scientific achievements, 8–9 May! Welcome with your registration by 31 March.

Investment in new AI tools takes the textile industry's digitalisation to the next level

2025-03-24

The University of Borås and TEKO, the Swedish trade and employers’ association for companies working in the textile and fashion industry, through the Swedish Textile Research Foundation, SST, is

New Dean of Faculty – a team player who listens

2025-03-07

Fun and well-functioning teamwork was crucial when Åsa Söderlind chose to apply for the position of Dean of Faculty for the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. After a year

Akram Zamani likes to take on challenges and think creatively – for a sustainable future

2025-04-16

Akram Zamani has previously been recognised for her pioneering research in the development of innovative materials based on food waste. As a newly appointed professor, she is now looking forward