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Biochar key to new method for recovery of vital phosphorus from sewage sludge

2025-02-03

Phosphorus is a necessary nutrient required for all life. However, it is only found in limited quantities in nature. In a new doctoral thesis at the University of Borås, biochar plays a crucial

New honorary doctors

2024-02-28

It has now been announced who will be honoured with the title of Honorary Doctor: Former Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson, entrepreneur and investor Staffan Hillberg, and Professor Xianyi Zeng of

Recycled concrete and glass can replace cement in prefab elements

2024-03-01

A new generation of concrete elements with much less environmental impact than those currently used is being developed in a research project at the University of Borås. In these concrete

Article copies will be delivered digitally

2024-05-13

A new system for ordering articles not available in the university library allows article requests to be delivered via email from now on.

The lecture hall “Parlamentet” has been renovated into a modern ALC lecture hall

2024-08-05

In early summer, the university's new ALC lecture hall, M401, formerly known as “Parlamentet”, was completed. It has undergone a complete transformation into a modern, airy hall for active

Borrow a board game at the Library

2024-04-15

You do know that the library loans out board games, right? If you need a break from studying and feel like playing a classic board game like Chess, Backgammon, Scrabble, or Othello, come and

Welcome to the Academic Ceremony!

2024-03-20

Come and celebrate your colleagues and the university’s scientific achievements! Welcome with your registration by 31 March.

The importance of sustainability made Arthur want to study in Sweden

Ideal courses and a longing to become more useful for the protection of the environment made Arthur Benoist, of Clermont-Ferrand, France, want to go to Sweden as an exchange student in the

Housing for international students

Students are not guaranteed accommodation and it is the student’s responsibility to find a place to stay. Since most landlords require a Swedish Personal number and a valid visa in order to

Accommodation

The University of Borås does not guarantee accommodation. All students are therefore responsible for booking their own accommodation for their study period.