About the University of Borås

At the University of Borås (UB) in southwestern Sweden, 21,000 students and around 840 ... The Data as Impact Lab performs analyses and offers an infrastructure for AI applications involving bibliometric

MuseIT enters its final stretch – inclusion and culture for all

2025-01-27

Since 2022, the prestigious EU-funded project MuseIT, aimed at widening access to cultural ... disability, is not just a question of rights. It is also an essential part of creating a diverse and inclusive

Saad chose programme based on his interests in business and fashion

Saad shares his enriching experiences from the newly started Bachelor’s programme in Textile Production ... important parts of your programme? “The labs are an engaging experience and are my favourite part of

Polymer Technology Lab

The Polymer Technology Lab hosts studies of polymeric materials used in plastics, textiles ... well the materials can withstand a damp environment. An important part of the research is the development

Exploring Fashion Design in Borås

During their exchange semester in Fashion Design at the Swedish School of Textiles, ... speaks English. It is nice to feel as you are not just an exchange student – you quickly feel settled in. Everything

How to get to Borås

Borås is located in the south-west part of Sweden, 60 km east of Gothenburg. The central ... have a Swedish cell phone operator, you can download an app to buy bus tickets. For information about timetables

Functional textiles – an alternative to antibiotics

2023-04-19

since the industrial revolution, our society has used an abundance of synthetic and harsh chemicals. Our research ... antibiotics. With increasing antibiotic resistance, it is an important issue not only locally but worldwide. “Instead

Call for CVS research funding 2025 – targeted research grant

The Centre for Welfare Studies (CVS) is announcing a targeted research grant for projects aiming ... Forte's national research programme is to promote an extended working life with good conditions. In CVS's

Looking Forward – an exhibition by textile and fashion design students

2022-06-16

On our Graduation Day, EXIT, which was held on Friday, 3 June, the exhibition Looking Forward ... fashion design, and at EXIT, two live performances and an outdoor show were also held in the courtyard of the

Sustainable certification of courses to be replaced by an integrated approach

2022-02-28

Since 2013, the university has had a sustainability certification scheme for courses to promote the integration of sustainable development into its educational programmes. This will now be phased