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Does the design of food packaging play a role in consumers’ waste sorting behaviour? Yes, that's what has been shown in a new doctoral thesis, recently presented at the University of Bor...

There is a climate crisis, it is an election year, and many people are keen to set the agenda in media debates when it comes to sustainable energy. What is the role of Google’s search engine and other digital ...

Since 2013, the Swedish Police Authority has collaborated with the Colombian police when it comes to developing the education of Colombian police, among other things. Now the unique t...

The doctoral education programme in Resource Recovery is of very high quality, according to a new report. “This recognises the hard work and efforts that have been...

The substance graphene can become increasingly important as a component in textile catalysts when purifying water from textile dyeing. This is shown by a recently completed doctora...

Do you have a colleague, friend, former student, or former classmate who has that little extra something? Who has a drive and commitment that changes, improves, or even enchants? If that person has st...

The need for knowledge related to information science in digital environments is greater than ever. A new Master's programme at the Swedish School of Library...

The editorial team of the Journal of Praxis in Higher Education (JPHE) has explored new strategies to develop the journal further and reach a wider readership. These were discussed...

This year's Borås Pride events will be held 30 June 30–2 July. The University of Borås, together with the Student Union of Borås, will participate in the Pride Parade.

How can artificial intelligence help Volvo AB find the right workers and effectively manage the skills that employees have? This is the question researchers from the University of Borås...

Electronically conductive fibres are already in use in smart textiles, but in a recently published research article ionically conductive fibres have proven to be of increasing interest. The so cal...

Adolescents who sleep too little want involved parents who help them with security, routines, and structure. In her doctoral thesis, Malin Jakobsson, Doctor of Philosophy in C...

Researchers from 33 countries are working together to solve the question of how we can better utilise the planet's resources. The last week of May, about 90 researchers an...

When Christer Axelsson signed up to become a firefighter, he didn't know that half the job involved driving an ambulance. It turned out to be a happy surprise – 40 years later he is still workin...

On Friday, the university celebrated its Academic Ceremony with pomp and circumstance – bigger than ever after a two-year break!