University of borås

A university in westERN SWEDEN hb.se

The university’s vision The vision is to become a university with full academic rights. A university with full academic rights is a marker for educational quality, degree-awarding powers for third-cycle programmes, and it increases our opportunities to attract students and employees. Students and their learning Increase the share of research Complete academic environments Our vision is clear. The University of Borås will become a university with full academic rights. This will benefit us as well as the whole region in terms of social development. Western Sweden needs a third university with full academic rights. It is a national concern. Being a university with full academic rights is more than just a name. It is a marker for educational quality, degree- awarding powers for third-cycle programmes, and it increases our opportunities to attract students and employees. A future university status also provides us with better financial conditions to further develop and profile our activities. One starting point in order to realise our vision is to place the students and their learning at the centre. We will develop a learning environment based on current research. Our educational programmes will be linked to research at all levels, and our students will be actively involved in research as early as possible. We are developing and establishing complete academic environments. We will offer educational programmes on all levels: from first to third-cycle studies. Our objective is to establish third-cycle programmes and well-functioning networks with other educational institutions and organisations in all our areas. hb.se

In central borås City campus – a place to meet The entire campus is located around Akademiplatsen, in the middle of the city Few universities can boast a single city-centre campus. Students, teachers, researchers, and businesses from various fields and industries come together around Akademiplatsen, where cafés and restaurants can be found alongside our lecture theatres and library. Right on campus is the Textile Fashion Center, located on an industrial estate that has been home to textile production for over a century. The building has been renovated to feature a modern, industrial style that is adapted to the textile industry of the future. Our city campus not only serves as a place to meet, but also as the beating heart of the city that invigorates our students and the city’s residents. At the moment the new congress centre of Borås is under construction next to campus. In the Textile Fashion Center you find The Swedish School of Textiles at the University of Borås, the Textile Museum, the Market Place networking venue, Proteko and Science Park Borås. hb.se

OUR PROGRAMMES The University of Borås offer Bachelor’s and Master’s (both one and two years) degrees. Our students come from all over Sweden, primarily to study at the Swedish School of Textiles and the Swedish School of Library and Information Science. Our Master’s degrees are attended by students from across the globe. Behavioural and Education Sciences Business and Informatics Engineering Fashion and Textile Studies Health Sciences Library and Information Science hb.se

Research that changes society Research at the University of Borås focuses on sustainability. This means that we conduct unique research projects that examine how to develop a society with a long term perspective. Our research is divided into the following areas: Business and IT Library and Information Science Resource Recovery Teacher Education and Education Work Textiles and Fashion The Human Perspective in Care hb.se

Research degree authorisation The University of Borås has currently degree- awarding powers for third-cycle education in four areas: Library and Information Science Resource Recovery Textiles and Fashion The Human Perspective in Care. Third-cycle education in Business and IT and Teacher Education is conducted in co-operation with partner universities. hb.se

centres The University of Borås has six centres of strategic importance for collaborating with society: CAV – Centre for working life and science CHS – Centre for sustainable society development KPC – Centre for cultural policy research CVS – Centre for welfare studies PREHOSPEN – Centre for prehospital research SIIR – Swedish Institute for Innovative Retaling hb.se

The university in figures 2018 Number of students: 11 000 Number of full time-students: 5 621 Number of degrees: 1 645 Number of employees: 730 Numbers of professors: 54 Number of doctoral students: 93 Turnover kSEK: 670 721 hb.se

The home of scandinavian textiles Textile education in Borås dates back to 1866 when the Technical Weaving School was founded. Today, the Swedish School of Textiles offer some of the world’s most prominent educations in the field and attracts students from all over the world. Research at the Swedish School of Textiles has an interdisciplinary character and combines knowledge in design with knowledge in materials as well as future business models. One important focus for our research is to contribute to sustainable solutions for production as well as the use of textile materials. hb.se

The book, the webb and the future The Swedish School of Library and Information Science was founded in 1972 and offers internationally recognised education and research in library and information science. Education is organised within the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT, and crosses borders to enable students to develop and learn from each other. The research has four main areas: Information Practices Digital Resources and Services: Culture and Information Libraries, Culture and Society Social Media Studies hb.se

History of the university of borås 1866 Technical School of Weaving founded. 1936 Technical School of Weaving becomes the Textile Institute. 1940 West Sweden’s College of Nursing formed. 1966 The preschool teacher seminar founded in Borås. 1970 University courses from University of Gothenburg relocated. 1972 The Swedish School of Library and Information Science established in Borås. 1977 University of Borås founded. 1980 Business and IT courses begin. 1982 The Textile Institute is nationalised and becomes The Swedish School of Textiles. 1989 Engineering programme begins. 1991 Municipal hand weaving training becomes part of the university. 1995 The university is authorised to confer one-year master degrees. 1996 Professorship in Library and Information Science established. 1999 The regional college of nursing becomes a school at the University of Borås. hb.se

History of the university of borås 2000 First professorial Inauguration. 2004 The university’s new library opens. 2007 The university is authorised to provide master-level education. 2010 The university receives degreeawarding powers for third-cycle programmes in Library and Information Science, Resource Recovery and Textiles and Fashion. 2011 The university is certified according to ISO 14001. 2013 The Swedish School of Textiles moves to the new Textile Fashion Center. 2014 First Conferment of Doctoral Degrees. 2015 The university has a full range of Master’s programmes. 2016 The university receives degreeawarding powers for third-cycle programmes in The Human Perspective in Care. hb.se

the university of borås Chairman of the Board of the University of Borås Gunilla Herdenberg Vice-Chancellor Björn Brorström Pro Vice-Chancellor Jörgen Tholin Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research Jenny Johannisson Chairman of the Research and Education Board Martin G Erikson Chairwoman of the Artistic Research and Education Board Hanna Landin University Director Karin Cardell Dean of Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business Ragne Emardson Dean of Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare Lotta Dalheim Englund Dean of Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT Ann-Sofie Axelsson Director of Communications Annie Andréasson Director of Library Svante Kristensson Chairwoman of the Student Union in Borås Elena Pettersson hb.se

A symbol of who we are The sheep shears are a symbol of the town and our textile history. The laurel wreath represents our academic affiliation. The colours gold and black are the colours of Västergötland. Through our choice of symbol, our intention is to demonstrate our connection with our region’s history and character. This official text describing our heraldic symbol is called a blazon. In more everyday language, the pedlar – or travelling salesman – has existed in our region since the Middle Ages and was of both economic and social benefit to the area. hb.se