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Högskolan i Borås broschyr med bilaga.TRANSCRIPT
WE FOCUS ON THE PROFESSION
The profession is of primary importance.
This is the foundation upon which we
educate our students. Being close to
working life, taking part in on-going work
and collaborating with business, industry
and the public sector is essential to our
academy. To us, work is a big thing.
WORk IS a bIgTHINg
ClOSE TO REalITy
Some things can only be learned through direct observation. Being close to what
actually goes on increases understanding. Observing, and then following suit,
facilitates in-depth, relevant knowledge. This is why we focus on applied research
with clear links to relevant issues in professional life. Our students are educated
in close contact with specific professional fields, so that it is easier for them to
adapt to working conditions in their chosen profession after graduating. Striving to
create tomorrow’s employees, employers and innovators is essential, and we work
continuously to close the gap between theory and work in practice. We are convinced
that both academy and industry gain through consistent and synergistic cooperation.
We bring the academy out into the professions, and the professions into the academy.
Library and information sciences
The development of information services is the focus
of this field of study, which centres on how individuals
and organisations cooperate and exchange information.
Studies and research for the purposes of facilitating and
optimising the information community are conducted with
the support of information and communication technology.
bUsiness and informatics
This field of study include economics, administration,
management, logistics and information. Research
focus ing on the development of information technology
as support for e-trade and logistical information
systems is conducted.
edUcation and behavioUraL sciences
Development, the future and society are the overriding
concepts in all of the courses and research areas. The
search for information leading to the accumulation of
knowledge essential to schools, colleges and working life
are given special focus. Digital tools used for educational
purposes are dealt with, as well as the new conditions that
information and communication technology have created.
textiLes and design
Creativity and technology are combined and applied to
education in textiles and design. Methods and theory,
as well as materials and technological development are
treated. Subjects dealing with construction, design and
the use of high-technology textiles, whose appearance and
function interact with external stimuli, are also included.
SCIENCE FOR THE PROFESSIONSSix areas of education and research
engineering
This field of study includes many engineering specialties
such as civil, chemical, electrical, energy, mechanical
and industrial. Environmental sustainability is prioritised
through intense research focused on the development of
new bio-based materials, as well as converting biomass to
bio-ethanol and renewable materials.
heaLth sciences
This profile includes education and research driven
development work with the goal of increasing the quality
of life and care provided to patients and their relatives.
This is done through the development of new methods and
approaches in health care and nursing with a focus on care
for the elderly and out-patient emergency care.
THE PEdlar SHOWEd THE WaY
THE PEdlar SHOWEd THE WaY
THE PEdlar SHOWEd THE WaY
THE PEdlar SHOWEd THE WaY
THE PEdlar SHOWEd THE WaY
The Pedlar is the symbol of the University College
of Borås. This male figure in the centre of the
coat of arms is a tribute to the merchants,
whose trading activities laid the foundation for
the economic development in the region.
THE PEdlar SHOWEd THE WaY
The Pedlar is the symbol of the University College
of Borås. This male figure in the centre of the
coat of arms is a tribute to the merchants,
whose trading activities laid the foundation for
the economic development in the region.
THE PEdlar SHOWEd THE WaY
T he products sold by the pedlars ranged from textile items and wooden articles
to tin products and iron tools. In order to sell their handcrafted goods they
often travelled great distances. In fact, the length of the most important trading
route was about 400 kilometres. This, of course, put high demands on under
standing longdistance transport strategies. The pedlars were one of the early,
knowledgeable precursors of the discipline now known as logistics.
Even today, long after the abandonment of the guild system, the pedlar spirit
lives on. The commerce and textile industries form the historical foundation
of the economy in the region around Borås known as Sjuhärad. Creativity and
entrepreneurial culture are as vivid and alive today as they were 400 years ago.
The Sjuhärad region is experiencing strong growth in economy, employment and
population, and businesses are flourishing. As a result of the constant trading
activity, Sjuhärad is regarded by some as the Scandinavian financial centre of
textiles, logistics and ebusiness. Based upon this tradition, the University College
of Borås has developed a conceptual idea – Science for the Professions.
THE PEdlar SHOWEd THE WaY
T he products sold by the pedlars ranged from textile items and wooden articles
to tin products and iron tools. In order to sell their handcrafted goods they
often travelled great distances. In fact, the length of the most important trading
route was about 400 kilometres. This, of course, put high demands on under
standing longdistance transport strategies. The pedlars were one of the early,
knowledgeable precursors of the discipline now known as logistics.
Even today, long after the abandonment of the guild system, the pedlar spirit
lives on. The commerce and textile industries form the historical foundation
of the economy in the region around Borås known as Sjuhärad. Creativity and
entrepreneurial culture are as vivid and alive today as they were 400 years ago.
The Sjuhärad region is experiencing strong growth in economy, employment and
population, and businesses are flourishing. As a result of the constant trading
activity, Sjuhärad is regarded by some as the Scandinavian financial centre of
textiles, logistics and ebusiness. Based upon this tradition, the University College
of Borås has developed a conceptual idea – Science for the Professions.
THE PEdlar SHOWEd THE WaY
THE PEdlar SHOWEd THE WaY
We work continuously to ensure that research focuses on the solution of current
problems in the working world. We want to create change and improvement, and are
at the leading edge in many areas of research. We strive to extend the limits of what
is possible. Take for example, the making of ethanol out of jeans.
ETHaNOl MaDE OUT OF blUE JEaNS
The University College of Borås is a partner in a research project called
Waste Refinery, in which research is conducted into transforming refuse
and residual waste products into energy and materials. Recently, a
research team at the university college made a unique and revolutionary
discovery: a special mushroom, which can transform jeans fabric
into ethanol. The discovery has great potential regarding sustainable
development and can make important contributions to reducing
harmful environmental impact.
The Swedish School of Textiles’ fashion design department maintains top
quality and is among the world’s best. Demands upon students are high,
and as part of studies, students have the opportunity to collaborate with
internationally renowned teachers from London, New York and Tokyo.
A research project entitled Smart Textiles has gathered researchers in
the fields of textiles, fashion design, fibre technology and interaction
design. The research conducted embraces high-technology textiles
whose appearance and functioning interact with external stimuli.
Our students are already developing nano-fibre cloth that stimulates
the healing of wounds, gloves with built-in telephones, curtains that
begin to emit light when the sun sets and infant clothing that measures
breathing frequency.
The preservation of digital objects is a global challenge. In an effort to
make progress in this field, the University College of Borås is cooperating
with 18 other universities in Europe and the USA. The project is EU
financed and focus on the long-term archiving of CDs, video tapes and
digital books. The project studies the computer’s storage capacity and
conducts research into ways for librarians to access information in the
future. The purpose of the project is to preserve our scientific, technical
and cultural heritage.
Our pedagogical research includes studies on social, political and
economical conditions necessary for democracy and involvement in
the learning processes in pre-schools, schools and society as a whole.
It is conducted in close proximity to actual, on-going practices and
concentrates on the contents of what is taught, as well as how actual
learning, communication and the accumulation of knowledge occurs in
different groups.
WE aRE NOT a TRaDITIONal UNIvERSITy
The University College of Borås is not a typical centre of learning. The fact is, we aim
to be Sweden’s first university of professions. For such a university, it is of course
natural to establish a method of approaching scientific challenges in a manner that
cuts across the boundaries of traditional scientific and academic fields. We do just
this, as the issues involved are multifaceted and seldom related to only one traditional,
academic subject or field of research. Through new combinations and unexpected
shifts in perspective, unforeseen insights reveal themselves. Cooperation is the key.
Broader research themes with links to several of the college’s professional
fields are developed based upon existing and established research environments.
Cooperation with Swedish and international educational institutions, research
institutes, the business sector, cultural organisations and publicly financed activities
are also a part of our programmes. Researchers from other universities, as well as
actors from other professions contribute to discoveries made.
Our research must always demonstrate its legitimacy in two ways. Firstly,
to the national and international scientific community, and secondly to the respective
professional field. Research is conducted on the basis of scientific integrity as well as
a continuous dialogue with representatives from relevant professional fields.
We conduct science for the professions.
Library & Learning resoUrces
Our library is far from usual. The Library & Learning
Resources offer not only a first-class scientific library,
but also student counselling, health services, support for
disabled students and pedagogical support. Our never-
ending goal is to contribute to students and researchers
becoming successful in their studies. The 6 000 m2
library building has over 800 individual places to study
and 31 study rooms on six floors. Altogether, there are
155 000 books, 35 000 e-books and 8 000 e-magazines.
The Swedish School of Textiles is a part of the University College in Borås and is
one of Europe’s leading institutes in the field of textiles. We have very advanced
machinery at our disposal, as well as sewing rooms, facilities for textile printing
and a machinery hall for weaving and the manufacture of knitwear.
S C I E N C E F O R T H E P R O F E S S I O N S
University college of borås · allégatan 1, se-501 90 borås · Phone: +46 33-435 40 00 · fax: +46 33-435 40 03 · Website: www.hb.se
first edition © högskolan i boråsProduction: mecka advertising agency, www.mecka.se. Photography: andreas norén: p. 21, 25. Jerker andersson: p. 14 – top two images, p. 15–16.
Klas svensson: p. 14 – bottom left image. Lars hallnäs: p. 14 – bottom right image. Linda Worbin: p. 14 – textile by Linda Worbin.Patrik Johäll, superstudio: p. 8, 18 – collection by heidi-Kristin andersson, www.udavinn.se, p. 24, 28–32. Åsmund sollihögda: p. 22 – collection by marlene schön.