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Incoming President Måns Svensson (photo Anders Roos)
Incoming President Måns Svensson (photo Anders Roos)

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Måns Svensson appointed as new President of Jönköping University

The Foundation Governing Board has decided to appoint Professor Måns Svensson as new President of Jönköping University starting 1 April 2024. Professor Svensson has previously worked as Dean of the School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences at Halmstad University.

Måns Svensson is Professor of Sociology of Law and has many years of experience in leadership roles from both Lund University and Halmstad University, where he has also built research environments.

“I feel humbled and happy from the trust that the Board has shown me, at the same time I realize that the appointment as President of Jönköping University entails a great responsibility. For many years, the University’s activities have been characterized by great success in both education and research. I look forward to the opportunity to work together with students and staff to further develop this work,” says incoming President Måns Svensson.

After an extensive selection process and with an active Electoral College, the recruitment group, led by Foundation Governing Board Chairman Anders Danielsson, has proposed Måns Svensson for the Board, which is unanimous in its decision.

“The Foundation Governing Board is very pleased that Professor Måns Svensson will be the new President of Jönköping University. The Board and the Electoral College agreed that he is suitable for the role of academic leader, with experience and ambitions to continue developing the university. I want to thank Agneta Marell for working for seven years to strengthen JU’s position, both nationally and internationally,” says Anders Danielsson, Chairman of the Foundation Governing Board.

Spokespersons

Anders Danielsson – chairman of the Foundation Governing Board.

Måns Svensson – incoming President of Jönköping University.

Both can be reached via JU’s press service at +46 73-910 17 53.

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Jönköping University Foundation is one of three independent institutions of higher education in Sweden offering postgraduate programmes. It is characterised by focused profiles, internationalisation, an entrepreneurial spirit and collaboration with surrounding society. Research and education are carried out at four schools: Jönköping International Business School, School of Education and Communication, School of Engineering and School of Health and Welfare. Jönköping University has some 12,000 registered students, 850 employees and a turnover of approximately SEK 900 million.

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Jönköping University is a young professional-oriented university characterised by a high degree of internationalization, an entrepreneurial spirit and extensive collaboration with surrounding society.

Jönköping University (JU) has around 12,500 students, of which 2,500 are international students. The university is one of the top universities in international student exchange and among the best in Sweden in terms of attracting international students.
JU is one of three Swedish private, non-profit institutions of higher education with the right to award doctorates. JU operates on the basis of an agreement with the Swedish Government and conforms to national degree regulations and quality requirements. The university is characterized by internationalization, an entrepreneurial spirit and collaboration with surrounding society.
The university is organised as a non-profit corporate group. The Group comprises Jönköping University Foundation and its six wholly-owned subsidiaries. They are organised as limited companies and include the School of Health and Welfare, the School of Education and Communication, Jönköping International Business School, the School of Engineering as well as University Services and Jönköping University Enterprise.

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