50 years of societal benefit and development

For 50 years, we have contributed to finding solutions to the challenges of the day. Through collaboration with societal actors, high-quality research, research-based knowledge and creativity, we continue to do so.

Together we can achieve anything

Today’s society is facing enormous challenges. LiU has what it takes to meet these – with your help. Meet LiU researchers in relevant areas where we are at the forefront and want to continue developing.

Portrait of Johanna Rosén, professor in material physics

Contribute to vital materials research

New materials have enormous potential to solve today’s energy and environmental challenges. Johanna Rosén develops more sustainable materials for the transition we are facing.

Portrait of Peter Hedström och Maria Brandén, professors at the institute for analytical sociology

Contribute to new knowledge for meeting societal challenges

To break segregation, we need to understand what causes it. Maria Brandén and Peter Hedström use large amounts of data to study what happens at the individual level, and what that means at societal level.

Pave the way for the engineers of the future

Anders Ynnerman has decided to reverse the trend of young people’s declining interest in technology. Preserving this interest is crucial for sustainable social development. Visual science communication offers a solution.

Support knowledge for a better future

Portrait of Linnéa Stenliden, professor in educational science

Support knowledge for a better future

Today’s society is facing enormous challenges. To meet these, we are seeking to strengthen and develop our high-quality research, educate future change leaders and contribute to necessary social transformation. Join us in shaping the future.

A picture of the number 50 and a birthday gift

Join in on a birthday present for the future!

Give a gift filled with benefit and belief in the future. If many of us join in, this could be the world’s best 50th birthday present for the future. For us, for you and everyone else.

LiU in society

20 March 2025

Japan meets Sweden in linguistic research

Eiko Yasui is from Japan. For a year, she has been researching language, grammar, and movements at Linköping University. Her work has provided new insights into how we communicate and interact, and she has thoroughly enjoyed the Swedish work culture.

2 April 2025

Help LiU find the gems – nominate the Alumni of the Year

31 March 2025

LiU and Siemens Energy enter into strategic partnership

31 March 2025

Alumni's succes driving electrification in Kenya

10 March 2025

Data and Me - Visualize Your Everyday Data

5 March 2025

Theopisti Stylianou-Lambert is the next Moa Martinson Professor

LiU celebrates 50 years

LiU 50 Years

Once upon a time, Linköping University was just an idea. Today, we stand as living proof of what courage, curiosity and free thoughts can achieve. We celebrate that throughout 2025!

LiU 50 years - our history

Once Linköping University was just an idea. Now we are celebrating 50 years as a university. Join us on a trip back to when it all began.

Contact us at LiU 50 years

Do you want to know more about LiU's 50th anniversary celebration? Get in touch with our contact persons who will be happy to help!