What happens after graduation?

Paula Jonsson

Mandy Oberhollenzer

In search of tomorrow's leaders who can change the world

Through her master's studies, Anna gained a broader perspective on sustainable development. This, together with the international aspect of the programme makes her feel well equipped to take on future challenges.

Lewis chose LiU to focus on sustainability

The creativity and self-motivated drive I learned in my master's studies really helped me. It has pushed me to continually improve my skillsets and learn new things, as well as to be confident in making my own opinion known, backed up by evidence.

Linnea Bergman’s life-saving solar cells

Around four million people die every year from diseases caused by the smoke they inhale when cooking over an open fire. This is a problem that this year’s Alumna of the Year, Linnea Bergman, hopes to solve.

Alumnus Sofie Lärkhammar: I will never forget the education at LiU

As business development specialist for the Finnish gas company Gasum, Sofie Lärkhammar has had an exciting – and important – start to her professional life. From her education at LiU she has some unforgettable memories.

Emilia's master's studies inspired her PhD project

As a PhD candidate I have the opportunity to dig deep into something I am interested in. It is also energizing to meet students and get to have conversations on topics such as pedagogy and intersectionality.

Gender studies can change your perspective on life

LiU and the Gender Studies programme is truly an interdisciplinary space for research on gender and sexuality. There is a lot of interesting research consortium taking place says Saad Adnan Khan, PhD candidate.

Aline's master's studies led to two jobs!

The best thing about my job is to be able to make a difference for people. I am a part of strengthening human rights of people with disabilities in several aspects of their life in practical and concrete terms, while also reaching a lot of people.

Ethnic and Migration Studies alumni share their experiences

Matilde, Tamar, Antoine and Froso are all former students of the Ethnic and Migration Studies Master's Programme at LiU. They recently shared their experiences and what they are doing now in their careers.

Sonali - alumn from Child Studies

This research-oriented programme was just the thing for Sonali, since she was planning to undertake doctoral studies related to children and young people after her master's studies.

Janet Skrzypek, alumna from Child Studies

Janet Skrzypek - a book-publishing, public speaking alumna from the master's programme in Child Studies.

Mara Jakob, alumna from Strategy and Management in International Organisations

Mara Jakob is an alumn from the master's programme Business Administration - Strategy and Management in International Organisations. She works as a consultant in UX/UI Design and Innovation Management.

Rabiya Ghafoor - alumna from Strategy and Management in International Organisations

Rabiya is an alumna from the master's programme in Business Administration - Strategy and Management in International Organisations. She works as a Senior Project Manager.

Emanuel - alumn from Business Administration

Emanuel wanted to be challenged on a more advanced level and master studies in Business Administration proved to be the right choice

Kristina – alumna from Business Administration

The masters programme in Business Administration matched Kristinas interests perfectly and she found the atmosphere was fantastic with individuals of different ages and from different regions of the world. “We became like one big family ”, she says.

Ying Xu - alumna from Computational Social Science

Ying Xu is an alumna from the master's programme Computational Social Science. She currently works as Data Strategist at Precis Digital.

Albin creates the streets of the future and sustainable travel habits

How can you influence and make it easier for people to make sustainable choices in their travel? As a traffic planner, Albin works to create safer, more accessible and sustainable urban environments.

Ann-Magritt - urban planner shaping the future in Sarpsborg

Ann-Magritt's passion for urban development and public health comes in handy in her work as a community planner at Sarpsborg municipality. Here, she gets to collaborate with both business life and regional actors to ensure sustainable development.

Clara is shaping future urban devlopment in Norrköping and Linköping

A common development plan for Linköping and Norrköping may soon become a reality. Clara works to coordinate municipalities' development in buildings and infrastructure to create sustainable and strategic solutions for the future.

From urban and regional planning to digital strategist at Sweco

As a project manager at Sweco, no two days are the same. Louise appreciates the variety of her projects, where she amongst other things, works with teenagers to create safe spaces in Stockholm's cityscape.

From LiU to Google

"Digital marketing and business. Those things you can learn. But the soft values ... quickly understanding the culture of the team, the country, and the specific market. SMIO at Linköping University provided this”, says the alumna Elena Shabrova.

A Finnish story

Studying at the Master programme in Gender Studies made me reflect my Finnishness in a new way says Inkeri Tanhua, Gender equality and diversity specialist.