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Celebrated barley came from a single plant

The 200-year-old malting barley variety 'Chevalier' was for a long time world-leading in beer brewing and is thought to have originated from a single plant. Researchers have investigated this claim in a new study.

A female PhD student assembles the experimental setup.

Bone growth inspired “microrobots” that create their own bone

Inspired by the growth of bones, researchers have developed a combination of materials that can morph into various shapes. The material is initially soft, but later hardens through a process that uses the same materials found in the skeleton.

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Risk for overestimation in digital technology in healthcare

A dissertation shows that non-inclusive evaluations of digital technology in healthcare can reinforce digital inequalities. Some groups from the elderly population participate in evaluations of the technology to a lesser extent.

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing in petri dish.

Antibiotic resistance still low but growing

The problems of antibiotic resistance and blood poisoning are both growing globally. But what’s the situation like in Sweden? In his dissertation, Martin Holmbom has investigated the extent of these problems using data from the Östergötland region.

Eleni Stavrinidou awarded ERC Starting Grant

Incorporating electronic and responsive materials in plant cells in order to produce composites that maintain the living properties of cells and, in the long term, create sustainable systems using nature’s own methods is the focus of her project.

Shift to circular economy is slowed by traditional thinking

By communicating and collaborating, businesses can join forces to create greater social, economic and environmental value for society than what they do today, researchers at Linköping University have found.

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The police cover up problems and obstruct transparency

The Swedish Police Authority covers up problems and obstructs transparency. Furthermore, the Authority paints a flattering but misleading picture of itself. This is according to a new report on the subject from Linköping University (LiU).

WASP-ED to make Swedish universities leading in AI

WASP-ED is a new programme for education in artificial intelligence (AI). LiU is to take on the main coordinating role on the programme, which has received SEK 18.6 million from the Marcus and Marianne Wallenberg Foundation.

Sam Anlér, 35, Danae Diaz Escalante, 28, Oskar Johansson, 25, Linnea Tjernberg, 23, och Klara Gustafsson, 24.

Sustainable innovations in the InGenious course

Sustainable packaging, anti-theft recycling bins and packaging materials that can replace plastic. These are some of the ideas that were recently pitched by students from the InGenious course at Linköping University.

Children’s screen time increased during pandemic

That children have spent more time on digital media during the pandemic isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, according to a researcher from LiU, a very important factor is what they do when they are there, and if they have company.

Renahav presents its biogasplant during the Biogastour of 2021.

Competence center for biogas receives grants in tough competition

The Swedish Energy Agency has approved the application for a new five-year period for the Biogas Research Center. Linköping University hosts the competence center.

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SEK 30 million to interdisciplinary research on post-covid

LiU will receive SEK 30 million from the Swedish Research Council to fund an initiative where researchers from very different backgrounds contribute to a better understanding of post-covid-19 syndrome as an urgent health challenge.

Dreaming of a sustainable Christmas?

How can celebrating Christmas become more climate friendly? Here are some tips from Hugo Guyader, researcher in business administration and sustainable consumption, and from the student club Navitas.

A mathematical model may give more efficient climate talks

Achieving consensus among countries in global climate negotiations is a long and complicated process. Researchers at Linköping University have developed a mathematical model that describes the achievement of the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Teamwork attracts LiU’s new deputy vice-chancellor

An enterprising team leader who is not afraid to take decisions. This is how Karin Axelsson described herself when she was appointed as the new dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Now she has a new mission – as deputy vice-chancellor for LiU.

Precision medicine for the people: Vinnova extends initiative

It has been announced that a national initiative aimed at introducing precision medicine will continue to receive funding. Linköping University and the Östergötland region comprise together one of the seven “nodes” of Genomic Medicine Sweden.

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Classroom climate affects prevalence of bullying

Bullying is less prevalent in classrooms where pupils perceive that their classmates believe that bullying is wrong without exception and that those who bully cannot blame someone else. These are findings from a study from Linköping University.

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LiU students pull together for Music Aid

From 13 to 19 December, Musikhjälpen, or Music Aid, will be under way in Norrköping – and LiU students are getting involved. Campus Skramlar (Campus Collects) is helping to promote all the events.

SEK 380 million to research at WWSC

The Wallenberg Foundation has awarded SEK 380 million to research at the Wallenberg Wood Science Center, WWSC. A quarter of the grant will go to LiU, which is conducting the programme with KTH and Chalmers. The objective is high.

Female scientist in hospital environment.

Protein in the blood signals heart damage

After being anaesthetised and undergoing major surgery, up to one in five patients have increased levels of the protein troponin in their blood. This can be a sign of heart damage.

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Big jump for social sciences

LiU improved its position in several areas in a newly published global subject ranking. Most highly placed are the subjects of engineering, economics and psychology, but the social sciences made the biggest jump.

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A Master's programme with a focus on Ageing and Social Change

The global population is getting older. What are the challenges and possibilities that come with this? How can we ensure the wellbeing of an ageing population? These are the questions at the heart of Linköping University’s new master's programme.

Standardised healthcare: Longer waits for some

The push to simplify and improve healthcare for certain patient groups lengthens the waiting times for others. In all healthcare logistics, it is important to see the big picture – in order to avoid unwanted consequences.

Four LiU researchers appointed as new Wallenberg Academy Fellows

Four researchers at Linköping University are to receive research grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation amounting to SEK 36 million over 5 years. In addition, a previous holder has received an extension to his fellowship.

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