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The war in Ukraine has serious effects on children’s health

Children’s access to healthcare in Ukraine has seen a sharp decline since Russia invaded the country in February 2022. A Swedish study shows how children’s physical, mental and social health is being seriously affected by the war.

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Ukrainian researchers and students visited LiU

Ukrainian society must continue to function during the war. Other European countries can contribute. LiU is part in the Swedish-Ukrainian project STREAM-U and recently welcomed a group of researchers, public officials and students.

How Ukraine keeps society going despite the war

Despite being the war, Ukraine has maintained public services. A new study from LiU points to the collaboration between citizens and public authorities as a key factor. There are lessons to be learned for other countries in this, the researchers say.

Blurred borders between civilian and military

A tense political situation in the world, a war in Europe and an everyday life with increasing threats to our security – what do the researchers do? More than you might think and there will be even more. Defence research is more active than ever.

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LiU researcher ahead of UN climate summit - "I’m optimistic"

Azerbaijan will host the International Climate Summit this year. Although the country is heavily dependent on its oil production, holding the meeting there could actually be an advantage, according to Rinata Kazak, who will represent LiU.

Barnafrid supports war-torn Ukraine

Those working to help traumatised children in Ukraine are themselves in great need of support. Barnafrid at LiU, has been commissioned by the government to assist with working procedures and methods.

LiU shares digital knowledge with teachers from Ukraine

The use of digital tools is crucial to the Ukrainian universities during the current war. This according to Tetiana Kuvaieva, who teaches at Dnipro University in Ukraine and participated in a network conference at LiU within the EMDIAC project.

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Research and teaching in the shadow of war

It is important to continue teaching and research when a country is at war – it is not easy, but it is possible. Professor Tetiana Mamatova from Ukraine, Dnipro University of Technology, visited LiU to learn more about digital tools. Read her story.

Bottlenecks in reception of refugees from Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused a new wave of refugees in Europe. According to the Swedish Migration Agency’s main forecast, some 76,000 people from Ukraine will apply for refugee status in Sweden by June this year.

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Domestic production is the key to reduced vulnerability in crisis

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fears of skyrocketing electricity and fuel prices is threatening Swedens capacity for food production. Investments in the country's own production systems could provide protection.

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“The trauma of war is hereditary”

The trauma of war does not disappear when weapons are laid down and peace declared. It lives on, literally, through the body and between generations. This is what researcher Claudia Tazreiter said in a new seminar series.

Research colleagues are trying to keep in touch with students in Ukraine

Two projects at LiU are affected by the war in Ukraine. We are concerned with what is happening with our colleagues and students in Ukraine, says political scientist Mariana S Gustafsson, assistant professor of political science.

LiU drops collaborations with Russia until further notice

On Wednesday, the Minister for Education Anna Ekström encouraged Sweden’s higher education institutions to cease all contacts and cooperation agreements with public institutions in Russia and Belarus. (Article updated 07/03/2022)

LiU supports the people of Ukraine

Linköping University wishes to show its solidarity with the people and democracy of Ukraine following Russia’s ongoing invasion.

In focus: The war in Ukraine

News about the war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has serious effects on children’s health

Ukrainian researchers and students visited LiU

How Ukraine keeps society going despite the war

Blurred borders between civilian and military