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28 November 2025

Tomorrow’s urban planners solve real challenges

Students on master’s programme in Strategic Urban and Regional Planning do more than study how cities develop. They step straight into reality. By working on real cases in Norrköping, their ideas could help shape the city’s future.

27 November 2025

Large donations for innovative treatment for Parkinson’s disease

The Promobilia Foundation has donated SEK 30 million to LiU for a research project where organic electronics will be used to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Stiftelsen för Parkinsonsforskning at LiU has also donated SEK 5 million to the purpose.

26 November 2025

Research on chickens can help endangered species

LiU researchers will try to find out whether it is possible to use genetic engineering to “undomesticate” domesticated chickens. This could be a tool for conserving endangered species – and perhaps recreating extinct animals.

26 November 2025

Solidarity under pressure – lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

FuturISE is an international research project that explores solidarity across generations in times of crisis. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic can guide responses to future challenges, such as the climate crisis.

25 November 2025

Kick off symposium in Japan

Pierfrancesco Pagella and Hiroshi Egusa co-led a symposium kicking-off a new international project that brings together researchers from Sweden and Japan to address the growing challenge of age-related dental diseases.

24 November 2025

LiU students in collaboration with Technical University of Munich

Six LiU students have embarked on a new collaboration with students from the Technical University of Munich (TUM). At the same time, they have taken the first steps towards their thesis work in logistics.

21 November 2025

SEK 50 million from the Swedish Research Council to LiU

The Swedish Research Council has awarded SEK 50 million to LiU. This is the outcome of six calls for proposals where the allocation of grants was recently decided. The research covers areas such as segregation, youth crime and opioid dependence.

21 November 2025

Protection against winter vomiting bug spread with arrival of agriculture

A genetic variant that protects against stomach virus infections appeared when humans began farming. This is shown by researchers at LiU and Karolinska Institutet, after analysing the genomes of 4,300 ancient individuals and cultivated “mini-guts”.

20 November 2025

Four LiU researchers recieve funding from the Swedish Cancer Society

Researchers at LiU share SEK 12 million for new projects to improve treatment and quality of life for cancer patients. One of them is Henrik Green, who studies how genetic differences between patients can affect how they react to cancer treatment.

19 November 2025

High blood pressure in adolescence a silent risk

A blood pressure as low as 120/80 mm Hg in adolescence is linked to a higher risk of atherosclerosis in middle age. These findings indicate that high blood pressure early in life plays an important role in the development of coronary artery disease.

19 November 2025

LiU Student’s Thesis Awarded: “Provides Valuable Insights”

Kerlos Marouki, a graduate from the master’s programme in Strategic Urban and Regional Planning, has received the Property Owners’ thesis scholarship for his study on how Swedish cities use the BID model (Business Improvement Districts).

19 November 2025

Young researchers receive millions in scholarships

Nine young researchers will share almost SEK 18 million from Catharina Högbom’s and Michael Cocozza’s Foundation for research and culture. The money is to fund research at Linköping University.

18 November 2025

LiU Hosted EUA Thematic Peer Group Meeting on Staff Development and Transnational Collaboration

LiU played host to a dynamic exchange of ideas, experiences, and strategies aimed at enhancing academic staff development and fostering meaningful international collaboration across European higher education institutions.

18 November 2025

VR-grant to Bioengineering human oral tissues and disease models team

The Bioengineering human oral tissues and disease models team receives a VR-3R grant. The grant for the development of methods to replace, reduce and refine animal experiments.

18 November 2025

Boosting Europe's semiconductor manufacturing

LiU has deepened its research collaboration with the German graphite manufacturer SGL Carbon, with the long-term aim of strengthening European semiconductor manufacturing. Together, they have developed a purpose-built CVD tool on Campus Valla.

17 November 2025

Arvind Balachandran’s public defence of doctoral thesis

Arvind Balachandran successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled "Design, Modulation, and Control of Battery-Integrated Modular Multilevel Converters for Automotive Applications" on April 25.

17 November 2025

From lab to legislation – the fight against new online drugs

A new drug on the European market – every week. Professor Henrik Green is using research to help government agencies stop the most dangerous online drugs more quickly.

16 November 2025

The humanities meet medicine at CMHB’s Visionary Day

How do culture, language and storytelling influence medical practice? These questions were at the centre when researchers from across the Nordic region gathered at Linköping University for CMHB’s Visionary Day.

14 November 2025

Strong ties between LiU and Japan

High-quality education and outstanding research unite Linköping University with universities in Japan – but there are also shared challenges. For example, the timing of semester starts should be synchronised, according to Japan’s ambassador...

13 November 2025

LiU researchers on the list of the world’s most cited

Researchers from LiU among the world’s most influential. Clarivate has once again listed those who rank within the top one per cent most cited in their research fields.

12 November 2025

Higher methane emissions from warmer lakes and reservoirs may exacerbate worst-case climate scenario

Emissions of methane from lakes and reservoirs risk doubling by the end of the century due to climate change according to a new study from LiU and NASA. This in turn could raise Earth’s temperature more than suggested by current worst-case scenario.

12 November 2025

Strengths and challenges in research revealed

For the first time, LiU has conducted an evaluation of all research – its quality, the culture, and the conditions for further development. The evaluation has been carried out through self-evaluation and external review by experts.

10 November 2025

Sperm molecules can predict IVF success

The sperm is not a passive supplier of genetic material to the egg. A study shows that certain molecules that come with the sperm, so-called micro-RNA, contribute to the development of the embryo several days after conception.

06 November 2025

Space is not just technology, also a place for culture and ethics

In the shadow of rockets, satellites and billionaires’ space projects, a new field of research is emerging. It is about understanding space also as an arena for culture, politics and ethics.

28 November 2025

Scholarships

LiU offers a limited number of scholarships to outstanding international students. There are several options to receive a scholarship for your studies at LiU if you are a fee-paying student.

27 November 2025

Effective management of multiple natural events (EMMUNE)

The project aimed to clarify the connections between extreme natural events and, for example, forest fires. The goal was to reduce both the number of events and the consequences of those that do occur.

27 November 2025

Library seasonal opening hours

During spring and summer 2025, the libraries at Campus Norrköping, University Hospital Campus, and Campus Valla will have the following opening hours.

27 November 2025

Appointments Board of the Faculty of Science and Engineering

The Appointments Board prepares and submits proposals for decisions on appointments as professor and associate professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

27 November 2025

Docent lectures at the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Here we are announcing docent lectures at the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

27 November 2025

Doctoral studies at the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV)

Through doctoral studies you will learn to plan, think critically and take responsibility with the goal of becoming an independent researcher. And at the same time have fun during the journey. Read more about doctoral studies at BKV.

27 November 2025

CeNano - Call for proposal 2025

Call for proposals 2025. Apply for project support by November 26, 2025.

27 November 2025

Grants for Doctoral Students at BKV for skills development 2026

BKV hereby announces grants for doctoral students at BKV for stays with another research group/laboratory in Sweden or abroad, or for participation in a doctoral training course at another higher education institution in Sweden or abroad during 2026.

27 November 2025

Medical Humanities International Summer School 2026

A three-day program in Vadstena, Sweden, brings PhD students together to explore bodies and embodiment in critical medical humanities through lectures, creative workshops, mentoring, and interdisciplinary dialogue.

27 November 2025

Graduate courses at IFM

Here is a presentation of second and third cycle courses given for IFM's doctoral students.

26 November 2025

Doctoral courses at the Department of Mathematics

Here you will find a compilation of current and recently offered doctoral courses at the Department of Mathematics (MAI).

26 November 2025

Open Positions at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics

Learn more about open PhD, Postdoc, Masters, Scholarship, and other positions at LOE.

26 November 2025

Bioengineering human oral tissues and disease models

In our team, we strive to understand how tissue-resident cells, extracellular matrices, innervation, vasculature and immune cells cooperate and modulate each other’s responses to ensure organ-level functions and topographies.

26 November 2025

During the PhD studies at the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Here you can read more about supervision, PhD courses, individual study plan and accreditation.

26 November 2025

LiU printing services

Contact our customer center at the print shop when you want a price quote, place an order or need help with original production and graphic design. We help you find the best solution for your needs.

26 November 2025

Research just around the corner

LiU 50 Years is the theme for the lecture series Research just around the corner in 2025.

25 November 2025

Postdoctoral fellowship

A postdoctoral fellowship may be given to foreign citizens with a doctoral degree or equivalent, acquired in countries other than Sweden, and may be paid for a maximum of two years from LiU.

25 November 2025

Conference: Fri forskning for framtiden

Once Linköping University was just an idea. 50 years on, we have become a leading research university, nationally and internationally. We now embark on our next half century of research freedom shaping a sustainable future.

25 November 2025

Smart City and Digital Sovereignty Research Network

The research network aims to initiate interdisciplinary collaboration to develop notions around what digital sovereignty could mean and how it could be used to ensure the digital rights for people living in smart cities.

25 November 2025

Compraser Labs

Compraser Labs is a membership program and a national center for research and development of manufacturing processes and production systems for composite-based products.

24 November 2025

Nobel prize presentations 2025

We present this year's Nobel prizes on popular science level. The presentations are open to everyone with interest in subjects.

24 November 2025

Grants LiU/RÖ Strategic Research Area ‘eHealth’

Area of strength e-Health offer four types of grants for 2026 - 2027. Collaboration grant, international postdoc, invite a researcher, and PhD student grant.

21 November 2025

Doctoral Studies in Cognitive Science

The aim of doctoral studies in cognitive science is that the student should acquire deeper knowledge in the field, and to thoroughly prepare the student for independent work in research and development.

21 November 2025

Graduate Studies in Statistics

The doctoral program is intended to provide graduate students with a deep, foundational education in statistics, along with further in-depth knowledge in the student’s chosen area of specialisation.