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Two portraits (Jendrik Seipp and Zhang Chen).

03 December 2025

New Wallenberg Academy Fellows researching 6G and AI

LiU researchers Jendrik Seipp and Zheng Chen have been appointed as new Wallenberg Academy Fellows. The funding gives promising researchers the opportunity to tackle challenging research questions that require a long-term approach.

Woman looking up from working at her computer.

02 December 2025

New research centre meets challenge of longer working lives

More and more people are working later into their lives – but what happens when health fails and this leads to sick leave? A new research centre at LiU is to find solutions for returning to work later in life and for a sustainable working life.

Inside Wadströms Exploranation Laboratory

01 December 2025

LiU takes a big leap in global sustainability ranking

Linköping University climbs almost 200 places to reach position 156 in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability2026. The ranking measures how higher education institutions around the world contribute to sustainability.

01 December 2025

The shape of the cell nucleus influences cancer treatment

Cancer cells with a cell nucleus that is easily deformed are more sensitive to drugs that damage DNA, shows a new study. The results may also explain why combining certain cancer drugs can produce the opposite of the intended effect.

A man is standing outdoors on a bridge, speaking to several people.

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.

28 November 2025

LiU researchers are looking for solutions for climate transition in agriculture

Changing agriculture to reduce climate and environmental impact can cost money. But farmers wanting to invest and banks who want to lend them money share a problem. In a new project, researchers at LiU want to find solutions.

A miniature model of a brain made by gel.

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.

Jungle fowl and modern chicken side by side.

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.

People in a tunnel, a lot of them use mask.

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.

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03 December 2025

The Doctoral Programme in Pedagogic Practices

This doctoral programme focuses on research in and regarding preschool, school and teacher training. The thesis projects are relevant to the school system and the teacher training, and the doctoral students are given the opportunity to teach.

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03 December 2025

Research support

Linköping University Library can provide support throughout the research process, including access to scholarly material and advice regarding publishing. Find out how you can increase the visibility of your research.

03 December 2025

Docent lectures at the Faculty of Science and Engineering

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

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03 December 2025

Evidence on Yoga – Future for Health & Care conference 2026

The conference is organized by Linköping University (LiU) in collaboration with the Swedish Institute of Medical Yoga (SIMY).

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03 December 2025

Library board

The library board is the highest decision-making body of the library. Here you find information on the board and its members as well as annual reports and other documents concerning the running of the library.

photo of molecular model.

03 December 2025

WCMM-support to postdoc recruitment

WCMM-LiU will recruit postdocs in molecular medicine. The program supports parts of the postdoc fellowship/salary and is open to WCMM fellows and other researchers at LiU/RÖ who team up with a WCMM fellow.

Male choir in evening dress and santa's hats sings and plays.

02 December 2025

Christmas concerts

Get into the Christmas spirit together with a Linköping University choir. Here are the details of Christmas concerts and Lucia celebrations 2025.

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02 December 2025

LiU – among the top 2 percent in the world

For several years now, Linköping University has been among the top 2 percent in the three most important international university rankings.

Hilma af Klint: Tree of knowledge

02 December 2025

Seminar series: Knowledge and Politics (KOP)

How can we navigate knowledge and power in today’s post-truth society? The Knowledge and Politics (KOP) Salon invites scholars and students to explore how media, politics, and plural knowledges shape our world. Join us as we challenge assumptions.