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25 February 2026

Six new SciLifeLab group leaders appointed at Linköping University

In the autumn of 2025, it was announced that Linköping University has six new SciLifeLab Group Leaders: Linda Bojmar, BKV, Johanna Ungerstedt, BKV, Martin Hallbeck, BKV, Mika Gustafsson, IFM, Claudio Mirabello, IFM and Colm Nestor, BKV.

24 February 2026

AI provides a more precise time of death

Artificial intelligence can be used to provide a more precise time of death, which can be crucial in e.g. murder investigations. The AI model is trained on so-called metabolites in thousands of blood samples from real deaths.

23 February 2026

AI-boosted electronic nose detects ovarian cancer

Using machine learning, an electronic nose can “smell” early signs of ovarian cancer in the blood. The method is precise and, according to the LiU researchers behind the study, it could eventually be used to find many different cancers.

23 February 2026

New Italian research network SINAPSE to be introduced in Sweden

In March, 2026, the first-ever association dedicated to Italian researchers in Sweden, SINAPSE, will officially launch at the Embassy of Italy in Stockholm. LiU-researcher Donatella Puglisi is part of the initiative.

19 February 2026

Treatment can protect extremely premature babies from lung disease

Early hydrocortisone treatment of extremely premature babies increases their chances of survival without lung disease, according to a study led by LiU. The study also shows that the treatment is safe to give.

19 February 2026

Vivian Vimarlund – the researcher who shaped the role of digitalisation in the future of healthcare

For more than three decades, Vivian Vimarlund has contributed to the development of health informatics through models and methods used to identify and evaluate the effects of digital innovations and e‑health services in healthcare.

18 February 2026

PhD student profile Arman Mohammadi

Recently, Arman Mohammadi completed his PhD in Vehicular Systems. During his doctoral studies, he focused on combining mechanical engineering with artificial intelligence to develop methods for fault diagnosis in industrial systems.

11 February 2026

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.

05 February 2026

No association between COVID-vaccine and decrease in childbirth

COVID-19 vaccination is not the cause behind a decrease in childbirth, according to a study from Linköping University. The results speak against rumours about vaccination and reduced fertility.

04 February 2026

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.

04 February 2026

New LiU Study: Para Athletes and Youth at Highest Risk of Injuries and Illness at the Olympics and Paralympics

Behind the medals at the Olympics and Paralympics lies a downside – many athletes suffer from injuries and illnesses. A new study from Linköping University shows that para athletes and young athletes are the most exposed.

02 February 2026

AI and simulation lab equips teachers

Teachers and students are given tools to use AI wisely in education. In simulations with avatars, they practise dealing with teaching challenges. This and much more is going on in the AIST Lab, a new interdisciplinary initiative at LiU.

28 January 2026

Foundations for type 1 diabetes may already be laid during pregnancy

Researchers have identified a protein pattern that, already at birth, looks markedly different in those who later go on to develop type 1 diabetes. The findings show that a combination of several factors during pregnancy affects disease risk.

27 January 2026

"We have so much to learn from each other"

On 8-9 december 2025, it was once again time to bring together the WCMM/DDLS affiliates for a retreat.

27 January 2026

Cutting‑edge IT and mobile communications research grows

Efficient 6G, advanced robotics and human-machine interaction are some of the themes of the 25 new research projects that have been awarded funding within the ELLIIT initiative. The projects share a total of SEK 255 million over five years.

26 January 2026

Higher costs for green hydrogen transport in the Nordics

Green hydrogen produced using solar and wind power would be cheaper to produce at more southerly latitudes than in the Nordic region. This is shown in a study from Linköping University.

21 January 2026

Migrants will be the purveyors of change

There is nothing new about human movement. Still, across the world ’migration’ has become a policy obsession. Professor Bridget Anderson challenges the concept with her research and encourages other scholars to do the same. This is why.

21 January 2026

Customer confidence is crucial to how new technology is received

As customers, we can become both satisfied and more interested when a company offers digital, innovative services, such as an AI-based solution. At the same time, this can make us reject those services.

20 January 2026

American poets society

Literary scholar Elin Käck is probably the only person who has done her work experience programme with a poet. She enjoys spending her summers in various archives and has recently presented her research on American poets’ travels in Europe.

19 January 2026

Arman Mohammadi's public defence of doctoral thesis

Arman Mohammadi successfully defended his doctoral thesis, with the title "Machine Learning for Fault Diagnosis of Industrial Systems" on December 18th.

15 January 2026

Political polarisation blocks more sustainable transport

Trains and planes have become part of our polarised social climate and one is often set against the other. This political gridlock hinders progress towards a more sustainable transport system. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis at LiU.

12 January 2026

Digital services can increase exclusion

When public agencies introduce digital services, one goal is to improve accessibility for citizens. But for residents in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, this may create new barriers to integration. This is shown in a doctoral thesis from LiU.

08 January 2026

Electric motors are transforming hydraulics

Electrifying hydraulics on, for example, an excavator can significantly improve efficiency. However, it requires major technical changes. Electric machines have different characteristics compared to combustion engines.

22 December 2025

Digitalisation in focus at the scientific salon

Digitalisation is rapidly transforming how we live, work and understand the world. It also affects our health, our relationships, and the ways we seek information and express ourselves.

26 February 2026

First aid

Short instructions on how to give first aid in different situations are available by using the links below. Read the instructions to prepare yourself on how to respond to an accident.

26 February 2026

Docent lectures at the Faculty of Science and Engineering

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

26 February 2026

Risk assessment

Risk assessment involves investigating whether there are hazards and then addressing them. It is a proactive approach that aims to minimise or eliminate hazards, thereby contributing to a safer workplace.

26 February 2026

LiU in figures

Linköping University has 46,200 students and 4,700 employees. Its income is SEK 5.5 billion. More figures from the LiU annual report can be found here.

26 February 2026

STRIDE

STRIDE empowers professionals to drive democratic change through digital innovation and inclusive governance. Participants gain practical tools and insights into trust, digital inclusion, and the foundations of digital democracy in Europe.

26 February 2026

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).

25 February 2026

Living costs

You must be able to cover your personal living expenses while studying in Sweden. Check out our student budget, tips to keep your living costs down and information about working while studying.

25 February 2026

Education at Child Studies

With increased knowledge about children and young people, we can better understand their perspective on the world around them.

25 February 2026

Gender Studies Education

Gender Studies conducts interdisciplinary education with a critical and research-based approach. We offer an international master’s programme, and single-subject courses at both undergraduate and advanced levels.

25 February 2026

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).

25 February 2026

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 February 2026

Singe-subject courses in environmental science and sustainable development

Build your expertise in environment and sustainable development with stand‑alone, interdisciplinary courses. Research‑informed teaching and close links with industry and the public sector – for both professionals and students.

25 February 2026

The Nordic Network for L2 Pronunciation

The Nordic Network for research on pronunciation and pronunciation teaching in a second language perspective, NNL2P, connects researchers and PhD candidates with a special interest in pronunciation and pronunciation teaching.

25 February 2026

BIP-course: Building Cities of the Future

Are you ready to tackle one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time? Join us in this challenge that integrates biogas production into society for a greener transition.

25 February 2026

Library seasonal opening hours

Opening hours for Easter and other holidays during spring 2026 for the libraries at Campus Norrköping, University Hospital Campus, and Campus Valla.

25 February 2026

Conference: Democratisation of Space

Linköping Space Studies Institute (LSSI) is organizing its first international conference, Democratisation of Space: The decline of the public and rise of the private?

24 February 2026

Library publishing agreements

Linköping University Library has signed agreements with publishers that gives Linköping University authors discount on the APC when publishing Open Access (OA) articles in journals.

24 February 2026

DoStuC doctoral student council at IFM

DoStuC is the official representative group of PhD students at IFM. We aim to improve the PhD student experience at the department.

23 February 2026

Neuroengineering publications

A list of neuroengineering publications from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (IMT) can be found here.

23 February 2026

Algebra seminar

Algebra Seminar is a seminar series at the Department of Mathematics.

19 February 2026

Docent Application to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Find out about the requirements and the process if you want to apply for appointment to docent at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

18 February 2026

World-leading research at LiU into next-generation mobile networks

Massive MIMO is seen as a key technology in the superfast 5G networks of the future. Scientists at LiU were pioneers, and a close collaboration with Ericsson Research has given Swedish industry a leading position in commercial use of the technology.

18 February 2026

Open Positions at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics

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

18 February 2026

Blended Intensive Programmes

BLended Intensive Programmes are exchange courses that include a short face-to-face activity, together with an online part. You can get your travel expenses paid by an Erasmus sholarship!