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In the spotlight: The town

More and more people are moving into towns, and the number of people living in a limited area is increasing. We present several articles with research from Linköping University looking at towns from different perspectives – how living in them affects us and how we affect them.

Photo credit: Thor Balkhed

Articles on the town

cars in line in Linköping city

"You can't just prohibit studded tyres"

Road vehicles. particularly those with studded tyres, wear down road surfaces and create particles. These are in the air we breathe. What do we know about their effects on health? And how can we best mitigate the problems they cause in our cities?
Vallastaden from the north side

Vallastaden - potential for a smart city

Aspects such as efficient use of resources and social interaction have been included in the planning of Vallastaden. Malin Granath, researcher in information systems, believes that it may eventually be possible to achieve economic sustainability.

More research in the spotlight

Research in the spotlight

Much of the research at Linköping University transcends traditional borders. Between subjects, faculties and countries. We present articles on various topics for non-specialist readers, spotlighting some of this research.