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11 June 2026

Moral economy perspectives through history

When a crisis arises, a humanitarian urge to help others is often awakened. But what happens when emotions rule and knowledge is lacking? Norbert Götz, professor of modern history, has researched the conditions of humanitarian aid.

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27 May 2026

Anyone can land on the moon with a new immersive film

The film Once Upon the Moon allows the audience to experience the moon landings as if they were there themselves. Authentic footage, astronauts’ own stories and the latest visualisation technology make this possible.

En kopp som står på ett bord.

26 May 2026

LEAD appointed as Swedish accelerator for NATO DIANA

LEAD, an innovation incubator based in Östergötland, has been appointed Swedish accelerator for NATO DIANA – NATO’s innovation programme for the development of new technologies with both civilian and military applications.

Två kvinnor som står bredvid varandra.

25 May 2026

Researchers highlight "small data" as key to responsible AI

AI development relies on vast amounts of data. Researchers are questioning if “big data” is enough to build ethical and reliable systems. Attention is shifting to “small data” – smaller, richer, and more controlled datasets that offer new insights.

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19 May 2026

LiU educates elected representatives on AI and societal impact

LiU is launching a learning platform that gathers research-based knowledge about the impact of artificial intelligence and digitalisation on our democracy. The aim is to equip politicians for a new reality where AI is an integral part of society.

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08 May 2026

Exchange with a university in Tunisia beneficial for both students and researchers

The Erasmus+ ICM project within Engineering Materials at LiU has involved collaboration with the University of Sfax in Tunisia. Two years later, the researchers identify several positive outcomes.

En man sitter på marken framför ett träd.

04 May 2026

Butterfly researcher receives Sweden’s largest teacher award

At the age of six, he began to collect butterflies. In primary school, he knew he wanted to be a butterfly researcher. Karl-Olof Bergman brings students and problems into nature. He is now rewarded with Sweden’s largest teacher award.

kvinna som sitter ute på campus valla.

29 April 2026

Jeanne Cilliers is LiU’s Professor of Economic History

"Almost everything we experience today has historical parallels," says Jeanne Cilliers, new professor of economic history at LiU. She is interested in demographic processes such as marriage, fertility and mortality.

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29 April 2026

Digital twin could reveal alcohol consumption in crime cases

Using a digital twin, it is possible to predict with greater precision than at present how much alcohol a person has consumed and at what time. The study was conducted by researchers at LiU and the Swedish National Board of Forensic Medicine.

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21 April 2026

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.

A woman standing in front of a display of vegetables.

20 April 2026

Future visions for sustainable food consumption

The food we eat drains our planet and takes a toll on human health, which is why we have to change what we put on our plates. But for the individual consumer, eating sustainably is not that easy. This transition requires changes at several levels.

A man is holding a roll with printed solar cells.

16 April 2026

Solar cells from LiU soon in living rooms around the world

In the new remote control for Google TV, batteries have been replaced by printed organic solar cells powered by indoor lighting. The solar cells were developed through research at Linköping University and brought to market by the spin-out Epishine.

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