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Quantum communication tested on a large scale So-called quantum encryption will ensure the security of sensitive information – but this new technology has to be tested outside the lab environment. LiU is therefore taking part in a project studying secure communication channels of the future.
Nixon - with the right to break in He has worked all over the world, finding weaknesses in supposedly foolproof computer systems. He has found hackers that were then brought to justice. This year’s Alumnus of the Year, is ready to crack down on cyber attacks and computer intrusion.
“My motivation is to make a difference” With her great drive, knowledge and commitment, Amanda Borneke has come to be the sustainability profile of the construction industry. This year’s Alumna of the Year always sees opportunities and likes an uphill challenge.
Alumni of the Year are experts in IT security and sustainable construction Leif Nixon has worked in IT security for many years, hacking and defending almost everything you can think of. Amanda Borneke inspires the construction industry to step up its sustainability efforts. These two are the 2023 Alumni of the Year.
LiU participates in project to measure consensus in science Would it be possible to launch worldwide surveys to determine scientific consensus on a particular issue? If so, could this be a cure for disinformation? Linköping University has joined a project to test this.
Ingemarsson’s new donation to boost interdisciplinarity Cross-border collaboration and interdisciplinarity are gaining importance in our society. This is something that Ingemar Ingemarsson wants to support. With a new large donation, he is setting up a foundation to award a prize for interdisciplinarity.
Moral and AI must go hand in hand Moral considerations is one of the things that a safe computer system must be able to handle in the future, according to Erik Sandewall, professor emeritus at LiU.
LiU gets new competence centre – close collaborations with industry Vinnova is investing more than SEK 30 million in a new competence centre in autonomous systems and advanced mathematical methods at LiU. Climate change and global security are to be the focus of the research groups.
Research centre to bring hope to kidney patients Kidney disease is more common than people realise. By 2040, kidney failure may be the fifth most common cause of death, if nothing is done. With the Ingrid Asp Kidney Research Center, LiU will drive the development of knowledge and new treatments.
International students arrive with great expectations How do you get your LiU Card? Where is the gym? How do you get a bike? And what are those overalls people are wearing?
Luxury brands practice 'green-hushing' to retain customers Does the sense of luxury and opulence disappear when an exclusive item is marketed as green or sustainable? A new research reveals that European luxury brands downplay their environmental and sustainability efforts to avoid losing customers.
Author Ola Larsmo appointed to Moa Martinson visiting professorship How can novels be used to discover unexpected aspects of history? How can we prevent the falsification of history? These are some of the issues that are in focus for Ola Larsmo on his appointment to the Moa Martinson visiting professorship.
Electrification of heavy transports requires new thinking Electrification of heavy transports places new and high demands on planning for vehicle use and charging. Researchers at LiU have launched a project with the final aim of developing calculation software for planning routes for electric trucks.
LiU and Brazil deepen collaboration in AI Fredrik Heintz is to be one of two chairpersons of a new bilateral working group on AI between Sweden and Brazil. He hopes that the collaboration will lead to more research projects and exchanges between LiU and Brazil.
LiU supports Ukrainian students to continue their academic journey LiU embraced eight Ukrainian students amidst the ongoing war. With the Erasmus+ scholarships, their academic journey continued, defying adversity.
Future car travel may be cheaper – and more expensive Fuel taxes are an important source of income for the government. So what happens when most of the vehicle fleet has been electrified? Most effective would be increased congestion tax in larger cities, researchers at LiU concludes in a new study.
European supercomputer to be located at LiU Linköping University has been selected to host a new supercomputer – Arrhenius. It will be one of the world’s fastest supercomputers and a resource for researchers in academia, industry and the public sector across Europe.
The Malmstens programme changed Sebastián's life People around me said it was impossible. And my portfolio has to be the ugliest they'd seen. But I was accepted into the Malmstens cabinetmaking programme, on Lidingö.
Virtual worlds and 3D objects – the digital future of museums Virtual environments or 3D objects printed directly into the classroom. Linköping University and the Museum of Östergötland are starting a research collaboration to find new and better ways to utilise technology.
“That’s something I’ll take home with me” The collaboration between LiU and the NIE has seen positive effects – on several levels. When Tristan Chua returns to Singapore he does so having gained exciting insights. At the same time, teacher Edvin Jensen has got ideas he wants to introduce.
Sajjad: If I had stayed they would have killed me As the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, Mohammad Sajjad Afsharzada realised that he had to flee. Now he is in Sweden, where Linköping University has accepted him through the international network Scholars at risk. But the future is uncertain.
Faster narcotics classification of Internet drugs with new method NPS, new psychoactive substances, are substances developed to affect the brain in a similar way to illegal drugs. Researchers have set up a rapid method for measuring the effect of new NPS and provide scientific basis for narcotics classification.
A teacher can choose to be committed What makes a really good teacher? Commitment and maybe the ability to get up early in the morning. When the first two award winners of Ingemars Lärarpris get together, the discussion ranges from teachers as role models to students who learn for life.
School closures inefficient in combatting segregation, simulation shows In recent years, municipalities have sometimes closed schools dominated by students of immigrant background to counter segregation. But according to new computer simulations at Linköping University, this method seldom gives the desired result.
Collaboration at Linköping University One of the foundations on which Linköping University’s success is built is collaboration. It connects our education to the labour market, strengthens the relevance of our research, and makes it possible for the knowledge gained to benefit society.
