Katrin Salman

29 September 2026

Researchers call for greater responsibility and sustainability in AI development

AI development must be matched by responsibility, improved governance, and sustainability. That is the message from scientists at Linköping University, who met across disciplines to discuss values, security, environmental impacts and AI politics.

29 September 2026

Expanded master’s programme attracts more students

When the International Master's Programme in Outdoor and Sustainability Education at LiU was extended from one year to two, there were questions about student interest. This autumn's data show that more students than before have chosen the programme.

24 September 2026

Swedish-Brazilian aeronautics collaboration receives international award

The long-standing Swedish-Brazilian collaboration in aeronautics has been awarded the ICAS von Kármán Award for International Cooperation in Aeronautics for its contribution to technical and scientific advances.

24 September 2026

International visualization researchers join LiU as guest professors

As Peter Wallenberg Guest Professors in Visual Scientific Communication, Petra Isenberg and Tobias Isenberg have come to Norrköping to collaborate with LiU researchers and explore new ways of helping people understand complex data.

23 September 2026

Researchers Gathered in Linköping to Explore Artificial Touch for Chronic Pain

Can artificial touch help relieve chronic pain? That is the question being explored by researchers in the Touch Away The Pain (TATP) project, whose third consortium meeting was recently held at Linköping University.

23 September 2026

Robots and drones tested for safer emergency response in crises and war

How can drones and ground robots help the emergency services when an environment is too dangerous for people? Researchers from Linköping University have been in Kiruna to study how unmanned systems can be used in emergency response operations...

23 September 2026

How AI changes human decision-making

AI can find patterns that people miss, but it does not automatically lead to better decisions. New research from Linköping University shows how the roles of humans and AI change depending on the situation and the decision being made.

22 September 2026

She promotes AI for societal good in Europe

Helen Köpman, Alumna of the Year 2026, works at the European Commission’s AI Office in Brussels. For more than 20 years she has worked with research issues and innovation at EU level, where a living planet for future generations is her driving force.

22 September 2026

Alumni of the Year create sustainable cities and the next generation of scientists

Helen Köpman works with AI models to create smart and sustainable cities in the EU. Jesper Svartz is a chemistry teacher with an exceptional ability to enthuse and spark curiosity in students. They are Alumni of the Year 2026 at Linköping University.

22 September 2026

The chemistry teacher who loves experiments

As an upper secondary school teacher, Jesper Svartz is enthusiastic and highly organised. His students compete in chemistry at both national and international level.  He has now been named one of the Alumni of the Year 2026.

21 September 2026

Sweden gains a stronger voice in shaping the future of digital agriculture

Agtech Sweden and the Knowledge Hub for the Digitalisation of Agriculture are taking another step onto the international stage to influence how future agriculture and food systems are digitalised.

21 September 2026

Lessons from a hospital under attack

Regular staff training exercises are crucial if a mass casualty plan is to work in a wartime situation. Focusing on staff safety in the plan itself and including details on communication are also important factors for success.

18 September 2026

One billion for a new research foundation in Linköping

A newly established research foundation based in Linköping has decided to invest up to SEK 300 million in its first five years to support excellent medical research at LiU. The total donation to the foundation is SEK 1 billion.

18 September 2026

Ulf Helmersson receives PSE Leading Scientist Award 2026

LiU-professor Ulf Helmersson has been awarded the prestigious PSE Leading Scientist Award 2026for his scientific and technological contributions to plasma and surface engineering.

18 September 2026

Malmstens strengthens its research and opens up new opportunities for collaboration

Malmstens is strengthening its research with two new doctoral students. Combining traditional craftsmanship with new technology, they will explore the future of furniture production, focusing on sustainability, materials, quality and aesthetics.

18 September 2026

Swedish organisations join forces on language data for AI

Closer collaboration is needed to make high-quality Swedish language data available. This was a key conclusion when around 60 participants from industry, public administration, academia and research met in Stockholm to discuss AI.

16 September 2026

STRIDE secures continued funding to strengthen digital democracy in Eastern Europe

With SEK 3 million in continued funding from the Swedish Institute, Linköping University can run a new edition of STRIDE. The programme brings together participants from six countries for professional development in digital governance and democracy.

16 September 2026

The difficulty of introducing health-promoting digital tools in healthcare

Digital tools that promote health do not easily make their way into healthcare, even when shown to have a good effect. Now, two crucial factors have been identified: data management and governance on several levels in the organisation.

16 September 2026

Future workshops give more people a say in shaping the future

From Vision to Change. Through the Enhance project, students, researchers and societal stakeholders in six countries have tested future workshops to develop ideas for education, campuses and communities.

15 September 2026

Four research fellowships in economics and economic history

Applications are now open for four three-year research fellowships in economics and economic history at Linköping University. The fellowships are funded and awarded by the Högbom-Cocozza Foundation.

15 September 2026

Advancing smarter sensors for health and the environment

When Lingyin Meng began his doctoral studies at Linköping University, his goal was clear: to work with biosensors. Today, he is developing sensors that could one day contribute to both better health and a cleaner environment.

14 September 2026

Solar panel recycling risks widening inequality

Recycling old solar panels can bring economic and climate benefits, but these may be unevenly distributed. A new study shows that regulations and incentives could determine who benefits.