Katrin Salman

13 November 2026

Bringing research to life in the classroom

How do you explain research to someone unfamiliar with the subject? Through Borrow a Researcher, Anan Ashrabi Ananno discovered that less theory, practical examples and plenty of room for pupils’ questions made all the difference.

12 November 2026

Organ-on-chip shows how cancer interacts with its surroundings

On an organ-on-a-chip researchers can now explore how tumours grow and interact with their surroundings. The chip, a small plate where cancer cells, nerves and blood vessels grow, was developed by LiU researchers and colleagues in Italy.

11 November 2026

CARRI took part in international workshop on secure research collaboration

How can international research collaborations be conducted safely and responsibly? This was the focus of an international workshop in Stockholm.

11 November 2026

The same mathematics can guide robots and help create the meatballs of the future

What do robots stacking boxes and the meatballs of the future have in common? More than you might think. In his doctoral thesis, Anan Ashrabi Ananno shows how mathematical models can help solve complex problems in very different fields.

06 November 2026

A field philosopher in a new world

Professor Adam Briggle left an established academic career in Texas for a new chapter. Drawn by LiU’s philosophical research environment and greater academic freedom, he is exploring new perspectives on AI.

05 November 2026

Graphene helps flax fibres resist water

Replacing glass fibre with flax fibre could reduce the carbon footprint of products such as boats. But natural fibres are very sensitive to water and humidity. LiU tests show that coating the fibres with graphene oxide could reduce water absorption.

05 November 2026

From social networks to the fruit fly brain

How are the neurons in a fruit fly’s brain connected? Carl Nordlund at Linköping University will investigate this using knowledge and tools from his research on social networks.

03 November 2026

They want to give premature babies a better start in life

Healthcare is now saving the lives of ever smaller and more vulnerable babies. Researchers want to understand how the brain and blood circulation are affected when life begins months too early. To help them, they have a specially designed incubator.

02 November 2026

Develop the AI-powered drone swarms of the future

Students and PhD students from Linköping University demonstrated how AI, robotics, and intelligent drone swarms can strengthen both defence and civilian society during the EUDIS Defence Hackathon. The event, held at LiU in October, brought...

02 November 2026

Tackling one of the key challenges in power electronics

As power electronics become more advanced, managing heat is an increasing challenge. Dat Tran aims to understand and tackle thermal limitations, contributing to more energy-efficient and reliable technology.

02 November 2026

Migration research: A key to understanding society

What opportunities do migrants have to remain in the country and in education, healthcare, employment and welfare? Research about migration, inequality and social change offers new perspectives on migrants’ opportunities and living conditions.

29 October 2026

Hidden and forgotten 2D materials are discovered with AI

With the help of artificial intelligence, researchers at LiU have found previously overlooked occurrences of the 2D materials MXenes. The findings have inspired the researchers to create new materials with more sustainable synthesis methods.

26 October 2026

Antibiotics in luggage may pose a hidden risk

Antibiotics brought into the country by air travellers may be a bigger problem than previously thought. This is shown in a study conducted by researchers from Linköping University and other institutions at three airports in Sweden and Norway.

26 October 2026

Research aims to help surplus food reach those who need it

In a new LiU project, researchers are investigating how technology and logistics can help surplus food reach those who need it most. For instance, they will study transport processes, food handling, visual sensing technology and cybersecurity.

23 October 2026

International symposium on computational social science

Researchers from several countries took part in the SweCSS Symposium 2026 in Söderköping. Over two days, they presented and discussed research on social networks, mobility, AI, causal inference and computational methods.

22 October 2026

5 minutes with Olena Hołubowska

Meet Olena Hołubowska, a visiting fellow at SweCSS whose research explores urban segregation beyond where people live. Using mobility data, surveys and administrative registers, she studies the places people spend their time in everyday life.

22 October 2026

International award for research on bus transport

Research into what drives the cost of bus transport has received an international award. The study can contribute to a better understanding of how procurement requirements affect both costs and the environment.

22 October 2026

LiU plays key role as Sweden strengthens its position in AI research

Linköping University is one of four Swedish higher education institutions behind the new Swedish unit in the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) network. The new unit was inaugurated on 15 October 2026.

21 October 2026

Gainful employment not equally accessible to workers of all ages

Retirement age is rising and people in Sweden are expected to work longer. Yet many older people who want to and can work are not given the chance.

21 October 2026

New technology at Elmia Lantbruk

Autonomous robots, AI-based camera systems and grain drying using infrasound were among the technologies visitors could discover at the Innovation Arena during Elmia Lantbruk.

21 October 2026

New project to strengthen agricultural innovation in Ukraine

Linköping University has been awarded SEK 2 million in funding for a new collaboration with Ukrainian partners. The AgrInnEco project aims to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector in the Kharkiv region.

20 October 2026

Plant-based food should be the default option, say LiU researchers

It is well known that we should eat less meat. But why is the change so slow? And why are meals containing meat always the default option?

20 October 2026

Scholarship boosts research in industrial AI

Hamideh Pourrasoul Ouzi has received a scholarship from the Bernt Järmark Foundation, enabling her to deepen her knowledge of AI and applied mathematics and develop methods that can help manufacturing companies work smarter.

19 October 2026

Searching for new materials through computation

Can computers help us find promising new materials before they are made? Guilherme Ribeiro Portugal uses computational methods to understand materials and predict their properties.