Katrin Salman

Professors and award winners get their own Academic Ceremony

New professors will be inaugurated and award winners and Alumni of the Year will be celebrated at the Academic Ceremony on 10 October. Linköping University is growing, and as of this year two Academic Ceremonies will be held.

From Inside the Body to the Future of Healthcare – 25 Years of CMIV

För 25 år sedan föddes en idé i Linköping: att förena forskning, vård och industri för framtidens medicinska verktyg. 2002 blev visionen verklighet när CMIV grundades.

Rebecca Böhme awarded prize for her research

Associate Professor Rebecca Böhme has been named the recipient of the Eric K. Fernström Prize 2025 for young, particularly promising and successful researchers at Linköping University.

Modeling predicted link between gene and rheumatic problems

Study showes that a specific gene influences how cells move, and that it can therefore cause rheumatic diseases. LiU-researchers contributed to this by predicting the gene’s impact on cells. Now there is hope that this could lead to new treatments.

Students develop smart test rig

At Linköping University, students don't just work with theory in the classroom - they also design and build advanced machines that can improve everyday life in industry.

Johanna Rosén elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

Linköping professor Johanna Rosén has been elected as a new member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, KVA, in the class for engineering sciences. She is one of five new members.

Five New Clinical Fellows Associated with WCMM in Linköping

WCMM at LiU is strengthening its clinical research environment by associating five new clinical fellows with the centre. These researchers, active in various medical specialties, will contribute valuable expertise and new perspectives to WCMM’s work.

One year with ELDA

In 2024, two divisions at the Department of Electrical Engineering (ISY) were merged. These were Computer Engineering (DA) and Integrated Circuits and Systems (EKS). Together, they now form the Division of Electronics and Computer Engineering (ELDA).

Visualisation of blood flow sharpens artificial heart

Using magnetic cameras, researchers at LiU have examined blood flow in an artificial heart in real time. The results make it possible to design the heart in a way to reduce the risk of blood clots and red blood cells breakdown.

Carrying the torch of not burning plastic

He is the navy officer who chose to do a Master of Science in Engineering. More than 20 years later, Mattias Philipsson is leading the way for plastic in Sweden to become more circular. This Alumnus of the Year 2025 is not done yet.

Inspiring others to dare choose a career in engineering

Lisa Lundström always dreamed of being an engineer. Today, she owns and leads a heating technology company with customers all over the world. The Alumna of the Year is committed to inspiring more young people to dare dream of a career in engineering.

This year’s alumni create sustainability with plastic recycling and heat technology

Mattias Philipsson has made major contributions towards strengthening Sweden’s position in plastic recycling. Lisa Lundström is involved in the development of innovative heating solutions.  They are Linköping University’s Alumni of the Year 2025.

How technology can strengthen Sweden’s food preparedness

Should Sweden be hit by a crisis, there is only enough food to feed half of our population. Could new technology be the solution easing our concerns at the dining table?

Successful Partner Day at LiU in connection with the EAIE conference in Gothenburg

The LiU Exchange Partner Day welcomed participants from many countries in Europe as well as from countries further away, such as Canada and Taiwan.

How Ukraine keeps society going despite the war

Despite being the war, Ukraine has maintained public services. A new study from LiU points to the collaboration between citizens and public authorities as a key factor. There are lessons to be learned for other countries in this, the researchers say.

LiU turns 50 - the second act

Did you think that LiU’s 50-year birthday celebrations were already over? Then think againThe Kalas event kicked off the autumn term, and the next few months will see concerts, conferences and another academic ceremony, to name but a few events.

Plastic nerve cells become more advanced – and simpler

An artificial neuron made of conductive plastics that can perform advanced functions similar to those of biological nerve cells has been demonstrated by researchers at LiU.

Ancient lentils shed light over Canary Islands history

The very first genetic study of archaeological lentils show that lentils grown in the Canary Islands have a history that stretches back almost 2,000 years. These lentils may become valuable for plant breeding in the light of ongoing climate change.

Biogas solutions fuel innovation

Policymakers may find it difficult to understand and be able to weigh in all sustainability effects of biogas systems. A new report highlights 53 different effects, most of which have a positive impact on society.

Fleeing her country inspired migrant-focused research

Branka Likic-Brboric is a professor of Ethnicity and Migration at REMESO. Her research is shaped by her background and personal experiences. She is driven by a desire that terrible examples from history should not be repeated or amplified.

LiU activates crisis management following bus accident on the E4

LiU has activated its crisis management team due to a bus accident on the E4 motorway. It involves a campus bus between LiU’s three campuses in Norrköping and Linköping. "Important to take care of one another", says vice-chancellor Jan-Ingvar Jönsson

Centres of Excellence strengthen LiU’s research

The investment in four prominent research environments, Centres of Excellence, will ensure long-term development, improved quality and deeper collaboration for LiU.

Playful learning with superpowers

How can play, music and movement become part of future teaching? In an international seminar, students and teachers together explored exactly that – in a creative play lab where superheroes, collaboration and emotions were at the centre.

New discovery reveals how chromosome ends can be protected

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that safeguards the chromosome ends from being mistakenly repaired by the cell - a mistake with potentially catastrophic outcomes.