Kiseko Shionoya

With co-workers from 16 countries – expanded perspectives 

The Division for Environmental Technology and Management employs 50 people – from 16 different countries. It’s a diverse blend that ensures a broad range of perspectives in research contexts – and fascinating discussions in the lunchroom.

Students positive to Programme in Environmental Science at LiU according to survey

Students who study Environmental Science at Linköping University are satisfied with the education and think that it is relevant for a future working life. In addition, the career opportunities after the education are now better than ever before.

Field studies led to deep dive in mangrove forest

With the Indian Ocean on one side, and mangrove forest on the other, they travelled along the Bay of Bengal. A trip that’s resulted in a deep dive on the topic of how the forest both protects against and is threatened by climate change. 

Farewell Ceremony - a tradition that is welcomed again

After two years of digital ceremonies, the Farewell Ceremony could finally be arranged physically again! Hundreds of students gathered on 14 June 2022 at the Concert and Congress Hall.

Elite athletics at LiU takes the lead

Linköping University (LiU) has once again been tasked by the Swedish Sports Confederation with being an “elite athletics-friendly” university for four more years, as of the autumn term 2022.

LiU researchers spread international biogas expertise

A wide-ranging report from IEA Bioenergy has highlighted different perspectives on how biogas can be used in the transport sector.  The report shows that well-designed biogas solutions are technically, economically and sustainably competitive.

THeMAC News

Creating strength and care through communicating vulnerable emotions

Vulnerable feelings such as feeling being excluded or as an outsider can be transformed into strength for change and care for others when organizations provide an open and supportive climate.

Digitalisation opportunities and challenges in higher education

Digitalisation strategies, challenges, and the digital solutions – were the main topics at a recent online meeting in the EMDIAC network. About 100 participants have joined from universities in Estonia, Sweden, Ukraine, and Germany.

They will write warning text - to be understood for 100,000 years

Thomas Keating and Anna Storm have the mission to figuring out how to warn humans or other living organisms in 100,000 years that there is dangerous nuclear waste in a special place.

LiU researcher ranked top in research field

Senior Associate Professor Yang Liu is the leading contributor to the subject area of Industry 4.0-driven operations and supply chains for the circular economy.

"Vaccine scepticism has grown out of a culture of mistrust"

Right-wing populism and alternative media, racism and mistrust of science and politics. That there is mistrust of society’s institutions is news to nobody – but it has been brought to a head during the COVID-19 pandemic. The big question is “Why?”.

Industry collaboration is the key to success

A collaborative relationship between academia and industry generates successes that benefit both the business sector and society as a whole. Researchers and business partners recently met up at LiU for ELLIIT, a strategic research field.

Human vision – a challenge for AI

Achieving diversity in human vision is one of the major challenges for AI research. In the vast majority of cases, we are better than machines at understanding the world around us. But machines are catching up – slowly but surely.

LiU continues to climb among top universities

Linköping University takes further steps on the global ranking QS World University Rankings and is now at place 320 among the world’s top universities.

From LiU to top job at Stanford: “It’s an exciting environment” 

Gunilla Jacobson’s career has taken her from studying chemistry at Linköping University (LiU) to a top job at Stanford University. Having lived there for a few years as a child, Stanford is a place that has followed her on her life journey.

The war in Ukraine – unexpected but possible to explain

No, Putin is not insane – it is not that simple. The war in Ukraine is cruel and unpredictable, but it can be explained. However it is impossible to know how it will end.

Graduate school Forum Scientium celebrated their 200th doctor

On May 24, Forum Scientium’s 200th doctor successfully defended his thesis that very well represents the spirit of Forum Scientium, bridging medicine, natural science and engineering. 

High-flying drone research

Drones already deliver defibrillators and medicine in sparsely populated areas, but how should unmanned traffic operate in large cities? With the assistance of AI and visualisation, the UTM City project will show us how.

Novels help doctors-to-be gain insight into empathy

Anja Rydén Gramner’s thesis shows that by reading and discussing novels, medical students are equipped to engage themselves emotionally and to show empathy in future patient encounters.

LiU-researcher elected to the Young Academy of Sweden

Adel Daoud, assistant professor in analytical sociology, has been elected as one of six new members to the Young Academy of Sweden. Membership period 2022–2027.