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Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain’s neurons has a kind of ‘molecular memory’, which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories.
On March 28, Emma Mainza Chilufya at the Department of Computer and Information Science (IDA) successfully defended her thesis about human-computer interaction. "Being a PhD student at IDA has been eye-opening and inspiring", she says.
In 1970, Ulla Riis joined LiU as a new lecturer in education. She was encouraged to pursue doctoral studies by the first professor in the subject. At the Academic Ceremony, she will now, more than fifty years later, become a jubilee doctor.
This spring’s Academic Celebrations will take place on 23-24 May. Among the highlights are the performance of a new piece of music composed in honour of the university, and open lectures by thonorary doctors, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Snus users who stopped using snus experienced higher blood pressure and gained weight. This has been shown by a research group at Linköping University in a study on 33 people.
Meet Dustin S. Stoltz from Lehigh University, a cultural and economic sociologist using computational methods to study cultural change.
Blood. Engineers. Housewives. The list of subjects Boel Berner, professor emerita at LiU, has taken an interest in is long and still growing. She is now awarded the Ingemar Ingemarsson interdisciplinarity prize.
Having a holistic approach to all construction projects in a city is the most important factor for minimising disturbance. But that is easier said than done. This is shown by researchers from LiU in a new book.
Meet Josef Ginnerskov from Uppsala University, who uses computational methods to explore how society shapes culture and knowledge.
Researchers at Linköping University have found that wild-growing caraway, with its genetic diversity and adaptation to the Nordic climate, could play a crucial role in future spice cultivation as climate change progresses.
Five projects at LiU receive funding when the Kamprad Family Foundation rewards research that can contribute to a better environment and better quality of life for the elderly. The projects at Linköping University are very much about sustainability.
Global emissions of carbon dioxide from industry can be reduced by five per cent. But that requires companies and policy makers to take a holistic approach to energy efficiency. This is the conclusion of researchers, including from LiU.
Researchers at LiU have developed a type of pipette that can deliver ions to individual neurons without affecting the sensitive extracellular milieu. The technique can provide important insights into how individual braincells are affected.
Meet Marshall A. Taylor from New Mexico State University, a computational sociologist studying how cultural knowledge changes across populations using language and survey data.
Christina's research focuses on how behaviour influences the lives of animals. Her studies examine the development and evolution of behaviour over time, and how factors such as social environment, physiology, climate, and habitat impact behaviour.
Linköping University is one of five European universities that together run CEETNOVA - a new Erasmus+ project that aims to increase knowledge valorisation in research and education.
Professor Tomohiko Sakao believes that environmental impact starts at the drawing board. He is launching a study to understand how designers think during the creative phase.
In a world facing increasing environmental challenges, sustainable resource management is a key factor. The master's programme Science for Sustainable Development provides students with both theoretical studies and hands-on experience.
A photo of a happy young woman in intimate conversation with the Queen. Who is this woman? According to her name tag she is Helen Köpman, and is in charge of Kårallen.
Most backs protest at least at once in a lifetime. Movement is often the best help. Therefore, researchers and physiotherapists in healthcare have developed a model of care “BetterBack (BättreRygg)”, which has now attracted international attention.
On March 24, Dominik Drexler at the Dept of Computer and Information Science successfully defended his thesis about integrating learning and AI planning. "Pursuing a PhD at IDA has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life", he says.
The risk of heavy rainfall and severe flooding increases with climate change. But property owners often underestimate their own responsibility. In a new scientific article, researchers from LiU show how the can go about the preventive work.
A tense political situation in the world, a war in Europe and an everyday life with increasing threats to our security – what do the researchers do? More than you might think and there will be even more. Defence research is more active than ever.
Colm Nestor has been awarded the 2025 Onkel Adam Prize for outstanding research at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. One of his research areas is gender differences in susceptibility to autoimmune diseases and infections.
