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Karin has the perspective of the doctoral students

At LiU there are about 1,300 doctoral students, and they have their own ombudsperson, serving as a bridge between doctoral students, student unions and university. Since February, Karin Wastesson has this role.

AI reshapes research and doctoral education

AI has become an important part of research and doctoral education thanks to new tools that are constantly evolving. It creates new opportunities but also raises questions about integrity, data management and academic responsibility.

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Self-driving tractor solves several problems at once

Self-driving tractor solves multiple problems at once A self-driving tractor with interchangeable batteries that can also be used to power the farm. Arvid Örde has taken his Drever 120 further than he ever imagined.

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International Conference for Computational Social Science (IC2S2) 2025 in Norrköping

The Swedish Excellence Center for Computational Social Science and the Institute for Analytical Sociology hosted the 11th International Conference for Computational Social Science (IC2S2) in Norrköping, Sweden, on July 21-24, 2025.

Johan Andersson is presenting his study on mental health among children and young people with refugee backgrounds in Sweden.

Four mental health profiles among young people with refugee backgrounds.

How are children and young adults who have fled their homes doing? A new study shows that mental health varies greatly – from good health to serious distress. Four profiles provide guidance for more targeted interventions.

Agtech Sweden - from vision to innovation

Do you have an agricultural problem that you think can be solved with new technology? Or do you have the solution? Agtech Sweden at Linköping University can contribute research-based knowledge, development and start - up support.

Unpackaged food can reduce emissions

How do consumers respond to unpackaged food? And how can the producers and supermarkets design solutions that rely less on single-use packaging? These are some questions explored by PhD student Elena Jiménez Romanillos.

Fawlty Towers - the invisible subtitlers revealed

Swedes read a lot - especially if you include film and TV subtitles. But does the subtitler themselves play any role? In search of an answer, researcher Lars Jämterud has looked at the translation of the classic British comedy series Fawlty Towers.

New technique can turn a catalytic micro vehicle on or off

Edwin Jager and his team at Linköping University have found a new way of controlling micromotors, making very small vehicles move with bubbles as propulsion.

Mutual reinforcement of ethics and trust in AI

LiU hosted the seminar "Mutual Reinforcement of Ethics and Trust in AI" as part of the TrustLLM project. The event gathered participants from academia, industry, and the public sector.

“Skin in a syringe” a step towards a new way to heal burns

Researchers have created what could be called “skin in a syringe”. The gel containing live cells can be 3D printed into a skin transplant, as shown in a study conducted on mice. This technology may lead to new ways to treat burns and severe wounds.

Murat Mirata, Associate Professor, and Marianna Lena Kambanou, Assistant Professor, outside the A Building.

Great potential for increased resource efficiency through industrial symbiosis

The need for more knowledge and experience in implementing industrial symbiosis in Europe led to the EU project Coralis – which has now been completed. Researchers from Linköping University led two of the project’s main areas.

Jonas Rohdin, Steve Lien, Martin Vikblad och Chipo Ziyambe

LiU and Stanford develop drone technology for forest fire monitoring

Students from Linköping University and Stanford have developed a drone that can help firefighters combat forest fires in a safer and smarter way.

Roozbeh Feiz presents his research on turning food waste into valuable biogas.

Improving biogas production from food waste

Food waste turned into biogas is a win-win for both the environment and energy. Roozbeh Feiz demonstrates how source separation and smart collection can maximize the benefits.

Finding Meaning in Uncertain Times

The year as guest professor at LiU has offered Neferti X.M. Tadiar the opportunity to build relationships, and deepen her understanding of migration, globalization, and culture – all while discovering Sweden's unexpected beauty and challenges.

A goal-oriented student

As a goalkeeper in IFK Norrköping, Sofia Hjern has been part of the club's journey from Division One to Damallsvenskan. She has now also been called up for the national team – while studying behavioural science at Linköping University.

Anan Ashrabi Ananno during Google Cloud's AI Hackaton

PhD student wins Sweden’s largest AI hackathon — alone

Anan Ashrabi Ananno, a PhD student at Linköping University (LiU), won Google Cloud's Hack with AI on Manufacturing Challenge, working entirely on his own. The event was part of Google Cloud’s launch of a new data center in Sweden.

First researchers in the new Fenomenmagasinet

When the science centre Fenomenmagasinet opens its new premises in the Valla leisure area, it also opens the possibility of closer collaboration with LiU. Researchers Aseel and Erik Berglund will be among the first to move in.

LiU and Region Östergötland invest in AI and precision health

Linköping University and Region Östergötland announce initiatives in the areas of life science, medtech, innovation and information-driven precision health in a new collaboration agreement.

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More effective production of “green” hydrogen with new combined material

Hydrogen produced from water is a promising renewable energy source – especially if the hydrogen is produced using sunlight. Now LiU researchers show that a combination of new materials improves the efficiency of the chemical reaction several times.

Huotian Zhang receives royal scholarship for his solar energy research

For the second year in a row, a researcher at the Division of Optoelectronics at Linköping University, has been awarded the prestigious scholarship from Stiftelsen Konung Carl XVI Gustafs 50-årsfond för vetenskap, teknik och miljö.

Florian Trybel appointed Honorary Fellow at the University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh has appointed Dr Florian Trybel, Assistant Professor in theoretical physics at Linköping University, as an Honorary Fellow in the School of Physics and Astronomy.

Engagemangshögtiden 2025

Engagemangshögtiden on May 21 was a celebration beyond the ordinary, an evening to honor voluntary student engagement.

BME@LiU conference highlights innovation and collaboration

This year's BME@LiU conference brought together 250 participants from academia, healthcare and industry to explore current research and innovation in biomedical engineering.

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Karin has the perspective of the doctoral students

AI reshapes research and doctoral education

Self-driving tractor solves several problems at once

International Conference for Computational Social Science (IC2S2) 2025 in Norrköping

Four mental health profiles among young people with refugee backgrounds.