Tomas Widholm

VR-grant for research in precision drugs

LiU-researcher Frank Hernandez has received a grant for his research in designing antibiotics that can be administered with precision. It is one of 23 approved grants by The Swedish Research Council (VR) that focuses on antimicrobial resistance.

How we can reduce loneliness among older adults

"We need to understand why some individuals become lonely and provide them with support at various levels in society before it happens," says Bianca Suanet, professor at LiU who researches an inclusive society for the elderly.

Pain relief through artificial touch in new research project

Can a garment made from smart textiles relieve long-term pain? This is what researchers in neuroscience, materials science, pain research, textile science and biomechanics are seeking to find out in a new interdisciplinary research project.

The next-generation solar cell is fully recyclable

In a study published in Nature, researchers at LiU have developed a method to recycle all parts of a perovskite solar cell repeatedly without environmentally hazardous solvents. The recycled solar cell has the same efficiency as the original one.

Shedding light on sex differences in human disease

Researchers made an unexpected discovery while investigating genetically unique women. Their insights advance our understanding of our most enigmatic chromosome, the X chromosome.

New research project aims to optimize positive energy districts

Linköping University is part of a new European research project aimed at improving energy efficiency in urban areas. The project will run for three years and involves partners from six countries.

New research project focusing on more efficient transport systems

Imagine a city where everything you need – work, shops, healthcare, parks – is within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. That's the vision of the 15-minute city (15mC). A new research project, PERSEUS, is developing a tool to help make it a reality.

Searching for materials for ultra-fast quantum computers

The number of materials that could be used in the fast quantum computers of the future has increased thanks to Oscar Groppfeldt’s degree project, for which he had access to the university’s supercomputers.

LiU flies the flag at half mast

Following the tragic school shooting in Örebro yesterday, the university is flying its flags at half-mast.

Diplomatic talks focusing on nuclear waste and climate

Do the environmental organisations still have a role to play in Swedish nuclear waste final repository design? And is it possible to reach understanding between oil producer Saudi Arabia and the island nation of Fiji?

Better digital memories with the help of noble gases

The electronics of the future can be made even smaller and more efficient by getting more memory cells to fit in less space. One way to achieve this is by adding the noble gas xenon when manufacturing digital memories.

5 minutes with Neha Gondal

Meet Neha Gondal from Boston University, an expert in social networks, culture, and inequalities who uses cutting-edge computational techniques to explore how networks shape societal boundaries.

LiU leads the development of teacher education in Europe

LiU is taking a leading role in driving pedagogical innovation across Europe. With a focus on international collaboration and the role of AI in education, LiU is strengthening its efforts to prepare future teachers and transform teaching practices.

Individual cells can be connected to plastic electrodes

Researchers at LiU have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells and organic electronics. The study lays the foundation for future treatment of neurological and other diseases with very high precision.

Jian Zhou’s public defence of doctoral thesis

Jian Zhou successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled "Context-Aware Predictive Motion Planning for Safe Autonomous Driving" on January 22.

New cutting edge sample preparation tech to IFM

LiU has expanded its materials research infrastructure with the installation of a cutting-edge Focused Ion Beam system (FIB). This state-of-the-art instrument is dedicated to high-quality TEM and APT sample preparation.

Millions raised to advance quality assurance of software

Kristian Sandahl and colleagues, SAS, IDA, receive SEK 5,6 million from Vinnova to advance methods for quality assurance of software generated by AI models. With contributions from companies and LiU, the project will turn over almost SEK 18 million.

Network to measure consensus among researchers is growing

In 2023, LiU joined a worldwide project to measure the extent of consensus among researchers on burning scientific issues. After a successful test, the number of higher education institutions that have registered interest has more than doubled.

A conference of great relevance in additive manufacturing

LiU hosted The Swedish academic conference for additive manufacturing of metals in January 2025

XPS problem with calibration

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is a technique used to study the surface chemistry of materials. However, in an article LiU researchers University point out a problem with referencing standards.

Theodor Westny’s public defence of doctoral thesis

Theodor Westny successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled "Context-Aware Behaviour Prediction for Autonomous Driving" on January 10.

Hundreds of materials in one room

The Material Realisation Laboratory is a perfect place to learn more about different materials, their properties - and what they feel like. With more than 1,500 samples gathered in one room, it's a great resource for LiU's students.

LiU student elected vice-president of ECIU Student Council

Ellen Ivarius Andersson took a break from her studies after three years in the teacher programme to become the student union president of StuFF. She has now also become vice-president of the ECIU Student Council.

Emile Farmer would like a greater Scrutiny of Ecological Narratives

”We are in a biodiversity and climate crisis, society needs to be able to both critique and celebrate narratives relating to our relationship with nature. Ecolinguistics can play a crucial role in education at the university level and in schools.”