News at Linköping University

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A Master's programme with a focus on Ageing and Social Change

The global population is getting older. What are the challenges and possibilities that come with this? How can we ensure the wellbeing of an ageing population? These are the questions at the heart of Linköping University’s new master's programme.

Four LiU researchers appointed as new Wallenberg Academy Fellows

Four researchers at Linköping University are to receive research grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation amounting to SEK 36 million over 5 years. In addition, a previous holder has received an extension to his fellowship.

SEK 6.8 million for research into pancreatic cancer

Linda Bojmar is to research the role of the liver in the processes whereby pancreatic cancer can spread secondary tumours to the liver. She has received 6.8 million Swedish kronor for a research project from the Swedish Society for Medical Research.

Researcher from LiU receives SEK 9.4 million for neutron research

The Swedish Research Council has awarded Jens Birch, professor of materials science, 9.4 million SEK for research into neutron technology.

Major initiative in materials research for sustainability

A billion-kronor investment into research under the auspices of the Wallenberg Initiative Material Science for Sustainability (WISE) will develop sustainable and efficient materials to solve some of the huge challenges we face.

The Fakultet podcast: popular science that inspires

A bridge between researchers and people who are affected and may need the results of research. Told in a personal way that touches people. These are the ideas behind the Fakultet podcast, published by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

More than SEK 30 million from Formas

Ten researchers have been awarded grants from Formas – a Swedish research council for sustainable development. The projects explore everything from digital inclusion and sustainable urban transformation to the migration of domestic workers.

Efficient organic solar cells now ready for outdoor use

A small guest molecule in the right place makes it possible to produce energy-efficient organic solar cells using eco-friendly solvents. A record efficiency over 17% is demonstrated. In addition, solar cells with larger areas can be produced.

LiU researchers’ publications make waves in academia

Four researchers at Linköping University (LiU) have been included on a list of the world’s most cited academics. The list has been put together by the company Clarivate. Every year, Clarivate uses this list to celebrate influential researchers.

Markus Heilig - a professor with a voice

Discussions with his daughters inspired him to write a book in popular science: Hon, han och hjärnan. And last autumn he played a major role in a series on Swedish TV: Från savannen till Tinder. “I love telling stories”, says Markus Heilig.

Method to reveal undesired biological effects of chemicals

How do pollutants and other chemicals that we are exposed to affect our health? Researchers have applied a method to identify the proteins affected by chemicals. It can be used to discover at an early stage whether a substance has biological effects.

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Photon-counting helps both patients and researchers

One of the world’s first photon-counting computed tomography imaging devices has been installed in the Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV) at Linköping University Hospital.

24 million SEK for cancer research at Linköping University

Ten researchers from Linköping University have received more than 24 million Swedish kronor from this year’s allocation of funds from the Swedish Cancer Society.

160412 Materialforskning, Jens Birch den 12 april 2016 i Linköping. ..Foto: Peter Holgersson AB

Linköping University develops neutron optics for surface physics instruments

The Swedish Research Council has granted funding for two projects as feasibility studies for future instruments at ESS, the world's most powerful research facility for neutron radiation. Researchers at LiU will develop neutron optics.

Children’s language skills arise before speech

Seven out of every hundred children do not learn their mother tongue as expected. Christina Reuterskiöld, newly appointed professor of speech and language pathology at Linköping University, is investigating how language develops in children.

Research into eye problems in post-COVID sufferers

Some people who have recovered from COVID-19 have experienced long-term problems with their eyes. But why? And can this phenomenon be measured using biological markers? These are questions that researchers will try to answer in a new project.

Student wins award for degree project on faster machine learning

Dylan Mäenpää is one of this year’s Christer Gilén scholarship recipients. He receives the award for his degree project in computer science. Dylan developed a new machine learning method that can be of use in innovative areas within healthcare.

Peter Ringstad, VD Ligna Energy with a printed battery.

Climate-smart battery technology wins innovation competition

Ligna Energy AB, a spin-off from Linköping University, has been nominated as winner of one of the two innovation awards in the Startup 4 Climate competition. The announcement was made at the recently concluded COP 26 in Glasgow.

Professor Xavier Crispin and research engineers Ujwala Ail and Ziyauddin Khan, at the crimper that manufactures coin cell batteries, in the Laboratory of Organic Electronics.

Prize-winning technology for large-scale energy storage

Safe, cheap and sustainable technology for energy storage has been developed at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics. It is based on two major breakthroughs: the manufacture of wood-based electrodes in rolled form, and a new water-based electrolyte.

Best degree project rewarded with a prize

What are the obstacles to digitalisation for established companies? How can they overcome these difficulties? Sandra Sjöbäck and Amanda Spaak have answered these questions, and as a result have been awarded one of Christer Gilén scholarships.

Newly recognized crossover testimonies give important knowledge of the Holocaust

A collection of Holocaust testimonies in Sweden includes cases in which Jewish and non-Jewish Polish survivors interviewed each other. A history of conflict stood between the survivors, but this does not appear to have influenced the testimonies.

Mattias Ekstedt, Nils Dahlström, Peter Lundberg, Bengt Norén and Patrik Nasr.

Liver examinations without needles

How is your liver doing? Decades of research into the use of magnet resonance imaging is now being put to work to gain information about patients’ livers – without needles.

Media review of major incidents can save lives

Any incident with many casualties places stress on the medical care system. LiU researchers have been able to review major incidents in Rwanda, Africa, using a new method.

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A new literature on a changed planet

Disaster and endings. These are recurrent themes in literature over the centuries. But recently, apocalyptic books are appearing at an increasing pace, and some of them are taking on new forms. How do they depict a changing planet?