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En man med gröna handskar som håller upp ett litet plaströr.

Organ-on-chip shows how cancer interacts with its surroundings

On an organ-on-a-chip researchers can now explore how tumours grow and interact with their surroundings. The chip, a small plate where cancer cells, nerves and blood vessels grow, was developed by LiU researchers and colleagues in Italy.

En man som står bredvid en maskin i en fabrik.

The same mathematics can guide robots and help create the meatballs of the future

What do robots stacking boxes and the meatballs of the future have in common? More than you might think. In his doctoral thesis, Anan Ashrabi Ananno shows how mathematical models can help solve complex problems in very different fields.

En man som står framför ett fönster och håller i ett blått paraply.

A field philosopher in a new world

Professor Adam Briggle left an established academic career in Texas for a new chapter. Drawn by LiU’s philosophical research environment and greater academic freedom, he is exploring new perspectives on AI.

Graphene helps flax fibres resist water

Replacing glass fibre with flax fibre could reduce the carbon footprint of products such as boats. But natural fibres are very sensitive to water and humidity. LiU tests show that coating the fibres with graphene oxide could reduce water absorption.

From social networks to the fruit fly brain

How are the neurons in a fruit fly’s brain connected? Carl Nordlund at Linköping University will investigate this using knowledge and tools from his research on social networks.

En manlig läkare med glasögon som tittar in i en kuvös.

They want to give premature babies a better start in life

Healthcare is now saving the lives of ever smaller and more vulnerable babies. Researchers want to understand how the brain and blood circulation are affected when life begins months too early. To help them, they have a specially designed incubator.

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Develop the AI-powered drone swarms of the future

Students and PhD students from Linköping University demonstrated how AI, robotics, and intelligent drone swarms can strengthen both defence and civilian society during the EUDIS Defence Hackathon. The event, held at LiU in October, brought...

Hidden and forgotten 2D materials are discovered with AI

With the help of artificial intelligence, researchers at LiU have found previously overlooked occurrences of the 2D materials MXenes. The findings have inspired the researchers to create new materials with more sustainable synthesis methods.

En grupp människor som går genom en flygplats.

Antibiotics in luggage may pose a hidden risk

Antibiotics brought into the country by air travellers may be a bigger problem than previously thought. This is shown in a study conducted by researchers from Linköping University and other institutions at three airports in Sweden and Norway.

LiU plays key role as Sweden strengthens its position in AI research

Linköping University is one of four Swedish higher education institutions behind the new Swedish unit in the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) network. The new unit was inaugurated on 15 October 2026.

En man står framför en projektorskärm och slår ut med armarna.

Gainful employment not equally accessible to workers of all ages

Retirement age is rising and people in Sweden are expected to work longer. Yet many older people who want to and can work are not given the chance.

Study reveals where a data centre’s energy goes

Server operation and cooling account for 95 percent of the energy use in a data centre room studied. A new analysis shows where the energy goes and can help data centres identify measures that will have the greatest impact.

En man och en kvinna som sitter bredvid varandra.

From waste to education – honorary doctors want to change the world

Waste can reveal inequalities in society. Education can change a child’s future. The new honorary doctors work in completely different fields but are united by a desire to turn knowledge and commitment into concrete change.

Good guidelines alone are not enough to change healthcare

A new study shows how organisational factors, local conditions and continuous learning influence whether new ways of working take hold – and contribute to more equitable healthcare.

Tailor-made thin materials to remove PFAS from water

LiU researcher Johanna Rosén has received a project grant from the KAW of SEK 32 million over five years to find new low-dimensional materials that will be able to remove mainly PFAS. The project group will use AI to help find the materials.

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Plant cells to become building blocks in new materials

LiU researcher Eleni Stavrinidou receives SEK 26 million from KAW for a research project where strong and flexible materials will be grown from plant cells. The materials could be used in sustainable technologies in construction and textiles.

Academic Celebrations and “Dining with honorary doctors”

What do six honorary doctors talk about over dinner? A new event lets the audience listen in on their conversations. As of this year, the conferment of honorary doctors has been moved from the spring to the autumn academic ceremony.

Porträtt på man som står i solen bland gröna träd på Campus Valla

New professor of economics researches people’s life chance

Two identical job applications. One with an Arabic-sounding name. This experiment marked the start of Magnus Carlsson’s research on discrimination and people’s life chances. He is now a new professor of economics at Linköping University.

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International visualization researchers join LiU as guest professors

As Peter Wallenberg Guest Professors in Visual Scientific Communication, Petra Isenberg and Tobias Isenberg have come to Norrköping to collaborate with LiU researchers and explore new ways of helping people understand complex data.

En kvinna som sitter framför en spegel och tittar på sin spegelbild.

How AI changes human decision-making

AI can find patterns that people miss, but it does not automatically lead to better decisions. New research from Linköping University shows how the roles of humans and AI change depending on the situation and the decision being made.

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She promotes AI for societal good in Europe

Helen Köpman, Alumna of the Year 2026, works at the European Commission’s AI Office in Brussels. For more than 20 years she has worked with research issues and innovation at EU level, where a living planet for future generations is her driving force.

En man och en kvinna som står bredvid varandra.

Alumni of the Year create sustainable cities and the next generation of scientists

Helen Köpman works with AI models to create smart and sustainable cities in the EU. Jesper Svartz is a chemistry teacher with an exceptional ability to enthuse and spark curiosity in students. They are Alumni of the Year 2026 at Linköping University.

En man i labbrock som står framför en vit vägg.

The chemistry teacher who loves experiments

As an upper secondary school teacher, Jesper Svartz is enthusiastic and highly organised. His students compete in chemistry at both national and international level. He has now been named one of the Alumni of the Year 2026.

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Lessons from a hospital under attack

Regular staff training exercises are crucial if a mass casualty plan is to work in a wartime situation. Focusing on staff safety in the plan itself and including details on communication are also important factors for success.

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Organ-on-chip shows how cancer interacts with its surroundings

The same mathematics can guide robots and help create the meatballs of the future

A field philosopher in a new world

Graphene helps flax fibres resist water

From social networks to the fruit fly brain

They want to give premature babies a better start in life

Develop the AI-powered drone swarms of the future

Hidden and forgotten 2D materials are discovered with AI

Antibiotics in luggage may pose a hidden risk

LiU plays key role as Sweden strengthens its position in AI research

Gainful employment not equally accessible to workers of all ages

Study reveals where a data centre’s energy goes

From waste to education – honorary doctors want to change the world

Good guidelines alone are not enough to change healthcare

Tailor-made thin materials to remove PFAS from water

Plant cells to become building blocks in new materials

Academic Celebrations and “Dining with honorary doctors”

New professor of economics researches people’s life chance

International visualization researchers join LiU as guest professors

How AI changes human decision-making

She promotes AI for societal good in Europe

Alumni of the Year create sustainable cities and the next generation of scientists

The chemistry teacher who loves experiments

Lessons from a hospital under attack

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Organ-on-chip shows how cancer interacts with its surroundings

The same mathematics can guide robots and help create the meatballs of the future

A field philosopher in a new world

Graphene helps flax fibres resist water

From social networks to the fruit fly brain

They want to give premature babies a better start in life

Develop the AI-powered drone swarms of the future

Hidden and forgotten 2D materials are discovered with AI

Antibiotics in luggage may pose a hidden risk

LiU plays key role as Sweden strengthens its position in AI research

Gainful employment not equally accessible to workers of all ages

Study reveals where a data centre’s energy goes

From waste to education – honorary doctors want to change the world

Good guidelines alone are not enough to change healthcare

Tailor-made thin materials to remove PFAS from water

Plant cells to become building blocks in new materials

Academic Celebrations and “Dining with honorary doctors”

New professor of economics researches people’s life chance

International visualization researchers join LiU as guest professors

How AI changes human decision-making

She promotes AI for societal good in Europe

Alumni of the Year create sustainable cities and the next generation of scientists

The chemistry teacher who loves experiments

Lessons from a hospital under attack

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