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Full of vision and energy, with his feet firmly on the ground

It’s official: the Swedish government appoints Jan-Ingvar Jönsson, professor in medical cell biology, as vice-chancellor of Linköping University.

Major progress towards high-dimensional quantum communication

A quantum mechanical random generator that functions with high security has been developed by a research group in which LiU researcher Guilherme Xavier is a member. The result opens the way for high-dimensional quantum communication.

Huge potential for energy savings in the aluminium industry

The Swedish aluminium industry could save huge amounts of energy and significantly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. There are strong driving forces for this, but also significant barriers. These are the conclusions of a new PhD-thesis at LiU.

Unique Resource for AI Research in Medical Imaging

One of the world's most powerful systems for artificial intelligence (AI) computation has landed at Linköping University. The system will serve as a national resource for projects within AIDA.

Better equipped for the next pandemic

Sometimes Andreas Wladis and his colleagues at the Centre for Teaching and Research in Disaster Medicine and Traumatology feel like annoying alarmists. Getting the responsible parties to listen in time, that’s not easy.

Honorary doctorates awarded – but they’ll have to wait

This weekend, seven international researchers should have received honorary doctorates from Linköping University. But the corona pandemic turned life upside down, and the Academic Ceremony has been postponed until the autumn.

High five! It’s possible to create proximity online

Despite physical distance, it’s possible to create proximity between family members located in different places. This is according to a study from Linköping University that has investigated how video calls bring family members together.

LiU scientists working on test of immune response in COVID-19

LiU scientists are working intensely to develop two different analysis methods for the immune response that follows infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. One of the tests is now being used by the medical care services in Region Östergötland.

AI helping robots to make safe real-time decisions

If robots are to move among people in everyday life, they must be able to make decisions in real time, without human help. WASP doctoral student Olov Andersson describes in his thesis investigations into three different methods of learning.

The coronavirus shines a spotlight on health equality

Certain groups of migrants have been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus, and people have started to question why. Anna Bredström, who conducts research into ethnicity, has examined health equality.

Lasse illuminates distance learning

As the coronavirus swept over us, Lasse Alfredsson in the Department of Electrical Engineering was already well set up for distance teaching. He uses video and a lightboard he built himself to make sure that the students can take part in teaching.

Markus Heilig receives award for research achievements

Professor Markus Heilig has been awarded the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, ECNP, award for his research into addictive disorders and other stress-related conditions.

Plasma electrons can be used to produce metallic films

Computers, mobile phones and all other electronic devices contain thousands of transistors, linked together by thin films of metal. Scientists at LiU have developed a method that can use the electrons in a plasma to produce these films.

Teacher or guardian – the two faces of auditors

Teacher and counsellor. Or examiner and market guardian? A thesis recently presented at Linköping University shows that auditors can play very different roles, depending on their work situation and whom they identify with.

Fluid mechanics to improve fuel consumption

Cars today must be certified for fuel consumption and emissions. Petter Ekman shows in his doctoral thesis how car manufacturers can make considerable resource savings for estimations of aerodynamics effects even from small geometrical details.

“Today, we refuse to accept sickness and death”

People have combated recurrent epidemics through the ages in different ways. And COVID-19 demonstrates how vulnerable we still are. Historian Hans Nilsson describes the changing ways in which society has dealt with threats to health.

New Horizon 2020 projects to LiU

Autonomous air-traffic control, white light-emitting diodes, electronic components that harvest energy, and research into how embryos can survive in a foreign uterus are new projects to receive funding in the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme.

In the thick of things – coronavirus research

The current pandemic has brought virus research into the spotlight. Many clinically relevant questions need to be answered. Virologist Lennart Svensson is sure of one thing: this is not the last time we will see a coronavirus outbreak.

Coordinated transport benefits both the recipients and society

A better urban environment, more efficient transport, and fewer disturbances from many deliveries. A new thesis shows that shared freight terminals can make huge and important differences – both for the recipients and society in general.

Soft robots 3D-printed in sub-millimeter sizes

The Bionics and Transduction Science unit has created the worlds smallest 3D-printed robot.

A digital workshop brings a global perspective to the crisis

It started as a meeting in the coffee room (which was starting to feel rather empty), and ended with a workshop with participants from three continents. The coronacrisis is forcing the development of new research and new ways of collaborating.

Social consequences of elderly isolation

When the elderly are subject to social and physical distancing it has consequences – both for the individual and for society. This is the conclusion of researchers at Linköping University.

LiU to remain in distance mode to the start of the autumn term

Distance mode, which is currently in force at LiU, is to remain active until the start of the autumn term. However, the university is to maintain a preparedness such that it can remain in distance mode or rapidly reactivate it if necessary.

A cheap organic steam generator to purify water

A high-efficiency steam generator for the purification and desalination of water can be built using cheap and natural materials such as cellulose. The steam generator has been developed at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, LiU.

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News at Linköping University

Full of vision and energy, with his feet firmly on the ground

Major progress towards high-dimensional quantum communication

Huge potential for energy savings in the aluminium industry