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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 shaping 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.

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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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One billion for a new research foundation in Linköping

A newly established research foundation based in Linköping has decided to invest up to SEK 300 million in its first five years to support excellent medical research at LiU. The total donation to the foundation is SEK 1 billion.

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The difficulty of introducing health-promoting digital tools in healthcare

Digital tools that promote health do not easily make their way into healthcare, even when shown to have a good effect. Now, two crucial factors have been identified: data management and governance on several levels in the organisation.

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Solar panel recycling risks widening inequality

Recycling old solar panels can bring economic and climate benefits, but these may be unevenly distributed. A new study shows that regulations and incentives could determine who benefits.

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Sweden’s fastest supercomputer strengthens European research

The Arrhenius Supercomputer at Linköping University is now inaugurated. Arrhenius strengthens LiU’s role in Swedish and European research infrastructure and is a resource for researchers in academia, industry and the public sector throughout Europe.

Investment in next-generation rural energy systems

Agtech Sweden at Linköping University, together with a number of partners, has been awarded SEK 11 million in EU funding for the new project “Energy-Resilient and Energy-Efficient Rural Enterprises”.

ERC funding for two LiU researchers for the energy solutions of the future

LiU researchers Nara Kim and Catherine Aitchison, both at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, have each been awarded an ERC Starting Grant worth approximately SEK 18 million over five years in a highly competitive process.

Rasmus Åhman, forskning inom perioperativ vård och utfall efter operation. Målet på lång sikt är att förbättra prognosen för patienter som opereras i Sverige.

Level of education most strongly linked to survival after hip fracture

Level of education is the socio-economic factor most strongly associated with survival rates after acute hip surgery. This is shown in a LiU study of 58,000 people. The results can be used to identify patients who may need more support after surgery.

How do genocide and crimes against humanity arise?

Dehumanisation is a driving force behind some of history’s worst atrocities, according to Professor David Livingstone Smith. As Visiting Professor at LiU he will investigate when, how and why one human being comes to see another as less than human.

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More women to lead the research of the future

Many women start on research careers in science and technology, yet far fewer go on to lead their own research groups. To support more women on the path to research leadership roles, Linköping University is launching the Women in Science initiative.

He exposed Macchiarini – and now becomes honorary doctor

The journalist who uncovered the Macchiarini scandal, a Kenyan elite runner who sets up schools in the slums and one of Canada’s most internationally recognised interdisciplinary researchers. These are some of the people awarded honorary doctorates.

Envy influences the way we vote

Envy plays a greater role when resources are allocated through majority voting than when we make decisions individually. This is shown by new research from Linköping University.

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New visiting professor focuses on municipalities in times of crisis

Municipalities are cornerstones of Swedish society, but what happens if a crisis strikes? What legal scope do municipalities have to deal with serious incidents? These are some of the questions Johan Höök wants to explore as new visiting professor.

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Teenage girls would rather listen to influencers than doctors

Influencer’s personal stories about mental illness meet a need among teenage girls that conventional healthcare does not fulfil. This is the conclusion of researchers at LiU in a study involving interviews with girls at upper secondary school.

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Dysregulated immune cells cause silent inflammation after heart attack

People with narrowing of the coronary arteries have low-grade, uncontrolled inflammation in the body, even when symptom-free. The findings suggest that some immune cells drive a silent inflammation that may increase the risk of further heart attacks.

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Participants in UN climate meetings want greater focus on implementation

UN climate negotiations are often criticised for moving too slowly. A new study published in Nature Climate Change examines what changes government delegates and other participants at the COP29 UN climate conference would like to see.

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Eye problems after COVID-19 can now be explained

Mild COVID-19 can cause severe and long-lasting eye problems, according to a study from LiU. The study also explains why it has been difficult for sufferers to get help: the abnormal eye behaviour cannot be detected by standard methods.

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When soil becomes data – how digitalisation affects knowledge of soil health

How do we know whether soil is healthy? A new study from Linköping University shows that as knowledge about soil is increasingly translated into digital data, important insights about its biological life and local context risk being overlooked.

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LiU researchers push the boundaries of organic solar cells

Researchers at LiU have now demonstrated how organic solar cells can become more efficient than previously thought possible. The key is to extend the time that electrons in the material remain excited, which leads to improved performance.

Where nature conservation can make the greatest difference

Old oak trees and semi-natural grasslands are very important for many species that risk disappearing. Researchers at Linköping University present findings that can help nature conservation agencies take more precise action to save threatened species.

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LiU world leader in football injury research

A new study mapping more than 120 years of research ranks LiU number one. It shows that LiU has published the most scientific works in the field and is among the world's most cited and influential research institutions.

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She promotes AI for societal good in Europe

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

The chemistry teacher who loves experiments

Lessons from a hospital under attack

One billion for a new research foundation in Linköping

The difficulty of introducing health-promoting digital tools in healthcare

Solar panel recycling risks widening inequality

Sweden’s fastest supercomputer strengthens European research

Investment in next-generation rural energy systems

ERC funding for two LiU researchers for the energy solutions of the future

Level of education most strongly linked to survival after hip fracture

How do genocide and crimes against humanity arise?

More women to lead the research of the future

He exposed Macchiarini – and now becomes honorary doctor

Envy influences the way we vote

New visiting professor focuses on municipalities in times of crisis

Teenage girls would rather listen to influencers than doctors

Dysregulated immune cells cause silent inflammation after heart attack

Participants in UN climate meetings want greater focus on implementation

Eye problems after COVID-19 can now be explained

When soil becomes data – how digitalisation affects knowledge of soil health

LiU researchers push the boundaries of organic solar cells

Where nature conservation can make the greatest difference

LiU world leader in football injury research

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She promotes AI for societal good in Europe

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

The chemistry teacher who loves experiments

Lessons from a hospital under attack

One billion for a new research foundation in Linköping

The difficulty of introducing health-promoting digital tools in healthcare

Solar panel recycling risks widening inequality

Sweden’s fastest supercomputer strengthens European research

Investment in next-generation rural energy systems

ERC funding for two LiU researchers for the energy solutions of the future

Level of education most strongly linked to survival after hip fracture

How do genocide and crimes against humanity arise?

More women to lead the research of the future

He exposed Macchiarini – and now becomes honorary doctor

Envy influences the way we vote

New visiting professor focuses on municipalities in times of crisis

Teenage girls would rather listen to influencers than doctors

Dysregulated immune cells cause silent inflammation after heart attack

Participants in UN climate meetings want greater focus on implementation

Eye problems after COVID-19 can now be explained

When soil becomes data – how digitalisation affects knowledge of soil health

LiU researchers push the boundaries of organic solar cells

Where nature conservation can make the greatest difference

LiU world leader in football injury research

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