News at Linköping University

Studying the role of sporting activities in social sustainability

Sporting activities have become common in socioeconomically vulnerable areas. Politicians hope they can promote integration and bring down crime. But research shows that other initiatives are necessary in long-term work with social sustainability.

Four LiU researchers among the most cited in the world

Four researchers from LiU claim places on the 2020 Web of Science list of the most highly cited researchers in the world.

LiU researchers receive nearly SEK 19 million from Formas

Six researchers at Linköping University have been awarded research grants from the Formas research council. The supported projects cover a wide range: the challenges facing municipalities, nudging, and the genetic properties of boar sperm.

Summer job success, despite incomplete project

They didn’t manage to complete the project as intended, but the summer job at Newton Nordic still exceeded their expectations. “Now I’m sure that the education I chose was exactly right for me”, says LiU student Viktor Uvesten.

Eco-friendly transports - how?

More sustainable transport – how is it possible? Using new technology and fuel from renewable sources is not enough: how the transport is organised and how consumers act are just as important. Do you really need to have these goods tomorrow?

European collaboration for the future of learning

ECIU University is an initiative where students and researchers from all over Europe work together to create sustainable cities and communities. Linköping University is part of the initiative, which has been under way for one year.

Sustainable agriculture to reduce hunger and eutrophication

From farm to fork and back again – that’s how nutrients should travel in a cycle. Professor Uno Wennergren carries out research into how we can use fertiliser better in order to prevent both hunger and problems with eutrophication.

Tomorrow’s citizens learn about sustainable development

The teachers working in some Norrköping preschools have been given a tough assignment: teach children aged from 1-6 years about sustainability. The work in the preschools is part of a research project at LiU.

Predicting the risk of severe side effects of cancer treatment

Some patients experience life-threatening side effects during cancer treatment. Researchers at LiU have developed a model that can predict which patients have a high probability of side effects.

Research into AI and climate change awarded SEK 6 million

Researchers at Linköping University have received nearly SEK 6 million in a joint initiative from Formas and Vinnova. The grant is for a research project to develop AI-based methods as part of an early warning system for extreme weather.

Looking into living cells

A microscope with super-resolution allows researchers to follow life’s processes in living cells, down to the level of individual molecules.

How municipalities can make a difference

Agenda 2030 was adopted by the world’s leaders in 2015. “We have to make these disparate goals manageable in practice. Municipalities are extremely important in achieving this”, says researcher Sara Gustafsson.

“LiU is helping to build a sustainable society”

Sustainable development is and must be a strong profile element at Linköping University. “We are already doing a lot. LiU has excellent researchers contributing knowledge that benefits society”, says Vice-Chancellor Jan-Ingvar Jönsson.”

Biogas solves several environmental challenges

Biogas doesn’t solve just one or two of the world’s huge environmental challenges: it solves three! Or it would, if countries used the Nordic model. In fact, biogas can play a part in achieving all 17 sustainable development goals.

Autonomous drone flight between Linköping and Norrköping in 2022

Two years from now, Sweden’s first test flight of an autonomous drone will be made between Norrköping and Linköping. LFV, LiU and IBG are collaborating in a project to demonstrate the societal benefits of drone-supported services.

Lead-free magnetic perovskites

Scientists at LiU working with the perovskite family of materials have taken a step forwards and developed an optoelectronic magnetic double perovskite. The discovery opens the possibility for rapid and energy-efficient information storage.

Measuring muscle mass with neural network

Alexander Karlsson has been awarded the Christer Gilén Scholarship for 2020 in statistics and machine learning for a master’s thesis in which he uses a neural network to improve a method of measuring muscle mass.

Master’s programme in protein science now open for international students

Linköping University will open its Protein Science master’s programme to international students starting next year. The programme combines theoretical and practical components, with a heavy emphasis on laboratory work.

Mathematical modelling brings brain insights

Can we see what is happening in the brain? Yes, we can in a sense, using imaging technology. But the processes in the brain remain to a large extent mysterious. Researchers are now using modelling to help understand these processes.

Nearly SEK 43 million for research in medical and health sciences

Thirteen researchers at LiU have received grants totalling SEK 42.6 million. This is the result when the Swedish Research Council has awarded nearly SEK 1 billion in research grants for the medical and health sciences.

Research into educational sciences receives SEK 34 million

LiU was the institution of higher education that received the greatest amount when the results of the annual grant awards in educational sciences were announced by the Swedish Research Council.

SEK 81 million to research in science and technology

The Swedish Research Council has granted SEK 81 million to research at LiU. Twenty-two researchers have been awarded grants for projects in fields that include organic electronics, visualisation, and machine learning.

How personality influences financial decisions

Our personalities influence the financial decisions we take and how we experience our financial situation. This is the conclusion of a thesis in behavioural finance at LiU. The results are, however, not clear-cut, and some are really surprising.

Habitat loss is bad news for species – especially for top predators

What happens in ecosystems when the habitats of different species disappear? When plants and animals lose their habitats, predator species at the top of the food chain die out first, according to a new study by scientists at Linköping University.