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Make your own greenhouse gas logger

Researchers at Department of Thematic Studies, Environmental Change have developed a simple logger for greenhouse gas flows. It is built using inexpensive parts, and provides data on levels of methane, carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity.

Students map the forest’s species

Much of Sweden’s area is forest, in particular spruce forest. But which, and how many, insect species inhabit these forests? A unique project is under way in the spruce forests of southeastern Sweden. Two master’s students are doing the work.

More cheating by students during home-based examinations

Reports of cheating have increased greatly during the spring of 2020. To 14 July, 190 cases have been reported to LiU’s disciplinary board.

Filip’s aim: to produce the best Kalas ever

It’s LiU tradition to welcome new students with a Kalas – a big event to celebrate the start of their studies at LiU. This year, large gatherings are not allowed – but there will be a Kalas, and Filip Elez thinks it might be the best ever.

LiU’s summer courses surge in popularity

Interest in LiU’s summer courses has increased massively. This year the number of registered students is five times more than last year. Most popular is the online course Elements of AI, to which 1314 participants have been accepted.

New bioink for cell bioprinting in 3D

A research group led by Daniel Aili, associate professor at LiU, has developed a bioink to print tissue-mimicking material in 3D printers. The scientists have developed a method and a material that allow cells to survive and thrive.

Learn the fundamentals of AI with Fredrik Heintz

The online course Elements of AI is intended both for those who want to learn more about what AI is and for those who want to take the first steps towards working with AI. Examiner for the course is Fredrik Heintz, a global leader in AI research.

Swedish students best at hand washing, worse at keeping their distance

Initial results from an international research project in which LiU is participating show that Swedish students follow official recommendations about hygiene, but not about social distancing.

Agriculture – a climate villain? Maybe not!

The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change claims that agriculture is one of the main sources of greenhouse gases, and is considered as a climate villain. This conclusion is based on a paradigm that can be questioned, writes Per Frankelius.

Black Lives Matter - a global human rights movement

The Black Lives Matter movement is an international human rights movement that has existed since 2013. In late spring 2020 the movement spread to countries across the world. LiU PhD candidate Mavis Hooi answers four questions about the movement.

A career in the company of organics and perovskites

Feng Gao, appointed professor at LiU 2020, has climbed rapidly up the research career ladder, from China, via the UK to Linköping. Driven by curiosity, a desire to work in a field that is of real benefit, and a wish to support young researchers.

Chemistry paves the way for improved electronic materials

Indium nitride is a promising material, but difficult to manufacture. Scientists at LiU have developed a new molecule that can be used to create high-quality indium nitride, making it possible to use it in high-frequency electronics.

Research about skin sensation gave insights into pain

Håkan Olausson’s breakthrough research has partially upset the textbook description of the nervous system. His research group recently discovered a previously unknown component of the human pain-signalling system.

Using tiny electrodes to measure electrical activity in bacteria

Scientists at LiU’s Laboratory of Organic Electronics have developed an organic transistor that they can use to measure and study in fine detail a phenomenon known as extracellular electron transfer in which bacteria release electrons.

Why do we love the Viking Age?

From a historical perspective, the Viking Age was a short period. But it has left deep impressions. Over and over, interest in Vikings reemerges. Religious historian Fredrik Gregorius is to investigate what this fixation is all about.

Students presented design solutions to international audience

Under normal circumstances, the course would culminate in a networking event in Silicon Valley, USA. Instead, an innovative digital solution had to be quickly put together. "The best event we have had" says Marie Bengtsson, teacher and organizer.

International master’s students who stayed

Sarah Mitchell from South Africa and Ahmed Azeez from Iraq came to Linköping University to take a master’s programme. They liked it so much that they stayed, and are today both doctoral students at LiU.

Biogas is always good – but not always best

Biogas has many positive sides – but it’s not best at everything. A source of energy should be analysed from several perspectives and compared with the alternatives. It is also important to determine which factors are most important.

Services designed for a new age

Security in the gig economy, a solution for long-term unemployment and the creativity of young people are areas in which students of design at LiU have developed new smart services. A 12-credit course in service design has just ended.

With a focus on women´s health

No ovaries, no oestrogen - but higher risk of brain problems. Neuroscientist Gillian Einstein is investigating what happens to women’s brains and health when their production of oestrogen stops.

A spanner in the works for four exchange students

Their year as exchange students didn’t quite work out as planned – a corona pandemic threw a spanner in the works. But the four LiU students we talked to are satisfied – living and studying abroad gives experiences for life.

School may be the key to improvement for children in social care

Children in social care have poorer mental health and perform worse in school than other children. But they have trust in the school staff and perform better after individual assessment at school. These are findings in a docoral thesis from LiU.

Accounting: It’s not just numbers

Company accounts are more than just numbers. Images – photos, graphs and diagrams – are becoming increasingly important when companies provide information about themselves. Readers must understand illustrations as easily as they understand text.

Amazing master's experiences in the Amazon

For two weeks, a group of master’s students from Linköping University travelled to the rainforest of the Amazon to conduct field studies. It turned out to be an overwhelming and inspirational experience.

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Make your own greenhouse gas logger

Students map the forest’s species

More cheating by students during home-based examinations

Filip’s aim: to produce the best Kalas ever

LiU’s summer courses surge in popularity

New bioink for cell bioprinting in 3D

Learn the fundamentals of AI with Fredrik Heintz

Swedish students best at hand washing, worse at keeping their distance

Agriculture – a climate villain? Maybe not!

Black Lives Matter - a global human rights movement

A career in the company of organics and perovskites

Chemistry paves the way for improved electronic materials

Research about skin sensation gave insights into pain

Using tiny electrodes to measure electrical activity in bacteria

Why do we love the Viking Age?

Students presented design solutions to international audience

International master’s students who stayed

Biogas is always good – but not always best

Services designed for a new age

With a focus on women´s health

A spanner in the works for four exchange students

School may be the key to improvement for children in social care

Accounting: It’s not just numbers

Amazing master's experiences in the Amazon

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Make your own greenhouse gas logger

Students map the forest’s species

More cheating by students during home-based examinations

Filip’s aim: to produce the best Kalas ever

LiU’s summer courses surge in popularity

New bioink for cell bioprinting in 3D

Learn the fundamentals of AI with Fredrik Heintz

Swedish students best at hand washing, worse at keeping their distance

Agriculture – a climate villain? Maybe not!

Black Lives Matter - a global human rights movement

A career in the company of organics and perovskites

Chemistry paves the way for improved electronic materials

Research about skin sensation gave insights into pain

Using tiny electrodes to measure electrical activity in bacteria

Why do we love the Viking Age?

Students presented design solutions to international audience

International master’s students who stayed

Biogas is always good – but not always best

Services designed for a new age

With a focus on women´s health

A spanner in the works for four exchange students

School may be the key to improvement for children in social care

Accounting: It’s not just numbers

Amazing master's experiences in the Amazon

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