The idea of a university in Linköping had long been discussed and in the 1960s it began to take shape. On 28 May 1975, Linköping University – the sixth in Sweden – was inaugurated in the presence of the King.
“We are very happy that King Carl XVI Gustaf wants to pay us a visit. A lot has happened since the inauguration of Linköping University 50 years ago and we want to show that we are continuing to develop through innovative education and excellent research. LiU is the university with the courage to think freely and innovate,” says Vice-Chancellor Jan-Ingvar Jönsson of Linköping University.
During his visit the King will be shown the National Academic Infrastructure for Supercomputing in Sweden (NAISS). He will also be given an insight into several of LiU’s leading research areas such as AI, circular economy, treatment of mental health problems and climate policy research. The visit also includes a walk through the sculpture park at Campus Valla with representatives of Linköping University’s student unions and a ride on the self-driving bus.
Translation: Simon Phillips