Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FILFAK)

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences provides education and research in humanities, social- and behavioural sciences, commercial law, art disciplines and thematic science.

The undergraduate education at the Faculty is characterized by deep subject knowledge, an interdisciplinary approach and innovation. 14 000 students are enrolled in the Faculty’s programmes and courses.

The Faculty conducts research and offers postgraduate/doctoral programmes both in individual disciplines and in interdisciplinary themes.

Education

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers bachelor's programmes, master's programmes and single-subject courses within some 40 subjects areas encompassing behavioural sciences, economics and business administration, commercial law, humanities, computer science, natural sciences and social sciences.

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How local democracy can be strengthened

At a time when the values of democracy are under threat, municipalities need to resist authoritarian tendencies. Certain reforms can contribute to a more resilient local democracy. The introduction of municipal parliamentarism is an example.

Linköping University to AI-proof its study programmes and courses

LiU is introducing a new action plan to AI-proof all its programmes and courses.“AI is already changing the way we learn. We need to ensure high quality and remain relevant in an AI-driven future,” says Deputy Vice-Chancellor Karin Axelsson.

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The paper industry can become more energy-efficient with a new measurement method

The pulp and paper industry consumes large amounts of energy. But despite stricter EU requirements for efficiency improvements, there has been no way to compare energy consumption between different companies. Now there may be a solution.

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