Department of Culture and Society (IKOS)

Passionate about teaching – now she receives largest teacher award

Helen Winzell grew up in a home where both parents were teachers. To follow in their footsteps was not on her agenda – until the day she substituted for her mother. Passionate about teaching since then, she now receives Ingemars Lärarpris.

New perspectives on the Crusades

In the book Tempelherreorden (“The Knights Templar”), church historian Kjell O Lejon has summarised his research on the period of the Crusades. He believes the book is important for understanding contemporary world-wide conflicts.

New research programme looking for solutions for dementia care

By 2050, the number of older people diagnosed with dementia in Sweden may have doubled compared to today. Providing care to everyone will be a big challenge. A new research programme will be launched at LiU to find solutions for the future.

I want to inspire future officials and decision-makers

“Temporality is a loaded word, everyone is talking about it today. I was one of the first to research it” Zoran Slavnic is a professor of sociology at REMESO LiU, he conducts research and teaches in areas such as migration, integration and ethnicity.

The learning of the future: International double degree programme in focus

In a world characterised by diversity and global challenges, double degree programmes in migration studies are an innovative resource at LiU. The programme is an unique opportunity to get broadening perspectives at two universities in two countries

New master's programme for a better future

With its new master's programme Ethics, Science and Policy, Linköping University wants to make a difference in the world by teaching students to drive change, influence politics and thus improve society.

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Collaboration to combat juvenile delinquency against all odds

Collaboration is seen as an important tool for public agencies tasked with helping young people at risk of being drawn into crime. But collaboration partners way too often end up being disappointed with each other and with the meagre results.

Social theory grapple with the legacy of colonialism

For three days, LiU is creating an international arena in Norrköping to discuss how knowledge production is changing in the social sciences. Perspectives have long been drawn from and dominated by Europe - with problematic consequences.

LiU participates in project to measure consensus in science

Would it be possible to launch worldwide surveys to determine scientific consensus on a particular issue? If so, could this be a cure for disinformation? Linköping University has joined a project to test this.

The PIE Podcast Broadens the Perspective on LiU’s Education

The project, that has come halfway, aims to explore how the podcast format can be integrated into LiU’s education. It is an interdisciplinary project in collaboration between two institution

Author Ola Larsmo appointed to Moa Martinson visiting professorship

How can novels be used to discover unexpected aspects of history? How can we prevent the falsification of history? These are some of the issues that are in focus for Ola Larsmo on his appointment to the Moa Martinson visiting professorship.

Susanna Alakoski: “I wanted to add the voice of the city suburbs to the professor’s pen”

Writing courses, discussions about burning social issues, collaborations with researchers and conversations with those living in vulnerable conditions. Her time at LiU has been filled with what engages her most: writing and social issues.

Dementia is not the end of learning

People with dementia still have the ability to learn new things despite their illness. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis recently presented at Linköping University.

Virtual worlds and 3D objects – the digital future of museums

Virtual environments or 3D objects printed directly into the classroom. Linköping University and the Museum of Östergötland are starting a research collaboration to find new and better ways to utilise technology.

Sajjad: If I had stayed they would have killed me

As the Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021, Mohammad Sajjad Afsharzada realised that he had to flee. Now he is in Sweden, where Linköping University has accepted him through the international network Scholars at risk. But the future is uncertain.

Honarable mention to Peo Hansen

Peo Hansen, professor at REMESO has received an Honorable Mention in the EUSA Best Book in European Union Studies Award. He gets the award for his book “A Modern Migration Theory: An Alternative Economic Approach to Failed EU Policy”

International master students went to Spain for "Winter Workshop"

Eight students from the Master programme in Ethnic and Migration Studies (EMS) at REMESO, Linköping University, have been in A Coruna in Spain for a four day ”Winter Workshop".

LiU professor guiding the way in the work of academic freedom

What is academic freedom and how does it correspond to freedom of speech? When does freedom of speech become hate speech? How can Linköping University help and protect international scholars who are at risk?

The new Tage Danielsson professor is a researcher, poet and artist

She is a cultural theorist with an interest in philosophy, politics, media theory and art. In addition to this, she is also a writer and an artist. Keti Chukhrov is the new holder of Linköping University’s Tage Danielsson visiting professorship.

Among noble ladies, literature and politics

What did ladies of the nobility read, and how did they read? Were they active readers who discussed books, and did literature enter their salons to become part of political discussions? Johanna Vernqvist, PhD in literature, takes an interest in this.