Division of History, Arts and Religious Studies (HKR)

The division conducts research and education within the subjects of History, Arts and Religious Studies.

Research

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Centre for local history

The aim of the Centre is to support and develop research on local history and education by bringing about co-operation between professional researchers, instructors, school, teachers and the general public.

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Twincities Research Group - Social environment and health

The twin cities of Linköping and Norrköping are two equal sized cities in southeast Sweden. They are part of the same county council and have the same structure of health care. How could public health in two so similar cities be so different?

DigiCONFLICT. Digital Heritage in Cultural Conflicts

DigiCONFLICT is an international research consortium funded by Joint Programming Initiative on Cultural Heritage (JPICH), exploring the impact of digital heritage in nationally framed cultural conflicts.

News

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.

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.

Anna Friberg leaning against a large barn gate.

“What exactly do we mean by sustainable development?”

Politicians are unanimous that society must develop in a sustainable manner. But what does this mean? If we are to achieve sustainable development, we must discuss the concept itself.

Contact

Head of Division

Carl-Magnus Carlstein

Associate Professor, Docent

Sofia Gustafsson

Senior Associate Professor

Professor, Head of Division

Senior Associate Professor

Organisation

Department of Culture and Society (IKOS)

At the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS), social sciences and the humanities gather in environments where research and education work together.

Division of History, Arts and Religious Studies (HKR)

Research

Centre for local history

Twincities Research Group - Social environment and health

DigiCONFLICT. Digital Heritage in Cultural Conflicts

Jewish and woman

Narratives as cultural heritage

News

New perspectives on the Crusades

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

“What exactly do we mean by sustainable development?”

Big donation boost for timely history research

Newly recognized crossover testimonies give important knowledge of the Holocaust

How should the church be governed?

Ethical issues emerge when Holocaust stories are digitalised

Why do we love the Viking Age?

“Today, we refuse to accept sickness and death”

Contact

Head of Division

Organisation

Department of Culture and Society (IKOS)

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