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The Doctoral Programme in Pedagogic Practices

This doctoral programme focuses on research in and regarding preschool, school and teacher training. The thesis projects are relevant to the school system and the teacher training, and the doctoral students are given the opportunity to teach.

Doctoral Programme in Science and Technology Education

The doctoral programme gives students advanced knowledge and skills in the didactics of technology and natural sciences in order to make them independent reseachers in the field of the didactics of technology and/or natural sciences.

School-age educare - new investment in research at Linköping University

In the coming years, Linköping University will be making a multi-million kronor investment in research on school-age educare. This gives LiU the chance to take the lead in a national area of priority for educational sciences.

Novels help doctors-to-be gain insight into empathy

Anja Rydén Gramner’s thesis shows that by reading and discussing novels, medical students are equipped to engage themselves emotionally and to show empathy in future patient encounters.

Research talks and Povel Ramel to open the Academic Ceremony

The spring Academic Ceremony 2022 will begin with seven honorary doctors holding talks about their research. On Friday 20 May, a gala concert will be held, and on Saturday 21 May, new professors and doctors will be honoured.

Education minister: Studenthuset is ”magnificent"

In 2015, Anna Ekström was chair of the board of Linköping University, which made the decision to build Studenthuset. She is now minister of education, and is impressed by the large building on Campus Valla.

LiU students coach upper secondary students in Swedish

Teacher students from Linköping University (LiU) are working together with upper secondary students once weekly Swedish coaching. The doors are open for a whole two hours, during which all kinds of questions are welcome.

SEK 26.3 million for research in educational sciences

Seven research projects at LiU have been awarded grants in the Swedish Research Council’s annual funding round for educational sciences. The projects range from heroes wearing tights in the classroom to background noise and bullying.

Research for calmer classrooms

Many teachers struggle with achieving calm in the classroom. Marcus Samuelsson from Linköping University has been involved in a report on how teachers can create a classroom environment that is more conducive to study.

Virtual pupils make for more confident teachers

Teacher training students who practised teaching virtual pupils developed greater confidence in their teaching ability, according to a study from LiU. In the long term, simulation can make the students better prepared for their workforce debut.

50-year-old aims to foster democracy

The Folk High School Teacher Programme at Linköping University has turned fifty. But its aim of strengthening and developing democracy is just as relevant as when it started – if not more.

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LiU students teaching virtual pupils

In a project that is unique in Europe, students of teaching at LiU are training in a virtual classroom. It is hoped that the method will give students confidence in leading classes.

Students of teaching on internships abroad – remotely

When a pandemic puts a stop to internships abroad, it’s time to try something new. This year, students of teaching have had the opportunity to carry out education in the workplace in Kenya, Japan and India–but they had to do it using remote methods.

LiU’s teacher programmes among the best in Sweden

LiU maintains its top marks in the review by the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) of teacher programmes. LiU is the only institution of higher education whose teacher programme for maths teachers in Grades 7-9 has been approved.

Segregation and inequality are results of marketised school system

Greater differences in study results between schools and increased segregation. These are examples of what the marketisation of the education system in Sweden has led to.

Global learning in Kenya widens LiU students’ horizons

The upper secondary school Kenswed Academy in Kenya provides free education for young people from Nairobi’s slums. The school operates with the aid of students of teaching from Linköping University, who gain insight into global issues.