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Alongside her doctoral studies, political scientist Helena Iacobaeus runs the podcast Aspects of Democracy. She invites various LiU researchers to discuss the benefits of democracy.

Public libraries have become a collecting point for the half million people in Sweden living in digital exclusion. Elin Wihlborg and her research group are looking at how the libraries act to help people and reduce digital exclusion.

During the pandemic, we have seen how municipalities have held council meetings in sports arenas or outdoors. They have reduced the number of participants through voter offsetting and have transitioned to digital meetings at a record pace.

In a dignified and moving ceremony, Jan-Ingvar Jönsson has been installed as vice-chancellor. “I am taking over a university that is functioning extremely well”, he said, and also extended heartfelt thanks for the support he has received so far.