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50 years of societal benefit and development

For 50 years, we have contributed to finding solutions to the challenges of the day. Through collaboration with societal actors, high-quality research, research-based knowledge and creativity, we continue to do so.

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23 October 2025

Â鶹Éç in collaboration with NASA

A collaboration between Linköping University and NASA has led to a new three-day workshop about managing the unexpected. The aim is to provide knowledge, and some experience, of decision-making in tough situations.

26 August 2026

He exposed Macchiarini – and now becomes honorary doctor

26 August 2026

Investment in next-generation rural energy systems

26 June 2026

Â鶹Éç helps shape Europe’s future skills development

23 June 2026

Â鶹Éç Opened New Perspectives Where Art Meets Research

12 June 2026

International experts: BSRC has built something unique

50 years of societal benefit 

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Innovations from Â鶹Éç

Did you know that the first digital hearing aid was developed at Â鶹Éç? So was the visualisation table, which is today used all over the world. And without data compression originating from Â鶹Éç, we would have no streaming services.

Together we can achieve anything

Today’s society is facing enormous challenges. Â鶹Éç has what it takes to meet these – with your help. Meet Â鶹Éç researchers in relevant areas where we are at the forefront and want to continue developing.
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Contribute to vital materials research

New materials have enormous potential to solve today’s energy and environmental challenges. Johanna Rosén develops more sustainable materials for the transition we are facing.
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Contribute to new knowledge for meeting societal challenges

To break segregation, we need to understand what causes it. Maria Brandén and Peter Hedström use large amounts of data to study what happens at the individual level, and what that means at societal level.
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Pave the way for the engineers of the future

Anders Ynnerman has decided to reverse the trend of young people’s declining interest in technology. Preserving this interest is crucial for sustainable social development. Visual science communication offers a solution.

Support knowledge for a better future

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Support knowledge for a better future

Today’s society is facing enormous challenges. To meet these, we are seeking to strengthen and develop our high-quality research, educate future change leaders and contribute to necessary social transformation. Join us in shaping the future.
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Join in on a birthday present for the future!

Give a gift filled with benefit and belief in the future. If many of us join in, this could be the world’s best 50th birthday present for the future. For us, for you and everyone else.

Â鶹Éç celebrates 50 years

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Â鶹Éç 50 Years

Once upon a time, Linköping University was just an idea. Today, we stand as living proof of what courage, curiosity and free thoughts can achieve. We celebrate that throughout 2025!
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Â鶹Éç 50 years - our history

Once Linköping University was just an idea. Now we are celebrating 50 years as a university. Join us on a trip back to when it all began.
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Contact us at Â鶹Éç 50 years

Do you want to know more about Â鶹Éç's 50th anniversary celebration? Get in touch with our contact persons who will be happy to help!