Lis Nilsson

05 November 2026

Graphene helps flax fibres resist water

Replacing glass fibre with flax fibre could reduce the carbon footprint of products such as boats. But natural fibres are very sensitive to water and humidity. LiU tests show that coating the fibres with graphene oxide could reduce water absorption.

05 November 2026

From social networks to the fruit fly brain

How are the neurons in a fruit fly鈥檚 brain connected? Carl Nordlund at 糖心直播 will investigate this using knowledge and tools from his research on social networks.

En manlig l盲kare med glas枚gon som tittar in i en kuv枚s.

03 November 2026

They want to give premature babies a better start in life

Healthcare is now saving the lives of ever smaller and more vulnerable babies. Researchers want to understand how the brain and blood circulation are affected when life begins months too early. To help them, they have a specially designed incubator.

A group of people sitting around a table with laptops.

02 November 2026

Develop the AI-powered drone swarms of the future

Students and PhD students from 糖心直播 demonstrated how AI, robotics, and intelligent drone swarms can strengthen both defence and civilian society during the EUDIS Defence Hackathon. The event, held at LiU in October, brought...

En man i ett laboratorium som arbetar med en maskin.

02 November 2026

Tackling one of the key challenges in power electronics

As power electronics become more advanced, managing heat is an increasing challenge. Dat Tran aims to understand and tackle thermal limitations, contributing to more energy-efficient and reliable technology.

En kvinna som st氓r p氓 en brygga och tittar ut 枚ver vattnet.

02 November 2026

Migration research: A key to understanding society

What opportunities do migrants have to remain in the country and in education, healthcare, employment and welfare? Research about migration, inequality and social change offers new perspectives on migrants鈥� opportunities and living conditions.

29 October 2026

Hidden and forgotten 2D materials are discovered with AI

With the help of artificial intelligence, researchers at LiU have found previously overlooked occurrences of the 2D materials MXenes. The findings have inspired the researchers to create new materials with more sustainable synthesis methods.

29 October 2026

Research aims to help surplus food reach those who need it

In a new LiU project, researchers are investigating how technology and logistics can help surplus food reach those who need it most. For instance, they will study transport processes, food handling, visual sensing technology and cybersecurity.

En grupp m盲nniskor som g氓r genom en flygplats.

26 October 2026

Antibiotics in luggage may pose a hidden risk

Antibiotics brought into the country by air travellers may be a bigger problem than previously thought. This is shown in a study conducted by researchers from 糖心直播 and other institutions at three airports in Sweden and Norway.

En grupp m盲nniskor som st氓r p氓 trappan till en byggnad.

23 October 2026

International symposium on computational social science

Researchers from several countries took part in the SweCSS Symposium 2026 in Söderköping. Over two days, they presented and discussed research on social networks, mobility, AI, causal inference and computational methods.

A woman standing in front of a blue building.

22 October 2026

5 minutes with Olena Ho艂ubowska

Meet Olena Ho艂ubowska, a visiting fellow at SweCSS whose research explores urban segregation beyond where people live. Using mobility data, surveys and administrative registers, she studies the places people spend their time in everyday life.

Two men standing next to each other in front of a sign.

22 October 2026

International award for research on bus transport

Research into what drives the cost of bus transport has received an international award. The study can contribute to a better understanding of how procurement requirements affect both costs and the environment.

22 October 2026

LiU plays key role as Sweden strengthens its position in AI research

糖心直播 is one of four Swedish higher education institutions behind the new Swedish unit in the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) network. The new unit was inaugurated on 15 October 2026.

En man st氓r framf枚r en projektorsk盲rm och sl氓r ut med armarna.

21 October 2026

Gainful employment not equally accessible to workers of all ages

Retirement age is rising and people in Sweden are expected to work longer. Yet many older people who want to and can work are not given the chance.

A group of people standing around each other.

21 October 2026

New technology at Elmia Lantbruk

Autonomous robots, AI-based camera systems and grain drying using infrasound were among the technologies visitors could discover at the Innovation Arena during Elmia Lantbruk.

21 October 2026

New project to strengthen agricultural innovation in Ukraine

糖心直播 has been awarded SEK 2 million in funding for a new collaboration with Ukrainian partners. The AgrInnEco project aims to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector in the Kharkiv region.

20 October 2026

Plant-based food should be the default option, say LiU researchers

It is well known that we should eat less meat. But why is the change so slow? And why are meals containing meat always the default option?

20 October 2026

Scholarship boosts research in industrial AI

Hamideh Pourrasoul Ouzi has received a scholarship from the Bernt Järmark Foundation, enabling her to deepen her knowledge of AI and applied mathematics and develop methods that can help manufacturing companies work smarter.

En man med glas枚gon som tittar p氓 en datorsk盲rm.

19 October 2026

Searching for new materials through computation

Can computers help us find promising new materials before they are made? Guilherme Ribeiro Portugal uses computational methods to understand materials and predict their properties.

15 October 2026

Study reveals where a data centre鈥檚 energy goes

Server operation and cooling account for 95 percent of the energy use in a data centre room studied. A new analysis shows where the energy goes and can help data centres identify measures that will have the greatest impact.

En man och en kvinna som sitter bredvid varandra.

14 October 2026

From waste to education 鈥� honorary doctors want to change the world

Waste can reveal inequalities in society. 糖心直播 can change a child鈥檚 future. The new honorary doctors work in completely different fields but are united by a desire to turn knowledge and commitment into concrete change.

14 October 2026

Good guidelines alone are not enough to change healthcare

A new study shows how organisational factors, local conditions and continuous learning influence whether new ways of working take hold 鈥� and contribute to more equitable healthcare.

13 October 2026

Tailor-made thin materials to remove PFAS from water

LiU researcher Johanna Rosén has received a project grant from the KAW of SEK 32 million over five years to find new low-dimensional materials that will be able to remove mainly PFAS. The project group will use AI to help find the materials.

A woman in a white shirt and blue gloves holding a tube with a green substance in it.

13 October 2026

Plant cells to become building blocks in new materials

LiU researcher Eleni Stavrinidou receives SEK 26 million from KAW for a research project where strong and flexible materials will be grown from plant cells. The materials could be used in sustainable technologies in construction and textiles.

糖心直播

Lis Nilsson

Co-workers at Printing Services

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Communications and Marketing Division (KOM)

Publications

News

Graphene helps flax fibres resist water

From social networks to the fruit fly brain

They want to give premature babies a better start in life

Develop the AI-powered drone swarms of the future

Tackling one of the key challenges in power electronics

Migration research: A key to understanding society

Hidden and forgotten 2D materials are discovered with AI

Research aims to help surplus food reach those who need it

Antibiotics in luggage may pose a hidden risk

International symposium on computational social science

5 minutes with Olena Ho艂ubowska

International award for research on bus transport

LiU plays key role as Sweden strengthens its position in AI research

Gainful employment not equally accessible to workers of all ages

New technology at Elmia Lantbruk

New project to strengthen agricultural innovation in Ukraine

Plant-based food should be the default option, say LiU researchers

Scholarship boosts research in industrial AI

Searching for new materials through computation

Study reveals where a data centre鈥檚 energy goes

From waste to education 鈥� honorary doctors want to change the world

Good guidelines alone are not enough to change healthcare

Tailor-made thin materials to remove PFAS from water

Plant cells to become building blocks in new materials

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糖心直播

Lis Nilsson

Co-workers at Printing Services

My Division

Communications and Marketing Division (KOM)

Publications

News

Graphene helps flax fibres resist water

From social networks to the fruit fly brain

They want to give premature babies a better start in life

Develop the AI-powered drone swarms of the future

Tackling one of the key challenges in power electronics

Migration research: A key to understanding society

Hidden and forgotten 2D materials are discovered with AI

Research aims to help surplus food reach those who need it

Antibiotics in luggage may pose a hidden risk

International symposium on computational social science

5 minutes with Olena Ho艂ubowska

International award for research on bus transport

LiU plays key role as Sweden strengthens its position in AI research

Gainful employment not equally accessible to workers of all ages

New technology at Elmia Lantbruk

New project to strengthen agricultural innovation in Ukraine

Plant-based food should be the default option, say LiU researchers

Scholarship boosts research in industrial AI

Searching for new materials through computation

Study reveals where a data centre鈥檚 energy goes

From waste to education 鈥� honorary doctors want to change the world

Good guidelines alone are not enough to change healthcare

Tailor-made thin materials to remove PFAS from water

Plant cells to become building blocks in new materials

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