Linköping University's Bold Leap: New Test Labs and Global Research Opportunities

Linköping University (LiU) is setting the pace for innovation in education and research with a significant investment in five state-of-the-art test laboratories. With a generous budget of SEK 40 million, these labs aim to bolster LiU's reputation for fostering interdisciplinary research environments that address contemporary challenges in groundbreaking ways.

Cybersecurity and AI in education stand out as two primary focus areas in this ambitious initiative. Vice-Chancellor Jan-Ingvar Jönsson envisions these "development-oriented test laboratories" as platforms for students, PhD candidates, and researchers to enhance LiU's standing as a frontrunner in digitalisation and modern pedagogy. The labs will delve into a range of subjects, from additive manufacturing and cybersecurity to open human science, AI in teaching environments, and futuristic AI solutions for campus development.

But the university's vision doesn't stop at the labs. In a move to further elevate its research prowess, Vice-Chancellor Jönsson is also expanding opportunities for professors to conduct research abroad for durations ranging from six to twelve months. This strategic decision not only aims to enrich LiU's research but also to attract the next generation of research leaders.