Linköping University

Linköping University is a relatively young, higher education institution with a strong tradition in collaborating over subject and faculty borders and with the community.

Science is an obvious starting point for all research and education. Core values such as innovation, courage, vigour, and creativity form the foundation of Linköping University external link, opens in new window

´s identity as well as for undergraduate education and research.

Medical research takes place mainly at the Faculty of Health Sciences external link, opens in new window , which is the faculty of medicine, while research in natural sciences, for example, is situated primarily at the Linköping Institute of Technology, which is the faculty of engineering and science.

Research at the Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology external link, opens in new window is highly relevant to many social issues — from the use of genetic technology that modifies characteristics of various organisms to animal welfare issues and the preservation of biodiversity.

From its start in 1986, the Faculty of Health Sciences has been a forerunner regarding new innovations in medical and nursing education. Problem-based learning was introduced as a teaching strategy, and different educational programmes — clinical and theoretical, undergraduate and research — were integrated.

Linköping University has 2600 undergraduate students, around 1300 research/postgraduate students, and 3500 employees. The Ethical Committee on Animal Experiments in Linköping addresses the issues concerning the use of laboratory animals. Various advisory groups are available for questions related to specific activities.

Published: 2009-02-11

Last updated: 2009-02-11

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