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LiU to close at night

Guidelines for the use of LiU premises were passed in June 2019. One of the consequences of the guidelines is that all of the university premises will be closed at night, starting 1 February.

Dubbelkvart to open in Norrköping

The library’s “Dubbelkvart” event is to open in Norrköping! These are short, open lunch talks arranged by the university library, presenting useful, inspiring and thought-provoking ideas. They last for two quarter-hours, and coffee is a vital part of the proceedings.

Overhead projectors to be removed

Removal of overhead projectors will start in December in LOKE facilities on LiU campuses. Overhead projectors will be removed first att Campus Valla, followed by Campus Norrköping, and lastly Campus University Hospital. It's possible to loan a document camera instead (use our form).

Open access agreement in place from 2020

Negotiations between several countries, including Sweden, and scientific publishers Elsevier stranded 18 months ago. Now, however, Swedish universities have finally managed to reach a satisfactory agreement with Elsevier and other major publishers.

Modern course sites in Lisam

New, modern course sites have arrived to Lisam. You will be able to create both classic and modern sites for yet some time. The new sites work similiar to before, but there are some new advantages. See detailed info in Swedish. Log in to Lisam to read more.

Digital collaboration platforms now private only

To ensure information security, all digital collaboration platforms in Microsoft Office apps will be created as private. Collaboration platforms may be made public to all LiU users only after approval by the IT Division.

New contract of employment for those with new placements

Employees affected by the changes in operations that come into force on 1 January 2020, and those affected by the efficiency enquiry, will be given new contracts of employment. These will be sent to the relevant employees during January and February.

The Campus Bus - new timetable November 25

From November 25, the Campus bus has a new ajusted timetable, based on received requests.

South Africa collaboration?

Are you a researcher interested in collaboration with universities in South Africa? If so, you have the chance to participate in a week of research and innovation in Uppsala in May 2020. The deadline for application is 26 November.

Award to Olle Inganäs

The 2019 recipient of the LiU Award for Entrepreneurial Teacher of the Year is a person who, according to the citation, moves seamlessly and elegantly between the academic world and entrepreneurship. This year’s winner is Professor Emeritus Olle Inganäs of the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

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