Linköping University is a state university in Linköping, Sweden. Linköping University was granted full university status in 1975 and is now one of Sweden's larger academic institutions. 

Linköping University is based on four campuses at three locations in southern Sweden, in northern Europe. Two of the campuses are located in Linköping. One lies in the centre of Norrköping, while one lies just outside Stockholm.

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Malins challenge

A wonderful challenge

The ability to manage projects and programme activities. The knowledge of variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpect

Project management

Understand project management and the activities which comprise this area. Know the variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.

project management

Manage projects effectively

The ability to innovate for social needs. The knowledge of innovative models, products or services which meet a social need and have as a consequence the creation of new collaborations in th

Social innovation

Innovative models, products or services which meet a social need and have as a consequence the creation of new collaborations in the social field.

social innovation

Social entrepreneurs create innovative products or service models to tackle social and environmental challenges, pursuing through their profits a social mission that benefits a wider community or the environment. They often use a more democratic decision-making system by involving closely their stakeholders, and strive to achieve change at a systems level, by influencing policies, market evolutions and even mentalities.

social entrepreneur

Create novel solutions for social issues.

The ability to access and analyse digital data and to select and use ICT systems for a variety of complex tasks in order to meet a variety of needs.

ICT systems

Using ICT systems

The ability to work with digital devices and applications and to list simple instructions for a computing system to solve problems or perform tasks at a basic level and with appropriate guid

Programming skills

Applying basic programming skills

The ability to use information technologies and equipment to storing, retrieving, transmitting and manipulating data. The ability to use online and digital tools for collaboration, communica

IT tools

Using IT tools

The ability to utilise the knowledge of various aspects related to the functioning and operations of businesses to develop solutions to societal challenges.

Business Knowledge

Using business knowledge

The ability, knowledge and skills required to effectively use and leverage various types of technology to accomplish work-related tasks and goals.

Working with technology

Using technology

The ability to develop entrepreneurial and financial skills and competencies through organising and managing an own business venture, identifying and pursuing opportunities and mobilising re

Entrepreneurial skills

Develop, organise and manage an own business venture, identifying and pursuing opportunities and mobilising resources, keeping in mind a profitability perspective. Demonstrate a proactive attitude and determination to achieve success in business

show entrepreneurial spirit

Demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit

The ability to identify and evaluate new business opportunities, develop and implement innovative strategies to capitalise on these opportunities, leverage technology to create new products

Entrepreneurship, technology and innovation

Creating and implementing innovative business ideas using technology

Preparatory

The ability to develop and implement policies, programs, and interventions that maintain sanitary public areas.

Public areas

Create sanitary and clean public areas

The ability to design systems and products, structures or facilities by consulting builders and those requiring extra support to determine how best to provide accessible infrastructure.

Infrastructure accessibility

Ensuring infrastructure accessibility

The ability to develop solutions within systems which provide for access to (public) services with consideration for the diverse perspectives of all stakeholders.

Universal access to services

Providing access to services for all

The ability to develop and implement programs or activities aimed at raising awareness of issues relevant to the local community, such as social or economic inequality, gender issues, violen

Quality of life in cities and communities

Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.

work within communities

Intervene and implement programs or activities that raise awareness of issues relevant for the respective local community, such as social or economic inequality, gender issues, violence, and drug abuse.

raise awareness on local community's priorities

Actively engage in activities for the common or public interest such as civic, community or neighbourhood initiatives, volunteering opportunities and non-governmental organisations.

participate actively in civic life

Working within communities to participate actively in civic life and raise awareness of the local community priorities

The ability to aid communities or other public services with technical skills in situations which create risks to the public or when special support is needed.

Assist communities

Assisting communities

The ability to develop and implement aspects of resource systems taking into consideration the needs of local communities. The knowledge of development policy focusing on specific sub-region

Resource-efficient systems

An approach to development policy focusing on specific sub-regional areas and characterised by the involvement of local communities and local action groups to design integrated and multi-sectoral local development strategies that take into account local needs and potential.

community-led local development

Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of health services for the community with a view to its improvement.

assess health services within the community

Promoting community-led resource system development

The competence to contribute to the building and maintaining of resilient communities that possess the necessary qualities, resources, and capacities to withstand and recover from various ch

Resilient communities

Seek solutions for the healthy and sustainable development of communities in their structure, socio-political interactions, and connection with technological developments.

The ability to design social areas and public spaces that are open and inclusive to all. The knowledge of inclusivity and key groups affected. And the ability to plan, develop, and create op

Inclusive public spaces

Design social areas and open spaces working in cooperation with communities, clients and other professionals.

design open spaces

Designing public spaces to be open and inclusive for all.

The ability to develop and implement policies in organizations to promote a positive, inclusive environment with equality of opportunity for all. The knowledge and awareness of the various n

Inclusive policies

Develop and implement plans which aim to create an environment in an organisation which is positive and inclusive of minorities, such as ethnicities, gender identities, and religious minorities.

set inclusive policies

Promote diversity and equal treatment of genders, ethnicities and minority groups in organisations in order to prevent discrimination and ensure inclusion and a positive environment.

promote inclusion in organisations

Developing and implementing policies in organisations to promote inclusivity for genders, ethnicities and minority groups.

The ability to integrate elements of sustainability and balanced resource consumption in the development of urban infrastructure. This involves the awareness of principles, policies and regu

Sustainable urbanization

Throughout the coordination of an engineering project, promote the development of infrastructure that is innovative and sustainable, in line with the latest developments in the field.

promote design of sustainable infrastructure

Apply principles, policies and regulations aimed at environmental sustainability, including the reduction of waste, energy and water consumption, the reuse and recycling of products, and the engagement in the sharing economy.

adopt ways to reduce negative impact of consumption

Awareness and ability to champion sustainable development in urban infrastructure projects

The ability to develop and apply risk management processes to prevent and respond to disasters and emergencies. The knowledge of potential risks, compliance regulations, and actions for cont

Disaster risk reduction

Compose procedures outlining specific actions to be taken in the event of an emergency, taking into account all the risks and dangers that could be involved, ensuring that the plans comply with safety legislation and represent the safest course of action.

develop contingency plans for emergencies

Identify risks and apply a risk management process, e.g. hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP).

apply risk management processes

Develop and apply risk management processes to prevent and reduce the negative impact of disaster situations.

The ability to minimise impact of activities on the surrounding environment through assessing work practices, applying policies for protection, and employing sustainable waste and disposal p

Environmental impact

Apply principles, policies and regulations aimed at environmental sustainability in the workplace.

follow environmentally-sustainable work practices

Minimise the waste of materials and dispose of debris correctly. Minimise the damage to plants, features and surrounding areas.

minimise environmental impact on the surrounding area

Minimising negative environmental impact of work practices.

The knowledge, skills and attitude important to thrive in the fields of ener

Energy and sustainability

Accept responsibility and accountability for one's own professional decisions and actions, or those delegated to others.

assume responsibility

Seeking energy solutions to achieve the trilemma of secure supply, affordability, and environmental sustainability.

The ability to integrate various environmental, social and governance considerations when making financial decisions towards a circular economy. The knowledge about the sustainable investmen

Financing circular economy

The process of integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations when making business or investment decisions, leading to increased longer-term investments into sustainable economic activities and projects.

sustainable finance

Developing finance schemes for the circular economy taking into account environmental and societal concerns.

The ability to manage the methods and processes used to collect, transport, treat, recycle, and dispose of waste for the benefit of a healthy, hygenic society. The knowledge of monitoring pr

Waste management

Manage processes by defining, measuring, controlling and improving them with the goal to meet customer requirements profitably.

manage processes

Dispose waste in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities.

dispose waste

Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials or hazardous materials. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.

manage waste

The methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal.

waste management

Manage effective, healthy processes for safe waste disposal.

The ability to promote policies, activities, and educational programmes that encourage sustainable consumer consumption behaviour. The knowledge of methods for behaviour change in consumers

Responsible consumption and production

Promote policies, actions and education programmes that encourage healthy lifestyles and proactive participation in sustainable consumption, and that lead to changes in consumers' attitudes, shopping habits and expectations.

promote responsible consumer behaviour

Promoting and integrating responsible, sustainable consumption and production practices.

The ability to apply principles, policies, and regulations towards environmental sustainability. The knowledge and skills to identify and enact methods towards the reduction of waste, energy

Sharing and reusing

Investigate ideas and spot opportunities to improve the collection, process and recycling of waste materials.

identify new recycling opportunities

Identifying and applying policies, regulations, and activities to promote better consumption behaviours and shared economy.

A circular economy transition requires adapting to the specific situation of

Circular economy

Seeking solutions for resource flows that contribute to a sustainable, biodiverse environment.

The ability to devise transport sector strategies and policies. Knowledge of the the public administration and regulatory aspects of the transportation and infrastructure sectors, and requir

Sustainable transport policies

The public administration and regulatory aspects of the transportation and infrastructure sectors, and requirements necessary to create policies.

transportation sector policies

Creating sustainable transport policies

The ability to use various methods to analyse green-house gas emissions such as CO2 emissions.

Vehicle footprint

Evaluate the ecological footprint of vehicles.

The ability to determine performance regarding the use of sustainable transport, set objectives for promoting the use of sustainable transport and propose environmentally friendly alternativ

Sustainable transport

Promote the use of sustainable transport

The ability to develop solutions for reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector. The skills to evaluate the most sustainable and cost-effective transport options, develop and imp

Low carbon transport

Develop low-carbon options for transportation

The ability to design and develop transport solutions based on the integration of digital technologies and data management. The knowledge to help promote the shift from personally-owned tran

Optimising movement

Working on innovative mobility services

The ability to monitor environmental parameters related to air pollution and the knowledge of how to reduce the negative impact of consumption and manufacturing. The ability to analyse tempe

Air pollution

Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.

monitor environmental parameters

Understanding the environmental impacts of air pollution

Effective transport and mobility is an integral part of achieving sustainable development across all scales, from city networks to rurban to national to international networks. Technological

Transport and Mobility

Seek solutions for achieving sustainable development of the way people and resources move around the world.

SDG/Domain

Portuguese

The Portuguese language. Portuguese is an official and working language of the EU.

Polish

The Polish language. Polish is an official and working language of the EU.

German

Irish

The Irish language. Irish is an official and working language of the EU.

Italian

The Italian language. Italian is an official language of the EU.

Danish

The Danish language. Danish is an official and working language of the EU.

Finnish

The Finnish language. Finnish is an official and working language of the EU.

Swedish

The Swedish language. Swedish is an official and working language of the EU.

Norwegian

Spanish

The Spanish language. Spanish is an official and working language of the EU.

Lithuanian

The Lithuanian language. Lithuanian is an official and working language of the EU.

French

The French language. French is an official and working language of the EU.

English

The English language. English is an official and working language of the EU.

Catalan

Dutch

The Dutch language. Dutch is an official and working language of the EU.

Language learning, together with other transversal skills and competences are not specifically related to a particular discipline or area of knowledge, but are relevant to a broad range of o

Language learning

Effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening of languages

The ability to develop strategies to find solutions to practical, operational or conceptual problems in a wide range of contexts. This includes the ability to identify, analyse, and resolve

Problem solving

Find solutions to practical, operational or conceptual problems in a wide range of contexts.

solve problems

Finding solutions to challenges or issues

The ability to utilise creative thinking techniques, brainstorming, and idea generation processes to develop unique solutions to problems or challenges. It involves breaking away from conven

Generate ideas

Creatively imagine new ideas

The ability to analyse and evaluate information in a systematic and logical manner, while also generating new and original ideas through creative and divergent thinking. It involves question

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