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Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning (IBL)

A sustainable society must be based on scientific knowledge of human behaviour and learning. The research environments at the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning generate knowledge in key fields of social science including work and working life, mental health, disability, school and lifelong learning. We educate students and scientists who are well equipped to meet future challenges in society and working life.   

Research at IBL

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Covid-19: Closer to the senses – The (es)sense of presence in online education

This project investigates qualitative aspects of digital teaching in teacher education in the distance and hybrid mode caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Nordic Conference on Adult ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ and Learning, NAEL 2026

NAEL is a research conference that circulates between the five Nordic countries ever two years. NAEL is arranged by a loosely organized Nordic network of researchers with interests in adult education and learning. Next time will be in Finland 2026.

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PATT 43, Pupils' Attitudes Towards Technology Conference

The Conference will take place from 15 to 18 June 2026, with the theme "Technology ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ Across Boundaries".

News about IBL

En närbild på en kvinna som bär en kofta.

21 April 2026

Duty and gratitude behind academic diligence

A sense of gratitude towards parents for their sacrifices, and a desire to succeed and give something back. These are powerful drivers in studies of high-achieving young people with a migration background, according to a study from LiU.

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24 March 2026

Training educators requires research

Teachers face challenges when it comes to sparking students’ curiosity and getting them to understand science and technology. This is something the Graduate School FontD has addressed over the past two decades.

En man som sitter i en stol på ett kontor.

09 March 2026

Increased risk of bullying in open-plan offices

Open-plan offices entail a clearly increased risk of workplace bullying compared with employees having their own office or sharing with just a few colleagues. This is shown in research from ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ.

Divisions

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Disability Research Division (FUSA)

We do research on various disabilities, where we measure and compare the impact and degree of disability. The focus is on cognition and communication.

Division of ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ, Teaching and Learning (PEDI)

Teachers' work and students' learning are in focus at the Division of ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ, Teaching and Learning. This focus covers basic and advanced levels as well as graduate studies and research.

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Division of ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ and Sociology (APS)

Sustainable work and working life is the focus of the division’s research and education covering both pedagogy and sociology. Current research projects concern learning, leadership, equality, health and working conditions.

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Division of ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ and Adult Learning (PVL)

The division is one of the world’s most prominent university settings in the area of adult learning and hosts Sweden’s only Folk High School Teacher Training. Our research focuses on adult education as well as on vocational education.

Division of Learning, Aesthetics, Natural Science (LEN)

LEN is a division at IBL engaged in education and research within the Faculty of ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æal Sciences at ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ.

Division of Psychology (PSY)

Research at the division covers many aspects of psychology. We also educate psychologists and psychotherapists to meet the challenges of work life and future clients in the best possible way.

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Address

Postal Address

Linköping University
Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning
581 83 Linköping
Sweden

Visiting address

Building I and Building D
Campus Valla
Linköping