The Change Makers

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Växjö
Kalmar

Education

Students at the library

Have you been admitted for the autumn term?

Welcome to us! Follow this checklist to get ready for your studies.

New student
Students at campus, Linneaus University Växjö Sweden

Preparing for your stay

Moving to another country, even for a short period of time, requires a great deal of preparation and planning ahead.

Preparing for your stay
Students at Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden

Student life

Quality leisure time is important when you are a student. If you find joy and fulfilment in your student life, you will gain extra energy for your studies.

Student life

Research

Dogs

Not just bites – how dogs injure people

Researchers have reviewed statistics from 6,000 patients injured by dogs.

Not just bites – how dogs injure people
Arrows

World’s oldest arrow poison – 60,000-year-old traces reveal early advanced hunting techniques

Researchers have identified traces of plant poison from the South African plant gifbol on Stone Age arrowheads.

World’s oldest arrow poison – 60,000-year-old traces reveal early advanced hunting techniques

News

Cod fishes
3 March 2026

New study finds Baltic Sea cod healthier than expected

Baltic Sea cod healthier than expected
Linnaeus merchandise
24 March 2026

Now you can buy Linnaeus University merchandise online

Now you can buy Linnaeus University merchandise online
Steering group
20 March 2026

The Bridge Conference 2026: From collaboration to real impact

The Bridge Conference - 2026
Exhibition
12 March 2026

Woodlife Sweden at Linnaeus University highlights sustainable timber construction

Woodlife Sweden at Linnaeus University

An international university in Småland

Trees

Forest Values

Linnaeus University brings together unique research and education in forestry and the forest industry.

Area of strength: Forest values
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The Core of Welfare

Read about our research and education in the area of welfare core.

Change
Students collaborating

EUniWell – collaboration for increased well-being

Twelve universities are part of the European collaboration EUniWell. The vision is to improve the well-being of both individuals and society as a whole.

EUniWell - The European University for Well-Being

Collaborate with us

A group of people working in the forest.

The Bridge – a long-term partnership

The Bridge is a collaboration between Linnaeus University, IKEA and Södra, with a focus on forestry, innovation and sustainability.

The Bridge
 Two happy people are walking with books in their hands.

Contract education

Would you like to boost the competence within your organisation? We offer tailor-made courses for the specific needs of your organisation.

Contract education
40 000

Some 40 000 critical thinkers study here!

Study at Linnaeus University
4 000

Almost 4 000 people graduate from Linnaeus University every year. Join them and take the step!

Our programmes
2 200

About 2 200 people work at Linnaeus University. Join us!

Work with us
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We have established seven knowledge environments to meet societal challenges.

Knowledge environments

Work at Linnaeus University

Postdoctoral Researcher in Ecology with a Focus on Animal Welfare

Kalmar Last application date: 5/17/2026

Laboratory technician in marine microbial ecology

Kalmar Last application date: 5/6/2026

Postdoctoral position in forest products with specialisation in production.

Vaxjo Last application date: 5/3/2026