1. Reinventing research and education Linköping University Introducing Sweden and the East Sweden region Additional slides

2. Welcome to Sweden! 2 Capital: Stockholm Language: Swedish Population: 9.6 million

3. A world leader within R & D Swedish investment in research among the highest in the world Third most patents in the world 3

4. Global Swedish brands Ericsson Volvo Scania Electrolux SKF Sandvik Atlas Copco Ikea H&M Saab Spotify Skype 4

5. A country of innovations Ball bearing Tetra Pak packaging system Pacemaker Dialysis machine Computer mouse Bluetooth Skype Spotify Safety matches 5

6. The Nobel Prize World’s most prestigious award for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economic sciences and for peace. 6

7. Swedish society World leaders on gender equality Successfully balancing social equality and economic success Sustainable thinking and green technology Right of Public Access (Allemansrätten) Safe and secure High proficiency in English 7

8. Studying in Sweden Open climate with a strong focus on team work Informal relations between students and teachers Combining theory with practice 8

9. East Sweden region 9 Located between Stockholm and Copenhagen, the East Sweden region has a population of almost half a million

10. A dedicated cleantech region Industrial ecology Waste management and recycling Renewable fuels Sustainable construction and living Research and education 10

11. Linköping University Agent for regional development Innovations Office Science parks Business incubator Skilled labour force R&D Business development 11

12. Linköping 150,000 inhabitants (5 th in Sweden) The capital of Swedish aviation Important sectors: aviation, cleantech, information and communication technology Mjärdevi Science Park Linköping University: Campus Valla and Campus US Green industries 12

13. Norrköping 130,000 inhabitants (8 th in Sweden) Important sectors: transport and logistics, retail, paper and packaging, electronics Unique industrial landscape Norrköping Science Park Linköping University: Campus Norrköping 13

14. www.liu.se