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Last week, Thesis Support Week at LUSEM took place for the third time; a week packed with lectures and workshops preparing students for their thesis writing. Daniel Gunnarsson, Library Manager at Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM), explains how the idea to provide students with support early in the thesis writing process came to be. Getting started on your thesis and unders

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/helping-students-through-thesis-process - 2026-05-18

On 23–24 March, the Centre for Aesthetics and Business Creativity (ABC) co-hosted an international workshop on Landscapes and Craft on the Scottish island of Islay, together with the Centre for Organization and Employee Well-Being at the University of Liverpool. The workshop brought together researchers to explore the role of landscapes in shaping craft knowledge and practices, with a focus on wha

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/workshop-landscapes-and-craft-scotland - 2026-05-18

The ABC-centre is happy to announce the arrival of a timely and important new book series with Bloomsbury, entitled Passionately Transforming Management. The series is co-edited by Daniel Hjorth (Lund University School of Economics and Management and Copenhagen Business School) and Damian O'Doherty (University of Liverpool), who has previously been a Hamrin Visiting Researcher at the ABC Centre.Th

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-book-series-passionately-transforming-management - 2026-05-18

Emma was drawn to Lund by the opportunity to study in English, in Sweden. In the Bachelor's programme Economy and Society she gets to combine her interests for business and economics, society and international perspectives. Below Emma explains how she chose her education and offers advice to prospective students. Emma Jacobi is studying the international Bachelor’s programme Economy and Society, w

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/us-lund-emma-chose-international-programme - 2026-05-18

The combination of IT and business drew Emily to study Design of Information Systems. After graduating, she’s set to take up a role as a junior IT consultant. Emily Tran is a student on the Swedish Bachelor’s programme in Design of Information Systems, Systemvetenskapligt kandidatprogram, at Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM). After graduating from upper secondary school, s

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/how-emily-found-her-path-lusem - 2026-05-18

From LUSEM to the global stage, Isabelle’s journey shows how curiosity and the right academic foundation can open doors across industries and borders. In this alumni interview, Isabelle shares how the time in the master programme in Management shaped her career path, from consulting in Stockholm to a global HR role in Amsterdam, and offers advice to students ready to explore what’s possible. Hi Is

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-amsterdam-isabelle-building-career-global-hr - 2026-05-18

Sweden's kidney exchange programme has been operational since 2018 and will soon be expanded to include the entire EU. The programme has meant that patients' previous waiting times of up to two years have been reduced to just six months. Tommy Andersson, Professor of Economics at Lund University School of Economics and Management, never imagined his research would one day lead to this–but his joy,

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/kidney-transplant-programme-saves-lives-and-tax-payer-money - 2026-05-18

Major investments are being made in Borlänge and Falun, on Northvolt's former land, to develop one of Europe's largest data centers and an AI cluster. According to Kerstin Enflo, professor in Economic history at Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM), the development is far from unique from a historical perspective. She explains that a lot is at stake when making large investme

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/ai-foundational-industry - 2026-05-18

The Department of Economic History are hiring two doctoral students in Economic History. One position is linked to the research project "Greenspace Across the Life Course: Inequality, School Outcomes, and Later Health" and the other position is linked to the research environment CIRCE – Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Cancer and Equity in Women. The application deadline for both positions

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/two-doctoral-student-positions-department-economic-history - 2026-05-18

The Department of Economic History is hiring a Senior Lecturer in Economic History. The deadline for application is 17 May 2026. For further information on the position and how to apply, follow the link below. Job ad: Senior Lecturer in Economic History -- lu.varbi.com 

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/department-economic-history-hiring-senior-lecturer - 2026-05-18

We at LUSEM are proud to take part in the EU week alongside leading universities across Europe. It’s a chance for discussions, inspiration and views on the future of Europe. Throughout the week (4-8 May) there are seminars discussions and keynotes available on-site at the participating universities as well as online.The EU week was initiated by TUM School of Management in Munich and with them and

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/why-europe-important-welcome-eu-week-2026 - 2026-05-18

Many campaigns encourage people to think and talk about the social and environmental consequences of what they buy and sell. A new study by Iker Arregui Alegria, Gunes Gokmen, and Roel van Veldhuizen examines whether this kind of awareness can change behavior in markets, leading firms to offer less harmful products and consumers to choose them. The study finds that this only happens when both side

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/can-social-awareness-campaigns-make-markets-more-responsible - 2026-05-18

Anton who has been doing his research at the department of economic history recently nailed his dissertation: Aging, Work, and Family, here at LUSEM. He is preparing his defense for 21 May, but we had a chance to ask him a few questions during these busy days. Anton is practically a local, having grown up in Hörby, just a half hour drive from Lund. He came to the university straight out of highsch

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-thesis-three-questions-anton-svensson - 2026-05-18

Lund University has received 71,404 applications for autumn 2026 studies, with 31,076 applicants selecting the University as their first-choice destination. Among the University’s most sought-after programmes, several are offered by LUSEM. LUSEM popular for both programmes and coursesAs in previous years, the Law Programme is the most popular programme, measured by the number of first-choice appli

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/business-and-economics-remains-top-choice-among-applicants - 2026-05-18

The Department of Economic History seeks to hire a doctoral student within the research project "From Private to Public Insurance: The Value of Women’s Unpaid Care Work and Its Economic and Health Outcomes, 1900–1986". The deadline for applications is 8 June 2026. For more information about the position and how to apply, follow the link to the job ad below. Doctoral student in Economic History, wi

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/doctoral-student-position-department-economic-history - 2026-05-18

New research by Teppo Lindfors shows how the sudden collapse of Russian censorship in Finland in 1917 helped spark a revolutionary participation cascade. As radical ideas spread through newspapers and local networks, growing public belief that resistance was possible helped push the country toward civil war. Revolutions often seem to erupt out of nowhere, transforming stable societies into scenes

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/how-end-censorship-fueled-finnish-civil-war - 2026-05-18

För tio år sedan upptäckte forskare i Lund tecken på att en av fysikens mest fundamentala lagar, Coulombs lag, inte verkade solid i vatten. I experiment såg det ut som att två laddningar av samma tecken attraherade varandra. Men tack vare en superdator kan forskarna nu lägga fram en förklaringsmodell som visar att Coulombs lag inte låter sig utmanas i brådrasket. Det var i samband med ett experime

https://www.lu.se/artikel/lundaforskare-tar-hjalp-av-superdator-att-forklara-mystiska-experimentresultat - 2026-05-18

Vad är intelligens och vilka intellektuella förmågor har vi människor som inte ens den smartaste AI-robot kan överträffa? Kanske handlar det om att vi har värderingar och att vi kan ändra oss och sätta nya mål? Hör Jonna Bornemark, ny gästprofessor knuten till Institute of Public Affairs vid Lunds universitet, samtala med tre andra forskare om användningen av AI i offentlig sektor. Lyssna på samta

https://www.lu.se/artikel/ar-omdome-unikt-manskligt - 2026-05-18

FNs klimatpanel IPCC kommer med två nya rapporter under våren. Den 28 februari släpps AR6 Delrapport 2, om effekterna av klimatförändringen, klimatanpassning och sårbarhet. Den 4 april släpps AR6 Delrapport 3, med fokus på att begränsa klimatförändringarna. (Läs mer på IPCC Nationell kontaktpunkt | SMHI.) Från Lunds universitet deltar tre forskare som huvudförfattare till olika kapitel i rapporter

https://www.lu.se/artikel/klimatexperter-fran-lunds-universitet-ipcc-ar6-delrapport-2-och-3 - 2026-05-18

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Arkeologen Johanna Bergqvist har i sin avhandling vid Lunds universitet undersökt läkekonsten och läkaryrkets utveckling under medeltiden och renässansen. Tvärtemot vad man tidigare har trott var klostrens läkekonst inte spridd till resten av samhället. Men redan under tidig medeltid fanns i städerna en erfarenhetsb

https://www.lu.se/artikel/digerdod-slog-ut-kunskap-om-lakekonst - 2026-05-18