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The packing crates are emptied, new furniture is in place, the art is hung, and the tech is working. The Offices of the Vice-Chancellor and staff have moved into the King’s House. The new entrance opens onto the University Square and the fountain. Behind the doors of the University’s oldest building, there’s a definite air of new and modern. You are greeted first by an exhibition about the buildin

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-beginning-kings-house - 2026-07-18

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. With a research focus on the development and application of in vitro models to study human brain evolution and disease, PhD student Daniela Grassi will be defending her thesis on Thursday 23rd of April 2020. Here, Daniela tells us about her research in the Molecular Neurogenetics group, led by Johan Jakobsson, and her

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/thesis-defence-interview-daniela-grassi - 2026-07-17

The Lund Stem Cell Center’s Annual Image Competition returned this year with another vibrant display of creativity, curiosity, and scientific discovery. From intricate cellular landscapes to artistic interpretations of research, this year’s submissions once again highlighted the diverse and inspiring work of our research community. Now in its fourth year, the Lund Stem Cell Center Annual Image Com

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/celebrating-art-science-images-2025-image-competition - 2026-07-17

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Moving from South America, learning Swedish and getting your medical degree approved in Sweden represent a major challenge. Mariana Reza Felix and Marcelo Petri recently started a new training programme for doctors with a foreign license to practise medicine, and must adapt their internationally-acquired skills to the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/doctors-new-borders - 2026-07-17

Simon Boas, who wrote a candid account of living with cancer, passed away on July 15 at the age of 47. In a recent BBC interview, the former aid worker told the reporter: “My pain is under control and I’m terribly happy – it sounds weird to say, but I’m as happy as I’ve ever been in my life.”It may seem odd that a person could be happy as the end draws near, but in my experience as a clinical psyc

https://www.lucc.lu.se/article/why-are-some-people-happy-when-they-are-dying - 2026-07-17

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a new hydrogel based on the body’s natural peptide defense. It has been shown to prevent and treat infections in wounds. The formulation kills multi-resistant bacteria, something that is increasing in importance with antibiotic resistance growing globally. “The a

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/next-generation-wound-gel-treats-and-prevents-infections - 2026-07-17

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Johanna Lissinger Peitz is working as Chief negotiator for the Swedish delegation to the climate negotiations in Paris 2015. Home country: Sweden Current work position: Deputy Director, Division for Climate, Ministry of the Environment and Energy Graduation year from the IIIEE: 2000 Describe your job and the most exci

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/deputy-director-division-climate-ministry-environment-and-energy-career-iiiee-alumna - 2026-07-17

The second part of our theme on osteoarthritis of the wrist and finger joints. We get to share facts and tips from Freya Kristjansdottir, Sara Larsson, and Katarina Mortazavi, all three of whom work at Skåne University Hospital, Hand Surgery Rehab in Malmö.” It is not always easy to know where to turn to get help with the testing of aids. During our conversation, we learn that you can turn to an o

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/oa-wrist-and-fingers-part-ii - 2026-07-17

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. International experts has on behalf of the Swedish Research Council evaluated the first five years activity of Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC). The half time evaluation is underlying for the continous grant for the coming five years. All together the rating is "Very well accomplished". 2006 the Research Council

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/scientific-grade-world-class-commendation-and-resumed-confidence - 2026-07-17

It will be a major challenge for the higher education institutions to satisfy the government’s request for new forms of lifelong learning. We must ascertain what the University can develop and which parts of lifelong learning we are going to focus on. Lifelong learning (3L) has become an increasingly prioritised issue for both companies and organisations. But why has this become such an important

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/what-role-can-higher-education-institutions-play-future-lifelong-learning - 2026-07-17

The University is part of the climate collaboration CoAction Lund and this spring all participating organisations will compete against each other in sustainable commuting. To compete, you can choose to cycle, use public transport, carpool or walk to work. The competition will run for five weeks, from 28 April to 30 May, and will end with an awards ceremony and party on 3 June.  The results of this

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/make-your-commute-winning-habit-join-competition-great-prizes - 2026-07-18

A newly procured case management system, a new Support Centre, LU Box clear out and a gentle reminder to obtain strong authentication – from 9 June it will also be required for booking business travel. New case management system procuredThe procurement of a new case management system for the entire University has now been completed. The new supplier and system is HaloITSM. HaloITSM is a British co

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-case-system-support-centre-and-document-clear-out - 2026-07-18

As part of the work with Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE), Lund University is announcing calls for funding to stimulate collaboration and activities that strengthen our international impact in research, education, innovation and cooperation.  The purpose of the seed funds is to pave the way for new collaborations with leading international universities and create exchanges of experience that furthe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funding-international-collaborations-and-activities-2026 - 2026-07-18

The Board of the Faculty of Science has decided, given current conditions, to reject stage two of Science Village, while the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) has approved it. The University Board and University Management continue to see the University’s establishment there as an important goal. “For Lund University, it is very important that Science Village develops into an attractive area for resear

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/development-science-village-remains-important-university - 2026-07-18

This year, the Centre for European Studies has awarded Olof Bärtås the best thesis award for his master's thesis on cultural Europeanization of Swedish cultural pages. Linda Neubauer received the honorary mention for her master's thesis focusing on European integration and Switzerland. Below you can find the jury motivations and links to interviews with the winners. Bärtås was granted the award wi

https://www.cfe.lu.se/en/article/winners-cfes-best-thesis-awards-2023 - 2026-07-17

It will be Oskar Jonsson who will be SWEAH's researcher with collaborative assignment of 20 percent this year. The completely new assignment includes collaborating within the welfare and community building sector, with politicians, interest organisations, business and the media - both nationally and internationally. The goal is to strengthen the conditions for translating research results from SWE

https://sweah.lu.se/en/article/he-contributes-research-reaching-practice - 2026-07-17

Klimatkrisen är allvarlig. Lika allvarlig är utarmningen av den biologiska mångfalden i världen. Forskning och arbete sker för att lindra båda kriserna. Problemet är att åtgärderna hittills inte har samordnats. I en internationell studie pekar forskare på vikten av att ta hänsyn till båda kriserna samtidigt, både inom forskning och vad gäller konkreta åtgärder. – Klimatåtgärder kan inte bortse frå

https://www.biologi.lu.se/artikel/forskare-varnar-utan-samsyn-kan-varken-klimat-eller-biodiversitet-raddas - 2026-07-17

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Vid olyckor eller terrordåd där radioaktiva ämnen misstänks vara inblandade kan det vara svårt att klargöra ifall människor i omgivningen utsatts för strålning. Men genom att analysera mobiltelefoner eller andra kroppsnära föremål går det att få viktig information om strålningsexponeringen. Det visar en ny avhandlin

https://www.lu.se/artikel/din-mobil-kan-avsloja-om-du-utsatts-stralning - 2026-07-17

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Allt fler samhällsfunktioner påverkas av digitaliseringen och den snabba teknikutvecklingen. Vid Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten startar man nu därför en tankesmedja med fokus på teknik. Sociologen Carola Aili är en av initiativtagarna. Sociologen Carola Aili är en av initiativtagarna till tankesmedjan. Varför behö

https://www.lu.se/artikel/tankesmedja-med-teknikfokus-hos-samhallsvetarna - 2026-07-17

Klimatkrisen är allvarlig. Lika allvarlig är utarmningen av den biologiska mångfalden i världen. Forskning och arbete sker för att lindra båda kriserna. Problemet är att åtgärderna hittills inte har samordnats. I en internationell studie pekar forskare på vikten av att ta hänsyn till båda kriserna samtidigt, både inom forskning och vad gäller konkreta åtgärder. – Klimatåtgärder kan inte bortse frå

https://www.lu.se/artikel/forskare-varnar-utan-samsyn-kan-varken-klimat-eller-biodiversitet-raddas - 2026-07-18