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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The 2nd Nordic HD Research Meeting will take place on Tuesday November 26, 2019 in the Belfrage hall at D15 of the Biomedical Center (BMC), Klinikgatan 32, in Lund, Sweden. It is organized by the Huntington Center and is open to HD researchers and clinicians in the Nordic countries. There will be a large number of dat

https://www.huntington-research.lu.se/article/huntington-center-welcomes-hd-researchers-and-clinicians-nordic-countries-one-day-nordic-huntington - 2026-06-27

On 13th of February, a transplant of stem cell-derived nerve cells was administered to a person with Parkinson’s at Skåne University Hospital, Sweden. The product has been developed by Lund University and it is now being tested in patients for the first time. The transplantation product is generated from embryonic stem cells and functions to replace the dopamine nerve cells which are lost in the p

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/article/first-patient-receives-milestone-stem-cell-based-transplant-parkinsons-disease - 2026-06-27

Each year the Faculty of Social Sciences announces a number of recurring grants that are available to apply for certain categories of faculty staff. Also, please note the deadlines concerning appointments and courses for teaching in higher education. GrantsApplication monthsThe application months are to be used to draw up research applications. PhD holders employed until further notice as senior l

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/important-application-dates-2024 - 2026-06-27

In 2020, the UN General Assembly received a report on academic freedom from the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Based on the report, a working group has consulted widely and drafted 9 ’Principles for Implementing the Right of Academic Freedom’. These principles are now released to guide the protection of academic freedom. Dis

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/seminar-8-april-principles-implementing-and-safeguarding-academic-freedom - 2026-06-28

Länge sades det att typ 1-diabetiker är normalviktiga och att typ 2-diabetiker ofta är överviktiga. Det stämmer inte längre. Bland personer med typ 1-diabetes är övervikt och fetma allt vanligare och med samma hälsovådliga konsekvenser som vid typ 2-diabetes. En svårighet med att hålla vikten är att insulinbehandling i sig ökar risken för övervikt. Frågan togs upp i tidskriften The Lancet Diabetes

https://www.diabetesportalen.lu.se/artikel/overvikt-ar-ett-vaxande-problem-bland-personer-med-typ-1-diabetes - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed an algorithm that combines data from a simple blood test and brief memory tests, to predict with great accuracy who will develop Alzheimer's disease in the future. The findings are published in Nature Medicine. Approximately 20-30% of patients with Alzheimer's di

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/simple-diagnostic-tool-predicts-individual-risk-alzheimers - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed an algorithm that combines data from a simple blood test and brief memory tests, to predict with great accuracy who will develop Alzheimer's disease in the future. The findings are published in Nature Medicine. Approximately 20-30% of patients with Alzheimer's di

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/simple-diagnostic-tool-predicts-individual-risk-alzheimers - 2026-06-27

On 15-17 May 2024, SMHI, the strategic research areas MERGE and BECC, and the Bolin Centre for Climate Research invite you to the second Swedish Climate Symposium in Norrköping. A symposium for increased scientific understanding of climate change and its environmental and societal consequences. Climate change strongly affects natural systems and humanity. In Sweden, the effects of climate change a

https://www.cec.lu.se/article/time-submit-your-contribution-swedish-climate-symposium - 2026-06-27

Per Odin is resigning from his position as member and teacher representative on the Electoral College. A by-election will therefore be held for the term of office from 1 August 2026 to 28 February 2027. Nominate your candidate by 27 February at the latest. The Electoral College participates in the selection of the Vice-Chancellor and Deputy-Vice-Chancellor. This process is currently underway. The

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/who-will-succeed-odin-electoral-college - 2026-06-27

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Mäter du ditt blodsocker eller socker från glukostabletten eller apelsinen som fastnat på fingertoppen? Det beror helt och hållet på om du tvättat händerna eller inte före blodsockerkontrollen. Diabetessjuksköterskan Linnéa Persson på Universitetssjukhuset MAS i Malmö insåg att om det finns socker på fingrarna när m

https://www.diabetesportalen.lu.se/artikel/testar-du-blodsockret-eller-sott-kladd-pa-fingrarna - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Ill-health resulting from sedentary, static or repetitive work causes major problems for employees. The University has now purchased a pause program, Pausit, which all employees can download to their computers. Pausit’s break program offers pause exercises during the working day. It is a computer-based tool that helps

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-pause-program-prevent-occupational-injuries - 2026-06-27

Reconfigurable transistors are key elements in the development of future semiconductors. As conventional transistors approach the limit of how small they can become, more functions in the same number of units will become increasingly important in developing small and energy-efficient circuits for better memories and more powerful computers. In two articles published in Science Advances and Nature

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/reconfigurable-transistors-important-future-semiconductors - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. During one and a half day in November the MERGE Yearly meeting 2018 went off in Växjö. The theme was MERGE research and we heard from all corners of MERGE from the very small particles in the sky to being able to identify which tree/place was on the screen. All active partners in MERGE were represented and a blend of

https://www.merge.lu.se/article/summary-merge-yearly-meeting - 2026-06-27

Congratulation to Wolfgang Knecht and his collaborators, who have been awarded a grant for a LINXS theme initiative titled Pandemics and Alertness (PandA)! The theme is a “spin-off” from the Pandemics and Alertness the thematic collaboration initiative at Lund University, with a deeper focus on advancing understaning of viruses and strengthening crisis preparedness. The themes want to achieve an i

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/grant-awarded-linxs-theme-initiative-pandemics-and-alertness-panda - 2026-06-27

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Under perioden 21 oktober till 7 december har Historiska museet kvällsöppet på torsdagar. Istället för 16:00 stänger museet 20:00. I samband med detta ges en serie föredrag med Peder Winstrup som tema. Se här en lista på datum och vad de olika föredragen handlar om. Det blir dessutom visningar av utställningen "Pede

https://www.historiskamuseet.lu.se/artikel/kvallsoppet-pa-torsdagar-och-foredragsserie-med-winstrup-tema - 2026-06-27

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Carl-Gustaf och Karin Andrén har tilldelats Lunds Universitetshistoriska Sällskaps pris 2014 på 20.000 kronor. De får priset för sin förmåga att på ett intellektuellt sätt stärka bildningen och koppla denna till universitetet och dess uppgift. Priset överlämnades av sällskapets ordförande, professor Charlotte Erlans

https://www.lu.se/artikel/priser-och-utmarkelser-i-januari-2014 - 2026-06-27

Crafoords vetenskapsluncher är en serie lunchföreläsningar som lyfter fram forskning som har fått anslag från Crafoordska stiftelsen. Vetenskapsluncherna är ett samarbete mellan Lunds universitet, Crafoordska stiftelsen och Lunds stadsbibliotek. Crafoords vetenskapsluncher genomförs under åtta onsdagar klockan 12 – 12:45 på Lunds stadsbibliotek. Ingen föranmälan krävs. 5 oktober: Barncancer – när

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/crafoords-vetenskapsluncher-under-hosten - 2026-06-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Focusing on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies for low carbon technologies A broad research interest in the field of environmental policy and a master’s degree in Environmental Management and Policy motivated Jessika Luth Richter to apply for PhD studies at the International Institute for Industrial Envir

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/meet-phd-candidate-jessika-luth-richter - 2026-06-27

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 - 2026-06-28

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Elsevierförhandlingarna Vad som hänt i vinter är att man har haft ett ”högnivåmöte” den 18 december där man försökt enas om gemensamma principer för fortsatta förhandlingar. Bibsam skriver följande i sin information efter mötet ”Dock står det klart att parterna fortfarande står väldigt långt ifrån varandra.”. Så någ

https://www.lub.lu.se/internt/artikel/nyhetsbrev-februari-emedia-och-lubsearch - 2026-06-27