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The size of dragonflies and damselflies varies around the globe. These insects are generally larger in temperate areas than in the tropics. According to a new study from Lund University in Sweden, this is caused by a combination of temperatures and the prevalence of predators. In a large global comparative study of this ancient order of insects, researchers have studied how body size varies geogra

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/size-insects-are-shaped-temperature-and-predators - 2025-11-20

Small passerine birds, such as blue and great tits, avoid breeding in urban areas where there are many non-native trees. Chicks also weigh less the more non-native trees there are in the vicinity of the nest. This is shown in a long-term study from Lund University in Sweden. City trees contribute to several important ecosystem services such as lowering local temperature and purifying air but are a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/urban-birds-prefer-native-trees - 2025-11-20

Patients are often asked to rate their feelings using a rating scale, when talking to psychologists or doctors about their mental health. This is currently how depression and anxiety are diagnosed. However, a new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that allowing patients to describe their experience using their own words - is potentially viewed as more precise and preferred by the patients.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ai-could-improve-mental-health-care - 2025-11-20

During the foetal stage, a number of so-called cell programs run that are vital to the development of the foetus. In a study published in Cell Reports, researchers from Lund University demonstrate that one of these foetal programs appears to protect against acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). “We have used an experimental mouse model that always results in this type of leukaemia. The interesting thing

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-insights-foetal-development-may-protect-against-leukaemia - 2025-11-20

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.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/first-patient-receives-milestone-stem-cell-based-transplant-parkinsons-disease - 2025-11-20

With the arrival of spring, bumblebee queens take their first wing beat of the season and set out to find new nesting sites. But they are flying earlier in the year, as a result of a warmer climate and a changing agricultural landscape, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden. “We risk losing additional bumblebee species, and having less pollination of crops and wild plants”, says

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/earlier-take-could-lead-fewer-bumblebees-and-less-pollination - 2025-11-20

By invading Ukraine, Russia is not only violating international law - it is also preventing people in Ukraine from enjoying the most basic human rights, such as the right to health care, medicine and education. Lena Halldenius and Jessica Almqvist, both professors of human rights and coordinators of Lund University's new profile area Human Rights in a Polarised World, answer four questions about h

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/war-ultimate-violation-human-rights - 2025-11-20

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was clearly illegal. Yet it is unlikely that Vladimir Putin will be held accountable. Most people agree that war is morally wrong. But what is the legal framework? The UN Charter, which in 1945 laid the foundations for the UN's missions, powers, rules of procedure and organisation, prohibits military force between states. However, there are exceptions, such as when the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/charges-against-putin-unlikely - 2025-11-20

The war in Ukraine has now been going on for a year. The devastation is enormous, as are the human rights abuses. At the moment, most of the talk is about arms supplies and very little about diplomacy. When will be the appropriate time for diplomatic talks? An interview with Karin Aggestam, professor of political science and expert on diplomacy and peace processes. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/has-diplomacy-been-exhausted - 2025-11-20

Does negotiating Sweden's NATO membership mean that the government is prepared to tinker with basic human rights and values? According to two political scientists, there is a risk of this happening. In the summer of 2022, Turkey, Sweden and Finland proposed an agreement that would see Turkey's NATO applications approved. The agreement was signed at a NATO meeting in Madrid. Although Turkey suspend

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/sweden-must-stand-turkey-conflict-over-values - 2025-11-20

Is it possible to know exactly where to point a microscope in order to capture the precise moment a bacterium or a virus infects a cell? In order to take high resolution microscopic images of living biological material, you need to know exactly where to point the microscope. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now developed a software solution for smart, data-driven microscopy, which mak

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/smart-microscopy-works-out-where-take-picture - 2025-11-20

Marine archaeologists from Lund University in Sweden have found exotic spices such as black pepper, cloves, ginger and saffron on the royal warship Gribshunden, that belonged to the Danish King Hans. The shipwreck is located on the sea floor off the southern coast of Sweden. The findings provide a fascinating insight into the world of the medieval elite. “It was a real surprise how well preserved

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/unique-spices-found-500-year-old-medieval-shipwreck - 2025-11-20

The members of the University Board have been appointed for the period 1 May 2020–30 April 2023. There are four new members. Chair and external members appointed by the Government:Former ambassador Jonas Hafström (chair)District court chief judge Gudrun Antemar (new)CFO Ingrid Bengtsson-RijavecR&D director Torbjörn Lundahl (new)Vice-chair Wanja Lundby-WedinProfessor Jens OddershedeAuthor Gunnar We

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-board-members-have-been-appointed - 2025-11-20

The first round of applications for strategic funding to develop commissioned education closed on Thursday 14 May. “We are very satisfied with the large number of submitted applications, especially in the prevailing Covid-19 situation. The great interest in the call for applications shows that there is an increased ambition among departments and faculties to work in a more long-term and strategic

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-departments-show-considerable-interest-developing-new-commissioned-education-courses - 2025-11-20

The first phase was filled with creativity and collective effort. Elsa Trolle Önnerfors was surprised by how smooth the transition to distance education was. However, now the focus is more on how students are feeling and on perseverance – for how long is unknown "I used a year's worth of creativity in the first few weeks, and learnt that you can do a lot if you are not afraid to test things out",

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-phase-requires-stamina-and-consideration - 2025-11-20

Bladder cancer is as common as malignant melanoma. However, in the past three decades, the death rate has remained high and the treatment has been the same since the 1970s. Yet only a very small part of research funding goes to bladder cancer. Through a unique collaboration, researchers now want to transfer new research about the disease to clinical practice. However, first they have to find a way

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/forgotten-cancer - 2025-11-20

New epicentres of the pandemic are flaring up, borders are closing, partner universities are shutting their doors and international communications are collapsing. Working as an international coordinator during the corona crisis demands a total focus on the present, writes Mikael Nyblom. And what will happen to internationalisation in the future? At the moment, working on internationalisation is a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/columnist-and-international-coordinator-mikael-nyblom-surfing-uncertain-outcome - 2025-11-20

The coronavirus pandemic has not put Lund University in any financial difficulty. There is money in the University's coffers, assures the head of planning Tim Ekberg. The agency capital currently amounts to SEK 1.7 billion. "It is money that could be useful to support affected areas of activity", he comments. The agency capital currently amounts to SEK 1.7 billion. The University will primarily lo

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/no-threat-lund-universitys-finances-thanks-agency-capital - 2025-11-20

How has life and work changed during the pandemic? LUM has met coworkers with widely different situations, starting with Tove Eriksson and Anna Löthman. Anna Löthman and Tove Eriksson, Communication officers at EHLLU has become a race car!Many people are working from home due to the coronavirus, but not you. Why?"We live in Lund and our partners are working from home. At work, we can work undistur

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/everyday-life-wake-corona-crisis - 2025-11-20

Skissernas Museum wants more people at Lund University to discover the University’s own art museum and is now offering free admission for all employees. Skissernas Museum – Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art is a unique art museum, focusing on the artistic, creative process. It houses the world’s largest collection of sketches, models and studies for Swedish and International public art. Th

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/free-admission-skissernas-museum - 2025-11-20