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A carnivorous fruit fly living in bubbling African streams may sound like a fever dream. However, with the help of DNA analysis of a pinned insect from a museum in Zurich, researchers have managed to draw an evolutionary map of a mysterious species that has not been seen since 1981. Researchers at Lund University have successfully mapped the genome of one of the world’s most unusual fruit flies -

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-strange-fruit-fly-became-bloodthirsty-underwater-hunter - 2026-05-15

A team of international researchers led by senior lecturer Åsa Mackenzie at Lund University has received a $9 million USD grant from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative, in partnership with The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), to advance understanding of Parkinson’s disease treatment, with a particular focus on depression, anxiety, and other psychiatr

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/9m-usd-safer-treatment-psychiatric-and-cognitive-symptoms-parkinsons-disease - 2026-05-15

Extreme weather poses a big threat to birds. Yet there is a lack of both knowledge and methods for measuring its negative effects. In a new study, researchers from Lund University in Sweden have identified knowledge gaps and propose practical tools for analysing the risks to birds. Extreme weather has become increasingly common worldwide, often in the form of combinations of heat and drought. Thes

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/birds-can-suffer-serious-harm-heatwaves - 2026-05-15

A new hub for the humanities, innovation and society is taking shape in Lund. On 8 May, Lund University and partners from the business sector and civil society launched Lund Humanities Village, which is set to become a new platform for knowledge and innovation where the humanities and theology are linked more closely to today’s societal challenges. Having a Humanities Village as part of an innovat

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-launches-unique-humanities-hub - 2026-05-15

Patients born with heart defects experience their first acute heart attack at a significantly earlier age than others. This is shown by a new national study from Lund University in Sweden. However, despite this earlier onset of illness, there is no difference in survival rates or the risk of further heart attacks between those with congenital heart defects and others. The study includes 214 patien

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/patients-congenital-heart-defects-are-more-likely-suffer-heart-attack-earlier-age-0 - 2026-05-15

As more and more countries move away from democracy and only seven per cent of the world’s population lives in liberal democracies, Europe’s self-image is being put to the test. At the university’s debate forum, ‘Debatt i Lund’, journalists and researchers came together to discuss whether the EU’s values and soft power still matter - or whether the world has already moved on. The liberal democracy

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/debate-does-anyone-care-about-europe-anymore - 2026-05-15

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

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 - 2026-05-16

Vetenskapliga posters till konferenser levereras i kartongrör som ofta går att använda även efter att postern har gjort sitt. Media-Tryck vill nu uppmuntra till återanvändning av rören, för att hushålla med resurser och minska onödigt spill. Detsamma gäller lådor som avhandlingar levereras i. Varje år trycks runt 2500 posters på Lunds universitet. Dessa levereras i trekantiga rör för smidig transp

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/ateranvand-forpackningar-posters-och-avhandlingar - 2026-05-16

Ny webbsida om vad du behöver veta om tjänstetelefon, tips om e-post inför sommaren och information om Microsofts nya M365-portal. Samlad information om telefoni Nu finns en ny webbsida om telefoni på Medarbetarwebben som gör det lättare att hitta aktuell och korrekt information om telefoni på Lunds universitet. På sidan hittar du information om exempelvis inköp av telefonerabonnemangfelanmälantel

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/nytt-om-it-om-telefoni-microsoft-365-teams-och-e-post - 2026-05-16