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Lena Eskilsson has a PhD in human geography and economic geography and, since 2014, has worked at the Department of Service Management and Service Studies at Campus Helsingborg. Lena has long experience of teaching and research. She has held several senior positions such as director of studies, pro dean and vice dean at the Faculty of Social Science at Lund University.Lena Eskilsson deputises for
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Integrity and Character Jimmie Kristensson is a registered nurse, senior lecturer and associate professor of health sciences and, among other things, has been programme manager for the nursing degree programme. He leads a research team that focuses on proactive and integrated healthcare. He has held the position of vice dean responsible for employeeship and ethics at Lund U
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Strategy and Global Affairs Kristina Eneroth is an associate professor of business administration with a focus on strategy and leadership. Her research focuses on strategic leadership and innovation.Kristina Eneroth has many years of experience as pro dean with special responsibility for international issues, education and external contacts at Lund University’s School of Ec
Susanne Kristensson has been university director for Lund University since 2012.The university director is responsible for the general management of the University's administration and finances on behalf of the vice-chancellor, including general administrative procedures and support systems, and for the duties of the University’s central administration.The university director also has responsibili
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The night vision of frogs and toads appears to be superior to that of all other animals. They have the ability to see colour even when it is so dark that humans are not able to see anything at all. This has been shown in a new study by researchers from Lund University in Sweden. Most vertebrates, including humans, hav
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/frogs-have-unique-ability-see-colour-dark - 2026-05-29
Would you like to represent other students in issues that concern their work environment? If so, becoming a student health and safety representative might be something for you. What does being a representative mean?Student health and safety representatives represent themselves and their fellow students in work environment issues.As a student health and safety representative, you will work for all
It is important for Lund University that its students have a good work environment for their studies. Read more here about what the student work environment entails in different situations and who is responsible for ensuring its proper functioning. Rights and responsibilitiesThe concepts of study environment and student work environment are used synonymously in many contexts. At Lund University we
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-rights-and-responsibilities/study-and-work-environment - 2026-05-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have shown that well-developed eyes come at a surprising cost to other organ systems. The study involving Mexican cavefish shows that the visual system can require between 5% and 15% of an animal’s total energy budget. Researchers have long associated the presence of a well-d
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/large-eyes-come-high-cost - 2026-05-29
Lund University has once again been ranked as the number one university in Sweden and the 70th best in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16 that was released today. With 17,000 internationally recognised universities in the world, this ranking reinforces Lund University’s place in the global top tier of higher education, among 0.4% of the world’s universities. The QS World Univers
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/top-100-qs-world-university-rankings-2015 - 2026-05-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Methane emissions from Arctic tundra increase when sea ice melts, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. This connection has been suspected before, but has lacked strong evidence until now. “Changes in the Arctic Ocean can affect ecosystems located far away on land, ” says Dr. Frans-Jan Parmentier, t
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/melting-arctic-sea-ice-accelerates-methane-emissions - 2026-05-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A method for detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease using amyloid PET imaging works as well as the previously used cerebrospinal fluid sample method. This is the conclusion of a new Lund University study - the most thorough and extensive undertaken in the field so far. The most commonly used tools for investigat
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/increased-chances-early-detection-alzheimers-disease - 2026-05-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Men with higher exposure to the substance DEHP, a so-called phthalate, have lower sperm motility and may therefore experience more difficulties conceiving children, according to a Lund University study. Phthalates is an umbrella term for a group of substances based on phthalic acid, some of which are suspected to be e
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lower-sperm-motility-men-exposed-common-chemical - 2026-05-29
There are currently a large number of newcomers in Sweden from countries such as Syria, Iraq and the Ukraine that hold highly interesting academic degrees. To benefit from their expertise, Lund University in cooperation with Folkuniversitetet are offering the programme Korta vägen (“The shortcut”) – a project funded by the Swedish Public Employment Service. On 8 September, some 80 academic newcome
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/shortcut-academics-international-degree - 2026-05-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Three years ago Steven Curtis won the first prize in Lund University’s ” Challenge Your Perspectives” scholarship competition for American students. Sweden’s ambassador to the USA, Jonas Hafström, handed him the diploma in Washington DC. On 25 September 2015 Steven once again received a diploma from the hands of Jonas
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/scholarship-winner-graduates-and-closes-circle - 2026-05-29
Neurons thrive and grow in a new type of nanowire material developed by researchers in Nanophysics and Ophthalmology at Lund University in Sweden. In time, the results might improve both neural and retinal implants, and reduce the risk of them losing their effectiveness over time, which is currently a problem. By implanting electrodes in the brain tissue one can stimulate or capture signals from d
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/hopes-improved-brain-implants - 2026-05-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Lund University has climbed from #119 to #90 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016 out today. The annual ranking evaluates over 1 000 institutions out of the approximately 17 000 internationally recognised universities worldwide. This places Lund in the top 0,5% of the world’s universities.
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-back-top-100-ranking - 2026-05-29
People with increased risk of type 2 diabetes need to exercise more than others to achieve the same results, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden. The cause of type 2 diabetes is linked to both genetics and lifestyle. If you have an immediate relative (mother, father, sibling) with type 2 diabetes, the risk of contracting the diabetes is about three times higher. Preventive tre
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/exercise-good-everyone-some-struggle-more-others - 2026-05-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Kerstin is able to comment on the work of Henning Mankell, as well as the genre in general. Kerstin Bergman is a crime fiction scholar, literary critic, and a member of the Swedish Academy of Crime Fiction. She is the author of Swedish Crime Fiction: The Making of Nordic Noir (2014), and has also written numerous popu
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/expert-nordic-noir-literature-kerstin-bergman - 2026-05-29
Newly conferred doctors adorned with hats and wreaths Doctoral degree conferment ceremony | 29 May 2026 Study with us At Lund University, you can apply for numerous international degree programmes, as well as exchange and doctoral studies. Degree programmesExchange studiesDoctoral studies Admitted to Bachelor’s or Master’s degree studies? Find out what you need to do and prepare before coming to
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/home - 2026-05-29
Our research portal allows you to explore the exciting research taking place at the University. Find researchers, research outputs, projects and units. Also discover how our research links to the UN Global Goals 2030. Research PortalIn the Lund University Research Portal you can search for:Active researchers and doctoral students within our research areasResearch outputs, for example publicationsR
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/find-research-and-researchers - 2026-05-29
