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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 - 2026-04-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated.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 - 2026-04-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated.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 - 2026-04-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated.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 - 2026-04-21

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 - 2026-04-21

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 - 2026-04-21

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 - 2026-04-21

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 - 2026-04-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Today, in a ceremony at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, a Lund University Master’s student has been named a ‘Global Swede’ by the Swedish Minister for Trade. The distinction ’Global Swede’ is awarded to international students who are considered ‘good ambassadors for their University and for Sweden’, and have shown ’

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lu-student-selected-global-swede-2014 - 2026-04-21

If you are a current student at Lund University and are interested in studying abroad, the first step is to talk to your programme coordinator. Check with them whether the structure of your programme allows for an exchange period. If your programme structure allows for an exchange period, you can talk to your faculty's international coordinators/international office to find out about available exc

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/international-opportunities/contact-your-faculty - 2026-04-21

Use the link below to find all organisational units for institutes and research centres.Search for institutes and research centresResearch centres and institutes at Lund University (A to Z)Please note that the list below is not comprehensive. It includes some of the larger research centres and institutes at the University.The links are to the units' own websites:Biomedical Centre (BMC)Centre for A

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/faculties-departments-and-centres/institutes-and-research-centres - 2026-04-21

Art, music, film, museums and more Student associations for culture and the artsFrom music and choir to art and comedy theatre ('spex'), our diverse student associations offer something for everyone. Whatever your interests, there's probably a student group waiting for you to join! Explore the many ways you can get involved in the arts and beyond.Student associationsCultural activities at the Univ

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/cultural-activities - 2026-04-21

On this page, you will find a selection of the University's public activities. These include music, museums, discovery centres and botanical gardens. Botanical GardenThe Botanical Garden cultivates thousands of plant species on eight hectares of land in central Lund. The Garden operates a wide variety of activities in the areas of botany, horticulture, plant preservation and environmental awarenes

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/visit-lund-university/cultural-and-public-centres - 2026-04-21

Lund University in numbers Explore Lund University in numbers, with key figures on our education, research, staff and finances. Shortcuts to page content:EducationResearchStaffFinancesLund University has:9 faculties plus several interdisciplinary research institutes, centres and facilities4 campuses in southern Sweden – in the cities of Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö, and in Ljungbyhed (Lund Universi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/facts-and-figures - 2026-04-21

An overview of the University structure Click on the image to enlarge (new tab).Find a text version of the information in the image below: Overview of Lund University's organisational structure (text version) The Electoral College, Vice-Chancellor/University Management, Internal Audit, and the University's Holding Companies and Foundations report directly to the University Board:Electoral College

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/management-and-organisation/organisational-structure - 2026-04-21

Education from Lund University is recognised around the world. Learn more about the degree types we offer, the credit system and grading scales. DegreesThe Swedish higher education system is divided into three cycles. Below you will find an overview of the degree types and their credit requirements. First cycle degrees (undergraduate degrees) Higher Education Diploma: 120 ECTS creditsBachelor's De

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/your-academic-experience/degrees-and-academic-credits - 2026-04-21

The management of Lund University consists of:The Vice-ChancellorThe Deputy Vice-ChancellorThe Pro Vice-ChancellorsThe University DirectorThe Vice-ChancellorThe vice-chancellor is appointed by the Swedish Government for a maximum of six years after a proposal from the University Board and is the University's highest executive and principal representative. The vice-chancellor's responsibilities inc

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/management-and-organisation/university-management - 2026-04-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Certain cows’ milk is excellent for cheesemaking, whereas others’ is considerably less suitable. This has been shown in a new thesis from Lund University in Sweden, as part of a Swedish-Danish milk genomics initiative. The findings could possibly lead to certain cows’ milk being used entirely for cheese, and others’ m

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/moo-ve-over-findings-pave-way-cheese-cows - 2026-04-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The fluorine that is found in products such as toothpaste was likely formed billions of years ago in now dead stars of the same type as our sun. This has been shown by astronomers at Lund University in Sweden, together with colleagues from Ireland and the USA. Fluorine can be found in everyday products such as toothpa

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/toothpaste-fluorine-formed-stars - 2026-04-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new study from Lund University in Sweden has, for the first time, reconstructed solar activity during the last ice age. The study shows that the regional climate is influenced by the sun and offers opportunities to better predict future climate conditions in certain regions. For the first time, a research team has b

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/suns-activity-influences-natural-climate-change - 2026-04-21