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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated.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 - 2026-05-29

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 - 2026-05-29

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 - 2026-05-29

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 - 2026-05-29

Lund University has its own Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts and several other cultural institutions linked to the University. Together, they offer a wide range of experiences, including concerts, theatre performances and art exhibitions. Skissernas MuseumSkissernas Museum – the Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art – is a unique art museum focusing on the artistic creative process. It hous

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/visit-lund-university/experience-university/arts-music-and-theatre-lund-university - 2026-05-29

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 - 2026-05-29

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 - 2026-05-29

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 - 2026-05-29

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 - 2026-05-29

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 - 2026-05-29

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 - 2026-05-29

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 - 2026-05-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Ordinary table salt can be used to measure radiation from radioactive substances, provided that it is stored in the dark. This has been shown in a new thesis from Lund University in Sweden, where the method has been enhanced and tested on fallout from the nuclear disasters in Fukushima and Chernobyl. “Salt is readily

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/table-salt-measures-radiation-fukushima - 2026-05-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A professor at Lund University in Sweden has created the world’s first 3D-printed saxophone. WATCH: The world’s first 3D-printed saxophoneOlaf Diegel, Professor of Product Development at Lund University, developed the prototype in just six months.The saxophone was printed in nylon from 41 different components, weighin

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/worlds-first-3d-printed-saxophone - 2026-05-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The body’s assailants are cleverer than previously thought. New research from Lund University in Sweden shows for the first time how bacteria in the airways can help each other replenish vital iron. The bacteria thereby increase their chances of survival, which can happen at the expense of the person’s health. The bac

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/smart-bacteria-help-each-other-survive - 2026-05-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A study of individuals who have been adopted has identified genetics as the dominant risk factor in ‘familial’ breast, prostate and colorectal cancers. Researchers at the Centre for Primary Health Care Research at Lund University and Region Skåne in Sweden have presented the new research findings based on studies of p

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/genetics-dominant-risk-factor-common-cancers - 2026-05-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Thinking about doing business with countries in the EU? Want unique lessons in greening the global economy from the cutting edge of sustainability - Scandinavia? Or perhaps you're interested in reproductive and sexual health rights perspectives from experts with global, hands-on field experience? Then you should sign

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-launches-moocs - 2026-05-29

The University Board is the highest decision-making body of the University. Its role is to "supervise all matters concerning the higher education institution" and it is "responsible for the performance of its duties", according to the Higher Education Act, Chapter 2, Section 2. The University Board consists ofthe Vice-Chancelloreight community representatives appointed by the Swedish Government, o

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/management-and-organisation/university-board - 2026-05-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The Hutu militia FDLR, who were behind the genocide in Rwanda, now live in eastern Congo, one of a number of rebel groups in the war-torn country. Lund University social anthropologist Anna Hedlund has lived with the group and describes the systematic attacks on the Congolese population, as well as a hopeless situatio

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/exile-warriors-social-anthropological-study-about-violence-and-community-eastern-congo - 2026-05-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new study suggests hairdressers are exposed to substances that can cause bladder cancer. Over recent years, there have been a number of reports suggesting that aromatic amines, carcinogenic compounds that can cause bladder cancer, may be present as contaminants in certain hair dyes. In the study from Lund University

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/hairdressers-exposed-carcinogenic-substances - 2026-05-29