Search results

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Certain dried herbs, such as basil, dill and coriander, can be a sad affair. But this could change. A group of researchers in Food Technology at Lund University in Sweden have discovered that by subjecting basil leaves to electric shock, the dried version both tastes and smells almost as if it were fresh. The explanat

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-electric-shocks-make-dried-herbs-taste-better - 2026-05-01

Obesity is associated with reduced muscle mass and impaired metabolism. Epigenetic changes that affect the formation of new muscle cells may be a contributing factor, according to new research from Lund University, Sweden. In a new study, doctoral student Cajsa Davegårdh has studied so-called DNA methylation in muscle stem cells in both obese and non-obese individuals. DNA methylation is an epigen

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/obesity-reprogrammes-muscle-stem-cells - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On Wednesday 22 February, the Governor General of Canada David Johnston will visit Lund together with King Carl XVI Gustaf in the context of a major Canadian state visit. In Lund, the King and the Governor General will attend a presentation of the MAX IV and ESS research facilities. There will also be a round-table di

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/king-sweden-and-canadas-governor-general-visit-lund - 2026-05-01

Our blood stem cells generate around a thousand billion new blood cells every day. But the blood stem cells’ capacity to produce blood changes as we age. This leads to older people being more susceptible to anaemia, lowered immunity and a greater risk of developing certain kinds of blood cancer. Now for the first time, a research team at Lund University in Sweden has succeeded in rejuvenating bloo

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-blood-can-be-rejuvenated - 2026-05-01

The Vice-Chancellor has overall responsibility for the activities of the entire University and is responsible for leading the organisation under the University Board. This includes monitoring the organisation and taking initiatives for renewal and change. The Vice-Chancellor issues the regulations that are required and has a general supervisory duty regarding the organisation.Erik Renström is the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/management-and-organisation/university-management/vice-chancellor-erik-renstrom - 2026-05-01

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/management-and-organisation/university-management/deputy-vice-chancellor-lena-eskilsson - 2026-05-01

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/management-and-organisation/university-management/pro-vice-chancellor-jimmie-kristensson - 2026-05-01

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/management-and-organisation/university-management/pro-vice-chancellor-kristina-eneroth - 2026-05-01

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/management-and-organisation/university-management/university-director-susanne-kristensson - 2026-05-01

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 - 2026-05-01

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

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/academic-matters-and-support/student-rights-and-guidelines/student-health-and-safety-representatives/be-student-health-and-safety-representative - 2026-05-01

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/student-rights-and-responsibilities/study-and-work-environment - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Lund University celebrates its 350th anniversary by organising the first out of five science weeks, starting with the topic: Is the World Becoming a Better Place? The week takes place 6–12 March 2017 in Lund, Sweden, and includes almost 20 open seminars, activities and debates. It almost seems as if there is no end to

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/science-week-world-becoming-better-place - 2026-05-01

A unique trove of bone material from the 9,200 year old coastal settlement Norje Sunnansund in Blekinge, Sweden, has revealed that surprisingly sophisticated hunting strategies were used at the time. One key find was that the early Mesolithic humans practiced so-called selective hunting – seemingly in order to maximise gain and preserve the local population of certain species. ”A telling example i

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/fish-selective-hunting-strategies-and-delayed-return-lifestyle-among-ancient-foragers - 2026-05-01

In the QS World University Rankings by Subjects 2017 released today, Lund University once again reinforces its position as a top 100 University. Four Lund University subjects are ranked in the top 50 in the new QS 2017 subject ranking: geography (26th) environmental sciences (38th) development studies (32nd) nursing (49th) An additional 16 subjects are ranked in the top 100 and seven are ranked in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/top-100-rank-20-lund-university-subjects-new-qs-subject-ranking - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. When David Gisselsson Nord, a cancer researcher at Lund University in Sweden, read a history book last summer, he was struck by the similarities between how cancer and insurgencies evolve over time. Could military strategy be used as inspiration for cancer treatment? He teamed up with Robert Egnell at the Swedish Defe

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-what-cancer-research-can-learn-military-strategy - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have used the MAX IV synchrotron in Lund – the strongest of its kind in the world - to produce images that predate the formation of toxic clumps of beta-amyloid, the protein believed to be at the root of Alzheimer’s disease. The unique images appear to contradict a previously u

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/never-seen-images-early-stage-alzheimers-disease - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Rarely do we encounter a scientific fact that stirs public controversy and distrust in science as much as climate change. However, the theory is built on honest reporting of facts. This emerges from a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The study in question investigates whether there is a so-called publication

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/no-publication-bias-found-climate-change-research - 2026-05-01

A large population study from Lund University in Sweden has shown that more sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, such as a reduced risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The study is published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. “Our results indicate that dietary guidelines that are beneficial for both planetary health and personal health do

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/environmentally-sustainable-diet-linked-health-benefits - 2026-05-01

Once again, we are now seeing an increase in the spread of infection, in particular in Europe; this week, the Public Health Agency of Sweden announced new recommendations to avoid crowding, among other things. We are still offering on-campus education but everyone is to avoid crowding and large gatherings. We are carefully monitoring the situation and trying to keep the organisation updated on any

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/solving-problem-vaccination-certificates-international-researchers-and-students-vice-chancellors - 2026-05-01