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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated.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 - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated.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 - 2026-05-27

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 - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated.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 - 2026-05-27

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 - 2026-05-27

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 - 2026-05-27

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 - 2026-05-27

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 - 2026-05-27

From Bluetooth to 5G Meet the researchers behind wireless communication. Doctoral degree conferment ceremony | 29 May Doctoral students who have successfully defended their theses will be awarded their degrees. You can watch the ceremony live from 12:00 CEST.Doctoral degree conferment ceremony Study with us At Lund University, you can apply for numerous international degree programmes, as well as

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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 - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. For nearly nine years, researchers at Lund University have been working on developing implantable electrodes that can capture signals from single neurons in the brain over a long period of time - without causing brain tissue damage. They are now one big step closer to reaching this goal, and the results are published

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/breakthrough-electrode-implants-brain - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Premature babies, born before 30 weeks of pregnancy, often need help breathing in order to survive. X-ray is currently used to diagnose the condition of the lungs, but the technology involves risks and X-ray images can only be taken occasionally. WATCH VIDEO: Laser technique could help premature babiesResearchers at L

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/laser-help-premature-babies - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Due to an anonymous threat to the university and its students via the app Jodel and which the police regards very seriously, the university will be closed on Monday for all students and staff at all campuses.  More information will be posted at the university websites www.lu.se and www.lunduniversity.lu.se during the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-closed-monday-12-october - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A decision to reopen Lund University was taken in the afternoon of Monday 12 October following the closure that has been in force since Sunday night. Activities are expected to be running as usual from Tuesday morning. The decision is based on new information from the Region Syd police. Investigations have revealed th

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-reopens-tuesday-13-october - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have found a new way to capture energy from sunlight – by using molecules that contain iron. The results are presented in the latest issue of Nature Chemistry. The hope is to develop efficient and environmentally friendly solar energy applications. Solar energy is an inexhausti

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/breakthrough-iron-based-dyes-can-lead-cheaper-and-environmentally-friendly-solar-energy-applications - 2026-05-27

For students and recent graduates At Lund University there are thousands of students with new and exciting ideas. Have you heard of Fitness 24/7 or Get Raw snack bars? These are examples of students' ideas, generated at Lund. Do you have a business idea? The University has an extensive support system for students and recent graduates who want to start a business or project. Among other things, it

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/study-guidance-and-career/start-business-or-project - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Solar storms and the particles they release result in spectacular phenomena such as auroras, but they can also pose a serious risk to our society. In extreme cases they have caused major power outages, and they could also lead to breakdowns of satellites and communication systems. According to a study published today

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/traces-enormous-solar-storms-ice-greenland-and-antarctica - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Our brains not only contain learning mechanisms but also forgetting mechanisms that erase “unnecessary” learning. A research group at Lund University in Sweden has now been able to describe one of these mechanisms at the cellular level. The group’s results, published in the international journal Proceedings of the Nat

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/brain-forgets-order-conserve-energy - 2026-05-27

Explore contract education to help you build professional skills. Most of our education is tailored to meet specific employer needs, but we also offer a wide range of open courses that you can apply to. What is contract education?Contract education is a form of professional development commissioned and paid for by an employer or public authority. As a course participant, you do not pay the course

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/professional-development-and-lifelong-learning/contract-education-funded-your-employer - 2026-05-27

Scholarships for current Lund University students Every semester, current Lund University students are invited to apply for University and nation scholarships. The autumn application period is in September and the spring application period is in February. The University scholarships are distributed according to educational credentials from Lund University. They are awarded to Bachelor's and Master

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/financial-matters/scholarships-current-students/university-and-student-nation-scholarships - 2026-05-27