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This case explores the interplay between commerce and colonial expansion through the lens of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the 17th century. Tasked with securing profit while navigating geopolitical rivalries, the VOC’s decision-makers faced dilemmas that blurred the lines between trade and conquest. This case places students in the role of the Heeren XVII, the governing board of the VOC,
General entry requirementsBachelor's level studies:To meet the general entry requirements for Bachelor’s level studies all students must:have successfully completed their upper secondary education (post-16) that gives access to universities in the student’s home country. Note that for students who received their final school grades after 31 December 2009, there is an additional entry requirement f
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/entry-requirements - 2026-07-21
The Corona pandemic is changing the way we live and function as a society for at least the coming weeks or months. While it is a virus that does not take into account race, sex, class or age, it is also quite brutally revealing and reinforcing socio-economic inequalities which reflect the distribution of power in our societies. This, at the same time as it is showing us the strength of empathy, re
Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences Current position: Dean's Chair in Marketing, Sustainability and Society, Massey University Business School Current university or institution: Massey University Albany campus Country: New Zealand Michael Hall's LinkedIn profile Why did you choose Lund University?I have a long connection with researchers from Lund University and especially in tou
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/michael-hall - 2026-07-21
According to Jon Elster, mechanisms are frequently occurring and easily recognizable causal patterns that are triggered under generally unknown conditions or with indeterminate consequences. In the absence of laws, moreover, mechanisms provide explanations. In this paper I argue that Elster’s view has difficulties with progressing knowledge. Normally, filling in the causal picture without revising
Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to improve our understanding of strategic thinking by identifying patterns of cognitive elements in individuals perceived to be strong strategic thinkers. Research Questions : in order to fulfill our purpose we formulated two research questions: Research Question 1: What are the common traits and cognitive elements found in the perceived best strategic thinke
According to Jon Elster, mechanisms are frequently occurring and easily recognizable causal patterns that are triggered under generally unknown conditions or with indeterminate consequences. In the absence of laws, moreover, mechanisms provide explanations. In this paper I argue that Elster’s view has difficulties with progressing knowledge. Normally, filling in the causal picture without revising
In recent years, scientists have advocated the use of targeted therapies in the form of drugs that modulate genes and proteins that are directly associated with cancer progression and metastasis. Malignant melanoma is a dreadful cancer type that has been associated with the rapid dissemination of primary tumors to multiple sites, including bone, brain, liver and lungs. The discovery that approxima
Before you arrive in Lund, you need to make sure that you have sufficient funds to cover both tuition fees (when applicable) and your living expenses.If you are required to pay tuition fees, check the information on scholarships if you need help with funding.Scholarships and fundingLiving costs in SwedenYour living costs in Sweden will naturally depend on your individual lifestyle. Eating out and
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/money-and-living-costs - 2026-07-21
This study aims to examine how the principle of the best interests of the child is implemented in placements under the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU) when placed in the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (SIS), based on the experiences of social workers and SIS staff. The best interest of the child is a principle that has been a part of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
Minimum English language requirementsMost Lund University degree programmes and courses require what is called English Level 6 (advanced level) language proficiency, which is most often demonstrated in one of the following ways:IELTS (Academic) total score 6.5 (with no section less than 5.5)TOEFL internet-based score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90Through previous upper
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/entry-requirements/english-requirements - 2026-07-21
