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Explore upcoming events for Lund University alumni. From professional development webinars to social gatherings and cultural events in Sweden and around the world. Don’t forget to register in the Alumni Network to get the latest event updates. Events spring 2026 There are currently no planned virtual events.In-person events abroad and in Lund19 January | Alumni Reception | SantiagoHeld at the Swed
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/alumni/alumni-events - 2026-05-01
Visiting Professor at the Lund University School of Economics and Management Current position: Professor, Department of History and Institute for Social Research and Data InnovationCurrent university or institution: University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesCountry: USAJ. David Hacker's LinkedIn profile Why did you choose Lund University?My research field is historical demography – the study of human
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/j-david-hacker - 2026-05-02
By joining Studentlund, students in Helsingborg get access to student life in Lund. In addition to this, students in Lund can join organisations that are unique to Helsingborg. Helsingborg was ranked the third best student city in Sweden 2023 by Studentum.More about StudentlundStudent unions for social science and engineering studentsThere are two large student unions for students in Helsingborg.I
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/student-organisations/campus-helsingborg-student-organisations - 2026-05-01
Shape the future of research Apply for an assistant professorship within the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence. Study with us At Lund University, you can apply for numerous international degree programmes, as well as exchange and doctoral studies. Degree programmesExchange studiesDoctoral studies Admitted to Bachelor’s or Master’s degree studies? Find out what you need to do and pre
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/home - 2026-05-01
Iryna Tsunovska and Nataliia Kohutyuk from Ukraine are taking home many new insights on how they can contribute to the protection of human rights in their professional roles. They have just completed a training course at Lund University for young policymakers, public servants and civil society workers from selected countries in the Baltic Sea Region/EU Eastern Partnership. Almost two weeks packed
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/young-ukrainian-civil-servants-explore-human-rights-lund - 2026-05-01
In the past, it has been common practice to perform analyses of archaeological sites after excavations have been completed and covered again with soil. But with the revolutionary development of digital technologies, we can now identify archaeological information that was previously invisible to the naked eye. “As I dig, I am also destroying. Archaeologists must document it before. But with 3D docu
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/past-comes-alive-3d - 2026-05-01
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The University’s main priority in these difficult times is the safety and well-being of our students, our staff and the community around us. As a centre of education and research in Sweden for more than 350 years, the University has stood through many major events in world history and by working together in solidarity
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-and-coronavirus-covid-19 - 2026-05-01
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. MAX IV – the most modern synchrotron radiation facility in the world – is now ready to open. Over 2,000 international researchers will use the Swedish-based laboratory each year to conduct groundbreaking experiments in materials and life sciences using the most brilliant X-ray light ever generated. The laboratory enab
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/max-iv-ready-make-invisible-visible - 2026-05-01
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at the universities of Lund and Bristol have conducted a number of experiments using a form of 5G technology called Massive MIMO (multiple input, multiple output), and set not one but two world records in so-called spectrum efficiency for wireless communication. Watch short video covering what 5G might mea
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-making-strides-5g-technology - 2026-05-01
Lund University has risen to 75th place in the prestigious QS annual ranking. This is an improvement of ten spots on the previous year, placing Lund as the top ranked comprehensive university in Sweden. In addition, the University has been awarded the QS Sustainability Champions Award. QS has published annual university rankings since 2004. On 4 June, QS published its latest list (ranking 2025) fo
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-climbs-global-ranking-wins-sustainability-award - 2026-05-01
Considered the number one city for students in Sweden, Lund offers an exciting campus environment with a vibrant student life, an international atmosphere and memorable student traditions. A unique and vibrant student lifeThe main Lund University campus is set in the charming cobble-stoned city of Lund, which dates back to 990. Today, students make up almost half of the population in the city.Ask
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/lund-student-city - 2026-05-01
In the past decade, knowledge of how lifestyle affects our genes, a research field called epigenetics, has grown exponentially. Researchers at Lund University have summarised the state of scientific knowledge within epigenetics linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes in a review article published in the scientific journal Cell Metabolism. Epigenetic mechanisms control the activity of different genes
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-lifestyle-affects-our-genes - 2026-05-01
You rush into the supermarket; your mother-in-law is coming for dinner. But which products end up in your shopping basket and why? Researchers have previously tracked eye movements to understand which products attract you in a shop. In order to get closer to the truth, they now want to use new computational models in which the brain’s cognitive processes also play a major role. As you stand in the
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/what-happens-your-brain-when-you-take-decision-new-research-shows-way - 2026-05-01
Lund University, RFSL Counselling Skåne and Kuratorskollegiet collaborate to offer students the opportunity to get tested for HIV and syphilis quickly, anonymously and free of charge on two occasions during the spring semester 2026. Drop-in HIV and syphilis testsCheckPoint Skåne visits Kalmar Nation to offer students HIV and syphilis testing on two occasions in March and May 2026.RFSL Counselling
A new study by researchers at Lund University supports the notion that patients with type 2 diabetes patient should be divided into subgroups and given individualised treatment. The study demonstrates that there are distinct epigenetic differences between different groups of patients with type 2 diabetes. The epigenetic markers are also associated with different risks of developing common complica
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/epigenetic-markers-predict-complications-patients-type-2-diabetes - 2026-05-01
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Fifty per cent of all pregnant women in need of a C-section are unable to get one. Most people around the world still do not have access to safe surgery, resulting in millions of deaths and disabilities each year. As a paediatric surgeon, Lars Hagander wanted to find ways to help, and has travelled the world to perfor
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lack-surgeons-threat-global-health - 2026-05-01
Lund University School of Economics and Management has claimed first place at the John Molson MBA International Case Competition in Montréal — one of the world’s most prestigious international case competitions. The winning team – Hanna Simona Allas, Lina Meyer, Karl Enocson and James Raymond-Paul – together with their case coach Mats Urde, delivered an outstanding performance in a highly competit
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-wins-john-molson-mba-international-case-competition - 2026-05-01
You can find contact details for staff working at Disability Support Services here. The accessibility officers are responsible for different faculties and subjects, as listed for each officer. The easiest way to get in touch is by email. Frida Björk Accessibility Officer Email: frida [dot] bjork [at] stu [dot] lu [dot] se Telephone: +46 46 222 70 67 Faculty of Engineering (LTH) Faculties of Humani
