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Course literature is an important part of your studies. You can access the books you need by borrowing them from the library, buying them new or used, or using online resources. Planning ahead can help you save both time and money. Reading listsUniversity programmes and courses often have long reading lists. These are usually available at the start of the course and include the books you are expec
There are several opportunities for you to connect with Lund University representatives throughout the academic year, both virtually and physically. Digital options include joining one of our webinars, Q&A sessions, panel discussions and other online events. You can also physically meet staff, current students and alumni at fairs and events in Lund or abroad. OnlineAs a prospective student, applic
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/connect-us-about-studies - 2026-05-01
Here you can find an overview of the University's premises and study spaces. Laboratory environments on the premises marked with an asterisk (*) are only open to students that are eligible to enter them. Premises with study spacesSee information about general, campus-specific and faculty-specific study spaces below.Also see information about study spaces on the faculties' own websitesStudy spaces
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A group of engineering students at Lund University in Sweden noticed that there were no vegan cake mixes available on the Swedish market. They set to work and came up with a dry mix that only requires the addition of oil and water. The final product contained no eggs or wheat flour, making it vegan as well as gluten-f
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-students-develop-vegan-gluten-free-mud-cake-mix - 2026-05-01
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In late October, Lund University arranged a follow-up seminar in Rwanda on children’s rights at school. Some 30 representatives from the school sector in six different countries in West and East Africa participated and presented change projects that they have been working on with professional supervision for almost a
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-helps-strengthen-school-pupils-rights-africa-1 - 2026-05-01
That eating plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and legumes is beneficial for health is well known. More surprising, however, is that people who eat in a environmentally-friendly way also display nutritional values that are better than researchers had expected. This is shown in a new study from Lund University. The EAT–Lancet diet is a global dietary guideline developed to promote both human health
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-friendly-diet-yielded-unexpectedly-strong-nutritional-outcomes - 2026-05-02
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. For decades, researchers have thought that access to food determined the brood size of birds. Now, biologists at Lund University in Sweden have discovered a completely new explanation: the body temperature of small birds can increase by more than 4°C to exceed 45°C when they are feeding their young. Larger broods woul
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/small-birds-almost-overheat-while-feeding-their-young - 2026-05-01
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On Saturday 28 January, after extensive renovation work, Skissernas Museum – Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art in Lund, Sweden, will open its doors once again. WATCH VIDEO STORYThe inauguration will coincide with the opening of four temporary exhibitions of contemporary artists and architects: Swoon, Charlotte
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/museum-artistic-process-and-public-art-open-new-guise - 2026-05-01
There are many opportunities to collaborate with Lund University, at different levels. This page provides guidance on different types of collaboration initiatives and relevant contacts. Opportunities include collaboration in the areas of:education and trainingresearchscholarships and donationsofficial visits, and events and conferences. Collaboration in education and trainingAt Lund University, we
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/contact-us/collaborate-lund-university - 2026-05-02
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 - 2026-05-01
A new study may have uncovered why wall lizards have become the most successful reptile in the Mediterranean region. The results reveal how drastic changes in sea levels and climate 6 million years ago affected species formation in the area. The researchers believe they can now explain why the lizards became so diverse and widespread, something that has puzzled biologists since the 19th century. T
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-species-formed-when-mediterranean-dried - 2026-05-01
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new analytical model for e-sports developed by researchers in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, not only helps game developers better understand how players perform, but can also predict the outcome of the game. E-sports is the term used for the increasingly popular phenomenon of competitive computer and video gaming, wh
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-analytical-model-e-sports-predicts-who-winning-and-why - 2026-05-01
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Through cooperation, animals are able to colonise harsher living environments that would otherwise be inaccessible, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden, together with researchers in England and USA. The research community has long believed this was the other way around - that species in tough envir
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/those-who-help-each-other-can-invade-harsher-environments - 2026-05-01
When you study with us, you get an internationally recognised education. Lund University is ranked among the best universities in the world for the quality of our education and research, international outlook, employability and sustainability. A world-class university with a rich traditionFounded in 1666, Lund University is one of the oldest and most comprehensive universities in northern Europe.
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/study-lund-university - 2026-05-01
Student social clubs The thirteen student nations are large, student-only social clubs that are unique to Sweden. Each nation has its own special atmosphere. Getting involved with the nations is a great way to make friends and enjoy student life. The student nations are large, welcoming social clubs that form the heart of students' extracurricular life in Lund. They offer a wide range of activitie
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/student-organisations/student-nations - 2026-05-01
On this page, you’ll find key information about how contract education tailored to your organisation's needs works and how you, as an employer, can develop your staff’s skills through this form of training. Contract education refers to university-level courses offered to professionals for a fee, typically paid by employers or public authorities. Contract education is also known as commissioned edu
Currently, a lot is known about which genes are responsible for our individual blood groups, however not much is understood about how and why the levels of the blood group molecules differ between one person to another. This can be important for blood transfusion safety. Now a research group at Lund University in Sweden has developed a toolbox that finds the answer – and in doing so, has solved a
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-bioinfomatics-pipeline-solves-50-year-old-blood-group-puzzle - 2026-05-01
The sound of tawny owls makes young European robins eat less during their southward migration. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows how the threat from nocturnal predators affects the birds’ behaviour – and by extension their survival. When young robins embark on their first southward migration in the autumn, they make regular stops along the way to rest and replenish their energy rese
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/hostile-hoots-make-robins-eat-less-night - 2026-05-01
