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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The number of cases of disease caused by Leishmania, a parasite that is spread via bites by sand flies which are mainly found in tropical and subtropical areas and in countries around the Mediterranean, has increased in Sweden. The most serious form of the disease usually leads to death if untreated. First published:

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/study-shows-increase-parasite-disease-sweden - 2026-05-01

Ingenuity in the classrooms, table tennis matches in the lobby, and minutes of silence in honour of fallen soldiers – an ordinary day at a university in a war-torn country. Andreas Hopf, who teaches at the School of Industrial Design at LTH, talks about his latest trip to Ukraine. It is Andreas Hopf's sixth trip to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. This time, the journey

https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2025/lund-lutsk-design-management-and-determination-wartime-ukraine - 2026-05-01

Ingenuity in the classrooms, table tennis matches in the lobby, and minutes of silence in honour of fallen soldiers – an ordinary day at a university in a war-torn country. Andreas Hopf, who teaches at the School of Industrial Design at LTH, talks about his latest trip to Ukraine. It is Andreas Hopf's sixth trip to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. This time, the journey

https://www.industridesign.lth.se/en/article/lund-lutsk-design-management-and-determination-wartime-ukraine - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Climate change, a growing population and increased urbanisation place great demands on our cities. Meeting these challenges requires collaboration to develop smart cities. But what does a smart city really mean and how do we create one?A smart city is a sustainable city. A city in which people want to live, where comp

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/collaboration-key-smart-sustainable-cities-future - 2026-05-01

In this closing workshop of the project the aim is to present the results and findings of the project’s empirical work and engage the audience in an open dialogue with the researchers and an expert panel in order to provide further insights and challenge some of the misconceptions on refugee movement and decision-making particularly the ones perpetuated in the media. The purpose is to shed light o

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/refugee-decision-making-first-countries-asylum - 2026-05-01

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge of the R programming language to facilitate the independent use of tools written and/or implemented in this language, such as statistical analysis packages. ObjectiveThe aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge of the R programming language to facilitate the independent use of tools written and/or implemented in this language, such as stat

https://www.compute.lu.se/article/basic-data-handling-and-visualization-r-ht-2023-15-ects - 2026-05-01

CMES Deputy Director has co-authored an article on agricultural water in Iran published in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. CMES Deputy Director Ronny Berndtsson has co-authored the article "Large discrepancy between future demand and supply of agricultural water in northwestern Iran; evidence from WEAP-MODFLOW-machine learning under the CMIP6 scenario" together with Mostafa Rahimi Jamnan

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/agricultural-water-iran-0 - 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.biology.lu.se/article/new-species-formed-when-mediterranean-dried - 2026-05-01

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is awarding SEK 700 million to 23 innovative basic research projects at Swedish universities. Four of them are based in Lund – and two are connected to NanoLund. Sara Linse will study disease-preventing proteins – and Mathieu Gisselbrecht will study the quantum mechanical phenomenon entanglement. This year, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is awardi

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/disease-preventing-proteins-and-more-temperature-resistant-quantum-computers - 2026-05-01

Having a workforce with the right skills is crucial for companies and society to tackle current and future challenges successfully. In our rapidly changing world, the ability to develop and adapt skills is more critical than ever, especially in today's knowledge-driven society. This is particularly true for the retail sector, which employs about one in ten workers in Sweden. Ongoing digital and st

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/workforce-right-skills - 2026-05-01

A large number of road construction projects are underway in and around Lund, affecting commuters’ ability to reach their workplaces. More disruptions are expected in spring 2026 when the Swedish Transport Administration begins work on the E22 between the Gastelyckan and Lund North interchanges. Roadworks present challenges but also opportunities to be inspired to find alternatives to driving. The

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/road-construction-around-lund-continues-tips-alternative-commuting-options - 2026-05-02

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Political scientist Hanna and psychologist Emma have more in common than their surname, Bäck. They are sisters but also make up an interdisciplinary research team. By combining their subjects, they are attempting to gain a complete picture of what motivates people to take part in political protests and why some of the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/keeping-it-family-sisters-form-interdisciplinary-research-duo - 2026-05-01

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Som styrelseordförande i Crafoordska stiftelsen har Ebba Fischer bland annat medverkat till inrättandet av en professur i ämnet mänskliga rättigheter och stöttat flera initiativ med inriktning på konst, musik och historia. 2014 utnämndes hon till hedersdoktor vid Lunds universitets humanistiska fakultet. Som en av g

https://www.lu.se/artikel/filantrop-med-oga-studenternas-basta - 2026-05-01

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Här är en lista över forskare från Lunds universitet som kan svara på många olika slags frågor som kan bli aktuella under de stundande helgerna, från A till Ö. God jul! önskar Lunds universitet AAdvent, jul och trettondag: historia, teologi och praktikStephan Borgehammar, professor i praktisk teologi, kan svara på f

https://www.lu.se/artikel/lunds-universitets-julexperter-2016 - 2026-05-02

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Nicholas Loubere at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, shares some reflections on the major achievements as well as the downsides of China’s reform period ahead of the upcoming conference “Assessing 40 Years of Reform and Opening in China” What have been the major changes in China since the reform and o

https://www.ace.lu.se/article/nicholas-loubere-china-today-40-years-after-reform-and-opening - 2026-05-01

During the summer, Kristina Lång's research received a lot of attention in the media, nationally as well as internationally. The study showed that AI-assisted breast cancer screening is a safe alternative to radiologists' double-reading, reducing the workload of the overburdened profession by as much as 44 percent. We asked Kristina Lång about her experiences. Also, tips on how to increase outreac

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/increasing-outreach-cancer-research-about-ai-assisted-screening-attracts-media - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. IIIEE staff, board members, former board members, students and alumni. After nine years, I have decided to leave my assignment as Director at the IIIEE. Together with you I have had the privilege to further develop the Institute in being an innovative and creative arena for interdisciplinary education and research wit

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/thank-you-all - 2026-05-01

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. The Development Research Day is an inter-disciplinary arrangement that was initiated in order to form a meeting ground for all researchers and students at Lund University who share an interest in development issues. About Development Research Day, DRD The first DRD The event was launched in 2002 by the Department of

https://www.keg.lu.se/artikel/development-research-day-2020 - 2026-05-01

If you have been a government employee for at least 30 years (25 if retiring) and have not yet been a recipient, you are welcome to register and select the form of gift you wish to receive. The award consists of either a wristwatch, two different crystal glass bowls, two different pieces of art glassware or a medal. The wristwatch is a men’s or women’s model in gold. The medal is minted in gold. Y

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-approaching-presentation-award-long-and-devoted-public-service-nor - 2026-05-02

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Två projekt vid Lunds universitet får sammanlagt drygt 60 miljoner kronor i anslag från Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse. Det ena forskningsprojektet är knutet till LTH och ska utforska möjligheten att på atomnivå påverka ett materials elektriska egenskaper. Det andra projektet sätter fokus på universums födelse

https://www.lu.se/artikel/mangmiljonregn-till-forskning-om-elektronpussel-och-universums-fodelse - 2026-05-01