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A large population study from Lund University in Sweden has shown that more sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, such as a reduced risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The study is published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. “Our results indicate that dietary guidelines that are beneficial for both planetary health and personal health do

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/environmentally-sustainable-diet-linked-health-benefits - 2026-05-13

On this page, you will find a selection of the University's public activities. These include music, museums, discovery centres and botanical gardens. Botanical GardenThe Botanical Garden cultivates thousands of plant species on eight hectares of land in central Lund. The Garden operates a wide variety of activities in the areas of botany, horticulture, plant preservation and environmental awarenes

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/visit-lund-university/cultural-and-public-centres - 2026-05-13

This version of the Lund University's international website was launched in June 2020. As part of the transition, the website was given a new look.The site works best with the following browsers:Google ChromeFirefoxMicrosoft EdgeSafariAbout accessibilityWe are committed to ensuring that as many people as possible can access and use this website and its content. In our accessibility work we aim to

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/contact-us/about-website - 2026-05-13

Clay is a material that has been used since ancient times for protecting, building and carrying things. If we learn more about how to change various properties of clays, such as through the addition of certain molecules or salts, we can use them for new and sustainable products in the fields of medicine, architecture and building materials. The strategic research area eSSENCE supports a new collab

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/clay-ancient-material-great-future - 2026-05-13

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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a water purification plant that provides clean water far beyond the reach of the electrical grid – thanks to solar cells. With the help of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus, these small and portable solar cell stations have now been placed across rural B

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-solar-cells-help-purify-water-remote-areas - 2026-05-13

Some fungi are wasteful, while others recycle – and this can determine how much carbon is stored in a forest. Researchers at Lund University have now revealed how fungi manage their mycelium, the network that builds the structure of fungus. The results could provide new insights into the carbon cycle and climate. Researchers have investigated how fungi recycle their mycelium when they grow. Using

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/recycling-strategies-fungi-can-affect-how-forests-store-carbon - 2026-05-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. To understand what happens in the brain when Alzheimer's disease develops, researchers need to be able to study the molecular structures in the neurons affected by Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have tested a new imaging method for this purpose. The research is published in the journal A

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-imaging-method-sheds-light-alzheimers-disease - 2026-05-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The fluorine that is found in products such as toothpaste was likely formed billions of years ago in now dead stars of the same type as our sun. This has been shown by astronomers at Lund University in Sweden, together with colleagues from Ireland and the USA. Fluorine can be found in everyday products such as toothpa

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/toothpaste-fluorine-formed-stars - 2026-05-13

A new international commission will pave the way for a global boost in maternal and newborn health. The project is led by a researcher at Lund University in Sweden, whose motivation stems from a formative experience witnessing a woman bleed to death unnecessarily during childbirth. “The time has come to put maternal and newborn health back at the heart of the global health agenda,” says Mehreen Za

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-global-initiative-maternal-and-newborn-health-be-led-sweden - 2026-05-13

Lund University has been rated number 8 in the world out of 1,403 universities assessed in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, which ranks sustainable development at higher education institutions around the globe. This places the University third-best in Europe and highest in Sweden. The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability is a framework for showing how universities are tack

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranks-top-10-global-sustainability-ranking - 2026-05-13

Blood transfusions are vital, but demand for blood far exceeds supply all over the world. In India and China, for example, relatives are usually called upon to give blood in the case of an accident or an operation. An international conference in Lund, Sweden, the first of its kind, will now discuss various possible alternative treatment methods with the potential to complement or even replace bloo

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/shortage-blood-global-problem - 2026-05-13

In order to provide contract education, Lund University needs to collect and store personal data. The personal data is processed in accordance with the applicable legislation. You can read more about what this means on this page. Lund University processes personal data in the IT system for contract education, Mira CRM [hereinafter Mira], for the purpose of conducting contract education. As well as

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/professional-development-and-lifelong-learning/processing-personal-data-contract-education - 2026-05-13

Processing of personal data at Lund University Lund University processes personal data in order to provide education, conduct research, and collaborate with the wider society. All processing of personal data at the University aims to support this assignment. The University applies the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and supplementary legislation.In the drop-down list below, we have gathe

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/contact-us/privacy-policy - 2026-05-13

Tau PET is a new and promising imaging method for Alzheimer’s disease. A case study from Lund University in Sweden now confirms that tau PET images correspond to a higher degree to actual changes in the brain. According to the researchers behind the study, this increases opportunities for developing effective drugs. There are several different methods of producing images showing the changes in the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-imaging-technique-alzheimers-disease-opens-possibilities-new-drug-development - 2026-05-13

This web form is for those who are interested in becoming a note-taker and are studying at the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts. If you are interested in becoming a note-taker and are studying at the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts, you can register your interest by filling in the fields below.If you are unsure whether you are studying at the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts, you can fin

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/form/expression-interest-become-note-taker-students-faculty-fine-and-performing-arts - 2026-05-13

LU researchers Lea Fünfschilling and Carmelo D’Agostino have been awarded an ERC Starting Grant each, for their research on innovation and knowledge dynamics and automated vehicles respectively. The ERC Starting Grant is aimed at researchers in the early stages of their career, and scientific excellence is the only selection criterion. This year, more than 4,000 researchers in Europe applied for t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/two-lu-researchers-receive-erc-starting-grants - 2026-05-13

One of the world’s brightest and most powerful lights is created at MAX IV. Using the lights from MAX IV, scientists can understand how materials are built and how they can be used better than ever before.  Exploring materials with lightsAt MAX IV, scientists accelerate electrons in a linear accelerator so that they travel at nearly the speed of light. The electrons then enter storage rings where

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-infrastructures/max-iv - 2026-05-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have launched a free app to help map the spread of infection in Sweden and increase knowledge of the coronavirus. “Data from the app will give us a clearer picture of the development of the disease and why some people only experience mild symptoms while others get seriously ill

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/covid-symptom-tracker-app-launched-sweden - 2026-05-13

Here you can find answers to most questions about the Lund University Alumni Network. You are also welcome to join as a member. Who can join? The Alumni Network is for anyone who has studied, worked or been in close collaboration with Lund University. Of course, this includes honorary doctors, guest researchers, board members and others who are close to the University. You are also welcome to regi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/alumni/faqs-and-contact-alumni-network - 2026-05-13