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Nominated exchange students can apply for so-called 'Special Area Study' (SAS) courses in a wide range of subjects across eight out of nine faculties at Lund University. These courses are a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about subjects outside your major. The course offerings include courses mostly focusing on one discipline as well as interdisciplinary courses tackling contemporary s
Planning your exchange studiesOnce you have been nominated to go on an exchange by your home university, you will receive a link to Lund University’s online application for nominated exchange students. This is usually sent out shortly before the application period opens. Please note that you do not apply for exchange studies via University Admissions in Sweden.The academic yearThe academic year co
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/exchange-and-study-abroad/exchange-studies/exchange-application-and-acceptance - 2026-04-19
This page contains answers to the most frequently asked questions about the IA system, i.e. the University's system for the reporting of incidents, study-related health issues and accidents. General questions about making a report Why should I report incidents, health issues or accidents? No one should suffer injury or illness as a result of their work or studies. Managing issues related to your w
As a student at Lund University, you have the opportunity to study at one of our partner universities during the summer. Shortcuts to page content:About summer courses abroadHow to applyAfter you have sent in your application About summer courses abroadA summer course can be a great choice if you cannot or do not wish to be away for a whole semester but would still like to broaden your education.
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/international-opportunities/summer-courses-abroad - 2026-04-19
Angry children can be a feature of Christmas. The fact is that the disappointment children feel is a great opportunity to train them for challenges later in life. This is according to Elia Psouni, professor of developmental psychology. A friend not turning up on time, a computer crashing in the middle of a game of Fortnite or a Christmas present that just could not be more wrong. “Disappointment i
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/dealing-kids-disappointment-their-christmas-presents - 2026-04-19
Few conflicts today seem as difficult to resolve as the one between Israel and Palestine – a conflict concerning territory, religion and historical claims reaching back a thousand years. The recent violence between Israel and Hamas, the infected question of Jerusalem’s status and an increasing separation between the populations make the journey towards peace seem particularly long. Lisa Strömbom i
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-aspects-israel-palestine-conflict - 2026-04-19
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. If you have ever sniffed yourself dizzy at a perfume counter, you have perhaps also come across claims that pH values, fragrance notes and pheromones affect the scent. Are these and other claims true? And what is it that actually makes us smell nice – or nasty? Chemistry Professor Ulf Ellervik separates the scents fro
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/facts-and-fallacies-about-perfumes-and-body-odours - 2026-04-19
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Sweden is trending right now, with cultural concepts such as “lagom” (just enough) and “fika” (coffee break) selling everything from books to fashion. The nation is often seen as a social democratic model country, where people are egalitarian, wealthy and happy. As Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of the Swedish multinatio
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-ikeas-founder-exported-certain-image-sweden-frugality-fika - 2026-04-19
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. IT IS HIGH TIME that we start thinking about how we define life, according to a group of Lund University researchers. An army of intelligent robots is growing in front of us, but also opportunities to alter people’s DNA, create super babies and, perhaps, to encounter life in space.“Human beings have always dreamed of
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/designer-babies-and-intelligent-robots-how-new-life-challenging-humankind - 2026-04-19
A traineeship abroad provides experience that gives your degree a unique profile. If you are a student at Lund University and you wish to do a traineeship in Europe, you might be eligible to apply for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant. Shortcuts to page content:About the grantFinding a traineeshipHow to applyIf you are awarded a traineeship grantAfter your traineeship Applications are open The applica
Feeling low, out of sorts or sad is a normal part of life and at times it can be quite difficult to know what is causing it. In most cases it will pass, but sometimes professional help may be required. There are also many things you can do to make yourself feel better. Shortcuts to page content:Low moodWhen low mood leads to depressionWinter blues and seasonal depressionThe Student Health Centre’s
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/low-mood-and-depression - 2026-04-19
We conduct pioneering neuroscientific research. Through experimental, clinical and point-of-care research, our researchers are making discoveries that are being used to treat various brain disorders. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are examples of neurodegenerative disorders in which large groups of nerve cells in the brain are destroyed, leading to reduced motor and cognitive abilities. Current medic
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas/neuroscience - 2026-04-19
Russia's invasion of Ukraine was clearly illegal. Yet it is unlikely that Vladimir Putin will be held accountable. Most people agree that war is morally wrong. But what is the legal framework? The UN Charter, which in 1945 laid the foundations for the UN's missions, powers, rules of procedure and organisation, prohibits military force between states. However, there are exceptions, such as when the
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/charges-against-putin-unlikely - 2026-04-19
For just over 350 years, Lund University has educated students and created new knowledge. Below is a history of how it developed from a small provincial academy into a major international university with world-leading research. When Lund University was founded in 1666, Sweden was a great power, which eight years prior had won the province of Skåne from Denmark. Just one month after the Swedish vic
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/history-lund-university - 2026-04-19
We conduct experimental and clinical diabetes research. Our aim is to develop new treatments and drugs that can prevent or cure diabetes, which affects more than half a billion people worldwide. It is estimated that nearly 600 million adults worldwide have diabetes. This number is expected to rise to more than 850 million by 2050. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and accounts fo
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas/diabetes-research - 2026-04-19
Lund University's four campuses offer attractive academic environments that clearly reflect the University's identity. Research and learning are at the core, while the campuses also provide inviting spaces for social interaction, relaxation and recreation – all within a safe and inclusive setting. The University's campuses are continuously developed to meet the needs of a changing society. The pro
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/mission-vision-and-values/campus-development - 2026-04-19
As a student or doctoral candidate at Lund University who wishes to study at one of our partner universities in Europe, you have the opportunity to apply for the Erasmus+ grant for exchange studies. Shortcuts to page content: About the grantHow to applyIf you are awarded a grant for exchange studiesAfter your exchange Application periods for Erasmus+ grant The application period for exchange stud
