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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 - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Fish that show bravery often become prey themselves, whereas shyer individuals survive to a greater extent. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now successfully established a connection between bold personalities and the risk of being killed by a predator in the wild. The researchers marked common roaches, a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/bravery-may-cost-fish-their-lives - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Using a specially designed camera, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have succeeded for the first time in recreating how birds see colours in their surroundings. The study reveals that birds see a very different reality compared to what we see. Human colour vision is based on three primary colours: red, green a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/unique-camera-enables-researchers-see-world-way-birds-do - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Patients who have been so ill they have needed intensive care often have a long recovery ahead of them – both physically and mentally. The problems that can develop include unpleasant memories of nightmares and hallucinations. Previous favourite foods can suddenly taste awful. Many intensive care patients recover well

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/after-covid-19-important-intensive-care-patients-are-followed - 2026-05-19

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/alumni/join-alumni-network - 2026-05-20

From a rejected article to world-leading Alzheimer’s research. Kaj Blennow has made it possible to detect Alzheimer’s disease up to 20 years before symptoms appear – an achievement that has not only transformed research but also laid the foundation for new therapies. He has now been awarded the Eric K. Fernström Nordic Prize for his groundbreaking research. Professor Kaj Blennow also enjoys gettin

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-world-stage-meet-fernstrom-prize-winner-kaj-blennow - 2026-05-19

The strong connection between financial problems and mental health issues is well known. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that only one in five young adults could correctly answer three basic questions about inflation, interest rates and risk diversification. At the same time, they are getting more into debt. This, the researchers argue, is a worrying development. We now know that

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/alarmingly-low-financial-awareness-among-todays-youth - 2026-05-19

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 - 2026-05-19

As a student at Lund University you can print, copy and scan documents using the PaperCut printing system. The service is connected to your student account and printers are available in many university buildings and libraries. Log in to PaperCutGo to the PaperCut portal and log in with your student account. Once you have logged in, you can manage your print jobs, check your balance and add credit

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/it-resources-and-assistance/printing-and-copying - 2026-05-19

By studying the behaviour of living entities and combining this with research into robots and software, researchers at Lund University are gaining groundbreaking insights into how intelligent systems work. Cognition is about how humans, animals and machines perceive, process, store, retrieve and share information. Understanding how this is done has been a goal since the ancient Greek philosophers.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-excellence-areas/profile-areas/natural-and-artificial-cognition - 2026-05-19

The board of the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies has decided to accept a new Advanced Study Group (ASG) coordinated by the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts. An ASG gathers researchers from different disciplines around a shared research issue, and provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives on a research issue at a very early stage of development. The new ASG is called Cr

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/creative-data-lab-new-advanced-study-group-pufendorf-institute-advanced-studies - 2026-05-19

Are you interested in getting involved in student life and gaining intercultural experience at the same time? Then the International Mentor Programme is perfect for you! As an international mentor, you will meet students from across the globe and help them adjust to their new environment. Together with your fellow mentors, you will be an important social link between the international students in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/get-involved-student-life/become-international-mentor - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. An article published in Nature by researchers at Lund University shows how different arrangements of atoms can be combined into nanowires as they grow. Researchers learning to control the properties of materials this way can lead the way to more efficient electronic devices. Nanowires are believed to be important elem

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-shows-how-nanowires-can-be-formed - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Methane emissions from Arctic tundra increase when sea ice melts, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. This connection has been suspected before, but has lacked strong evidence until now. “Changes in the Arctic Ocean can affect ecosystems located far away on land, ” says Dr. Frans-Jan Parmentier, t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/melting-arctic-sea-ice-accelerates-methane-emissions - 2026-05-19

Sweden consistently ranks as one of the top countries globally in areas such as equality, democracy, transparency and quality of life. These values are deeply embedded in Swedish society and influence both workplaces and public institutions. Sweden is a parliamentary monarchy with a strong democratic foundation, where civil liberties, political rights and the rule of law are firmly upheld. Freedom

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-us/living-and-working-sweden - 2026-05-19

Before you arrive in Lund, you need to make sure that you have sufficient funds to cover both tuition fees (when applicable) and your living expenses.If you are required to pay tuition fees, check the information on scholarships if you need help with funding.Scholarships and fundingLiving costs in SwedenYour living costs in Sweden will naturally depend on your individual lifestyle. Eating out and

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/money-and-living-costs - 2026-05-19

Why do we process your personal data? The Alumni Network All students who have completed at least 30 ECTS credits at Lund University can become a member of the Lund University Alumni Network. We also welcome those who have worked at the University or who are otherwise involved in educational or research activities at Lund University. If you join the Alumni Network, your details will be stored in t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/alumni/processing-personal-data-system-alumni-relations - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Citizen journalism is often seen as more democratic form of journalism, where the public contributes to the reporting, analysis and dissemination of news. Sociologist and criminologist Agneta Mallén at Lund University in Sweden has studied the phenomenon and shown some of its downsides, including how it sometimes lead

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-how-citizen-journalism-can-lead-cyber-bullying - 2026-05-19