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It is important for Lund University that its students have a good work environment for their studies. Read more here about what the student work environment entails in different situations and who is responsible for ensuring its proper functioning. Rights and responsibilitiesThe concepts of study environment and student work environment are used synonymously in many contexts. At Lund University we

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-rights-and-responsibilities/study-and-work-environment - 2026-05-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. For 25 years Charlotte Erlanson-Albertsson at Lund University in Sweden has conducted research on appetite control, the energy balance of the body, and how we should eat to stay healthy and happy – both our bodies and our brains. Here’s her dietary advice captured in one compelling film. We eat too much, too often, an

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/video-shows-food-body-and-brain - 2026-05-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated.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 - 2026-05-21

A regional project led by Lund University called Make Space för Verkstad has mapped out around 70 creative spaces and labs around Skåne with the aim of highlighting a common infrastructure. The spaces range from artists´workshops to testbeds, labs and hubs within academia or with external partners who can drive the development of new innovations. – These spaces are vital if we are to have a divers

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/mosaic-creative-spaces-connects-knowledge-and-innovation - 2026-05-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Both Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degrees at the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University have been labelled as “success stories” by the European Commission. The Master’s programme in Fire Safety Engineering (IMFSE) already received this label of quality last summer and the Master’s in Food Innovation and Product De

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/two-joint-masters-programmes-engineering-are-labelled-success-stories - 2026-05-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers have long wondered how our cells navigate inside the body. Two new studies, in which Lund University researcher Pontus Nordenfelt has participated, have now demonstrated that the cells use molecular force from within to steer themselves in a certain direction. This knowledge may be of great significance in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-cells-are-able-turn - 2026-05-21

The Fernström Foundation’s Grand Nordic Prize – one of the largest medical research prizes in Scandinavia – goes this year to the stem cell researcher, Jonas Frisén. His research concerns stem cells, primarily how they are transformed and renewed in mature organs. Jonas Frisén, professor at the Karolinska Institute, has been awarded the 2017 Grand Nordic Prize by the Eric K. Fernström Foundation.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/stem-cell-researcher-wins-prestigious-prize - 2026-05-21

Spirituality in SwedenSweden is a very secular nation in practice, but the many church buildings throughout the country bear witness to a long historical presence of the Christian faith. More than half of the population in Sweden are members of the Church of Sweden (Svenska Kyrkan), which is Lutheran. However, only a small proportion of its members regularly attend Sunday services. There are also

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/faith-and-spirituality - 2026-05-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Ultrasound that detects rare cells in a drop of blood. Business models for a circular economy. Laser technology that can film at almost the speed of light, and another that can map insects from several kilometres away. Four promising researchers from Lund University have been awarded starting grants from the European

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/four-lund-university-researchers-awarded-erc-starting-grants - 2026-05-21

Scholarships for students applying for studies at Lund University Lund University Global ScholarshipThe Lund University Global Scholarship is an academic excellence award targeting top students from all countries outside the EU/EEA. Students who have made a complete application for a Master's programme, or, in exceptional cases, for one of a few selected Bachelor's programmes, are invited to apply

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/scholarships-and-awards - 2026-05-21

Staff handling university-wide exchange agreements Prospective exchange students – please contact your home university's International Office to find out how to come to Lund on an exchange and the process for nomination. Nominated exchange students – you may contact the specific Lund University staff member (your LU exchange coordinator) listed beside your home university's name below.Student mobi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/exchange-and-study-abroad/exchange-studies/information-partner-coordinators/student-mobility-contacts - 2026-05-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Osteoarthritis treatment conducted digitally via an app costs around 25% of what conventional care costs, according to a study from Lund University in Sweden published in the research journal PLOS ONE. The researchers have previously shown that osteoarthritis patients were able to halve their pain in just 6 months, us

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/major-savings-possible-app-based-osteoarthritis-treatment - 2026-05-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. City life is tough for young birds. But if they survive their first year, they are less susceptible to the effects of stress, according to research from Lund University in Sweden. Life in a city constitutes both a threat and an opportunity for wild animals. Researchers at Lund University have now tackled this contradi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/young-birds-suffer-city - 2026-05-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Can insulin taken as an infant in small doses together with food render the immune system used to insulin and thus prevent type 1 diabetes? Can a gluten-free diet and probiotics prevent celiac disease (so called gluten intolerance)? These questions will be asked by two separate studies that are being planned at Lund U

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/newborn-babies-be-screened-studies-type-1-diabetes-and-celiac-disease-gluten-intolerance - 2026-05-21

Welcome to the Academic Support Centre (ASC)! We can give you tips and advice about how to improve your study skills and your academic writing or reading. The Academic Support Centre can support Bachelor's and Master's level students when it comes to study skills and writing academic texts. You can come to us for help in finding efficient ways of working on assignments, essays and take-home exams.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/support-study-skills-language-and-academic-writing/academic-support-centre - 2026-05-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. How do bees always find their way home, not to mention in a straight line? What is it about the insect brain that allows them to navigate so easily? Could we copy that function? A step in this direction has now been taken by a group of scientists in a project combining the fields of biology, physics, nanoscience and i

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/mimicking-navigation-insect-brain - 2026-05-21

An EU-funded research project is to make sausages, patties and other meat products healthier in the future. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and four other European research institutions have launched a joint project to reduce the risk of colon cancer – the most common cancer of the gastrointestinal tract in Sweden. Making processed me

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/sausages-antioxidants-berries-prevent-cancer - 2026-05-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Heatwaves similar to those experienced in Europe in 2018 can have a very negative impact on animals. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that overheated birds have smaller offspring, and that those that are born may have lower chances of survival. Researchers were already aware that animals living in very

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/more-heatwave-summers-will-affect-animals - 2026-05-21

Information for admitted and nominated students As an international student in Sweden, you're entitled to use the Swedish healthcare system. Medical staff usually speak good English. Before you come to Sweden, there are a few things you should be aware of and consider. Read this page carefully. No vaccination requirementsThere are no vaccination requirements for entering Sweden or travelling withi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/healthcare-when-studying-sweden - 2026-05-21

Att ta reda på hur man kan få elever motiverade och intresserade av ett ämne redan vid första lektionstillfället är det som ligger till grund för denna studie. Första mötet med eleverna kan ha stor betydelse när det kommer till att inspirera och få eleverna att skapa sig ett intresse för kursen. Syftet med denna kvalitativa intervjustudie är därför att undersöka hur fyra lärare på estetiska progra