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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A chance meeting in a Yokohama pub led Lund University researcher Andreas Johansson straight to the heart of the Japanese Yakuza mafia. For two weeks, he was “embedded” with a well-known Yakuza clan, enabling him to document their tattoos through photography. He is now releasing his book of photos ”Yakuza Tattoo”. In

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/unique-glimpse-world-japanese-mafia-tattoos - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Becoming a parent often brings great joy, but not always. Parenthood also entails challenges, stress and, for some people, it can trigger depression. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that male postnatal depression is more common in men who are insecure in their relationship with their partner. Depressi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/depression-new-fathers-connected-relationship-insecurities - 2026-05-27

As odd as it sounds, many scientists have attempted to place extremely small diamonds inside living cells. Why? Because nanodiamonds are consistently bright and can give us unique knowledge about the inner life of cells over a long time. Now physics researchers at Lund University in Sweden have succeeded in injecting a large number of nanodiamonds directly to the cell interior. Diamonds are not on

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/fluorescent-nanodiamonds-successfully-injected-living-cells - 2026-05-27

Within the framework of an international study, Lund University and Skåne University Hospital have started treating patients with hemophilia with gene therapy, something that began in January this year. The hope is that the new treatment will significantly simplify everyday life for those with severe hemophilia. Hemophilia is a genetic disease where the body does not produce one of the clotting fa

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/hemophilia-being-treated-gene-therapy - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In her own words, Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts Solfrid Söderlind writes about the future of the Malmö Art Academy. In the last few days there has been an intense debate in the media about the Art Academy, which has been described as threatened with shut-down due to an eviction notice from the city o

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/current-and-future-premises-malmo-art-academy - 2026-05-27

For hundreds of years, researchers at Lund University have been making groundbreaking discoveries. Here, we highlight some of these important innovations and provide examples of new solutions that could have a significant impact on a large scale. Emerging innovationsA test that increases the chances of successful IVFThe key to successful IVF is the right hormone treatment before pregnancy. Profess

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/innovation/innovations-lund - 2026-05-27

When you choose to support research and education at Lund University, you become part of our shared quest for knowledge and our desire to learn, understand and create positive impact for humanity and our planet. All donations to Lund University help us in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Donations can take different forms, the most common being:mone

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/giving-lund-university/different-ways-support-us - 2026-05-27

Here you can read about how to invoice Lund University and what information should be included in an invoice. ProcurementProcurement system with supplier portalLund University uses the procurement system Kommers. This also includes a supplier portal.As a supplier, you can register for free to receive notifications about all our requests for quotation (RFQs) and requests for information (RFIs). All

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/contact-us/supplier-portal - 2026-05-27

An assignment as a note-taker means that you take notes at lectures and seminars, and share these with one or more students who have been approved for learning support. Here you will find information about the assignment and how to register your interest. The note-taking assignmentThe note-taking assignment applies to one or more courses during the current semester. If you want to continue your as

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/get-involved-student-life/become-note-taker - 2026-05-27

Ten years have passed since the countries of the world signed the Paris Agreement. Political scientist Fariborz Zelli sums up the surprises – both positive and negative – in climate policy over the past ten years and also looks ahead. What has been the biggest success of the Paris Agreement so far?I would say the biggest success is that the UN has succeeded in keeping its central role in global cl

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/decade-paris-agreement-brings-progress-and-setbacks - 2026-05-27

Dust storms used to be a weather phenomenon associated with aridity and desert. This has now changed, and today they are occurring in places all over the Middle East, and more frequently than before. This peaked the interest of researcher Hossein Hashemi, who says that dust storms are one of the most pressing sustainability, economic, and health challenges currently facing the region. – When a dus

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/eye-dust-storm - 2026-05-27

What happened to the generation that experienced the Jasmin revolution in Tunisia as young? How are their views different from those who were only small children and do not remember the expectations of more freedom and bread? Studies in focus groups representing both Generation Z and Millennials in the region give unexpected answers but still hold some optimism for further democratisation. Sarah A

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/young-tunisia-value-democracy-choose-otherwise - 2026-05-27

Transistors that can change properties are important elements in the development of tomorrow’s semiconductors. With standard transistors approaching the limit for how small they can be, having more functions on the same number of units becomes increasingly important in enabling the development of small, energy-efficient circuits for improved memory and more powerful computers. Researchers at Lund

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/cutting-edge-transistors-semiconductors-future - 2026-05-27

Anxiety can be characterised and expressed in various ways. It could be exam anxiety, speech anxiety, social anxiety, or panic attacks. It might feel awful, but it is not dangerous. You can find information here about common symptoms and what you can do to manage your worry and anxiety. Shortcuts to page content:AnxietySelf-care tips to relieve your anxietyThe Student Health Centre’s activitiesWhe

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/worry-and-anxiety - 2026-05-27

Infertility, Alzheimer’s disease and decentralised infrastructure. These are the research areas of the three researchers at Lund University who are receiving a total of SEK 50 million in funding from the ERC. The researchers are human geographer Johan Miörner, Camila Consiglio, researcher in systems immunology, and Jacob Vogel, who studies neurodegenerative diseases. Read more about their research

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/three-promising-researchers-awarded-erc-starting-grants - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Different views and values within an organisation can complicate collaborations with other organisations. However, leaders who are prepared for this may be more successful in navigating their way through the storm unscathed. This is discussed in a newly published article by researcher Anna Brattström in the prestigiou

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/distrust-and-hope-characterise-innovation-collaborations - 2026-05-27

Most women will experience menopause at some point in their working lives. How can a workplace be set up to make things easier for employees going through their menopausal transition? A pilot project at Lund University is investigating the issue. Sweating, mood swings and poor sleep. Many women are adversely affected by menopause. According to a 2021 study published by the Swedish National Board o

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-can-lund-university-become-more-menopause-friendly-workplace - 2026-05-27

Dense urban areas amplify the effects of higher temperatures, due to the phenomenon of heat islands in cities. This makes cities more vulnerable to extreme climate events. Large investments in the electricity network will be necessary to cool us down during heatwaves and keep us warm during cold snaps, according to a new study led by Lund University in Sweden. “Unless we account for extreme climat

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/cities-will-need-more-resilient-electricity-networks-cope-extreme-weather - 2026-05-27