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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In his research in zebrafish, Olov Andersson of Karolinska Institutet strives to generate insulin-producing cells and new treatment methods for diabetes. This has led to his selection as a recipient of the Leif C. Groop award for outstanding research, awarded by the Lund University Diabetes Centre and sponsored by Nov

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/prize-awarded-research-zebrafish-could-lead-new-treatments-diabetes - 2026-07-21

Small passerine birds, such as blue and great tits, avoid breeding in urban areas where there are many non-native trees. Chicks also weigh less the more non-native trees there are in the vicinity of the nest. This is shown in a long-term study from Lund University in Sweden. City trees contribute to several important ecosystem services such as lowering local temperature and purifying air but are a

https://www.cec.lu.se/article/urban-birds-prefer-native-trees - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Hello there, Pål Stenmark, Professor of Structural Biochemistry at the Department of Experimental Medical Science. You’ve just been honoured with the 2021 Lindblomska Award from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for you discovery of a new botox poison that wards off malaria mosquitoes! Can you really use botox aga

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/botox-ward-mosquitoes - 2026-07-21

The EU Commission has presented the New European Innovation Agenda designed to strengthen European competitiveness through the green and digital transitions. At Lund University, we are well placed to take advantage of this and to raise our ambitions in deep tech innovation and solving today’s societal challenges. The EU Commission’s Agenda will involve many financial investments in innovation. The

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eus-innovation-agenda-applies-us-too - 2026-07-22

In 2022–2023, food prices in Sweden rose by 25 per cent. But it wasn't just households' wallets that were hit hard by the price increases – public health was too. Swedish consumers ate less dietary fibre, fruit and vegetables, according to a new report from Lund University. The text below was originally published as a press release by Amanda Lindström on Lund University’s international website on

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/historically-high-food-prices-made-us-eat-less-fruit-and-vegetables - 2026-07-22

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Giving yourself a pat on the back rather than thinking that you should have performed better – self-compassion is about being as friendly and kind to yourself as you would be to a close friend or colleague. Anna Pardo. Photo: Kennet Ruona Anna Pardo is a psychologist, registered psychotherapist and psychotherapy super

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/silence-your-inner-critic-its-stressful-will-not-improve-your-performance - 2026-07-21

Two researchers at the Department of Biology, Milda Pucetaite and Colin Olito, have been awarded starting grants from the European Research Council, ERC. The research projects aim to advance methods in microbiological ecology and map the development of sex chromosomes. Milda Pucetaite Researcher in microbiological ecology. Project: “Tracing single-cell scale chemical signaling between interacting

https://www.science.lu.se/article/two-biology-researchers-receive-generous-starting-grants-european-research-council - 2026-07-21

While Primula is down, it is important that everyone manually documents the cases that they normally register in Primula themselves, so that the information can be registered correctly afterwards, when we regain access to the system. To ensure this works the Faculty management has come to the conclusion that we at the Faculty of Medicine should follow this routine as long as the shutdown lasts. La

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/how-handle-cases-while-primula-down - 2026-07-21

The biology researchers from Lund, Milda Pucetaite and Colin Olito, have been awarded starting grants from the European Research Council, ERC. The research projects aim to advance methods in microbiological ecology and map the development of sex chromosomes. Milda Pucetaite, researcher in microbiological ecology, on the project “Tracing single-cell scale chemical signaling between interacting soil

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/two-biology-researchers-receive-generous-starting-grants-european-research-council - 2026-07-21

The EAT-Lancet diet is a framework designed to promote environmental sustainability while also preventing common diseases such as type 2 diabetes. How do we know if the diet actually works? An international research team studied seven dietary scores and found that two of them were particularly good at evaluating adherence to the diet. Reliable diet scores are important when developing sustainable

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/research-paves-way-sustainable-dietary-guidelines - 2026-07-21

The EAT-Lancet diet is a framework designed to promote environmental sustainability while also preventing common diseases such as type 2 diabetes. How do we know if the diet actually works? An international research team studied seven dietary scores and found that two of them were particularly good at evaluating adherence to the diet. Reliable diet scores are important when developing sustainable

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/research-paves-way-sustainable-dietary-recommendations - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The University finds itself in a time of paradoxes. At the same time as the EU, via its framework programmes, works for openness and mobility for researchers and students, there are increasing nationalistic and protectionist trends. In addition, the trust and hope that society has in research as a solution for global

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/competitive-intelligence-increasing-difficulty-being-university - 2026-07-21

Science Village will now be the focal point for semiconductor research in Lund after Lars-Erik Wernersson’s research group moved to The Loop. The move is expected to provide new opportunities for collaboration, as well as increased cooperation with MAX IV, ESS, and the upcoming Nanolab Science Village. Lars-Erik Wernersson describes the move as “a strategic step forward”. Lars-Erik Wernersson, pro

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/lund-semiconductor-research-moves-science-village - 2026-07-21

It is now time to nominate honorary doctors for 2026! If you are permanently employed at the Faculty, you are welcome to submit your proposal no later than 31 October 2025.Being appointed as an honorary doctor at our Faculty is one of the highest distinctions we can award. It is a recognition of individuals who have made a significant impact on our research, education, or academic fields. Take thi

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/nominate-honorary-doctors-2026 - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Whither the Winds The Malmö Art Academy, at the Occasion of Lund University’s 350th JubileeLunds konsthall, 20 May – 17 September  2017Opening Friday, 19 May at 6–8pm6.30 pmÅsa Nacking, director of Lunds konsthall gives a welcomeGöran Bexell, senior professor at Lund University, inaugurates the exhibitionGertrud Sandq

https://www.khm.lu.se/en/article/whither-winds-lunds-konsthall - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Writing Sound. One Hundred DrawingsA soloexhibition by Laila SvensgaardOpening: Friday the 16th of February 4-8 pm.Exhibition period: 17th of February – 24th of February, 2018Opening hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3-6 pm.Writing Sound, One Hundred Drawings is a performative drawing project by the artist Laila Sv

https://www.khm.lu.se/en/article/alumi-laila-svensgaard - 2026-07-21

CMES researchers Lina Eklund and Pinar Dinc have co-authored a paper on farmland abandonment in northeast Syria together with Berit Mohr (GeoInsight Ltd New Zealand) published in Environmental Research Letters. AbstractFarmland abandonment is often associated with biophysical, political, or socio-economic changes, like droughts, economic reforms, rural-urban migration, or armed conflicts. Syria ha

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/farmland-abandonment-northeast-syria - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The Centre for European Studies at Lund University (CFE) announces the availability of grants for preparing research applications. The Centre has allocated 300.000 SEK (plus LKP) for this purpose during 2021 which will be divided into two calls (spring and autumn). This is the first call. The grant is expected to be u

https://www.cfe.lu.se/en/article/grants-preparing-research-applications - 2026-07-21

Astrid Norén-Nilsson has co-edited a Palgrave Handbook on contemporary political norm dynamics in Southeast Asia. This open access handbook aims to constitute a reference point on political norm dynamics in Southeast Asia, by bringing together the array of normative repertoires that frame the possibilities for citizens to participate in, set agendas for, make decisions in, and contest, not only el

https://www.ace.lu.se/article/palgrave-handbook-political-norms-southeast-asia - 2026-07-21

From 1 December, a new framework and procedures apply for renting premises at the Faculty of Medicine. In connection with the review and the work on the faculty's empty premises, it has become clear that there is a need for clearer frameworks and procedures for renting premises. Vice Dean Karin Jirström explains:“In order to protect the work environment for our employees and at the same time bette

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/new-framework-and-procedures-renting-premises - 2026-07-21