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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. ‘With age comes wisdom’ is an old proverb well suited to Björn Jonson, professor emeritus in clinical physiology who is about to turn 80. He is working day and night to develop a ventilator specifically adapted to the treatment of those suffering the most from COVID 19. Björn Jonson has worked as a researcher in pulmo

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/rapid-development-ventilator-covid-19 - 2026-05-13

Certain complications during pregnancy bring an increased risk of heart disease later on. However, there is still much to learn about how arteriosclerosis develops between pregnancy and heart disease later in life. A large new study led by researchers from Lund University in Sweden shows that narrowing and calcification of the blood vessels of the heart are more common in women previously affected

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/complications-pregnancy-linked-increased-risk-heart-disease - 2026-05-13

Lao Saal has a mission; to make it possible to – just by testing a blood sample – reveal, not only if you have cancer, but also which therapies may be most effective, and how well is the cancer actually responding to treatment. His idea is to trace the genetic material that escapes from tumours and into the blood circulation. “It’s a great feeling when you can go the whole way from having an idea

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/service-cancer-patients - 2026-05-13

Researchers at Lund University want to use AI methods, population registers, mobile data and novel data sources to develop and evaluate applications that can be used to detect and combat pandemics in the future. A large collaborative project is funded by Vinnova, Sweden’s innovation agency. During the corona pandemic, it has been necessary for the authorities to act quickly and use available popul

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ai-help-combat-future-pandemics - 2026-05-13

Monday 13 January marks Arrival Day – the day when Lund University welcomes new international students for the spring semester. A total of 767 students have been admitted to the university for studies in spring 2025. Students from around the worldThe new international students come from 64 different countries, representing a diversity of cultures and backgrounds. The largest groups are from North

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-welcomes-new-international-students-arrival-day - 2026-05-13

As a student, you are obliged to follow the laws and rules that apply at Lund University. A student who is guilty of cheating, disruption or similar can be disciplined with a warning or suspension. Four disciplinary offencesWithin academia there are four “disciplinary offences” in relation to cheating, disruptions and harassment. Under the Higher Education Ordinance, disciplinary measures may be i

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-rights-and-responsibilities/cheating-disruption-and-harassment - 2026-05-13

There are plenty of protein drinks on the shelves of supermarkets these days. However, a vegan, fermented version made from locally grown field peas is definitely unique. That’s exactly what a group of food technology students came up with for an assignment. “One aim with this drink was to increase the absorption of iron in vegans who can have a tendency towards iron deficiency. The fermentation p

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/students-make-fermented-protein-drink-ancient-peas - 2026-05-13

We usually associate ageing with a shrinking life span, sickness and death. The difficulty of imagining ourselves as old means that we go to great lengths to avoid planning for later life. Yet researchers argue that we have everything to gain by looking at life as a journey where preparations for the future provide opportunities for living a full life – until it really is over. We are all aware th

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/researchers-time-new-approach-ageing - 2026-05-13

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/scientists-lack-vital-knowledge-rapid-arctic-climate-change - 2026-05-13

Lund University School of Economics and Management has claimed first place at the John Molson MBA International Case Competition in Montréal — one of the world’s most prestigious international case competitions. The winning team – Hanna Simona Allas, Lina Meyer, Karl Enocson and James Raymond-Paul – together with their case coach Mats Urde, delivered an outstanding performance in a highly competit

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-wins-john-molson-mba-international-case-competition - 2026-05-13

Can AI think? The short answer is no, at least not in the way humans think. AI does not have incentives, opinions, or empathy. Even two-year-olds possess something that our artificial systems lack – the capacity to think in terms of cause and effect, according to Peter Gärdenfors, professor of Cognitive Science at Lund University. Since ChatGPT was introduced to great fanfare in 2022, the debate a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ai-lacks-common-sense-why-programs-cannot-think - 2026-05-13

Watch on YouTube: Welcome messages and top tips for new studentsArriving in Lund on Arrival DayMost international students arrive in Lund on Arrival Day, about two weeks before the start of the semester. To make your arrival as smooth and welcoming as possible, we have arranged for our international mentors to meet you at Copenhagen Airport and at the railway station in Lund to take you to the Arr

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/your-arrival-lund - 2026-05-13

Can I apply for studies if I am in the final year of my Bachelor's degree?In general, Master's programmes require a Bachelor's degree as a basic admission requirement.  If you are in your final year of undergraduate degree studies, most programmes will still accept your application to the programme. This is known as an application with 'qualifications pending'.You must include with your applicatio

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/entry-requirements/final-year-bachelors-students - 2026-05-13

For current students who need to travel in connection with their studies Travel scholarships for Bachelor's and Master's students at Lund University are announced in February each year. You can apply for a travel scholarship for a trip in connection with your studies at Lund University. Examples are trips to collect material for a degree project or essay, study abroad, and similar. Current scholar

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/financial-matters/scholarships-current-students/travel-scholarships - 2026-05-13

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 - 2026-05-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Certain cows’ milk is excellent for cheesemaking, whereas others’ is considerably less suitable. This has been shown in a new thesis from Lund University in Sweden, as part of a Swedish-Danish milk genomics initiative. The findings could possibly lead to certain cows’ milk being used entirely for cheese, and others’ m

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/moo-ve-over-findings-pave-way-cheese-cows - 2026-05-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Heart failure is an endemic disease affecting 250 000 Swedes. Despite new treatments such as modern medicines and defibrillators, the mortality rate is still high and the prognosis worse than for certain cancers. A new study from Lund University in Sweden now shows a link between cognitive impairment and an increased

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/link-between-cognitive-impairment-and-worse-prognosis-heart-failure-patients - 2026-05-13

The brain's big-eating immune cells can slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. This is shown by a study that is now published in Nature Aging. The brain's own immune cells are called microglia and are found in the central nervous system. They are big eaters that kill viruses, damaged cells and infectious agents they come across. It has long been known that microglial cells can be activa

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/brains-immune-cells-can-be-triggered-slow-down-alzheimers-disease - 2026-05-13