Sökresultat

In March 2015, a valuable globe of Mars was stolen from the Astronomy Library. After disappearing without a trace for almost a decade, it suddenly turned up at an antique dealer in Stockholm. The astronomical treasure has finally been returned to Lund. Astronomers have been using globes to visualise moons and planets ever since the 18th century. As telescopes improved in the late 19th century, int

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/mystery-stolen-mars-globe - 2026-07-28

Christmas is approaching and we’re all starting to look forward to some relaxation and Christmas spirit. But before you wind down, here are a few reminders. It is high time to apply for annual leave for the Christmas and New Year periodIf you are planning to take annual leave days in the Christmas and New Year period, it is high time to put in your application. Bear in mind that your manager must

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/christmas-coming-first-few-tips-ahead-break - 2026-07-28

There are a number of regions and countries in the world of particular interest to the University, and we are keeping a keen eye on them in order to increase international collaborations. One of these countries is Singapore. Last week, I had the privilege of being part of the Swedish business delegation and Swedish state visit to Singapore. Singapore is a strategically important country for Lund U

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/artificial-intelligence-and-co-intelligence-during-trip-singapore - 2026-07-28

Economic conditions influence whether and when people choose to have children. A new report from the Swedish government inquiry A Future with Children, led by LUSEM economist Åsa Hansson, shows how financial risks – particularly for women – may be contributing to declining birth rates. Fewer children are being born in Sweden, and economic conditions may play a larger role than previously assumed.

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/economic-security-shapes-decisions-about-having-children - 2026-07-28

A unique archive in Lund, Sweden, holds 500 in-depth interviews with survivors of the Ravensbrück concentration camp. The interviews were conducted immediately after the survivors arrived in Sweden in spring 1945. The archive has now been nominated to the UN agency UNESCO to become part of the Memory of the World Register, as a piece of written cultural heritage of great value to humanity. The arc

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ravensbruck-archive-has-been-nominated-unesco-memory-world - 2026-07-27

The new Support Centre (Supportcenter) is in place and will be used for all support cases and replace ServiceNow. Important information about LU Box and an update on the Softphone solution. The new Support Centre is in placeSupport Centre – the case system and new portal for support and cases – is now open. You can use it to enter support cases and place certain orders. There are also guides to he

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-support-centre-opens-lu-box-softphone-teams - 2026-07-28

The invitation applies to current and prospective 1st year PhD students studying Bioinformatics We have decided that MedBioInfo, the Swedish National Graduate School in Medical Bioinformatics, will take applications for an  incoming class in 2026. The deadline is 28 February, 2026.MedBioInfo was established in 2017, with the support of 42 Bioinformatics faculty, to provide advanced training in bio

https://www.compile.lu.se/article/call-applications-national-graduate-school-medical-bioinformatics-medbioinfo-2026 - 2026-07-29

A year ago, Tina Josefson took up the position as Head of the Faculty Office at LTH. Since then, she has been committed to understanding “the big picture”, creating clarity, and building stronger structures for the future. Her work has encompassed everything from operational planning to a culture of trust, the importance of face-to-face interactions – and the role of libraries in bringing an organ

https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/year-trust-transparency-and-tomato-plants - 2026-07-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The new Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine at Lund University, which will focus on regenerative medicine, is part of a national plan to re-establish Sweden’s leading position in medical research. The centre is being funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, in collaboration with Lund University and Reg

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-molecular-medicine-centre-lund-university - 2026-07-29

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/lund-university-mocca-and-mars-project-teams-contribute-first-central-asia-nordics-think-tank-forum - 2026-07-29

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/seminar-social-identity-and-local-governance-uzbekistan-lund-university - 2026-07-29

On 17 December, the Faculty Board decided on the Faculty of Science’s continued work regarding a potential establishment in Science Village. This means that it will not support the continued planning of Nanolab Science Village (Stage 1). The decision is based, among other things, on the report "Assessment of Critical Mass for Establishment in Science Village", which highlights both the opportuniti

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/faculty-board-decides-not-proceed-establishment-science-village-stage-2 - 2026-07-29

On 5 May, join us in marking World Press Freedom Day through a discussion on Media, Power, and Technology in South Asia. Join the discussion on how politics, technology, and digitalization are reshaping media, journalism, and access to information. We hereby invite you to a symposium marking UNESCO World Press Freedom Day 2026, where you will meet journalists and experts addressing the critical ch

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/can-tech-save-press-freedom-symposium-press-freedom-5-may - 2026-07-29

With SEK 36 million in funding, stakeholders in Skåne are joining forces to develop and commercialise breakthrough ATMP research – Advanced Therapy Medical Products. The aim is to accelerate the next generation of these therapies so that more potentially life-saving ATMP treatments reach patients who currently lack effective treatment options Through the ATMP Path2Patient project, stakeholders wil

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/major-investment-accelerates-advanced-therapies-research-patient - 2026-07-29

Much of the world's infrastructure is made of concrete, which presents a challenge when it cracks and needs repair. Traditional repair methods involve cutting away a large amount of material. Now researchers at Lund University are investigating an innovative solution: using fungi to mend concrete. This groundbreaking research got off the ground with a Sustainable Idea Exploration grant and support

https://www.innovation.lu.se/en/article/sustainable-construction-how-fungi-research-lund-university-could-revolutionise-infrastructure - 2026-07-29

Miljöpionjären Henrik Smith tilldelas tungt internationellt ekologipris. Han betonar vikten av att forskningen interagerar med samhället – tiden är förbi när det räckte att skriva en tung studie som sen stod och samlade damm. Henrik Smith, professor i zooekologi vid Lunds universitet, tilldelas det internationellt erkända Marsh Awards for Ecology av British Ecological Society. Priset uppmärksammar

https://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/artikel/miljopionjar-prisas-ger-akademin-baklaxa - 2026-07-27

Vilka är människorna som utgör världens ekonomiska eliter – och vad skiljer dem åt mellan länder? I en ny databas har forskare från hela världen samlat individuppgifter om ekonomisk makt i länder som tillsammans står för över hälften av världens BNP. Håkan Johansson, professor vid Socialhögskolan och en av forskarna bakom arbetet, ser betydande skillnader – och pekar på att Sverige utmärker sig på

https://www.soch.lu.se/artikel/varldens-ekonomiska-eliter-samlade-i-ny-databas - 2026-07-27

För första gången har forskare kunnat visa hur en cell stänger dörren för fria radikaler – små syremolekyler som ibland behövs, men som även kan skada våra celler. Studien publiceras i Nature Communications och är ledd från Lunds universitet. För första gången har forskare kunnat visa hur en cell stänger dörren för fria radikaler – små syremolekyler som ibland behövs, men som även kan skada våra c

https://www.diabetesportalen.lu.se/artikel/sa-stanger-cellen-ute-farliga-radikaler - 2026-07-27

Utlysningen ’Sustainable Idea Exploration’ är en möjlighet för forskare vid Lunds universitet att utforska den innovativa potentialen i sin forskning och finansiera aktiviteter utanför ramen för befintliga forskningsprojekt. Syftet är att stödja utvecklingen av tidiga innovativa idéer från forskningsprojekt som kan bidra till hållbar utveckling. Fyra projekt har beviljats medel i den tredje omgång

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/fyra-projekt-beviljas-medel-hallbarhetsrelaterad-forskning - 2026-07-28

Fallen av bröstcancer mellan två screeningundersökningar blev färre, och av de cancrar som hann utvecklas var färre allvarliga och aggressiva. Nu är slutresultaten från Lunds universitets forskningsstudie MASAI klara, och de visar på ytterligare nytta med AI-stödd bröstcancerscreening. Studien har redan tidigare visat att AI-stöd bidrar till 29 procent fler hittade fall av bröstcancer jämfört med

https://www.medicin.lu.se/artikel/ai-stod-vid-brostcancerscreening-farre-missade-cancerfall - 2026-07-28