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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The fight against COVID-19 continues. In Lund, researchers are working to identify a compound that could be used to prevent viral infection, and thus save lives. “This model that has been developed with our collaborators will fill an important gap for current and future drug screening efforts for the upper or lower ai

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/new-model-human-airways-speeds-battle-against-covid-19 - 2026-07-21

Head of Faculty Office Catrin Malmström reflects on the changes that have taken place at the Faculty office over the past year, and on the ongoing work to build a clearer structure and more coordinated support for the faculty’s activities. With new managers now in place for all functions, and several new roles strengthening both education and research support, the office has taken important steps

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/deans-corner-catrin-malmstrom-goal-more-unified-organisation-so-we-can-keep-same-pace-together - 2026-07-21

Antibodies are the body's superheroes, recognizing and eliminating disease-causing substances. By combining parts from antibodies, researchers at Lund University have designed a hybrid antibody that better stimulates the immune system against both the SARS-CoV-2 virus and streptococcal bacteria. Antibodies can be likened to keys, with antigens as the corresponding locks. Each antibody is uniquely

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/recipe-great-antibody - 2026-07-21

Elite ice hockey players with a history of concussion report heightened mental health symptoms, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. In addition, one in five female hockey players suffered symptoms of burnout, and both sexes reported an alcohol consumption at a risk-level. The researchers based their study on Sweden’s two highest hockey divisions for men – the SHL and Hockeyall

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/professional-ice-hockey-depressive-symptoms-and-burnout-linked-more-concussions - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. From Jordan to Lund: Sahar Al-Rabadi and Marwa Al-Khalidi have got off to a good start as PhD students in architecture at LU. They are the result of a revitalised agreement with Yarmouk University. PhD students in architecture Sahar Al-Rabadi and Marwa Al-Khalidi outside LUX, a building they find architecturally inter

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/jordanian-doctoral-students-appreciate-swedish-order - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Foto:Mostphotos Are people generally trustworthy? Yes, say about two out of three Swedes. Nordic countries are ranked high in what we call interpersonal trust. In other countries, trust is not as obvious. What happens when these perspectives meet? Economist Andreas Bergh has studied the phenomenon more closely. In Swe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/trust-good-economy - 2026-07-21

Studies of fat cells can help increase the knowledge of how weight loss treatments affect individuals with obesity. But fat cells are difficult to study because they are fragile and prone to break easily. Diabetes researcher Karin Stenkula receives a new grant for a project which will use new technique to study how fat cells are affected in connection with weight loss. Diabetes researcher Karin St

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/research-fat-cells-receives-support-hjelt-diabetes-foundation - 2026-07-21

Studies of fat cells can help increase the knowledge of how weight loss treatments affect individuals with obesity. But fat cells are difficult to study because they are fragile and prone to break easily. Diabetes researcher Karin Stenkula receives a new grant for a project which will use new technique to study how fat cells are affected in connection with weight loss. Diabetes researcher Karin St

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/research-fat-cells-receives-support-hjelt-diabetes-foundation - 2026-07-21

SI stands for Supplemental Instruction - a collaborative and peer to peer study group designed to assist newly admitted students academically by offering them a learning environment. Meet our SI leaders (selected from each specialization) who share insights on why students should attend SI sessions, best study tips and what motivated them to become SI leaders. Why should students attend SI meeting

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/meet-our-si-leaders - 2026-07-21

With Varvsstaden out of the picture, the University of Chicago’s establishment and investment in one of the US megacity’s most vulnerable areas, South Side, serve as the blueprint for the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts’ future co-location. “Imagine creating a campus area in Heleneholm where the Malmö Academy of Music is already located. It would be something completely new in Scandinavia, and

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/faculty-fine-and-performing-arts-mulls-co-location-heleneholm - 2026-07-22

“True crime” has exploded in popularity and crime and punishment dominates the headlines. Linnea Wegerstad, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law, opposes the tendency to label people who have committed crimes as monsters. Linnea Wegerstad researches sexual offences and has a background as a judge in training. She was about halfway through this training when she chose to return to academia. A seni

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/mind-legal-scholar - 2026-07-21

A heated discussion under the hashtag Swedengate erupted on social media last spring. Swedes were accused of being strange as they did not invite their children’s friends to eat with them when the family was having dinner. The phenomenon was upsetting and ethnologist Håkan Jönsson was quickly inundated with questions. Are Swedes stingy? Swedengate came about when someone on the news and discussion

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/swedengate-disrespect-or-being-stingy - 2026-07-21

Elite ice hockey players with a history of concussion report heightened mental health symptoms, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. In addition, one in five female hockey players suffered symptoms of burnout, and both sexes reported an alcohol consumption at a risk-level. The researchers based their study on Sweden’s two highest hockey divisions for men – the SHL and Hockeyall

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/professional-ice-hockey-depressive-symptoms-and-burnout-linked-more-concussions - 2026-07-21

Important pieces of the puzzle to understand what drives diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are still missing today. One crucial obstacle for researchers is that it is impossible to examine a living brain cell in someone who is affected by the disease. With the help of a new method for cell conversion, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have found a way to produce diseased, aging b

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/large-scale-production-living-brain-cells-enables-entirely-new-research - 2026-07-21

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/2025-comes-close - 2026-07-21

Big changes are coming that could affect your access to the Lund University network. Make sure your devices are up to date to stay connected and secure. Read on to learn how these upcoming deadlines and updates might impact you and what you need to do to stay prepared. Links within the pageWindows 10MacOS12ArcGis DesktopAnacondaSolidWorksImportant Notice: Windows 10 end of lifePlease be advised th

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/changes-licenses-and-software-end-life - 2026-07-21

Jenny Palm has been appointed to the position of Director and Lena Neij, who has temporarily been managing the institute in 2021, will go back to focusing on research. Jenny holds a role as Professor in Sustainable Urban Governance at the IIIEE since 2017 and will start in her new role February 1. Fredrik Andersson, Chairman of the IIIEE board and Professor at Lund University School of Economics a

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/jenny-palm-new-director-iiiee - 2026-07-21

With the arrival of spring, bumblebee queens take their first wing beat of the season and set out to find new nesting sites. But they are flying earlier in the year, as a result of a warmer climate and a changing agricultural landscape, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden. “We risk losing additional bumblebee species, and having less pollination of crops and wild plants”, says

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/earlier-take-could-lead-fewer-bumblebees-and-less-pollination - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. “When his head moves it makes me happy and I feel appreciated. I believe I like to think of him as a living thing. He is charming.” A test subject explains her feelings about the robot called Hobbit – a social robot that works as a communication tool, support and company for elderly persons. It can fetch pills, find k

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/hobbit-robot-nice-companion - 2026-07-21

A physically active life can reduce the risk of developing anxiety disorders, according to a study from Lund University that tracked almost 400,000 Swedes. The researchers also examined the role of physical performance in developing anxiety. Mental illness is increasing in society and in an attempt to curb this trend, the government is investing in, among other things, getting Swedes to move more.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/active-lifestyle-can-reduce-risk-anxiety - 2026-07-21