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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Two universities within 20 km of each other will become a reality next year when the higher education institution in Malmö will receive full university status. What this will mean for Lund is unclear. Will the university in Malmö be a complement or a competitor? In Lund, the feeling is cautiously optimistic. Huset Ork
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/complement-or-competitor - 2026-06-15
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A study of an enzyme that helps build and repair DNA in living organisms increases our understanding of how these processes are controlled and how we can use this to combat infections. Chemists at the Faculty of Science at Lund University in Sweden, together with their colleagues in Umeå and Stockholm, have studied th
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-knowledge-about-building-blocks-life - 2026-06-15
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Johan Nilsson will join SASNET to prepare a project tracing the reception of South Asian religion in Swedish Theosophy. Nilsson recently completed his PhD in the history of religions at the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies, Lund University. Nilsson's primary focus of study is esoteric and occult movements act
https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/sasnet-welcomes-johan-nilsson - 2026-06-15
2020 turned out to be a year like no other. It challenged us, but we found ways to keep up our good work. Read all about how NanoLund performed this special year in our annual report. Not only did NanoLund find ways to continue forwards despite ever-changing restrictions – but also did our best to contribute with research on covid-testing, mapping the way viruses spread, and much more. Our publica
https://www.nano.lu.se/article/nanolund-annual-report-2020 - 2026-06-15
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered that bird blood produces more heat in winter, when it is colder, than in autumn. The secret lies in the energy factories of cells, the mitochondria. Mammals have no mitochondria in their red blood cells, but birds do, and according to the research team from Lund
https://www.science.lu.se/article/birds-blood-functions-heating-system-winter - 2026-06-15
When a new EU project focusing on gender equality and diversity in STEM got under way last autumn, Lund University was involved from the outset. Through the Department of Physics, Lund is participating in the Erasmus+ project GENERA COPA, which has received €400,000 in funding and brings together universities and research environments from across Europe. The project launched in September 2025 in c
https://www.science.lu.se/article/we-need-more-perspectives-physics-and-mathematics-lund-new-eu-project - 2026-06-15
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. An international research team from Sweden and Hungary have discovered an entirely new sense in dogs: using their cold, wet nose tips, dogs can sense the heat from other animals or a human. “It has taken a rather long time to discover this, given that dog and man have lived side by side for 15,000 years, and we have r
https://www.science.lu.se/article/dogs-can-detect-heat-noses-study-finds - 2026-06-15
During winter 2016-17 there was an open BECC call for salary funds for up to 6 BECC postdoctoral positions in Lund. Aim was to strengthen the ongoing interdisciplinary development of BECC research by creating and strengthening interdisciplinary interactions. This call particularly aimed to support early-career researchers with high potential to become future research leaders by providing the oppor
https://www.becc.lu.se/article/decision-call-salary-funding-postdoctoral-positions-lund - 2026-06-15
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered that bird blood produces more heat in winter, when it is colder, than in autumn. The study is published in The FASEB Journal. The secret lies in the energy factories of cells, the mitochondria. Mammals have no mitochondria in their red blood cells, but birds do, and according to the research team from Lund and Glasgow this means that the blo
https://www.biology.lu.se/article/birds-blood-functions-heating-system-winter - 2026-06-15
The next step in establishing Nanolab at Science Village is now being taken. This follows Lund University Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström's decision to commission the next phase of the project, which involves drawing up a system design document and preparing the initial basis for a lease agreement. Annika Mårtensson, The Faculty of Engineering's Assistant Dean for Third-cycle Education, Sustainable
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/nanolab-science-village-technology-and-safety-are-now-being-planned - 2026-06-15
How can research strengthen Helsingborg’s development and meet the challenges of the future? Seven research projects at Campus Helsingborg have now received funding from the city’s Research and Development Fund for 2025, totalling SEK 4.6 million. The projects address issues such as future housing, security through co-creation, sustainable packaging and smart security solutions for tomorrow’s citi
https://www.ch.lu.se/en/article/seven-research-projects-funded-meet-helsingborgs-future-challenges - 2026-06-15
Every year, doctoral students at the Department of Service Studies go on a writing retreat to focus on their theses and strengthen the community. This year, the trip went to Smygehus Havsbad in Smygehamn, where the doctoral students had the chance to both work and relax. The retreat is an annual tradition that gives doctoral students a chance to focus on their work in a relaxing environment. This
https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/doctoral-students-service-studies-annual-writing-retreat-sea - 2026-06-15
Nuclear power is an advanced low carbon technology that can help to reduce the risk of dangerous climate change. Yet, many countries, including those with rapidly rising greenhouse gas emissions and enormous electricity needs, have not managed to construct a single nuclear power plant. Why do some countries use nuclear power and others don't? A new paper co-authored by Aleh Cherp answers this ques
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/why-nuclear-power-not-used-more-countries - 2026-06-15
To researchers at the Faculties for Humanities and Theology, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Law and the School of Economics and Management. The Centre for European Studies at Lund University announces the availability of funds for seminars, symposia and lectures on European themes during spring 2023 – autumn 2023. The theme must have a clear connection to European matters. It shoul
https://www.cfe.lu.se/en/article/grants-seminars-symposia-and-lectures-european-themes-1 - 2026-06-15
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. To researchers at the Faculties for Humanities and Theology, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Law and the School of Economics and Management. Note: this call was originally published March 10, 2021. The Centre for European Studies at Lund University announces the availability of funds for seminars, symp
https://www.cfe.lu.se/en/article/grants-seminars-symposia-and-lectures-european-themes - 2026-06-15
Lund University and the City of Lund are the joint organisers of Sustainability Week 17-22 April. This will be the seventh Sustainability Week and, as previously, there is a rich and varied programme featuring over 60 events. Lund University or, more specifically, teaching staff, researchers and students from the University, are behind more than 40 of the events. The arrangers come from all the fa
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/great-opportunity-learn-about-and-discuss-sustainability-management - 2026-06-16
