Filetype
30 October 2026 09:00 | Thesis defence Thesis defence in the subject Geobiosphere Science with specialization in Quaternary Sciences Qin Tao will defend her thesis on Friday, 30 October at 09:00. The title of her thesis is: Projected North Atlantic Winter Climate Variability in a Millennial Context Opponent is Jens Hesselbjerg Christensen from the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhag
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/calendar/thesis-defence-qin-tao - 2026-10-29
2 December 2026 08:30 to 09:30 | Seminar Despite growing awareness of climate change and biodiversity loss, the transition is not happening quickly enough to meet national and international environmental and climate targets. Communication plays a vital role in this transition, but many communicators, researchers, public authorities and organisations are grappling with the question of what actually
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/calendar/lu-land-breakfast-seminar-communication-achieve-climate-targets - 2026-10-29
As part of our work to communicate research at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, we ask all researchers to indicate which research theme(s) best reflect their work. You may select more than one theme if your research spans multiple areas. If you are unsure which theme fits best, please use the comment field below. For more information about the themes, please visit our research t
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/form/select-your-research-themes - 2026-10-29
Useful information about our research environment Welcome to Lund University profile area Nature-based future solutions! As a member, you are part of a research environment that gathers researchers in a unique way from disciplines across Lund University. Together, we will develop innovative ecosystem-based approaches that mobilize ecosystem processes for climate mitigation and adaptation while cre
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/research/lund-university-profile-area-nature-based-future-solutions/members - 2026-10-29
As a member, you can receive help and support for activities that strengthen your research and benefits our environment. The allocation of NbFS resources is based on an annual budget suggested by the management team and decided by the LU board for profiling. Some specific decisions are taken by the management team, in other cases the management team allocates resources to a specific task for later
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/research/profile-area-nature-based-future-solutions/funding - 2026-10-29
We invite our members to take part in our support activities on how to write a competitive proposal for an ERC grant (Advanced, Consolidator, Synergy or Starting). About The ERC support programme has been developed in close collaboration with LU Research Services. The support process is efficient, productive and transferable, developed and arranged in collaboration with LU Research services. The E
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/research/lund-university-profile-area-nature-based-future-solutions/erc-support-programme - 2026-10-29
Tips on different channels to use or courses to take to communicate your research. Turn your ideas into articles with The Conversation Lund University is a member of the online news outlet The Conversation UK. The Conversation gives researchers the chance to write about current social events and new research in collaboration with an experienced editor. The articles can then be freely republi
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/research/lund-university-profile-area-nature-based-future-solutions/reach-out-your-research - 2026-10-29
The profile area Nature-based future solutions brings together about 100 researchers at Lund University from a broad range of disciplines. Our Management Nature-based future solutions is led by a Coordinator supported by the Assistant coordinators and the Management team. The Management team get strategic support by a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The Lund University Board for Profiling oversee
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/research/profile-area-nature-based-future-solutions/people - 2026-10-29
We offer one master's programme in environmental science conducted in English. We also offer one bachelor's programme and three other master's programmes in environmental science conducted in Swedish. To read about our education in environmental science conducted in Swedish, please see our Swedish website - mgeo.lu.se . Master's Programme in Environmental Science Read about our international Maste
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/education/education-environmental-science - 2026-10-29
Geology is about the Earth – the planet we live on. Geological knowledge is essential for addressing many of today’s and tomorrow’s major challenges, such as the sustainable management of our limited natural resources and society’s adaptation to a changing climate. Master's programme in geology We offer a Bachelor's programme in geology in Swedish and a Master's programme in English. To read more
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/education/education-geology - 2026-10-29
4 November 2026 08:30 to 09:30 | Seminar An ever-increasing proportion of the population lives in towns and cities and no longer needs to understand nature in order to survive. What does this mean for our knowledge of and connection with nature, and our willingness to protect it? This event is held in Swedish. More information and registration on the Swedish event description: LU Land frukostsemin
The GIS Centre at Lund University brings together researchers, students, public organisations and industry to advance Geographic Information Science and its applications. Since its establishment in 1993, the Centre has evolved into a multidisciplinary hub for geospatial science, spatial intelligence and GeoAI. The Centre develops and applies theories, methods and technologies for understanding spa
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/about-gis-centre - 2026-10-29
Research at the Lund University GIS Centre advances Geographic Information Science through both methodological and technological development and application-oriented research addressing complex environmental and societal challenges. Research at the GIS Centre spans established areas of GIScience as well as rapidly developing fields such as GeoAI, spatial intelligence, GeoLLMs, digital twins, and i
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/research-gis-centre - 2026-10-29
The Lund University GIS Centre plays a central role in strengthening and developing education in Geographic Information Science at Lund University. The Centre works to ensure that GIS education remains scientifically rigorous, technologically current, and responsive to developments in research, society, and the labour market. The Centre contributes to the continuous development of GIS courses and
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/education-gis-centre - 2026-10-29
Collaboration is central to the mission of the Lund University GIS Centre. The Centre works across disciplines, sectors, and national borders to advance geospatial science, strengthen research and education, and contribute to the development and application of geospatial knowledge in society. This includes partnerships with international organisations, national and regional stakeholders, and resea
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/collaboration-gis-centre - 2026-10-29
The GIS Centre supports research, innovation, knowledge transfer and capacity building in Geographic Information Science and geospatial technologies. Expertise spans the geospatial field, from established GIS methods and spatial analysis to GeoAI, spatial intelligence, digital twins, geospatial data infrastructures and advanced spatial modelling. Services are closely connected to the Centre’s rese
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/services-offered-gis-centre - 2026-10-29
Master's degree, 120 credits Are you curious about climate variations and how ice ages have shaped landscapes, animals, and plants? Do the vast time scales of fossils captivate you? Are you fascinated by the Earth’s structure, tectonic plates, and volcanoes? Do you want to apply knowledge of Earth’s dynamic processes to help solve today’s societal challenges? The Dept. of Earth and Environmental S
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/education/education-geology/masters-programme-geology - 2026-10-29
Researchers at the Lund University GIS Centre contribute actively to the international development of Geographic Information Science through scientific publications, books, edited volumes, journal special issues, and conference proceedings. The publications below represent a selection of works authored or edited by members of the Centre and reflect areas such as GIScience, geospatial technologies,
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/books-and-proceedings-gis-centre - 2026-10-29
The Lund University GIS Centre supports access to selected professional GIS and geospatial software for students and staff at participating departments within Lund University. Esri Software Students and employees at participating departments can access ArcGIS Pro and other software covered by Lund University's Esri agreement. Software, installation instructions, and licensing information are avail
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/gis-software - 2026-10-29
Geographical data, also referred to as geospatial data, geodata or GIS data, are data associated with locations on the Earth. They form the foundation for mapping, spatial analysis, modelling and many other applications of Geographic Information Science. Geographical data typically combine information about location with descriptive attributes. In digital form, geographic features are commonly rep
https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/infrastructure/gis-centre/geographical-data-gis-centre - 2026-10-29
