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It is not easy to make ends meet for many smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. Everyday life is a complex management of many activities, especially for women, such as providing, preparing and cooking food; provide water and energy for cooking; manage farm activities; rearing children; and not least ensure that the family is healthy. Ill-health can easily tip families into abject poverty. Imp

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/impact-story-building-capacity-and-improving-everyday-life-sub-saharan-africa - 2025-12-14

International sustainability policies set out clear goals for protecting ecosystems and biodiversity, but how to actually achieve these goals remains elusive in practice, as biodiversity loss continues at an alarming rate. A new study published in the journal Nature Sustainability by an international team of 32 scientists identifies key knowledge gaps that need to be answered to tackle the root ca

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/clear-goals-murky-path-ecosystem-sustainability-key-knowledge-gaps-identified - 2025-12-14

Four LUCSUS researchers argue in an article in the journal Nature, Ecology & Evolution that the most important, powerful and unique contribution science can make to social movements is to share arduously accumulated knowledge about processes of social and political change.  – We wrote this article because we saw a debate emerge around how researchers can and should contribute to stop climate chang

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/science-has-much-offer-social-movements-face-planetary-emergencies - 2025-12-14

Few research publications reach outside the realm of academia and even fewer make an impact on sustainability debates and societal issues. Kimberly Nicholas’ research on lifestyle choices to reduce your carbon footprint is unique in its reach and impact on society. Her research started with a question, asked by friends and students: what can I do for the climate that really makes a difference? Kim

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/impact-story-increasing-understanding-and-awareness-how-individuals-can-make-most-effective-choices - 2025-12-14

On the 2nd of December, on the grand opening of the COP25, LUCSUS will organise an event on whether attribution science and new legal frameworks can refuel the climate movement in the context of climate emergency. The event is part of the Nordic Climate Weeks in Stockholm 2nd to 13th of December, organised by the Nordic Council of Ministers  to higihlight the UN climate negotiations – the COP25. A

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/new-science-climate-extremes-can-help-refuel-climate-movement-cop25-side-event - 2025-12-14

“The Tokyo Forum was a great opportunity to discuss the opportunities and challenges of sustainable social change, especially processes that involve local actors, into a high-level arena." LUCSUS researcher, Barry Ness participated in the Tokyo Forum held at the University of Tokyo place December 6-8, 2019.The forum was a joint initiative between the University of Tokyo and the Chey Institute for

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/lucsus-researcher-co-chairs-session-local-values-and-interests-relation-global-goals-tokyo-forum - 2025-12-14

Agroforestry combines agricultural and silvicultural practices to produce food, wood, and other products. Agroforestry systems have been increasingly promoted as land-use systems that can support nature conservation, especially in the tropics, where it has also been gaining recognition as a tool for reducing poverty, improving food self-sufficiency for farmers, and increasing the productivity and

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/new-study-motivations-and-limitations-small-scale-farmers-implement-agroforestry-systems-north - 2025-12-14

Attractive collaboration partners, unique instruments, and expertise available at universities, institutes, and companies in northern Europe. As a researcher at Lund University, you can gain access to this abundant smörgåsbord of resources. HALRIC calls for and funds pilot projects to utilize infrastructure and develop knowledge. Apply now!Imagine:An organisation that has an overview of all possib

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/halric-supports-high-level-matchmaking-researchers-wanted - 2025-12-14

The Faculty of Medicine board decided on a new strategic intent for the Faculty of Medicine at its meeting in March. Now you have the chance to come up with a proposal for how the strategic intent should be visualized by participating in our layout competition. The person who submits the winning proposal will be rewarded with a nice prize. No later than April 30. To participate in the competition,

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/competition-visualize-facultys-strategic-intent - 2025-12-14

Have you been sick or been away for a long time? "Remember to register your absence as soon as you are back so you don't get a "salary debt". By checking your payslip regularly, you can avoid financial surprises," says HR Partner Julia Friman. A salary debt arises when the employer has paid the wrong salary. This can occur if, for example, you have registered a leave of absence retroactively, not

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/report-absence-avoid-salary-debt - 2025-12-14

European Research Council Starting Grants are open to researchers 2–7 years after their PhD, and provide up to €1,5 million for up to 5 years. The next call is the StG 2026 call, with preliminary deadline in October 2025. LU Research Services provides support to all researchers at Lund University interested in this scheme. Our upcoming events are:ERC Starting Grants workshop: Open to researchers w

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/events-erc-starting-grant-applicants - 2025-12-14

Sibonginkosi Moyo Lives in: Harare, ZimbabweHome university: University of ZimbabweOccupation: Medical doctor working at Parirenyatwa Hospital (Harare, Zimbabwe) and teacher at the University of Zimbabwe. Teaches Physiology to preclinical medical students."The stay in Lund has been amazing, although the weather was somewhat cold. I got the chance to take part in the lectures for preclinical studen

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/zimbabwean-visit-experiences-beyond-usual-framework-both-guests-and-hosts - 2025-12-14

Vice-dean David Gisselsson Nord will summarize our work on contingency planning for major societal disruptions. All employees are welcome to join our digital Faculty Morning Meeting. These are recurring monthly information meetings where you can learn more about a current topic. At the April meeting you will meet Vice-dean David Gisselsson Nord who will summarize the Faculty’s ongoing work on cont

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/faculty-morning-meeting-244-crisis-preparedness-societal-disruptions-and-war - 2025-12-14

Welcome to the 2025 Lennander Lecture on 4 June with Carl-Johan Fraenkel, Associate Professor of infectious medicine and senior physician and specialist in infectious medicine and healthcare hygiene at Skåne University Hospital. After the lecture, mingle will follow - sign up today! The lecture is held in Swedish.More information and how to sign up 

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/contagious-air-did-we-get-it-wrong-about-infection-last-100-years - 2025-12-14

Are you curious about career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry? This event is a must-attend for anyone with an interest in, or considering a career in the, pharmaceutical industry. Whether you're interested in scientific research, regulatory work, medical communication, or commercial/market access roles, this session will help you navigate your next steps.All researchers interested in t

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/unlocking-careers-pharma-insights-lif-medicon-valley-and-beyond - 2025-12-14

How to cook the perfect egg, depending on preferenceBoil water, put the egg simmering water.Soft-boiledSmall egg: 6 minutesMedium egg: 7 minutesLarge egg: 8 minutesExtra-large eggs: 9 minutesSoft-boiledSmall egg: 8 minutesMedium egg: 9 minutesLarge egg: 10 minutesExtra-Large Eggs – 11 minutesHard-boiledSmall egg: 10 minutesMedium-sized egg; 11 minutesLarge egg: 12 minutesExtra-large eggs: 13 minut

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/happy-sunny-easter-greetings-egg-rabbit-intramed-faculty - 2025-12-14

The aim of the evening is to increase interest in exchange studies among our students, but also to take care of our incoming students and give them the opportunity to meet each other and our Swedish students. Every semester, the Faculty's International office organizes an "Evening for international opportunity". Students who have been away on exchange studies present their experiences and incoming

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/student-exchange-experiences-and-pizzas-shared-evening-international-opportunity - 2025-12-14

Who, if not the Faculty of Medicine (i.e. us), should compete by cycle, public transport, carpool or walks to work. The competition: 28 April – 30 May. Award ceremony and party on 3 June. The University is part of the climate collaboration CoAction Lund and this spring the 25 participating organisations will compete against each other in sustainable commuting: cycling, taking public transport, car

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/lets-pull-our-weight-health-climate-competition-sustainable-commuting - 2025-12-14

The Board of the Faculty of Medicine (MFS) has held a meeting. The meeting began with the deputy dean informing about a proposal for a new organisation for our major research infrastructures. Vice dean Karin Jirström then gave an update on the review of our premises and the use of premises.DecisionsDecisions at the meeting concerned the adoption of the Faculty of Medicine's governing documents for

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/report-faculty-board-meeting-23-april-2025 - 2025-12-14

A new era in virus research begins: Lund University invites you to the inauguration of LUVC – a unique centre for cutting-edge virology in Scandinavia. Register no later than May 11. Event is on May 27. Lund University is opening the doors to its new Virus Centre (LUVC) – a groundbreaking hub for virus research and innovation, unlike anything else in Scandinavia.On May 27, you’re invited to explor

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/join-us-launch-luvc-unique-moment-scandinavian-virology - 2025-12-14