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Production for the textile and fashion industry can, for many countries, represent a first step out of poverty. But what does this mean for those who work in the sector, and what happens when even poorer countries begin to compete by paying even lower wages for the seamstresses in the factories? Linn Ternsjö has studied the clothing manufacturing industry in Mauritius from a sustainability perspec
How can life-saving HIV treatments remain reliable when global aid is uncertain? What happens when animals are reduced to “carbon emissions” in sustainability debates? And how can urban forests be made safe at night without flooding them with artificial light, disturbing local wildlife? These are just some of the questions raised in Through the Kaleidoscope of Sustainability, an innovative new ant
Lund University was recently named number one in the world in the QS Sustainability Rankings. The Agenda 2030 Graduate School is now opening nominations for the annual Agenda 2030 Award. All university staff and students have the opportunity to highlight early-career researchers whose innovative work contributes to a more sustainable future. Sustainability has long been a clear priority for Lund U
That eating plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and legumes is beneficial for health is well known. More surprising, however, is that people who eat in a environmentally-friendly way also display nutritional values that are better than researchers had expected. This is shown in a new study by Anna Stubbendorff at the Agenda 2030 Graduate School. The EAT–Lancet diet is a global dietary guideline deve
Recently, the Agenda 2030 Graduate School gathered for a kickoff retreat that marked the start of this year’s joint work. Set in a calm environment conducive to reflection and in‑depth conversation, the retreat combined focused discussions with opportunities to exchange perspectives on sustainability research and engagement in an increasingly complex global context. A central part of the programme
On 18 April, the final day of Sustainability Week in Lund, Iury Salustiano Trojaborg and Juan Samper will present Sustainability at a Crossroads in the Lund Botanical Garden. This event combines an artistic performance with a lecture, inviting the audience to explore sustainability through the body, emotions and reflection. The programme will also feature a capoeira group from Malmö performing thi
https://www.agenda2030graduateschool.lu.se/article/beyond-facts-artistic-take-sustainability - 2026-05-31
Three questions for Juanita Francis, who successfully defended her thesis in Pure and Applied Biochemistry at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering (LTH). What inspired you to pursue this research topic, and how has your understanding of it evolved throughout your PhD journey?Well, I can definitely say it’s not because I like spiders! But what they can do, efficiently producing high-performance
https://www.agenda2030graduateschool.lu.se/article/silk-seeds-juanita-franciss-phd-journey - 2026-05-31
Climate change is damaging public health and is also leading to premature deaths. At the same time, the healthcare sector itself is responsible for significant emissions. Studies of intensive care and surgical care in Sweden show that over 60 per cent of the climate impact in intensive care is driven by the growing volume of single-use products, according to research by Linn Hemberg at Lund Univer
In a time marked by rapid technological change and growing societal challenges, universities play a key role in shaping responsible and impactful innovation. Against this backdrop, CIRCLE invites researchers to come together to reflect, exchange perspectives, and co create knowledge on how innovation research can contribute to sustainable and systemic change. CIRCLE is hosting its third Innovation
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/upcoming-innovation-research-day-2026 - 2026-05-31
How is AI transforming research, innovation, and policy today – and how can you engage with it responsibly? Join the EU-SPRI Autumn School 2026 and the one-week intensive programme for PhD students and early-career researchers to learn about this current topic. The course aimed at PhD students and early-career researchers is held at CIRCLE in Lund, Sweden. It combines three key perspectives:AI as
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/application-open-ai-related-early-career-course - 2026-05-31
The Young Academy of Sweden has elected nine new members and CIRCLE researcher Johan Miörner is one of them. He hopes to use the platform this membership gives to influence the current decline in trust of academic knowledge as well as to build networks and start new collaborations. Johan Miörner is an Associate professor at the Department of Human Geography and faculty coordinator for Social scien
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/johan-miorner-new-member-young-academy-sweden - 2026-05-31
CIRCLE recently hosted an insightful seminar titled “Industry – University Cooperation – a Key Factor for Innovation”, featuring Philipp Janello, Head of Academic Relations and Innovation Politics at BMW Group. Philipp Janello shared BMW’s perspective on how collaboration between universities and large corporations can shape the future of innovation. Some areas of cooperation highlighted included:
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/industry-university-cooperation-key-driver-innovation - 2026-05-31
As we struggle with environmental and societal crises, there's a growing need to rethink the foundational ideas of industrial modernity according to Laur Kanger, Professor of Sustainability Transitions, who was the invited guest speaker at a policy seminar hosted by CIRCLE and SIRI. In his talk, Laur Kanger pointed out that industrial modernity has had a great impact on our society as the driver o
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/fixing-21st-century-problems-19th-century-ideas-call-new-thinking - 2026-05-31
Markus Grillitsch has been appointed Professor in Economic Geography at Lund University in a solemn ceremony upholding tradition with robes, speeches and music. His research focuses on regional development and people's living conditions, with a particular interest in factors that affect quality of life and well-being. The ceremony was held in the grand hall of the Main University Building where th
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/markus-grillitsch-appointed-professor-lund-university - 2026-05-31
Innovation is no longer just about technology – it is about shaping a sustainable, inclusive future. At the 2025 Innovation Research Day, researchers from different disciplines co-created an agenda for systemic change. The 2025 Innovation Research Day at Lund University resulted in a forward-looking research agenda at the intersection of innovation studies and sustainability research.“We need a re
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/shaping-future-research-agenda-innovation-and-sustainability - 2026-05-31
In the autumn of 2026, Lund University will launch a new international one-year Master's programme at Campus Helsingborg: Innovation and Societal Change. The programme is aimed at students who want to understand and influence how innovation can help address today’s major societal challenges – from climate change to social inequality. “Our society, both locally and globally, is facing multiple and
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/new-masters-programme-innovation-and-societal-change - 2026-05-31
On 19–20 May 2025, the Swedish ACT (Advanced Chip Technologies) Competence Centres Consortium gathered at The Loop in Science Village, Lund. The two-day meeting brought together partners from academia, industry, SMEs, public sector actors, and innovation support organizations to advance national collaboration in advanced chip technologies. The event contributed to ongoing efforts to strengthen nat
Via ProNano in Lund, RISE is hiring a Researcher in Materials. The application deadline is 1st October. ProNano in Lund is a technology infrastructure, offering infrastructure for pilot production for scaling semiconductor technology from lab to fab. As part of the Quantum Technology and Semiconductors unit, they are a diverse team supporting companies with lab space, equipment rental, and expert
https://www.advancedchiptechnologies.lu.se/article/work-pronano-lund-researcher-materials - 2026-05-31
On 13–14 November 2025, the Swedish ACT (Advanced Chip Technologies) Competence Centres Consortium met at KTH Electrum in Kista. The two-day gathering brought together researchers, industry partners, SMEs, regional authorities, and innovation actors to follow up ongoing activities and reinforce national cooperation in advanced chip technologies. The programme included contributions from academic t
https://www.advancedchiptechnologies.lu.se/article/strengthening-national-collaboration-act-consortium-meeting-kth - 2026-05-31
Researchers, industry representatives and PhD students from across the ACT network gathered in Lund on 7–8 April for a two-day thematic workshop. The event focused on strengthening collaboration, advancing key research areas and integrating sustainability and AI across semiconductor research and innovation. The workshop provided a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and alignment on future p
