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Several recent surveys indicate high levels of mental health problems among PhD students. Together with reports that PhD studies are often characterized by, among other things, a high workload, long working hours, and future job insecurity, this evidence has given rise to a broad discussion about a mental health crisis in graduate education. However, since survey evidence often relies on smaller a

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/phd-studies-may-trigger-mental-health-problems - 2025-10-06

The Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel has been awarded to professors Daron Acemoglu of MIT, Simon Johnson also of MIT and James Robinson of Chicago University. “For studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity” "Three well-known and widely read Nobel laureates in Economic Sciences, relevant to several fields. The book “Why Nations Fail” by Acemoglu

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/nobel-economics-prize - 2025-10-06

The Master's programme Economic Growth, Population and Development changes name to Global Development, Population and Economic Change. The changes apply for studies starting autumn semester 2025 and onwards. Global Development, Population and Economic Change – Master’s programme

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/name-change-masters-programme-economic-growth-population-and-development-0 - 2025-10-06

Ellinor Wihlborg graduated with a bachelor's degree in information systems 2012 and now works as a Business intelligence analyst at Arriva in Copenhagen. (The below interview is translated from Swedish)“It occurred to me that we actually have Copenhagen nearby, so I started looking for jobs there. Most of the adverts said that you had to be fluent in Danish and I'm not, but I wanted to try anyway.

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/ellinor-wihlborg-alumna-bsc-design-information-systems-2012 - 2025-10-06

The bill shows how the government's priorities in regards of research. Mats Benner, professor in research policy shares his comments on the upcoming bill. The good news is that we will see an increase in funding over the next four years. Priorities are going to be within Artificial Intelligence, communication technologies, security, but also welfare. A point of criticism is that funding will be pr

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/research-policy-bill - 2025-10-06

During this year's popular science Framtidsdagarna ('Future Days') at Lund University on October 16–17, we had the chance to hear about crucial and decisive issues for the future. This year focused on future cities and 'The Future of Death.' Representing LUSEM, Markus Lahtinen, teacher and researcher at the Department of Informatics, gave a lecture. We took the opportunity to ask Markus why this r

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/experts-view-how-sensors-are-shaping-urban-landscape-future - 2025-10-06

For alumna Jane Pinyapat, the master's degree programme in Data Analytics and Business Economics acted as a door into the world of programming and it provided her with programming skills that she has found invaluable in her career. Jane graduated 2022 and started her European career as a Data Engineer Specialist in Copenhagen. Today she works as a Data Engineer at Stretch Beyond in Malmö, supporti

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/jane-pinyapat-alumna-msc-data-analytics-and-business-economics-2022 - 2025-10-06

After graduation from the master's programme in International Strategic Management (ISM) in 2021, Marc Leon started his career in the fast paced world of consultancy at Porsche Consulting in Hamburg, Germany. Today, he thrives in the role as senior consultant where he manages workflows, junior colleagues and advice clients in the life sciences sector. Hi Marc Leon! You graduated from the master’s

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/marc-leon-willemsen-alumnus-international-strategic-management-2021 - 2025-10-06

Soroor Mansouryar has been a LUSEM student for five years, first in the bachelor's programme in International Business and then in the master's programme in International Strategic Management. When she graduated in 2023 she felt ready to step into her dream job as a management consultant. Hi Soroor! Can you share a bit about what you have been up to since your graduation?I've always been excited t

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/soroor-mansouryar-alumna-international-strategic-management-2023 - 2025-10-06

Sofia graduated from Lund University’s master’s program in Economic Growth, Population and Development in 2022 and has since built a career in international relations, currently working as an Adviser at the UN Headquarters in New York. In our interview, Sofia shares her journey from studies to the UN, reflecting on what inspired her to choose this path and the experiences that prepared her for it.

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/sofia-brannstrom-alumna-msc-economic-growth-population-and-development-2022 - 2025-10-06

Joel Rikardsson studied the master's programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, class of 2022. Today Joel is Head of Operations at Rubato, a dynamic fashion startup. Joel's entrepreneurial journey began with a twist of fate when he ventured into the fashion industry, only to face unexpected setbacks. Undeterred, he pivoted and seized an opportunity at Rubato, a company that had been a source of

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/joel-rikardsson-alumnus-msc-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-2022 - 2025-10-06

Candy heaven or candy hell? Halloween consumption has gone rampant since we imported this tradition from the United States, and is expected to reach 1,6 billion SEK in 2024. In Sweden we used to just go to graveyards on All Hallows Eve and light candles in memory of loved ones that have passed, but starting in the 1990’s it has become a spectacle, with costumes, parties, ghostly decorations and tr

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/economics-death-and-halloween-consumption - 2025-10-06

Meet Karl Yves Vallin from Class of 2021, who today is the Managing Director of RFSL Utbildning AB, providing education services to businesses and organizations with the aim of improving the quality of the working environment by promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging in the workplace. Karl found the Entrepreneurial Finance course most useful especially in managing the profit/loss of

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/karl-yves-vallin-alumnus-msc-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-2021 - 2025-10-06

Melissa Dogo (née Melissa Bojang), class of 2020 of the master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation has been applying what she learnt from her studies in her work at WaterAid Sverige and SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute. Over the last few years, Melissa has introduced frameworks she learnt during the programme to her colleagues to lead new thinking and innovation fro

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/melissa-dogo-alumnus-msc-entrpreneurship-and-innovation-2021 - 2025-10-06

About Melissa JOBCurrent position: Project Management Associate, Heka VRLocation: CopenhagenDEGREEHighest degree from LUSEM: MSc in Entrepreneurship and InnovationGraduation year: 2023 Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Master's Programme Learn more about the LUSEM Alumni Network

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/melissa-mae-cruz-alumna-msc-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-2023 - 2025-10-06

Donald Trump aims to introduce sharply increased tariffs and an extensive deportation policy, while Kamala Harris is focused on domestic issues like stabilizing inflation and strengthening the middle class. What will happen to the U.S. and global economy when one of them becomes president? Maria Persson, Associate Professor in Economics, takes a closer look at the next U.S. president from an econo

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/harris-and-trump-economy-and-election - 2025-10-06

Nyheten om att universitetet har fattat beslut om fem profilområden, har väckt stort intresse. Här kommer mer information om de fem profilområdena som svar på de vanligaste frågorna: Vad ska profilområdena göra? Vilka fakulteter är involverade? Och vilka är kontaktpersonerna? Mer information om profilområdena kommer under hösten. Fråga 1: Vad ska profilområdena göra? Samtliga fem profilområden byg

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/mer-information-om-universitetets-fem-profilomraden - 2025-10-06

Crafoords vetenskapsluncher är en serie lunchföreläsningar som lyfter fram forskning som har fått anslag från Crafoordska stiftelsen. Vetenskapsluncherna är ett samarbete mellan Lunds universitet, Crafoordska stiftelsen och Lunds stadsbibliotek. Crafoords vetenskapsluncher genomförs under åtta onsdagar klockan 12 – 12:45 på Lunds stadsbibliotek. Ingen föranmälan krävs. 5 oktober: Barncancer – när

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/crafoords-vetenskapsluncher-under-hosten - 2025-10-06

Nu när de flesta är tillbaka efter semestern återupptas alla aktiviteter där de slutade inför sommaren. Arbetet med projektet Framtidens arbetsplats kommer under hösten ha fokus på den tekniska och administrativa personalens hemarbete. Den årliga uppföljningen om bisysslor har kommit och visar att vi blivit bättre på att anmäla, men att vi kan bli ännu bättre. Projektet Framtidens arbetsplats komm

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/ny-termin-med-fortsatt-utvecklingsarbete-och-forbattringar - 2025-10-06

Under några heta sommardagar i juni samlades representanter från alla EUGLOH-universitet på Paris Saclay för ett stort Annual summit. EUGLOH, European University Alliance for Global Health, är en del av det EU-finansierade programmet European Universities som Lunds universitet deltar i tillsammans med Université Paris-Saclay (Frankrike), University of Szeged (Ungern), University of Porto (Portugal

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/fortsatt-finansiering-eugloh-samarbetet-och-fler-samarbetspartners - 2025-10-06