DAG-informed regression modelling, agent-based modelling and microsimulation modelling: a critical comparison of methods for causal inference
New publication in International Journal of EpidemiologyRead more here
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New publication in International Journal of EpidemiologyRead more here
New publication in International Journal of EpidemiologyRead more here
Special issue of the Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. ToC and links to all papers are available at http://journals.sagepub.com/toc/sjpa/45/17_suppl.
https://www.lupop.lu.se/article/practical-and-methodological-issues-register-based-research - 2026-01-22
New publication in European Journal of EndocrinologyRead more here
https://www.lupop.lu.se/article/current-landscape-european-registries-rare-endocrine-conditions-0 - 2026-01-22
A position as professor with specific responsibilities in epidemiology and demography is vacant for a period of 5 years with possibility of extension for another 3 years at the Research Unit of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense. Read more here.
https://www.lupop.lu.se/article/professor-specific-responsibilities-epidemiology-and-demography - 2026-01-22
ICOS Carbon Portal at Lund University is looking for a project assistant who will work on education and training in the framework of the ENVRI-FAIR project. In this project, 13 European Research Infrastructures work together to apply the FAIR principles to their data services. Read more here.
https://www.lupop.lu.se/article/project-assistant-education-and-training-icos-carbon-portal - 2026-01-22
New publication in International Journal of EpidemiologyRead more here
Epidemiologists face two fundamental and interrelated problems when judging causality: knowledge is fallible, and studies are imperfect. In medicine, this will always leave a degree of uncertainty in scientific judgements. From an epistemological point of view, even randomized trials cannot be regarded as the ultimate proof to establish a causal relation. Given this inherent uncertainty it is no s
https://www.lupop.lu.se/article/long-and-winding-road-causality - 2026-01-22
Traditional publishing versus sharing results without restrictions has become a fundamental question that involves many different stakeholders, including scientists, librarians, publishers, and research funding organizations. See a panel of international experts discuss the matter. Read more here.
https://www.lupop.lu.se/article/panel-debate-plan-s-and-open-access-way-go-swedish-researchers - 2026-01-22
Från och med 2019 behöver du som beviljas bidrag från Vetenskapsrådet ha en datahanteringsplan om din forskning genererar forskningsdata. Planen ska beskriva hur data som samlas in och/eller skapas kommer att hanteras under forskningens gång och hur den ska tas om hand efteråt. Läs mer här. Vill du veta mer om datahanteringsplaner, kan du anmäla dig till seminarium i Lund (LUX Aula) 7 maj.
https://www.lupop.lu.se/article/vr-staller-krav-pa-datahanteringsplan - 2026-01-22
Results from the Swedish National Registry are satisfactory and comparable to international standards. Trends over time show increasing resection rates and some improved results. Better collaboration and openness within pancreatic surgeons is an important side effect. New publication in the official Journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary AssociationRead more here
https://www.lupop.lu.se/article/first-results-swedish-national-pancreatic-and-periampullary-cancer-registry-0 - 2026-01-22
This is an open seminar with professor Miguel Hernán A 3 half-day seminar on Causal Inference with Miguel Hernán, professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at Harvard School of Public Health.The scheduel is as follow:Monday May 6 at 1-5PMTuesday May 7 at 1-5PMWednesday May 8 at 9-12AMLocation: Arvid Carlsson, Acadmicum, GothenburgRead more here
https://www.lupop.lu.se/article/learning-what-works-framwork-causal-inference-observational-data - 2026-01-22
Most respondents used quality indicators from the two cardiovascular NQRs infrequently (<3 times/year). The results indicate that linking registration of quality indicators to using them for QI activities increases their routine use and makes them meaningful tools for professionals. New publication in International Journal for Quality in Health CareRead more here
OUTREACH: Annika Bergman Rosamond is one of the speakers at the seminar Women, War and Refugees on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on the 8th of March. The seminar is organised by the Faculty of Social Science amongst others at LU. Other contributors are Gudrun Schyman, party leader of Feministiskt Initiativ and Lena Agg, General Secretary of Kvinna till Kvinna.Time: 8 March 2016, 10
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/women-war-and-refugees - 2026-01-22
OUTREACH: Annika Bergman Rosamond has been invited to join the editorial advisory board of the British journal "Review of International Studies" between 2016-2019. Annika Bergman Rosamond's personal page
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/bergman-rosamond-has-been-invited-join-editorial-advisory-board - 2026-01-22
Emil Edenborg defended his dissertation "Nothing more to see: Contestations of belonging and visibility in Russian media" on April 8 at 10:15 in Niagara, auditorium B0E15, Nordenskiöldsgatan 1, Malmö. External reviewer: Professor Nira Yuval-Davies, University of East London, UK. Nothing more to see: Contestations of belonging and visibility in Russian mediaEmil Edenborg
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/emil-edenborg-has-defended-his-thesis - 2026-01-22
Karin Aggestam has together with Ronny Berndtsson, Kaveh Madani and Dan-Erik Andersson co-authored the book-chapter "The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Conflict and Water Diplomacy in the Nile Basin" in the book "Water Diplomacy in Action. Contingent Approaches to Managing Complex Water Problems", edited by Shafiqul Islam and Kaveh Madani. Learn more on Anthem Press’ websiteKarin Aggestam
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/aggestam-diplomacy-water-and-conflict - 2026-01-22
Henrik Friberg Fernros at University of Gothenburg has together with Douglas Brommesson co-authored the reply ”The limits of the principle of charity: Why Haeselbrouck is wrong after all” published in International Politics. Learn more on Palgrave Macmillan’s website:The limits of the principle of charity: Why Haeselbrouck is wrong after all (2016)The responsibility to protect doctrine – Coherent
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/brommesson-responsibility-protect - 2026-01-22
Our researchers Roger Hildingsson, Åsa Knaggård, Annica Kronsell, Ina Möller, Jasmine Livingston and Vasna Ramasavisit visit Colorado State University, Fort Collins to initiate collaborations on teaching environmental politics. Roger Hildingsson’s personal pageÅsa Knaggård’s personal pageAnnica Kronsell’s personal pageIna Möller’s personal page
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/our-researchers-visit-colorado-state-university - 2026-01-22
Hanna Bäck is one of the authors of the article ”Intra-party diversity and ministerial selection in coalition governments” which has been published in the journal Public Choice. Learn more on Springer Link’s websiteHanna Bäck’s personal site
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/back-selection-ministers-coalition-governments - 2026-01-22