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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. It was just before Christmas when the only Swedish-led archaeological project in Egypt, run by Maria Nilsson from Lund University, made the unique discovery. The research group found six statues dating back 3,400 years in two shrines by the sandstone quarry of Gebel el Silsila. The team was able to excavate two shrine
Two years ago, a new type of stem cell was discovered in the brain that has the capacity to form new cells. The same research group at Lund University in Sweden has now revealed that these stem cells, which are located in the outer blood vessel wall, appear to be involved in the brain reaction following a stroke. The findings show that the cells, known as pericytes, drop out from the blood vessel,
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/migrating-stem-cells-and-stroke - 2026-07-21
For the first time, researchers have been able to prove that city lights limit the ability of nocturnal animals to navigate by natural light in the night sky. Instead, they are forced to use streetlamps, neon light or floodlights to orient themselves. The findings are published in Current Biology. Some animals, including migratory birds, seals and moths, use light from the moon, stars and Milky Wa
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/artificial-light-disrupts-dung-beetles-sense-direction - 2026-07-21
The fighting at Chernobyl has caused an increase in radioactive radiation levels. Aleh Cherp, a professor at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE), has studied energy security and Chernobyl. He thinks that the sanctions could lead to significant changes in the types of energy used in Europe. During the first days of the invasion, there was fighting close to the
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/sanctions-could-lead-more-wind-and-solar-power - 2026-07-21
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In accidents or terror attacks which are suspected to involve radioactive substances, it can be difficult to determine whether people nearby have been exposed to radiation. But by analysing mobile phones and other objects which come in close contact with the body, it is possible to retrieve important information on ra
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/your-mobile-phone-can-reveal-whether-you-have-been-exposed-radiation - 2026-07-21
We should not be afraid to joke about one another’s ethnic background. Used with sensitivity, such jokes can instead help to challenge the stereotypical image of immigrants, according to Lund University sociologist Henriette Frees Esholdt, who has studied humour at a multi-ethnic workplace in Denmark. Henriette Frees Esholdt’s study was carried out in a large organisation in the hospitality sector
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/role-humour-multicultural-workplaces - 2026-07-21
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Research for the next generation 5G network is in progress. World unique measuring equipment has been constructed at Lund University in cooperation with Ericsson and Sony. The aim is to create a mobile network that is considerably faster and more stable than previously. The 5G network is in the process of being rolled
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/next-generation-5g-being-developed-lund-university - 2026-07-21
During the ceremony, Lund University’s first honorary fellow, Ingvar Carlsson, will be appointed. The University’s gold medal will be awarded to Anne L’Huillier and Ambassador Jonas Hafström. In addition, the winners of the University’s administrative prize and the students’ Prize for Excellence in Teaching will also be honoured. The University’s annual academic ceremony is a formal ceremony. It i
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/universitys-annual-academic-ceremony-will-take-place-26-january - 2026-07-22
The 2026 edition of the Lund Architecture Symposium (LAS) explores the emergent role within architectural discipline and practice of mediating the urgency of revival with the necessity of removal. When and where?10 March 2026, from 11:00 (Exhibition Opening | Act of Altering & Book Launch)School of Architecture, A-building, Klas Anshelms väg 16, LundExhibition HallFor the full programme, go to pag
https://www.architecture.lth.se/article/las26-revive-and-destroy-open-event-10-march-2026 - 2026-07-21
The Humanities Lab is a university-wide research infrastructure that enables research on behaviour, communication, cognition, and culture. The lab offers free access to advanced technology, methodological support, and expertise for all researchers at Lund University, regardless of faculty, and supports projects from idea to data collection to analysis. The lab hosts a unique combination of sensor-
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/open-event-26-27-february-discover-humanities-lab - 2026-07-22
