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Congratulations on the funding for the research infrastructure ICOS, Natascha Kljun, Scientific Principle Investigator of the Lund University ICOS stations! ICOS Sweden has been awarded a grant of 43.8 million SEK from VR to operate 10 stations for a period of three years. “Thank you! Yes, these are fantastic news. The grant from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet, VR) will allow us to
https://www.cec.lu.se/article/congratulations-icos - 2026-07-23
2010-2014 43 Swedish strategic research areas (SRA’s) was funded by the Swedish government, BECC is one of the SRA’s. During 2014 the SRA’s was evaluated. Today the evaluation, together with recommendations for the future, was announced and the BECC environment can be proud to achieve a positive and successful evaluation statement. BECC is also one of four highlighted SRAs out of the 9 situated at
https://www.becc.lu.se/article/successful-evaluation-becc - 2026-07-23
What is climate-related loss and when can it be considered disproportionate? This question is at the heart of Kelly Dorkenoo’s thesis which explores loss associated with land in smallholder farming communities in Cambodia. Her motivation was to deepen our understanding of – and to find ways to mitigate – loss arising from climate change impacts, focusing on communities whose livelihoods are closel
Cold weather, dry air, an overactive immune system or our modern lifestyle. The causes may vary, but an increasing number of people are suffering from atopic eczema. In particular, children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are at higher risk of developing the condition. However, there is help available and it is important to apply treatment early says Laura von Kobyletzki, a researcher at Lun
https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/atopic-eczema-widespread-disease - 2026-07-23
In addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer’s disease also suffer from mental health issues. It has long been unclear whether these occur because of tissue changes in the brain, or whether they represent psychological reactions to cognitive symptoms. A study from Lund University in Sweden has provided new insight, and is published in Biological Psychiatr
https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/psychiatric-symptoms-alzheimers-disease - 2026-07-23
A large study led by Lund University in Sweden has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms. It is now also possible to predict who will deteriorate within the next few years. The study is published in Nature Medicine, and is very timely in light of the recent development of new drugs for Alzheimer's disease. It has long been known that t
https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/alzheimers-disease-can-be-diagnosed-symptoms-emerge - 2026-07-23
What is the perfect recipe for semiconductors? Vanya Darakchieva is working on the answer in her research on novel semiconductor materials. As a professor of solid state physics at the Faculty of Engineering (LTH), she is a “research chef” designing the future cookbook for sustainable and safe electronics. Understanding and explaining the mysteries of nature was Vanya Darakchieva’s dream during he
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/research-chef-refines-recipe-semiconductors - 2026-07-24
All researchers at Lund University now have the opportunity to share their research through the international news platform, The Conversation. The Conversation is a politically independent news site where researchers from member universities write popular science news articles, analyses, and opinion pieces in English within their areas of expertise, with the support of an editor. Lund University h
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/meet-conversation-autumn-and-reach-international-audience - 2026-07-24
Two Lund University climate scientists, Kimberly Nicholas, who has acted as an observer at two global climate summits, and Markku Rummukainen, Sweden’s IPCC representative, talk about what comes next following the recent IPCC report. What do you view as the next steps following what was concluded in the IPCC report? Kimberly: Something the report makes absolutely clear is that to stop warming, hum
https://www.becc.lu.se/article/what-comes-next-after-ipcc-climate-change-report - 2026-07-23
A few days after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the former Dutch Ambassador to Ukraine told BBC that his parents-in-law did not dare to go to a refugee shelter because they were afraid to contract Covid-19. This vivid example links violence and forced displacement with the Covid-19 pandemic. Sepahvand and Verwimp study this link using unique detailed panel data from
https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/how-does-violent-conflict-affect-spread-covid-19 - 2026-07-23
A year ago, Tina Josefson took up the position as Head of the Faculty Office at LTH. Since then, she has been committed to understanding “the big picture”, creating clarity, and building stronger structures for the future. Her work has encompassed everything from operational planning to a culture of trust, the importance of face-to-face interactions – and the role of libraries in bringing an organ
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/year-trust-transparency-and-tomato-plants - 2026-07-23
Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Många sökande, Lunds universitet växer, Arrival Day, MOOC-seminarium, professorsinstallation, Jordanienbesök, stipendieceremoni, Innovation in Mind, Medicon Village, Lärosäten Syd och Shanghairanking är några av punkterna i detta rektorsbrev. Varmt välkomna tillbaka till en ny termin! Vi hoppas att sommaren har vari
https://www.lu.se/artikel/rektorsbrev-2-september - 2026-07-24
Victoria O’Bryan is in her fourth semester of the Bachelor's Programme in Design of Information Systems at the School of Economics and Management. We asked her a few questions about her experiences so far. (The interview is translated from Swedish.)What is your background? “After graduation, I chose to study a technical foundation year at Malmö University, where mathematics was my favorite subject
https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/bsc-student-portrait-victoria-obryan - 2026-07-24
What do you explore in your PhD? In my PhD-project, I am exploring gender and women´s mobilization strategies for sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. Specifically, how agroecology helps erode patriarchal relations within rural communities in Zimbabwe. Due to low crop productivity occurring in Zimbabwe, mostly due to climate change, agroecology has become an alternative/solution to this
In collaboration with the Pufendorf IAS, the LMK Foundation invites to an annual Idea Forum for young researchers. Last autumn, Maya Kylén and Magnus Dustler Medfak participated, and this is what it was like for them. Deadline to nominate for participation this year is April 15. Maya Kylén: "It was exciting and rewarding! The moderators (Göran Bexell, Sven Strömqvist and Susanne Åkesson) did a fan
Economic conditions influence whether and when people choose to have children. A new report from the Swedish government inquiry A Future with Children, led by LUSEM economist Åsa Hansson, shows how financial risks – particularly for women – may be contributing to declining birth rates. Fewer children are being born in Sweden, and economic conditions may play a larger role than previously assumed.
https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/economic-security-shapes-decisions-about-having-children - 2026-07-24
Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Ett axplock från oktober och novembers utmärkelser. FORSKNINGSPRIS. SO:s forskningsråd (arbetslöshetskassornas samorganisation) delar ut 75.000 kronor till professor Anders Kjellberg för hans forskning om förändringarna i a-kassereglerna och dess effekter. Anders Kjellberg har också fått Lars Salvius-föreningens sti
https://www.lu.se/artikel/senaste-priser-och-utmarkelser - 2026-07-23
Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Bland innovationsforskare finns en utbredd uppfattning att kunskapsintensiva företag frodas bäst i större städer. Men i takt med att nätet byggts ut och människor blivit bättre på att använda det, minskar städernas försprång. Dessutom har landsbygdens trofasta personal som inte hoppar mellan jobb visat sig vara en k
https://www.lu.se/artikel/klyftan-mellan-foretag-i-stad-och-land-minskar - 2026-07-24
Högutbildade föräldrar får nästan 30 procent mer personlig assistans till sina barn med funktionsnedsättning, än lågutbildade föräldrar. Skillnaderna kan bero på att lågutbildade föräldrar har svårare att navigera i systemet och driva igenom sina ärenden, vilket kan leda till ökade skillnader i hälsa och livskvalitet. Under det senaste decenniet har förändringar i regelverket inom LSS (lagen om st
https://www.medicin.lu.se/artikel/barn-till-hogutbildade-far-mer-personlig-assistans - 2026-07-24
Sustainability Week is an annual event organised in collaboration between Lund University and Lund Municipality. This year, over 60 lectures, guided tours, exhibitions, and more are arranged. Researchers from BECC are part in several of the events – you are all welcome to join! Andas frisk luft och höra fågelsång i en tät stad - hur kommer vi dit? 17 april, 09:00-12:00 Städernas befolkning ut
https://www.becc.lu.se/article/sustainability-week-lund-events-becc-researchers - 2026-07-23
