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What is most surprising about the demonstrations in Iran, is how young the protesting girls are. So says Rola El-Husseini, researcher in political sociology and expert on women's movements in the Middle East. On Monday, she will participate in a panel discussion on Iran, organised by the Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies at Lund University. – Iran is rocked by major protests about every t

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/leadership-needed-protests-usher-change-iran - 2026-07-05

After 15 years, hundreds of meetings, conferences, opinion pieces, interviews and trips to Stockholm, it happened – the Government adopted the Housing First model as a national strategy for tackling homelessness. “We are very proud. We have just finished an information guide that the National Board of Health and Welfare will distribute to Sweden’s social workers,” Marcus Knutagård tells LUM when w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/finally-housing-first-model-adopted-national-strategy - 2026-07-06

https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/special-issue-power-and-evaluation - 2026-07-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On April 18th WINGS hosted a lunch seminar with Emma Hammarlund. Emma is particularly interested in why animals diversified on Earth. During her talk at Wings, Emma spoke about her Eureka moments as a geobiologist (M.Sc. in Biology och Ph.D. i Geochemistry) when exploring the dawn of animal life. She also shared the m

https://www.wings.lu.se/article/wings-lunch-seminar-emma-hammarlund - 2026-07-05

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-top-preferred-employer-skane - 2026-07-05

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/two-important-courses-new-dates-fire-extinguishing-cpr-training - 2026-07-05

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/simple-medication-can-save-lives-cardiac-patients - 2026-07-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In May, screening for colorectal cancer will be offered in Skåne to all those born in 1961. Subsequently, Swedes aged 60 to 74 will be tested for blood in their faeces, to detect cancer at an early stage. Once all regions in Sweden have introduced the screening, at least 300 lives are expected to be saved per year. Sw

https://www.lucc.lu.se/article/screening-colorectal-cancer-starts-spring - 2026-07-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. By generating 3D images of bumblebees’ compound eyes, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered how bumblebees differ in their vision. The results could contribute to increased knowledge about the pollination process - once researchers are able to determine which flowers different bees see easily, and w

https://www.science.lu.se/article/3d-models-reveal-why-bigger-bumblebees-see-better - 2026-07-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Some students work harder than others, arranging this year's work fair, Agoradagen, while studying full-time. But when you are an engaged student you also benefit. The work fair of Campus Helsingborg celebrates fifteen years. The event is managed by a project group within the students' union, the participants of which

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/campus-engagement-prepares-students-work-life - 2026-07-05

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 - 2026-07-05

Meet Rugare Tambo from Zimbabwe, studying Master's in Strategic Communication at Campus Helsingborg, and discover her experiences and best tips. Why did you choose Lund University and your programme?  Lund is not just a university, it is an experience, and the best decision of my life! Ranked in the top 100 world-class research universities, choosing Lund University has allowed me to be an archite

https://www.ch.lu.se/en/article/lund-not-just-university-it-experience-and-best-decision-my-life - 2026-07-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. “Leadership is our greatest challenge for the future. We will not be getting more money, so we must learn to use what we have in the best possible way. That means we must look at the whole picture, which requires a new type of leadership.” Torbjörn von Schantz. That’s the view of Torbjörn von Schantz, who is now appro

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/torbjorn-von-schantz-leadership-our-greatest-challenge-future - 2026-07-05

Victoria Gierok, currently a lecturer at the History Faculty at the University of Oxford, has been admitted to the Pro Futura programme funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. In connection with the grant, she has been appointed at the Department of Economic History at the Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM). Why do some states thrive while others struggle?Why do some countries

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/research-grant-study-how-modern-states-emerged - 2026-07-06

Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was President of Sri Lanka from 2022 to 2024, utilized Buddhist diplomacy to ensure his political legitimacy and longevity - similarly to other Sri Lankan leaders of state Tabita Rosendal has published a new open‑access book chapter in Figures of Buddhist Diplomacy in Modern Asia, edited by Jack Meng‑Tat Chia, examining Ranil Wickremesinghe’s use of Buddhist diplomacy. Th

https://www.ace.lu.se/article/tabita-rosendal-has-published-new-open-access-book-chapter-buddhist-diplomacy-former-sri-lankan - 2026-07-05

Last Saturday "Lundaloppet" (a 10 K yearly run) took place in a sunny and warm Lund. The atmosphere was cheerful and along the run orchestras were playing and the audience was cheering on the participants. This year, record numbers ran Lundaloppet and from Med-service seven staff members participated. Joel Johansson, head of division, has been a driving force behind Med-service's participation.Wha

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/broad-participation-lundaloppet-med-service - 2026-07-05

https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/stina-melander-co-authors-ideology-representation-and-legitimacy-swedish-disability-organisation - 2026-07-05

Christofer Edling, professor of Sociology and dean at the Faculty of Social Science at Lund University, has been appointed as a member of the government’s new advisory committee on research. He expects interesting discussions and to highlight social science research. The advisory committee is appointed to advise the government in the preparation of the research and innovation bill which is estimat

https://www.soc.lu.se/en/article/professor-christofer-edling-member-new-government-advisory-committee - 2026-07-05

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/observing-emergence-quantum-phase-transition-shell-shell - 2026-07-05

The Faculty of Medicine's strategic intent for 2025-2030 has been mapped out. It consists of three strands that together form a direction and are linked to Lund University's overall goal: increased international impact. The strategic intent is a tool to support prioritisation and development by clarifying our visions and values. It aims to set a direction for our work and facilitate prioritisation

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/our-strategic-intent-shows-way-tool-prioritisation-and-development - 2026-07-05