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A new joint initiative in immunotherapy between Lund University and Skåne University Hospital, Sweden, brings researchers, clinicians and engineers together to shorten the path from research to patient benefit. The initiative is accompanied by the recruitment of three new tenure‑track Assistant Professors in immunotherapy through the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence. The initiative

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/new-immunotherapy-initiative-aims-bring-research-closer-clinic-and-opens-new-tenure-track-positions - 2026-05-19

For the first time in two years, Lund University will be in Visby for Almedalen Week. In times of crisis and war, such democratic meeting places are more important than ever. “A magical place for dialogue, exchange and unexpected encounters that contribute to the development of our society.” This vision statement for Almedalen Week puts into words what attracts people to Visby who are interested i

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/almedalen-opportunity-lu-meet-decision-makers - 2026-05-20

​​​​​​​Did you know that about 70% of rare diseases begin in childhood? How about that 1 in 5 cancers are considered a rare disease? Or that nearly three-quarters of all rare diseases are genetic diseases? With more than 6,000 rare diseases known to impact the lives of an estimated 300 million people around the world – rare diseases are all too common. Limited knowledge of these diseases often res

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/shining-spotlight-rare-disease-research - 2026-05-19

With a focus on pancreatic regeneration and diabetes, Christos Karampelias is the latest recruit to WCMM Lund. In this interview, he discusses his research vision, the importance of collaboration and what excites him about joining Lund University. Christos Karampelias is a biomedical researcher whose work focuses on diabetes, metabolism and pancreatic biology, with particular emphasis on how insul

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/article/understanding-and-rebuilding-pancreas-meet-newly-recruited-wcmm-fellow-christos-karampelias - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A growing movement is fighting to protect the winter pasturelands of indigenous Sámi reindeer herders. At the same time there is an intense debate on trade-offs within forestry. Sustainability scientist David Harnesk is studying social and political movements surrounding reindeer husbandry and how these are affected b

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/historical-perspectives-and-mobilization-important-future-reindeer-winter-pastures - 2026-05-19

Welcome to the fifth edition of the "WCMM Fireside Chat" series, an ongoing initiative, which showcases and highlights the work of researchers affiliated with or connected to WCMM in Lund. In this edition, we turn our spotlight to this years' WCMM Research day organizers Oscar van der Have, Swathi Pakirisamy and Iran Augusto Silva. Two oft them, Oscar and Iran, shared their motivations, experience

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/article/wcmm-fireside-chat-organizers-research-day - 2026-05-19

How can life-saving HIV treatments remain reliable when global aid is uncertain? What happens when animals are reduced to “carbon emissions” in sustainability debates? And how can urban forests be made safe at night without flooding them with artificial light, disturbing local wildlife? These are just some of the questions raised in Through the Kaleidoscope of Sustainability, an innovative new ant

https://www.agenda2030graduateschool.lu.se/article/new-anthology-explores-sustainability-through-25-unique-perspectives - 2026-05-19

24 January marks International Circular Electronics Day, #CircularElectronicsDay. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about sustainability issues associated with e-waste. It emphasizes the need for both consumers and businesses to use electronics more sustainably. The IIIEE is a participating organisation in the Circular Electronics Initiative. Millions of electronic devices face disposal e

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/top-five-tips-it-device-use - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The University finds itself in a time of paradoxes. At the same time as the EU, via its framework programmes, works for openness and mobility for researchers and students, there are increasing nationalistic and protectionist trends. In addition, the trust and hope that society has in research as a solution for global

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/competitive-intelligence-increasing-difficulty-being-university - 2026-05-19

Guy Jackson, post-doctoral researcher at LUCSUS, has co-written a new explainer on loss and damage, published by the by Loss and damage Collaboration. It unpacks the what, why, how, where, and who of non-economic loss and damage, and provides actionable advice on how people and institutions can begin to address it. The explainer aims to inform research and policy development going forward, especia

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/lucsus-contributes-new-explainer-non-economic-loss-and-damage - 2026-05-19

Lund University has climbed to first place in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026. The ranking includes around 2,000 higher education institutions from about 100 countries and measures how universities contribute to a sustainable future – through research, education, and the way they operate as organisations. “Humble, proud, and inspired to continue moving forward –

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-best-world-sustainability - 2026-05-19

Some blood pressure medications can make the skin extra prone to sunburn. A registry study from Lund University in Sweden shows a possible increased risk of basal cell carcinoma with certain blood pressure medications. The risk increase is relatively low—at most nine percent. “Blood pressure treatment should not be discontinued. But it’s good if doctors inform patients that extra sun protection ma

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/important-use-sun-protection-during-blood-pressure-treatment - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Moving from South America, learning Swedish and getting your medical degree approved in Sweden represent a major challenge. Mariana Reza Felix and Marcelo Petri recently started a new training programme for doctors with a foreign license to practise medicine, and must adapt their internationally-acquired skills to the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/doctors-new-borders - 2026-05-19

Hello Ian Manners! Lund University has recently committed itself to student-centred education to improve the quality of learning and teaching on campus. Could you tell us more about the motivation behind this focus? – Certainly! Lund University aims to create a learning environment where students are at the heart of the educational process, and a crucial part of that is the implementation of activ

https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/professor-ian-manners-active-learning-social-science - 2026-05-19

As part of current efforts to work towards sustainable development, find solutions to curb greenhouse gas emissions, and adapt cities to the effects of climate change, such as floods and extreme heat, there are high hopes that nature-based solutions (NBS) can support the transformation needed. Based on the knowledge that implementation of NBS is still emerging and constrained by various barriers,

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/implementation-nature-based-solutions-cities-requires-collaboration-learning-and-co-production - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A forest management method different to those practised today would contribute to greater welfare and wellbeing for society in general, compared with current methods that mainly benefit the forestry industry. This has been shown in a new study by two researchers from Lund University in Sweden. There is an intensive de

https://www.cec.lu.se/article/another-type-forest-management-would-provide-greater-values-society - 2026-05-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A research group from Lund Stem Cell Center aims to understand a specific type of neuron that could underlie several brain disorders including schizophrenia, epilepsy and autism, and are developing exciting new strategies to treat them. For the brain to function properly, signaling – be it excitatory or inhibitory – m

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/restoring-neural-networks-and-understanding-brain-disorders-0 - 2026-05-19

Bone and skeletal injuries cause extensive and long-term functional impairments worldwide. In a new study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden show how a cell-free cartilage structure can safely guide bone repair without triggering strong immune responses. The transplant has been successfully tested in animal models, and the next step is to evaluate the tissue engineering approach in humans.

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/universal-method-could-transform-future-bone-transplantation - 2026-05-19

Two NanoLundians attended the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting this summer in Bayern, Germany, by the beautiful Bodensee. PhD student Julia Valderas and Postdoctoral fellow Ajeet Kumar share their trip experiences with us. The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings are internationally renowned conferences, attended annually by about 30–40 Nobel Laureates and some of the most promising young scientists f

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/reports-2025-lindau-nobel-laureate-meeting - 2026-05-19

More than half a billion people are affected by type 2 diabetes – and the number is growing. In a recent publication in the journal Small, researchers explain how nanoelectroporation can be used to deliver molecules that can affect insulin expression through epigenetic means, potentially leading to new treatments. Genetics cannot explain type 2 diabetes, and epigenetics (i.e. chemical modification

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/taming-insulin-gene-nanoelectroporation - 2026-05-19