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Currently, a lot is known about which genes are responsible for our individual blood groups, however not much is understood about how and why the levels of the blood group molecules differ between one person and another. And this can be important for blood transfusion safety. Now a research group in Lund has developed a toolbox that finds the answer – and in doing so, has solved a 50-year-old myst

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/new-bioinfomatics-pipeline-solves-50-year-old-blood-group-puzzle - 2026-10-13

Currently, a lot is known about which genes are responsible for our individual blood groups, however not much is understood about how and why the levels of the blood group molecules differ between one person and another. And this can be important for blood transfusion safety. Now a research group in Lund has developed a toolbox that finds the answer – and in doing so, has solved a 50-year-old myst

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/new-bioinfomatics-pipeline-solves-50-year-old-blood-group-puzzle - 2026-10-13

Kimberly Nicholas, Professor at Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS) and member of BECC, just launched a new science-based tool that helps individuals identify their most powerful climate actions, whilst bridging the gap between individual choices and systemic change. We had a talk with her to learn more about the guide. Observera: En svensk översättning finns längre ned på s

https://www.becc.lu.se/article/kimberly-nicholas-super-high-impact-initiative-fixing-tomorrow - 2026-10-13

Martin L. Olsson has received the International Society for Blood Transfusion (ISBT) Presidential Award, the highest international honour in transfusion medicine. The award is presented every two years to a researcher who has made outstanding contributions to transfusion medicine. Martin L. Olsson is recognised for translational research on red blood cells, following 35 years of work mapping the g

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/prestigious-international-award-martin-l-olsson - 2026-10-13

Professor Oksana Mont has been awarded a six-month fellowship from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (RJ) to conduct research at Tokyo College, University of Tokyo. The project, titled Thriving without growth: Japanese pathways for sustainable business, examines how companies and institutions operate in a context of prolonged low or no economic growth. Japan’s long experience of near-steady-state economic

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/oksana-mont-awarded-fellowship-research-japan-autumn - 2026-10-11

Can a bee’s brain teach us to build better computers? Bees navigate with remarkable precision using less than one hundredth of a watt of energy, while today’s navigation chips often use over 7 watts and weigh about 80 times as much as a bee. In an interview with Horizon, Anders Mikkelsen, coordinator of the European Innovation Council-funded project InsectNeuroNano, tells us about how nature’s nav

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/how-bee-brains-are-shaping-next-generation-computer-chips - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On Tuesday October 9 at 11-13 Professor Ashok Swain i will give a talk on climate change and river disputes in South Asia at : LUMES Josephson - Room Maathai (3rd floor). Ashok Swain is a Professor of Peace and Conflict Research, UNESCO Chair of International Water Cooperation, and the Director of Research School of I

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/talk-climate-change-and-river-disputes-south-asia - 2026-10-11

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/new-issue-sydasien-now-available-0 - 2026-10-11

Are you from a country outside the EU/EEA and planning to change jobs? Or are you recruiting from a third country? Then it's important to pay extra attention to documentation. "Ask for support the slightest uncertainty, and everything should go well," says Erik Kvist, the University's international migration coordinator. The most common third-country recruitments at the University involve doctoral

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/applies-when-recruiting-third-countries - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Jan Sundquist, Professor at the Center for Primary Health Care Research, a collaboration between Lund University and Region Skåne, has been awarded a $3 million grant by the National Institutes of Health, NIH, USA. The grant is awarded for research of heredity and the importance of the environment regarding the opioid

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/opioid-epidemic-and-other-drug-abuse - 2026-10-11

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-regulations-information-security - 2026-10-11

As of 1 February, all travel bookings are to be made via BCD Travel. Do you have future plans to travel? In that case, it is recommended that, if possible, you wait to book until after 1 February. This will make the transition easier. Bookings up to and including 31 January 2023 Are you going to travel in the next couple of months? In that case, we recommend that you book via Egencia, our current

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-travel-agency-1-february-2023 - 2026-10-12

Business travel at the University took off again in November last year compared with the same month the year before. More business trips could mean that the University’s climate footprint is increasing again and that the drop seen in 2020 was a one-off phenomenon. For a time last autumn, the pandemic restrictions were eased and people started to travel again. Some employees made the most of the op

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/business-travel-university-rise - 2026-10-11

It has been a year since Anne L’Huillier became Lund University’s first Nobel Prize laureate. Since then, she has been trying to use the huge attention to stir interest in research and physics. She has also had to cope with the very peculiar experience of being a rock star of science, who gets asked for selfies in town.Watch an interview with Anne L’Huillier about life as a Nobel prize winner: Ann

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/anne-lhuillier-year-nobel-prize-physics - 2026-10-12

Apply no later than August 4. Lund University, together with the University of São Paulo (USP), has begun planning a joint research symposium to be held in São Paulo during the spring semester of 2027. As part of this, 3–4 parallel workshops are planned over three days, with the aim of developing new research collaborations, for example in the form of research projects, mobility and fieldwork.Inte

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/research-symposium-university-sao-paulo-2027 - 2026-10-11

The University has the opportunity to nominate up to three candidates for participation in the application round for STINT Teaching Sabbatical 2023. STINT Teaching Sabbatical is a programme that offers researchers and university lecturers to spend an autumn semester at one of STINT's eleven partner universities in the USA, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. The programme aims to develop both individu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-internal-nomination-exchange-through-stint-teaching-sabbatical - 2026-10-12

Times Higher Education (THE) published their latest ranking on 28 September. Lund University made 106th place, an improvement of 13 places compared with last year. The ranking is based on thirteen indicators within five areas. Factors that weigh heavily are the evaluation surveys sent to teaching staff and researchers from other higher education institutions who list the fifteen most important uni

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-106th-place-times-higher-educations-ranking - 2026-10-12

The University continues the work of strengthening and developing our international impact through Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE). There are now roadmaps for 2024 decided by the Vice-Chancellor for all geographical areas where the University operates. The roadmaps describe prioritised activities in research, education, innovation and cooperation and guide the university-wide global engagement. At

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/global-dynamic-engagement-roadmaps-2024-are-now-available - 2026-10-12

Take a look at Odeum's spring programme, which is filled with exceptional concerts and discussions about music for everyone to enjoy. A warm welcome to our spring concert programme featuring musical discoveries, world-class musicians and exciting discussions about music! This time, we are highlighting both the university's own ensembles and international guests, while the 281-year history of the A

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/odeums-spring-programme-2026-now-available - 2026-10-12

Travelling on business can present challenges and risks, especially when visiting areas with heightened security risks. To ensure safe and well-planned journeys, a new checklist has been launched, providing comprehensive guidance and concrete tips when travelling on business. The new checklist has been developed to support staff and managers in making informed risk assessments for every business t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-checklist-improves-safety-when-travelling-work - 2026-10-12