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The news last week that Lund University has five profile areas has generated a lot of interest. Since the information at this stage has been rather limited, I will answer the three most common questions here. More information will be published about the profile areas after the summer holidays. Question 1: What will the profile areas do? All five profile areas are based on excellent research, with

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/more-information-about-lund-universitys-five-profile-areas - 2026-08-13

If you look carefully at Niclas Nilsson’s hands and arms, you can still see the scars from all the injections he has received through the years for his haemophilia, although they have faded considerably since January 2020. That was when he got his last injection. Indeed, since his treatment with gene therapy, Niclas has not needed a single injection. Niclas Nilsson comes from a family of haemophil

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/i-wore-hockey-helmet-until-i-was-four-years-old - 2026-08-13

Lund University is now launching the recruitment process for the position of deputy vice-chancellor for the term of office beginning on 1 January 2027. The University Board approved the person specification on 27 April. Work is currently underway to recruit the Vice-Chancellor of Lund University, whose term will begin on 1 January 2027. However, it is not only the Vice-Chancellor’s term of office

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/person-specification-deputy-vice-chancellor-decided - 2026-08-14

Although emissions from air travel at Lund University have slightly decreased compared to last year*, longer journeys remain a major source of emissions. Now, a group of five researchers from different departments is tackling the challenge of shifting travel norms and reducing air travel with fresh perspectives. Funded by the University's Sustainability Fund ("Hållbarhetsfonden"), the project, ‘Bi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/researchers-aim-change-travel-norms-and-reduce-air-travel-lund-university - 2026-08-14

Interview with Karin Johansson (vice dean for research) and Hedvig Jalhed (interim director at the IAC) The Faculty Council recently adopted new guidelines and a new establishment period for the IAC. The new guidelines will apply from the turn of the year and for the next three years. Karin Johansson, Associate Dean for Research, and Hedvig Jalhed, interim director at the IAC, were part of the pro

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/new-guidelines-inter-arts-center - 2026-08-15

https://www.odeum.lu.se/en/article/odeum-interviewing-0 - 2026-08-15

NEW THESIS IN PARTICLE PHYSICS: Timea Vitos aims to provide accurate predictions for important measurements at particle facilities like the Large Hadron Collider at Cern, which will aid in the search for new physics beyond the Standard Model and advance our understanding of the fundamental particles and their interactions in the universe. What is your thesis about? "Currently the best model for th

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/pushing-precision-frontier - 2026-08-15

All particles that reach the atmosphere cause different chemical reactions. Particles come partly from natural sources such as volcanic eruptions and forest fires, and partly from pollution and emissions. Aerosol researcher Johan Friberg studies particles at high altitudes. He fears that the global increase in forest fires could have a significant impact on the ozone layer. “I study the air in the

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/increase-forest-fires-may-damage-crucial-ozone-layer - 2026-08-15

https://www.education.lu.se/en/article/importance-extended-writing-time - 2026-08-15

During two snowy half-days, we organised the conference Ett LU för alla (One LU for everyone) at Stadshallen in Lund. Approximately 110 participants listened to presentations on accessibility and inclusion in teaching and work. The presentations were given by teachers, researchers, students and representatives from the world of work. You can read more about the various presentations in the link be

https://www.education.lu.se/en/article/summaries-ett-lu-for-alla-one-lu-for-everyone-2025 - 2026-08-15

https://www.becc.lu.se/article/complex-consequences-warmer-arctic - 2026-08-15

A multifaceted British-Israeli researcher has been awarded the prestigious visiting professorship in Olof Palme’s memory and will spend 10 months at the Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies at Lund University. The right to euthanasia, multiculturalism and peace in Israel and Palestine are a few of his areas of research. LUM meets Raphael Cohen-Almagor in an attic room at the Centre for Advan

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/professorship-olof-palmes-memory-british-israeli-researcher - 2026-08-15

A lot of research explains which diets may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Much research remains to be done about how our genes respond to the foods we eat. A new study led by researchers at Lund University adds to evidence that variations in the AMY1 gene may affect the way the body breaks down starchy foods. Unhealthy food habits are risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. An

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/bread-study-examines-role-genes-breaking-down-food - 2026-08-15

For the second year in a row, Careers Centre at the Faculty has collaborated with Medicon Village to organize a Career Day for 170 life science students, including PhD students, and early career researchers. This year's Career Day took place at Medicon Village on December 5th. Last year proved successful and appreciated by both attendees, speakers and exhibiting companies. This year, plenary sessi

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/career-day-2023-know-your-future-job-market - 2026-08-15

When researchers from three continents gathered at Lund University's Department of Sociology for the conference Crisis, Hope, and Critical Turning Points, the spotlight was on society’s capacity to navigate and recover from crises. Despite the gravity of the topics, the atmosphere was animated—filled with conversation, laughter, and spontaneous exchanges. With renowned scholar Sylvia Walby as keyn

https://www.soc.lu.se/en/article/crisis-hope-and-turning-points-international-researchers-gathered-lund - 2026-08-15

What obstacles stand in the way of user-centred working, and what is needed to succeed? Many organisations want to adopt a user-centred approach, but a new doctoral thesis shows that success is elusive when conflicting demands and a lack of organisational support throw a spanner in the works. Today, there is considerable pressure on organisations to work in a user-centred way. There is talk of use

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/putting-user-centre-harder-expected - 2026-08-15

Cancer researcher Harald Stenmark, professor at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, is the recipient of this year’s prize. Harald Stenmark is being recognised for his groundbreaking research in cell biology, in which he has elucidated in detail the functions of proteins essential for the regulation of endosomes and cell division of significance to cancer. Harald Stenmark’s researc

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/eric-k-fernstrom-nordic-prize-2023-awarded-cancer-researcher - 2026-08-15

In an infection, there are tens of thousands of peptides that provide a wealth of information about which bacteria have caused the infection and how severe it is. A research team at Lund University has now combined clinical questions with mathematical methods to systematically analyze these peptides. This scientific breakthrough has the potential to transform the diagnosis and treatment of infecti

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/faster-detection-dangerous-infections - 2026-08-15

https://www.merge.lu.se/article/complex-consequences-warmer-arctic - 2026-08-15

https://www.merge.lu.se/article/markku-rummukainen-new-ipcc-report-near-term-action-crucial - 2026-08-15