Continuity in healthcare can improve health outcomes of patients by ensuring that patient-specific information is not lost in translation between providers, and by improving the appropriate follow-up care. Yet, little is known about how patients cope with the sudden and permanent loss of a main provider in healthcare, such as a primary care practice. The findings in a new PhD thesis from Lund Univ

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/closures-primary-care-practices-lead-reduction-doctor-visits - 2025-08-23

Exercise is important, yet many people struggle to achieve their goals. Part of this struggle is due to a gap between intentions and goals. Commitment contracts can help people, particularly those with low self-control, close this gap. They involve making a pledge with oneself to meet a goal and imposing penalties on oneself for not reaching it. Commitment contracts have been used successfully in

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/put-bet-it-self-funded-commitment-contracts-get-people-gym - 2025-08-23

Since his graduation from the master’s programme in Management in 2018, alumnus Glenn Lio has been on quite the adventure, from military training in Taiwan to rubbing elbows with business leaders in chambers of commerce. Personal reflection, the vivid student life and the importance of community are Glenn’s key learnings from his LUSEM days and experiences he still finds great use for in his job a

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/glenn-lio-alumnus-msc-management-2018 - 2025-08-23

Working with people from many different backgrounds, cultures and nationalities is one of the biggest benefits from studying the bachelor's programme in Economy and Society, according to alumnus Felix Danielsson who graduated from the programme in 2023. As well as, doing something fun out of thesis writing, like collecting data in the Scottish lowlands. After graduation, Felix experienced an inten

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/felix-danielsson-alumnus-bsc-economy-and-society-2023 - 2025-08-23

Martin Dribe. Archive photo from an interview about his research 2021. Photo: Louise Larsson Professor Martin Dribe is one of twelve researchers at Lund University who have been appointed Wallenberg Scholars. Martin Dribe is Professor of Economic History at Lund University School of Economics and Managment (LUSEM) and Director of the Centre for Economic Demography. As a Wallenberg Scholar, he will

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/demographer-martin-dribe-one-lund-universitys-new-wallenberg-scholars - 2025-08-23

Finn Hedefalk CED researcher Finn Hedefalk was recently promoted to docent (associate professor) - a well-deserved appointment and the best congratulations from the centre!

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/ced-researcher-promoted - 2025-08-23

In the intersection between business, IT and sustainability we find LUSEM alumna Sofie Bergdahl. Former managing director of Lunicore — Lund University Student Consulting and currently the customer success manager at SustainLab , a growing SaaS company with the mission to accelerate change for a better future through sustainability data. Sofie, tell us about what you do today!I'm working with sust

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/sofie-bergdahl-alumna-msc-international-strategic-management-2019 - 2025-08-23

In 2021, Esthefany Moscoso decided to leave her seven-year long career in HR to pursue her studies in the master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at LUSEM. When leaving her current career, she feared the uncertain future. However, Esthefany had no reason to worry. Three weeks before graduation, she landed her dream job at the worldwide incubator Bridge For Billions. Today, she

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/esthefany-moscoso-alumna-msc-entrepreneurship-and-innovation - 2025-08-23

What do you get when you mix a flutist, non-profit adviser and high competence within brand management? You get the driven Italian Carlotta Zorzi-Chapman. We asked her about her journey from the small city of Lund to the big global brands. Carlotta, tell us about what you do today!I work for Shopify, within the Partnerships team. Shopify helps entrepreneurs and established businesses create the be

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/carlotta-zorzi-chapman-alumna-msc-international-marketing-and-brand-management-2014 - 2025-08-23

Photo by Louise Larsson. Phil Flores, former doctoral student at LUSEM and the Agenda 2030 Graduate School, now received an honorable mention in connection to the Agenda 2030 Award for research on climate change, gender and peace. For the third year in a row, the Agenda 2030 Award is presented at Lund University. The award was established by the interdisciplinary Agenda 2030 Graduate School in coo

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/phil-flores-received-honorable-mention - 2025-08-23

Meet Katalin Vikuk who graduated from the Master's programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in 2022 and now works as a project manager at Heka VR. About Katalin JOBCurrent position: Project Manager, Heka VRCurrent location: CopenhagenSTUDIESHighest degree from LUSEM: MSc in Entrepreneurship and InnovationYear of graduation: 2022Connect with Katalin on LinkedIn Learn more about the LUSEM Alumni

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/katalin-vikuk-alumna-msc-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-2022 - 2025-08-23

Joel, alumnus from the Master's programme in European and International Trade and Tax Law, shares his experiences from his student days at LUSEM. About Joel JOBCurrent position: Manager in International Tax and Transaction Services, EYCurrent location: CopenhagenSTUDIESHighest degree from LUSEM: MSc in European and International Trade and Tax LawYear of graduation: 2017Connect with Joel on LinkedI

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/joel-dahl-alumnus-msc-european-and-international-trade-and-tax-law-2017 - 2025-08-23

Tora Westin, participant in the 'Living the Sustainability Track,' is gearing up to present her idea at the upcoming Sustainability Week 9 April. After two semesters, students showcase their unique sustainability initiatives during Lund's Sustainability Week on 9 April, after following LUSEM's voluntary track 'Living the Sustainability Idea' where focus is on a personal sustainability challenge. W

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/breaking-new-ground-living-sustainability-idea-sets-path-student-empowerment - 2025-08-23

Jakob Bratthall Tideman Jakob has both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from the Department of Informatics at Lund University. He finished his master's degree during the spring of 2018. (The below interview is translated from Swedish).Tell us about what you do today!“I currently work as a Project Manager at Alfa Laval. The role means that I am responsible for the operational and strategic

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/jakob-bratthall-tideman-alumnus-msc-information-systems-2018 - 2025-08-23

Stefany Firera Colmenares In 2022, Stefany graduated with a master's degree in information systems from the Department of Informatics at Lund University. Tell us about what you do today!“I am a technology graduate at Nordea in Copenhagen, during my graduate programme of 2 years I have been trying different roles such as IT project manager, business analyst and now I am trying out the role of front

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/stefany-firera-colmenares-alumna-information-systems-2022 - 2025-08-23

Congrats Iker! The European Journal of Political Economy is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Wicksell prize. The Wicksell prize is in honor of the Swedish economist Johan Gustaf Knut Wicksell, and is awarded to the best paper by an author younger than 30 years of age. It is awarded annually by the European Public Choice Society and is sponsored by the journal to the sum of €1000.The 2024

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/winner-2024-wicksell-prize - 2025-08-23

Following his graduation from the bachelor's programme in Economy and Society in 2023, Ondrej Gomola bid farewell to the halls of LUSEM and took a quick bike ride downtown Lund to continue his studies at the International Institute of Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE). His undergraduate studies in Economy and Society had deepened his interest in addressing global challenges and had grante

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/ondrej-gomola-alumnus-bsc-economy-and-society-2023 - 2025-08-23

MAX IV, ESS and a so called "supermoon". Photo by Salar Haghighatafshar Following a recent afternoon talk at LUSEM discussing Lund Innovation District (Lund ID), its significance is evident. Renowned for blending research, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, it prompts intriguing discussions about Lund University’s role. Kristina Eneroth, Vice-Chancellor at Lund University and Senior Advisor at L

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/ideas-impact-lunds-innovation-district-and-future-tech - 2025-08-23

LUSEM Career Services offers a skills development programme - hear from two students who participated in the workshop. In order to deal with our increasingly complex environment and drive sustainable change we need to develop professional skills that will enable us to connect to ourselves and others. LUSEM Career Services offers a skills development programme, consisting of two collaborative works

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/professional-skills-development-workshop - 2025-08-23

At the Annual Economic History Society conference recently held in Newcastle, Louise Cormack was awarded prize for best New Researcher’s paper, with her paper titled "Life-long effects from cash transfers in childhood: The 1938 child allowance reform in Sweden". Warm congratulations to this achievement Louise!

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/award-ced-doctoral-student - 2025-08-23