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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
Lund University was recently named number one in the world in the QS Sustainability Rankings. The Agenda 2030 Graduate School is now opening nominations for the annual Agenda 2030 Award. All university staff and students have the opportunity to highlight early-career researchers whose innovative work contributes to a more sustainable future. Sustainability has long been a clear priority for Lund U
That eating plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and legumes is beneficial for health is well known. More surprising, however, is that people who eat in a environmentally-friendly way also display nutritional values that are better than researchers had expected. This is shown in a new study by Anna Stubbendorff at the Agenda 2030 Graduate School. The EAT–Lancet diet is a global dietary guideline deve
Recently, the Agenda 2030 Graduate School gathered for a kickoff retreat that marked the start of this year’s joint work. Set in a calm environment conducive to reflection and in‑depth conversation, the retreat combined focused discussions with opportunities to exchange perspectives on sustainability research and engagement in an increasingly complex global context. A central part of the programme
On 18 April, the final day of Sustainability Week in Lund, Iury Salustiano Trojaborg and Juan Samper will present Sustainability at a Crossroads in the Lund Botanical Garden. This event combines an artistic performance with a lecture, inviting the audience to explore sustainability through the body, emotions and reflection. The programme will also feature a capoeira group from Malmö performing thi
https://www.agenda2030graduateschool.lu.se/article/beyond-facts-artistic-take-sustainability - 2026-05-01
January 2026COMMONS welcomes the new theme at LINXS - Learn more about LINXS Institute of advanced Neutron and X-ray Science on soft matter in life SMILE -Read more about the SMILE theme!The SMILE theme will follow several thematic areas around biomolecular assembly. The central intention is to transfer soft matter approaches at large scale facilities such as European Spallation Source ERIC - Lear
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/smile-new-linxs-theme-initiated-commons - 2026-05-01
2026-01-22COMMONS Director Emma Sparr has been elected member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA), class for Chemistry. KVA is an independent academy with around 480 Swedish and 175 international members working to strengthen the role of science in society. Emma was elected at the General Meeting of the Academy on January 14.More information in SwedishMore information in English
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-director-has-been-elected-member-royal-swedish-academy-sciences - 2026-05-01
September 2025The network grant will be used to develop a proposal for an excellence cluster titled "EXCITE: Excellence Cluster for Innovative Soft Adaptive Materials and Technologies."read more
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-pis-obtained-network-grants-planning-potential-excellence-cluster - 2026-05-01
November 19, 2025How can researchers in the natural sciences and engineering communicate their research to a broader audience—and what do they gain from doing so?https://www.lu.se/evenemang/hur-kan-forskare-inom-naturvetenskap-och-teknik-na-ut-med-sin-forskning-till-en-bredare-publik-ochKC.F, Kemicentrum, Lund
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/inspirational-lecture-julia-ravanis-and-joakim-stenhammar - 2026-05-01
August 24-28: Combined summerschool and workshopTopics: Phase separation, condensation, and self-association in 2 and 3 dimensions – from basic principles to applications in life sciencesDeadline for pre‑registration (PhD Summer School) is March 15 – complete your pre‑registration hereMore information will come.
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/llps26-workshop-phd-course-liquid-liquid-phase-separation - 2026-05-01
April 28, 2026 from 18:00Kino, Foajébaren Atriet, LundKino, Foajébaren Atriet, LundA conversation about Experiments, based on the Glänta issue on the same topic. We dive into experiments, models, and simulations — do they mirror reality, reshape it, or expand it? Mikael Lund (Computational chemist) and artist Janna Holmstedt (artist) meet in conversation, moderated by historian of science Julia R
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/conversation-about-experiments-art-and-science - 2026-05-01
COMMONS hosted several activities during April. On April 15, the Annual Meeting took place, featuring the book release of the new edition of The Colloidal Domain (Wennerström & Evans). The event gathered 90 participants from multiple universities. The program included presentations on novel advanced experimental methods, a panel discussion on depth and breadth in excellent science, and a series of
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-hosted-several-well-received-activities-during-april - 2026-05-01
Ewa Andrzejewska: Condensate-mediated amyloid nucleationFerdinand Fandrei: Membrane-induced liquid-liquid phase separationSajitha Sasidharan: Impact of Nanoparticle Binding on Lipid Redistribution and Membrane Deformation in Cellular MembranesNicole Galenkamp started her COMMONS postdoc in 2024. She investigates a-synuclein coopreative binding to biological membranes. The COMMONS postdocs work bet
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/march-2025-four-commons-postdocs-board - 2026-05-01
April 8: Release event of Glänta magazine issue "What is Life". Time and place: 17.00 @ Pufendorf Institute. The program includes: reading, panel discussions, mingle & light food. The presentations will be run in Swedish, while questions and discussion in English are welcome!The issue is made in collaboration with the COMMONS Center.
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/what-life-how-did-it-start - 2026-05-01
During last week of August, we explored the physics of electron microscopy, cryo-specimen preparation, and a range of applications to soft matter. We also shared unforgettable experiences together, from in-depth technical lectures, lab visits and visiting the Cryo-EM@MAX IV facility in Lund.This week was not just about learning but also about building a community at the frontiers of cryo-EM resear
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/cryo-em-summer-school-august-2025 - 2026-05-01
Joakim Stenhammar’s essay ”On starlings and the thermodynamics of life” is now published at EuroZine. The essay was originally published in Glänta’s issue ”Life ” as part of the collaboration with COMMONS Academic Forum.
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/academic-forum-publication - 2026-05-01
On September 18, the ESS Lighthouse: Colloids and Interfaces in Food and Pharma (CaIFF), lead by COMMONS-PI Professor Martin Malmsten, was officially inaugurated.CaIFF focuses on out-of-equilibrium multi-phase colloidal systems, their investigation with large-scale neutron- and synchrotron methods, and their application in pharmaceutical and food products (https://pharmacy.ku.dk/research/caiff/).W
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/inauguration-ess-lighthouse-25-09-18 - 2026-05-01
Our COMMONS co-worker Julia Ravanis has recieved the prize "Forskarfyren" for “for her innovative way of spreading knowledge across generations through a unique combination of poetry, the humanities, and the natural sciences.”We are very happy to have Julia with us driving forward activities in the COMMONS Academic Forum, and thereby following in particular the lines outlined as motivation for the
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/julia-ravanis-awarded-forskarfyren - 2026-05-01
Nov 19, 2025The idea is to not only discuss the important aspect for chemistry's notion in the society, but also experience the seminar format hands-on as a possible teaching and examination method.13.00-13.45Gain insights into the seminar as a knowledge practiceOpen lectures by Julia Ravanis (CTH and LU, Academic forum), Lovisa Brännstedt (LU, History) and Felix Roosen-Runge (Physical Chemistry,
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/seminar-societal-misconceptions-chemistry - 2026-05-01
MARCH 19, 2024Two speakers present research that fall under one overall theme; providing two perspectives on a common underlying phenomenon. The aim is to create an interactive thinking and collaboration process focusing not only on specifics, but rather on the commonalities. More informationTheme: CooperativitySpeakers: Sara Linse (LU) & Mikael Lund (LU)Time: March 19 at 14.15-16.00
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/1st-commons-challenges-24-03-19 - 2026-05-01
