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Research is like solving a puzzle, some might say. One of the biggest of these is the body’s proteins – with over 90,000 pieces to keep track of. LUM meets three professors of protein to understand what makes the subject so fascinating and how they are working to understand when proteins go wrong in the body. If a research field were to be evaluated based on the number of Nobel Prizes it has been
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/protein-professors-puzzle - 2026-06-22
Two-year-old Arvid will soon undergo his third heart operation. This time, the procedure will be safer and quicker, due to a new simulation method that researchers have developed for children with heart disease. It is Monday afternoon in Ward 67 at Skåne University Hospital and in one of the rooms, two-year-old Arvid is having his heart checked. A cartoon is playing on the TV above the hospital be
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/tragic-loss-led-research-project - 2026-06-22
Han Somsen has newly been appointed professor in environmental law at the Faculty of Law. He is best known for his recommendation that bird-killing cats should be kept indoors. “Humans see themselves as the kings of the hill, which extends to their cats. If you question this, many people get very angry. I got death threats,” says Han Somsen. Han Somsen’s latest position was as professor at Tilburg
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/law-professor-who-wants-put-nature-above-law - 2026-06-22
There is a lot of talk about ChatGPT just now – one of the chat-based AI services delivering answers to all possible questions in matter of seconds. But the new technology is not merely generating answers, but also raising many questions. In order to get insight into what everyone is talking about, LUM has given it a try. It is easy to get started – all that is required is to create an account on
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/dialogue-chatbot - 2026-06-22
Lund University has every chance of reversing the negative trend in its ranking, argues Daniel J. Guhr, who has previously been hired as a consultant on this issue. Three factors, all related to research, are of particular significance for LU, according to Daniel J. Guhr: publications, citations and reputation. This is where the University should put its focus in order to continue being ranked as
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/possible-reverse-negative-ranking-trend - 2026-06-22
Lund University has been sliding down the lists of the three main university ranking organisations for several years. Today, we make only one of the top 100 lists, and even then with a mere five places above the 100 cut-off. Daniel J. Guhr is an expert on the importance of these rankings and knows what the consequences can be if the downward trend continues. “Losing a top 100 position in all three
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/consultants-warning-major-consequences-falling-outside-top-100 - 2026-06-22
Do you feel a little bit lost? Cryptic acronyms and unfamiliar faces? You as a new employee at Lund University is most welcome to take part in the Welcome Day on May 9th. During the day you’ll get an insight into the university’s role in society, how your new work place is organised and where you can find relevant information. Some of the research is presented, and you’re invited on a journey thro
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-work-welcome-day-you - 2026-06-22
The conference gathers world-leading researchers and practitioners in the field of place branding who are experts in the branding of states, countries, destinations, and cities. The theme of this year's conference is "Place Branding in Crisis and Uncertainty". Welcome to join the conference and discuss this and other exciting themes related to place branding. Deadline for all submissions is May 5,
Welcome to a seminar on leadership and communication in a multicultural academy. Research supervisors are expected to be able to supervise doctoral students and junior researchers academically. The role of a supervisor includes being able to lead professional and learning conversations both with junior co-workers individually and in groups. This is an important task which sometimes can be challeng
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/art-leadership-and-communication-multicultural-academy - 2026-06-22
The work on acquisition of educational qualifications has made good progress and you can follow developments via a new blog. A working group has produced support for teaching staff for how the topical AI tool ChatGPT can be handled, and you can now access their advice and tips. Rachel Forsyth and Lena Christensen have been working on an extensive and important project since the autumn concerning t
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/acquisition-educational-qualifications-and-ai-teaching - 2026-06-22
Lund University and the City of Lund are the joint organisers of Sustainability Week 17-22 April. This will be the seventh Sustainability Week and, as previously, there is a rich and varied programme featuring over 60 events. Lund University or, more specifically, teaching staff, researchers and students from the University, are behind more than 40 of the events. The arrangers come from all the fa
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/great-opportunity-learn-about-and-discuss-sustainability-management - 2026-06-22
Does SRHR Aid Work? Evidence and Knowledge Gaps. Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are fundamental for people’s wellbeing. The promotion of SRHR is an important part of international development cooperation, and external funding is crucial for the provision of health services in many countries. Still, evidence of what works in SRHR aid is incomplete. A new report by the Expert Group
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/seminar-sexual-reproductive-health-rights-and-aid-work - 2026-06-22
The manager's extended arm and their guidance in HR issues. To listen and contribute with solutions. As of June 1, all of the University's HR employees will receive new titles. Emelie Falck at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, who was previously titled staff coordinator, explains her role. – Our main role is to guide managers in HR issues in their daily work. For example, we get questions abo
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/hr-guides-managers-and-promotes-good-work-environment - 2026-06-22
One in eight respondents to the latest OSA survey stated that they did not know where to turn if they were subjected to victimisation, harassment, threats or violence in the workplace. Emmy Heidenblad, HR Partner at IKVL's office, provides clarity on the issue. What is victimisation or sexual harassment? – Victimisation and harassment can mean different things to different people, but what it real
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/where-you-report-victimisation-or-sexual-harassment - 2026-06-22
Ten Ukrainian medical students, ten supervisors from the Faculty, for ten weeks. Initiator and professor, David Gisselsson Nord, is happy that the pilot project in medical research is up and going. Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to serious disruptions to Ukraine's medical education system. Some universities have suffered extensive destruction and have had to evacuate their campus
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/medfaks-ukrainian-summer-school-has-started-welcome-us - 2026-06-22
This autumn, Dean, Deputy Dean and members of the board of the Faculty of Medicine will be elected. The Nomination Committee has worked hard during the spring and is now ready to share their proposal. They are convinced that all candidates will contribute with commitment, knowledge and competence if elected. Eva Ekvall Hansson, Chair of the Nomination Committee, talks about the process. How has th
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/candidates-dean-deputy-dean-and-faculty-board-mfs - 2026-06-22
In the Researchers’ Grand Prix, researchers compete to present their research in the most understandable, captivating, and inspiring way in just 4 minutes. Last day for application is August 1. Researchers’ Grand Prix Digital is the Researchers’ Grand Prix (Forskar Grand Prix) online heat and is taking place from 25-29/9 2023, in connection with the science festival ForskarFredag (European Researc
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/most-understandable-research-presentation-researchers-grand-prix-digital-2023 - 2026-06-22
Our chief veterinarian, Anders Forslid, is retiring with mixed feelings, but sees new exciting opportunities opening up. We wish Anders a happy and sweater-free midsummer and many long and lovely summers after that. I saw your wobbly book stacks in your office. Are you packing? – Absolutely, but fortunately, over the years, my office has been moved around between different houses and premises eigh
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/charitable-and-german-challenges-soon-await-our-chief-veterinarian - 2026-06-22
For her research on new symptomatic and disease-modifying treatments for Parkinson´s disease and related diseases of the basal ganglia. Through her work Professor Cenci Nilsson has developed preclinical models that mimic Parkinson’s disease, particularly in the area of L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia, where she has used these models to discover disease mechanisms and new therapeutic approaches. How does
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/2022-bengt-falck-prize-goes-professor-angela-cenci-nilsson-emv - 2026-06-22
To stimulate the University's work for gender equality and equal conditions, we welcome two Visiting Professors of underrepresented gender to IHV, Department of Health Sciences: Torbjörn Falkmer and Ulrik Röijezon. The Department of Health Sciences has been awarded university-wide funds for the employment of Visiting Professors of underrepresented sex for the period 2023-2024. For Torbjörn and Ulr
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/gender-equality-we-welcome-two-visiting-professors-health-sciences - 2026-06-22
