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Apocalyptic beliefs are as old as humankind itself. So, why are we drawn to stories about the finite nature of everything? A group of researchers is trying to get to grips with the issue. “In fact, we have always been as close to or as far from an apocalypse, if by that we mean a global catastrophe that wipes out or radically alters life. The idea that human life is fragile and can come to an abru
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/end-world-nigh - 2026-05-07
Monday 13 January marks Arrival Day – the day when Lund University welcomes new international students for the spring semester. A total of 767 students have been admitted to the university for studies in spring 2025. Students from around the worldThe new international students come from 64 different countries, representing a diversity of cultures and backgrounds. The largest groups are from North
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-welcomes-new-international-students-arrival-day - 2026-05-07
The virus winter season has struck – and COVID-19 is still part of everyday life. However, unlike during the pandemic, we now know more about how it spreads through the air we breathe. Research from Lund University in Sweden shows that it only takes a few minutes in the same room as an infected person to catch the virus. The aerosol researchers mapped the infectiousness of the virus in some forty
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/heres-how-easily-you-can-catch-covid-19-through-air - 2026-05-07
Fermented seaweed? Those who have tried it think it is much tastier than it sounds, and researchers at Lund University in Sweden are now hoping that acidified seaweed, rather than today’s dried version, will signify a major breakthrough for seaweed as a food source. New research, including work with an intestine simulator, shows benefits of fermenting seaweed as a food alternativeBiotechnology res
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/fermenting-seaweed-could-boost-consumption - 2026-05-07
Most women will experience menopause at some point in their working lives. How can a workplace be set up to make things easier for employees going through their menopausal transition? A pilot project at Lund University is investigating the issue. Sweating, mood swings and poor sleep. Many women are adversely affected by menopause. According to a 2021 study published by the Swedish National Board o
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-can-lund-university-become-more-menopause-friendly-workplace - 2026-05-07
Lund University and Imperial College London are strengthening their collaboration in research, education and innovation. A new agreement between the two universities will create opportunities for researchers. The agreement will make it easier for researchers at Lund University to collaborate with and spend time at the London based institution. “It is natural for Lund University to strengthen its c
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-and-imperial-college-london-deepen-their-collaboration - 2026-05-07
Seeing a lot of talk about the importance of gut health? These are the latest findings, including those on food and supplements Weighing in at nearly two kilos, our gut bacteria seem to play an even bigger role than was previously thought. These bacteria can influence our mood and act as a communication centre. Gut microbiota researchers Åsa Håkansson and Frida Fåk Hållenius at Lund University in
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/key-takeaways-latest-research-gut-bacteria - 2026-05-07
New research results now published from Lund University’s MASAI trial are even better than the initial findings from last year: AI-supported breast screening detected 29 per cent more cases of cancer compared with traditional screening. More invasive cancers were also clearly detected at an early stage using AI. Now the final part of the research study will focus on breast cancer missed by screeni
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have analysed the soft tissue from a fossilized plesiosaur for the first time. The results show that the long-necked marine reptile had both smooth and scaly skin. This was likely so it could both swim rapidly and move along rough seabeds. Plesiosaurs lived in the world's oceans for much of the Mesozoic Era (203–66 million years ago). These reptiles, which
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/soft-tissue-183-million-year-old-jurassic-plesiosaur-analysed - 2026-05-07
The University management’s view of the government’s proposed model for the profile areas is that it has both advantages and disadvantages. However, it is important to be prepared and to use this opportunity to reinforce the University’s research regardless. The first information meeting about the profile areas at Lund University was held on 12 November. It was well-attended and many questions cam
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/first-meeting-about-profile-areas-raised-many-questions - 2026-05-07
What’s new in this operational plan is that the management is presenting its strategic map formulated as LU = 5 K + C. (The letters in this formula are the initials of the key words in Swedish). Lund University is to further develop its Quality, Creativity, Integrity, Communication, Character and Campus. The annual operational plan is based on the University’s overall strategic plan. The operation
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/operational-plan-and-resource-allocation-2022-now-ready - 2026-05-07
Four researchers at Lund University are on the 2021 list of the most cited researchers, which is compiled every year by Clarivate, the company behind Web of Science. In its entirety, the list contains just over 6 600 researchers from all over the world, who have shown significant influence in their research fields through publication of several extensively cited articles over the past decade. Base
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/four-lund-university-researchers-among-most-cited-2021 - 2026-05-07
Lund University is to get better at reporting and taking measures against incidents that occur in information security. This is the goal of a recently approved sub-project within efforts to introduce a management system for information security. Anders Sjöö is in charge of the sub-project, which is to continue through to March 2023. He is to establish a systematic management system for incidents i
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/management-information-security-incidents-be-coordinated - 2026-05-07
Ill-health resulting from sedentary, static or repetitive work causes major problems for employees. The University’s computer-based pause program, PausIt, offers over 100 exercises developed in consultation with physiotherapists, ergonomists and orthopaedic specialists that help us to prevent stiffness and pain in the back, shoulders, head and neck. Read more about PausIt on the Staff pages
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/pause-programme-pausit-prevents-occupational-injuries - 2026-05-07
The application deadline for health promotion reimbursement for activities paid for in 2021 is 31 January 2022. Applications registered in Primula after this date will not be approved. On 1 January 2022, the A-Z list that provides examples of approved health promotion activities will be removed from the Swedish Tax Agency website. However, the removal of the list does not entail any change to the
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/updates-regarding-health-promotion-reimbursement - 2026-05-07
A digital case management system for university-wide staff/HR matters has been launched. The aim is to develop HR support to the organisational units, and HR information on the Staff Pages and in newsletters. Most of the HR Division´s dedicated email addresses have been replaced by new information in the right-hand column on the Staff pages (under the Employment tab) about where to turn if you do
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/case-management-system-university-wide-hr-matters - 2026-05-07
The Vice-Chancellor have decided that Lund University will begin work on profiling and guidelines for the work. On 22 November, Pro Vice-Chancellor Per Mickwitz has decided on the process for this work in accordance with the principles decided by the Vice-Chancellor. The process is described in the management rules for notifying interests to become a profile area at Lund University. It is open to
To enable for everybody to follow the process of identifying the profile areas at Lund University a new blog has been created. The blog is intended to gather all important information concerning the process to make it accessible to all. There will post where you can follow the latest activities in the process. For those who did not have the chance to attend the information meeting on 12 November,
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/follow-process-identifying-profile-areas-new-blog - 2026-05-07
Regarding applications for university-wide funding – interdisciplinary projects focusing on Agenda 2030 and sustainable development. Lund University has established a research programme for excellence entailing employment of doctoral students and postdocs and focusing on Agenda 2030 and sustainable development for the period 2021-2025. Within the framework of this programme, on 15 March 2021 the R
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/forthcoming-call-applications-projects-focusing-agenda-2030 - 2026-05-07
In her teaching in organization and leadership at Lund University School of Economics and Management, Nadja Sörgärde works in line with what is called "blended learning". Here she talks about how she thinks about course design and use of video in teaching. Read more and take part of her practical tips! https://www.education.lu.se/en/article/blended-learning-practice
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/blended-learning-practice - 2026-05-07
