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One of our interdisciplinary Themes, Ancient Synagogues and the Human Sensorium, decided to make this May even eventful(l)er. We are all for it. Especially since they provide simulations of the past with advanced computational methods, meetings with international experts and … food. All three events are open to all, will be held in English – and require registration. Welcome to a symposium at Pufe

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/one-theme-several-events - 2026-04-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Artisanal interpretation of ceramics from the Bronze Age shows that a nine-year-old child could be a highly skilled artisan. This was one of the discoveries presented in a new thesis from Lund University. The thesis explores how an artisanal perspective can contribute to archaeology by providing new insights into arch

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-archaeological-method-finds-children-were-skilled-ceramists-during-bronze-age - 2026-04-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The global coronavirus pandemic has hit the tourism industry hard worldwide. Not only that, but it has exposed a lack of resilience to any type of downturn, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden. While the virus may or may not be temporary, the climate crisis is here to stay - and tourism will have

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/what-covid-19-can-teach-tourism-about-climate-crisis - 2026-04-19

The global coronavirus pandemic has hit the tourism industry hard worldwide. Not only that, but it has exposed a lack of resilience to any type of downturn, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden. While the virus may or may not be temporary, the climate crisis is here to stay - and tourism will have to adapt, says Stefan Gössling, professor of sustainable tourism. Tourism has bee

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/what-covid-19-can-teach-tourism-about-climate-crisis - 2026-04-19

Cancerfonden continues to fund the foremost cancer research in Sweden – investing in cancer research that makes a difference. Last month, Cancerfonden distributed SEK 37 million to eight researchers at Lund University whose work will contribute to defeating cancer. Included in this group of talented researchers, is postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Sowndarya Muthukumar, from the Lund Stem Cell Center.

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/cancerfonden-awards-sowndarya-muthukumar-postdoctoral-fellowship - 2026-04-19

Peter Bentzer, Professor of Anaesthesiology at Lund University and an anaesthesiologist at Helsingborg Hospital, is being honoured by the Swedish Society of Medicine for initiatives that reduce climate impact. You are being awarded the prize for the best possible care with the least possible environmental impact – what was the key to your success? – As doctors, we have the opportunity to identify

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/honoured-best-possible-care-least-possible-environmental-impact - 2026-04-19

The state is a necessity for implementing human rights, right? Starting her PhD thesis, Dr. Therese Boje Mortensen wanted to challenge the presumptions behind this philosophy, studying the case of NGOs in India. Five years later, we have the results. In December of 2023, Dr. Therese Boje Mortensen successfully defended her dissertation NGOs as Child Rights Implementers in India at Lund University.

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/duty-bearers-beyond-state-role-ngos-upholding-human-rights-india - 2026-04-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The artist performs, the audience listens and applaud to show their appreciation. These are the given roles during a concert. But what happens if we dissolve these roles and the audience acts in a way that is completely unexpected. Does this change the song? The sound? The communication? This is what an interdisciplin

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/musical-experiment-subject-research - 2026-04-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University have contributed to creating a new, updated version of a global climate model that will increase understanding of global warming. Through the new model, one can now look at how land use and changes to vegetation can influence, and be influenced by, climate change. It is the first time th

https://www.cec.lu.se/article/unique-climate-modeling-vegetation-focus - 2026-04-19

Filipe Pereira and his research team have discovered a recipe on how to reprogram cancer cells into antigen-presenting dendritic cells, essential for initiating and enhancing anti-tumour immunity. This approach provides a promising strategy for cancer treatment. The goal of the now awarded project is to engineer the "vehicle" to deliver the instruction converting the cells, utilizing RNA vectors f

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/professor-filipe-pereira-awarded-erc-proof-concept-grant - 2026-04-19

Filipe Pereira and his research team have discovered a recipe on how to reprogram cancer cells into antigen-presenting dendritic cells, essential for initiating and enhancing anti-tumour immunity. This approach provides a promising strategy for cancer treatment. The goal of the now awarded project is to engineer the "vehicle" to deliver the instruction converting the cells, utilizing RNA vectors f

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/professor-filipe-pereira-awarded-erc-proof-concept-grant - 2026-04-19

What made IKEA go against the grain and move into town? This week, IKEA opened a bedroom store in central Stockholm. The store in The Lobby on Regeringsgatan is the latest in a series of smaller, city-centre formats that IKEA is currently testing in various parts of the world. It is an interesting development, at a time when other retailers are moving out of the city. And it represents another imp

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/ikea-bedroom - 2026-04-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In Tanzania, girls on their period avoid going to school, something that affects their opportunities for education. A new study from LUCSUS shows that the menstrual cup could be a step towards better school attendance, and a life with more freedom. It could also play a part in reducing waste in the country. As a young

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/menstrual-cups-could-help-girls-attend-school-tanzania - 2026-04-19

A large amount of lungs donated cannot be used for transplantation. Researchers at Lund Stem Cell Center, Lund University in Sweden and Skåne University Hospital have conducted an animal study bringing hope that more donor lungs could be used in the future. The researchers have launched a pilot study to investigate whether the treatment will have the same positive effects on human beings. About 19

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/new-treatment-could-result-more-donor-lungs - 2026-04-19

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. And does your cat understand what you are saying? The new research project “Melody in human-cat communication” at Lund University in Sweden may find the answer. “We want to find out to what extent domestic cats are influenced by the language and dialect that humans use to speak to them, because it seems that cats use

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-do-you-understand-what-your-cat-saying - 2026-04-19

Global e-waste levels continue to rise, posing serious challenges to human health and the environment. Observed annually on January 24, Circular Electronics Day raises awareness about this escalating crisis and promotes sustainable practices such as more sustainable production, extending product lifespans, repairing, buying second-hand, and recycling responsibly. This initiative empowers both cons

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/five-ways-join-movement-circular-electronics-day-sparks-action-more-sustainable-tech-future - 2026-04-19

The 15th International Conference on Nitride Semiconductors (ICNS-15) is just around the corner. Taking place in Malmö, July 6–11, the conference will showcase groundbreaking advancements in materials, physics, optical and electronic devices based on group-III nitride semiconductors. As the call for abstracts deadline for the upcoming conference ICNS-15 approaches, we asked one of the chairs, Vany

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/gearing-nitride-semiconductors-conference-icns-15 - 2026-04-19

Very few support climate change, pollution and the general destruction of our planet, but why then is it so hard to make a truly sustainable future desirable? Researchers Carys Egan-Wyer and Jon Bertilsson have looked into this from a marketing perspective and point to some instances where their field could make a difference.“Marketing in the service of companies has done a tremendous job of creat

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/climate-crisis-has-marketing-problem - 2026-04-20

When LINXS moved from its old premises at Ideon to The Loop in Science Village in March, the institute became the first research environment from Lund University to make the move to Brunnshög. Since then, activities have more than doubled, new collaborations have emerged, and the team’s mood is distinctly optimistic.I met with Anna Ntinidou, Head of Administration, Noomi Egan, Communications Offic

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/home-linxs-pioneer-paving-way-science-village - 2026-04-19

The risk of being exposed to Covid-19 particles increases with shorter physical distance to a patient, higher patient viral load and poor ventilation. Measurements taken by researchers at Lund University in Sweden of airborne virus in hospitals provide new knowledge about how best to adapt healthcare to reduce the risk of spread of infection. Researchers hope current international guidelines in he

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-knowledge-about-airborne-virus-particles-could-help-hospitals - 2026-04-19