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A new study shows that an AI assistant can conduct assessment conversations with patients with higher accuracy than the rating scales used in healthcare today. In the study, 303 participants were interviewed by the AI assistant Alba, who then suggested possible psychiatric diagnoses. In addition to being interviewed by an AI assistant, the participants also had to fill out standardized rating scal

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ai-assisted-interviews-increase-accuracy-diagnosing-mental-illness - 2026-06-07

The strategic research areas (SRAS) host half-day workshops that discuss sustainability across research environments at Lund University. After nine engaging workshops, three more workshops are planned on topics of equality in research environments, research impact of multidisciplinary collaborations, and writing policy briefs. “Not everyone sees their research as relevant to sustainability,” says

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sra-workshops-sustainability-continue-fall - 2026-06-08

After a trip from Portugal, the new exposure chambers have arrived in Lund. LTH’s aerosol and climate scientists welcome the lab delivery with great expectations and are getting ready for a four-week construction project. Several years of preparation are now bearing fruit. The aerosol and climate labs at LTH have merged into one laboratory, and in the process the infrastructure is being improved w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/unique-combo-lab-paves-way-new-research-breakthroughs - 2026-06-08

We are delighted to present Odeum’s Christmas and Lucia concerts and the Christmas Oratorio performed by our ensembles Lund University Academic Orchestra, the Lund University Academic Choir and the Palæstra Vocal Ensemble. Book your tickets now. The Lund University Christmas concertCelebrate Christmas in the Main University Building’s glorious auditorium with the Lund University Academic Choir and

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/christmas-almost-upon-us-odeum-invites-you-its-christmas-concerts-lucia-celebrations-and-performance - 2026-06-08

Even though awareness of climate change is growing, it is not primarily environmental concern that drives consumers to choose plant-based foods — it’s the price tag. A new literature review from AgriFood Economics Centre and the Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) shows that price plays a decisive role when consumers opt for plant-based rather than animal-based products. Hea

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/despite-climate-concerns-its-price-shapes-our-food-choices - 2026-06-08

The palm house in the Botanical Garden is to be renovated and the environment improved for both staff and visitors. Production is planned for 2024 and expected to take just over a year. The project was initiated by the University and the Botanical Garden because the cycads and other plants in the palm house require more space while the glass and technical systems in the building need reviewing and

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/palm-house-botanical-garden-be-remodelled - 2026-06-07

Jenny Palm has been appointed to the position of Director and Lena Neij, who has temporarily been managing the institute in 2021, will go back to focusing on research. Jenny holds a role as Professor in Sustainable Urban Governance at the IIIEE since 2017 and will start in her new role February 1. Fredrik Andersson, Chairman of the IIIEE board and Professor at Lund University School of Economics a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/jenny-palm-new-director-iiiee - 2026-06-07

The University is growing and developing, which entails the need for changes of campus. At the moment, around 35% of the University’s premises are under refurbishment, planning or reconstruction. As this brings major changes affecting the entire University, the work on campus development needs to be reinforced. A campus development office, with responsibility for campus development issues and incl

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-establishes-campus-development-office - 2026-06-07

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Climate change has become one of the defining social and environmental challenges of our time. In light of the public and political attention that the issue has gained, the need for informed and critical perspectives on this important topic is more urgent than ever. At LUCSUS, we believe that climate change knowledge

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/new-course-climate-change-and-society - 2026-06-07

Lund University’s Administrative Prize 2026 is awarded to Digitalisation Coordinator Håkan Håkansson and Library Assistant Tomasz Lesniak of the Lund University Library. Through far-sighted and innovative work on the Ravensbrück Archive, they have developed a unique research resource which has been recognised internationally and added to the UNESCO Memory of the World register. The Lund University

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/universitys-administrative-prize-2026-recognises-work-ravensbruck-archive - 2026-06-08

All University employees can now apply for an M365 Copilot license via Lucat. The offer is primarily aimed at employees working in administration in the faculties and departments. The license (“paid version” of Copilot) will be free of charge throughout 2026. Improve the efficiency of your work using AIUsing M365 Copilot, you get AI in your usual work tools – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and T

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/get-copilot-free-charge-2026 - 2026-06-08

Generative AI is quickly changing the way we work, learn and create knowledge. To address this development, a new AI policy has been developed to provide employees and students with guiding principles on how to use the technology in a responsible, ethical and transparent manner. What does the policy entail?The policy states that generative AI is to assist, not replace, users’ skills and creativity

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-ai-policy-provide-guidance - 2026-06-08

Jesica López wins the Agenda 2030 Award for her research on the endangered Amazon rainforest. Carbon capture, end-of-life care and death cafés are also recognised in this year's edition. When the Agenda 2030 Graduate School at Lund University had to choose this year's winner of the Agenda 2030 Award, the steering board was faced with a difficult choice between many qualified entries. This year's a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/research-rainforests-death-cafes-and-seafloor-carbon-storage-wins-sustainability-award - 2026-06-08

With funding of up to 150,000 SEK available per project, the Call is designed to allow researchers to explore early-stage ideas. Researchers and doctoral students at Lund University will soon have a new opportunity for funding to support activities outside existing research projects that can play a crucial role in the transition to a sustainable society. The aim is to give researchers the opportun

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainability-funds-sustainable-idea-exploration-call-opens-january-15 - 2026-06-08

Three projects have been awarded funding under the Sustainability Fund's call for proposals to test solutions to sustainability challenges in the organization, Sustainable Proposal Testbed. The focus is on mental health for students and reducing climate emissions from academic travel. For the second time, the university has awarded grants to employees who want to test sustainability solutions. The

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainable-workplace-project-wins-award - 2026-06-08

New roles and working methods are now being gradually implemented together with the central administration as well as the faculties and departments. In parallel, the project is continuing to evaluate and define the design and technical aspects for the forthcoming joint education website at Lund University The aim of the new education website is to provide a better service to prospective students t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/project-unified-web-experience-education-entered-new-phase-autumn - 2026-06-08

On the 9 October, Times Higher Education (THE) published its latest ranking and Lund University has retained its position at 95. “It’s very gratifying that we have retained our position, despite tougher global competition. A university is never better than its staff and students. This is therefore an acknowledgement of the skilled work everyone performs to create a top-class university and confirm

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-top-100-times-higher-education-ranking - 2026-06-08

Appropriate buildings, leading research infrastructure, good logistics and attractive outdoor environments are the conditions for being able to conduct world-leading research, provide the best conceivable teaching and pursue successful external engagement. Our campus is important. However, we are not the only ones who decide how our campus is to develop. The University does not own its buildings,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/we-are-working-even-better-campus-2050-horizon - 2026-06-08

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/fine-and-performing-arts-campus-heleneholm - 2026-06-08

Raquel Garza Gómez is a Ph.D. student at Lund University, who will be defending her thesis on January 19, 2024. With a background in computational biology, Raquel's research focuses on studying the role of transposable elements in the human brain. Transposable elements refer to DNA sequences capable of moving from one part of the genome to another. Her research aims to provide a better understandi

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/transposable-elements-healthy-and-diseased-human-brain-phd-interview-raquel-garza-gomez - 2026-06-07