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With nanotechnology, our researchers can create very small structures. The technology enables the development of materials that hold promise for future advances in fields such as information technology, sustainability and precision medicine. When a material becomes very small, it can acquire entirely new properties. On the nanoscale, a substance can behave in a radically different way than when it

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas/nanoscience - 2026-08-09

For high achieving students from across the globe   About the Lund University Global Scholarship programmeEach year, Lund University awards approximately SEK 26 million (€2.4 million/$2.4 million) in scholarship grants. This selective, merit-based scholarship programme is designed to recognise top academic students from outside the EU/EEA who are applying for degree programmes at Lund University.A

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/scholarships-and-awards/lund-university-global-scholarship - 2026-08-09

Lund University's central Press Office is responsible for responding to enquiries from the international, national and regional press, TV and radio.Corporate press requests:Annika HenningPress Officer for the university management (including the Vice-Chancellor)Phone: +46 46 222 67 24Mobile: +46 70 598 10 20annika [dot] henning [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (annika[dot]henning[at]kommunikat

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/contact-us/press-office - 2026-08-09

How Lund University is responding Here is a summary of the most common questions that have been submitted to Lund University in relation to the war between Israel and Hamas and the pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have taken place on university campuses both nationally and internationally. What is Lund University's public position on the war between Israel and Hamas? "Lund University is monitor

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-turbulent-world/faqs-regarding-war-between-israel-and-hamas - 2026-08-09

World-class research requires high-quality facilities, databases, laboratories, collections, and biobanks. We host six national research infrastructures and participate in numerous national and international ones. MAX IVAt MAX IV, of the world’s brightest and most powerful lights is created. It allows scientists to understand how materials are built and how they can be used better than ever before

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-infrastructures - 2026-08-09

One of the world’s brightest and most powerful lights is created at MAX IV. Using the lights from MAX IV, scientists can understand how materials are built and how they can be used better than ever before.  Exploring materials with lightsAt MAX IV, scientists accelerate electrons in a linear accelerator so that they travel at nearly the speed of light. The electrons then enter storage rings where

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-infrastructures/max-iv - 2026-08-09

Considered the number one city for students in Sweden, Lund offers an exciting campus environment with a vibrant student life, an international atmosphere and memorable student traditions. A unique and vibrant student lifeThe main Lund University campus is set in the charming cobble-stoned city of Lund, which dates back to 990. Today, students make up almost half of the population in the city.Ask

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/lund-student-city - 2026-08-09

European Spallation Source ESS will have the most powerful neutron source in the world. The research facility is currently being built in north-east Lund. At ESS, scientists will be able to study different types of materials to understand how they are built and how they function. For example, they will be able to test biological samples to see how drugs are absorbed into the body.Studying the smal

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-infrastructures/ess - 2026-08-09

By joining Studentlund, students in Helsingborg get access to student life in Lund. In addition to this, students in Lund can join organisations that are unique to Helsingborg. Helsingborg was ranked the third best student city in Sweden 2023 by Studentum.More about StudentlundStudent unions for social science and engineering studentsThere are two large student unions for students in Helsingborg.I

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/student-organisations/campus-helsingborg-student-organisations - 2026-08-09

There are around 22,000 higher education institutions in the world. Lund University is consistently ranked among the best in several prestigious global rankings. This page shows our positions in various major global rankings from the following ranking organisations:Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) – World University RankingsTimes Higher Education (THE) – World University RankingsShanghai Ranking Consulta

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/lund-university-rankings - 2026-08-09

Join the Lund University Alumni Network to stay connected with the University and fellow alumni around the world. With your free membership, you get event invitations, alumni news and exclusive member benefits. Join the Alumni NetworkThe Alumni Network is open to:former students and researchersformer and current members of staffcurrent students who have completed at least 30 credits (although we r

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/alumni/join-alumni-network - 2026-08-09

Your Alumni Network membership gives you access to a wide range of benefits – from exclusive offers and invites to events. Offers and discountsAs a member of the Alumni Network, you have access to a variety of offers – including discounts on events, cultural experiences and subscriptions. Below you will find a list of discounts available to our alumni members.To access the discount codes, you must

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/alumni/membership-benefits-alumni - 2026-08-09

Arrival Day is the start of the Orientation Weeks for all new international students at Lund University. During the Orientation Weeks, you will have the chance to learn more about Sweden and Lund, and to make new friends. We cannot wait to meet you! Attending Orientation Weeks is not mandatory, but we strongly recommend that you do so in order to take part in the many services that are only availa

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/arrival-introduction/orientation-weeks - 2026-08-09

The application period for the position of vice-chancellor at Lund University ended on 1 February 2026. The recruitment committee is now working on the recruitment of a new vice-chancellor. The qualification profile can be found below. Do you want to lead Lund University into the future?  Lund University is one of Europe’s leading higher education institutions with a long tradition of academic exc

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/management-and-organisation/lund-university-seeking-new-vice-chancellor-take-office-1-january-2027 - 2026-08-09

Below is a list of the terms of office of all the vice-chancellors of Lund University since the introduction of multiple-year terms of office in 1877. Lund University's first vice-chancellor was appointed in connection with the University’s inauguration in the spring semester of 1668. The first vice-chancellor was Professor of Theology Olof Bagger. In the autumn semester of the same year vice-chan

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/history-lund-university/previous-vice-chancellors-lund-university - 2026-08-09

LU Accommodation provides student services at Lund University and offers housing for international students. LU Accommodation manages a limited number of rooms and flats in Lund and Helsingborg. LU Accommodation is mainly a service for international degree-seeking students with a housing guarantee as well as international exchange students. They are not able to offer accommodation to EU students u

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/housing/lu-accommodation - 2026-08-09

The Lund University Programme for Global Excellence is the University’s largest international recruitment initiative to date, highlighting our commitment to world-leading research in strategically prioritised research areas. It comprises the Lund Global Visiting Professors' Programme and the Lund Global Research Fellows Programme. Global Visiting Professors' ProgrammeGlobal Research Fellows Progra

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lund-university-programme-global-excellence-2025 - 2026-08-09

Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Science Current position: Professor of Plant Ecology (2000)Current university or institution: Department of Plant Sciences and Centre for Global Wood Security, University of CambridgeCountry: United Kingdom  Why did you choose Lund University? I work on biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability issues, and already have collaborations with the F

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/david-edwards - 2026-08-09

Global Research Fellow at the IIIEE Previous position: Carbon Management SpecialistPrevious university or institution: Samsung Electronics Country: South KoreaHaein Cho's LinkedIn profile  Why did you choose Lund University?IIIEE’s integrative and solution-oriented approach to sustainability, which recognizes it as a systemic, interdisciplinary challenge requiring collaboration across policy, indu

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/haein-cho - 2026-08-09

Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Science Current position: ProfessorCurrent university or institution: Department of Mathematics, Virginia TechCountry: USA  Why did you choose Lund University?I chose to apply for the visiting professorship because I was drawn by the excellent research reputation of Lund University. I have been visiting Sweden since 2019, and in particular Uppsala University an

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/yingda-cheng - 2026-08-09