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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The coronavirus pandemic has not put Lund University in any financial difficulty. There is money in the University's coffers, assures the head of planning Tim Ekberg. The agency capital currently amounts to SEK 1.7 billion. "It is money that could be useful to support affected areas of activity", he comments. The agen

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/no-threat-lund-universitys-finances-thanks-agency-capital - 2026-05-15

“Toke is shy but does the most exploring of all of them, while Siggi is relaxed and friendly. But you have to know them to be able to work with them”, says cognitive scientist Stephan Reber. He is not talking about his colleagues but the alligators now on site in Ystad zoo, where the researchers have a specially adapted facility to study the animals’ behaviour. The heat and humidity hit you as soo

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/alligators-are-key-world-dinosaurs - 2026-05-15

After working in a kind of state of emergency for 18 months, Karin Hall is now looking towards the future. On the deputy dean’s wish-list is further development of education, reduction of bureaucracy for teaching staff and increased collaboration within the faculty. But also closer collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) to set up cutting-edge education at Brunnshög. The afternoon sun

https://www.science.lu.se/article/preparing-changing-landscape-first-and-second-cycle-education - 2026-05-15

Oscar Manouchehrian has explored the roles of exercise and inflammation in neurological disorders. On May 13, he defends his Ph.D. thesis. Here, he shares his insights into academic research and experiences as a Ph.D. student in the Experimental Neuroinflammation Laboratory at MultiPark. Tell us about your research! My research engagement has been broad during my research education. For example, I

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/phd-interview-oscar-manouchehrian - 2026-05-15

“As though I was driving a fast car but had enough margin to turn before hitting the rock wall.” That is how Evelina Lindén describes her experience of having a cancer tumour that was aggressive but treatable. By being open about her illness and sharing images showing how she was feeling on Facebook, she was able to keep the conversation about healthy life going with her friends. “It was so nice t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/her-cancer-found-its-place-facebook - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Metformin is the first-line drug that can lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. One third of patients do not respond to metformin treatment and 5 per cent experience serious side effects, which is the reason many choose to stop medicating. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now identified bi

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/metformin-type-2-diabetes-patients-or-not-researchers-now-have-answer - 2026-05-15

https://www.thm.lu.se/en/article/research-event-performance-and-politics-landscapes - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In our everyday lives, we surround ourselves with electronics without really thinking about it. We go to work by car or train, travel by air when we go on holiday, and are reliant on our mobile phones, iPads and laptops. We take the products’ functions for granted, until they suddenly stop working. The fact is that th

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eu-project-produce-more-reliable-electronics - 2026-05-15

The invitation applies to current and prospective 1st year PhD students studying Bioinformatics We have decided that MedBioInfo, the Swedish National Graduate School in Medical Bioinformatics, will take applications for an  incoming class in 2026. The deadline is 28 February, 2026.MedBioInfo was established in 2017, with the support of 42 Bioinformatics faculty, to provide advanced training in bio

https://www.compile.lu.se/article/call-applications-national-graduate-school-medical-bioinformatics-medbioinfo-2026 - 2026-05-15

On Thursday June 16, Hasan Hosseini is defending his PhD thesis in Water Resources Engineering, "Advanced Remote Sensing Precipitation Input for Improved Runoff Simulation – Local to Regional Scale Modelling". Welcome to attend! Hasan Hosseini is defending his PhD thesis in Water Resources Engineering, Advanced Remote Sensing Precipitation Input for Improved Runoff Simulation – Local to Regional S

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/phd-thesis-defence-advanced-remote-sensing-precipitation-input-improved-runoff-simulation - 2026-05-15

Together with Mohamed Galal Eltarabily (Port Said University), Nasr M. Abdou (Fayoum University), Mustafa El-Rawy (Minia University) and Tarek Selim (Port Said University), CMES deputy director Ronny Berndtsson has co-authored the article "A Comparative Analysis of Root Growth Modules in HYDRUS for SWC of Rice under Deficit Drip Irrigation", available online in the journal Water. Abstract Root dis

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/soil-water-content-and-root-water-uptake-egypt - 2026-05-15

Many lung patients face a critical shortage of organs for transplantation. To address this challenge, the ‘The Bridge - Lungs for Life’ initiative led by Professor Sandra Lindstedt at the Skåne University Hospital in Lund and Lund University will establish a centralized Danish-Swedish "renovation facility" for damaged lungs – a first-of-its-kind endeavor in Europe. Lung transplantation is the prim

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/bridge-lungs-life-eu-funding-supports-oresund-lung-transplant-initiative - 2026-05-15

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 - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A half-day seminar about the green city (in Swedish only). Kan mer natur bidra till en ekologiskt, socialt och ekonomiskt hållbar stad? Vilka är vinnarna och vilka är de eventuella förlorarna? Välkommen till ett halvdagsseminarium om den gröna staden.Seminariet innehåller kortare presentationer om: gröna visioner, ges

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/vision-green-city-how-green-can-it-become - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. 12-13 October at the IIIEE On 12-13 October, three trial lectures will take place at the IIIEE for the position as “Professor in sustainable business management and practice - for a transition to low-carbon and resource efficient economies”.As part of the recruitment process for the position as “Professor in sustainab

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/trial-lectures-position-professor-sustainable-business-management-and-practice-transition-low-carbon - 2026-05-15

Bertrand Chavarría-Aldrete has been a doctoral student at the Malmö Academy of Music since September 2020 and will soon be defending his dissertation project “Plastic Extension of Music” (22 May 2025). Part of his doctoral defence is a large exhibition that will take place at IAC (16–23 May 2025). What is your dissertation project about?My research is called “Plastic Extension of Music” and it's q

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/bertrand-chavarria-aldrete - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Every year, the Endangered Archives Programme at the British Library in London is accepting applications for funding to support the preservation of archival material worldwide that is in danger of destruction, neglect or physical deterioration, not the least in South Asia. The programme is being financed by Arcadia (f

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/endangered-archives-programme-funding-south-asia-projects - 2026-05-15

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 - 2026-05-15

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-web-solution-will-focus-prospective-students - 2026-05-16

The new Support Centre (Supportcenter) is in place and will be used for all support cases and replace ServiceNow. Important information about LU Box and an update on the Softphone solution. The new Support Centre is in placeSupport Centre – the case system and new portal for support and cases – is now open. You can use it to enter support cases and place certain orders. There are also guides to he

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-support-centre-opens-lu-box-softphone-teams - 2026-05-16