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With your help we make a difference Lund University works tirelessly to make the world a better place. As a university, our mission is to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition through research and education. Every day, we tackle the major challenges to solving the mysteries of cancer and diabetes. We look for solutions to human climate impact and global warming as well

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/giving-lund-university - 2026-05-15

On this page you will find important information about things you should be aware of before, during and after your stay abroad. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. You will also need to look for information elsewhere. Shortcuts to page content:Important preparations before departureWhile you are awayAfter your return Important preparations before departureAs an outgoing student, you m

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/international-opportunities/practical-information-students-going-abroad - 2026-05-15

Life as a student means that you will face and handle various types of challenges. People often set high standards for themselves and their performance, which can cause them to feel stressed. Shortcuts to page content:Stress and recoveryProlonged stressThe Student Health Centre’s activitiesMake an appointmentStress and recoveryStress is something we must constantly face and something we could not

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/stress - 2026-05-15

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 - 2026-05-15

Logging activities and the associated creation of roads and tracks can disturb and fragment forests, which may lead to a loss of forest-dependent species and possibly favour nonforest generalists and edge species. The effects of such disturbance are poorly known for African insectivorous bats. We studied the activity patterns of insectivorous bats in a tropical African forest at Kibale National Pa

Inbyggd GPS hos bin? Har ni någonsin funderat över hur djur och insekter navigerar utan karta och kompass eller GPS som vi människor gör? Att kunna navigera är fundamentalt för överlevnad. Hos insekter finner man ett inre neuralt system som kallas ”head direction circuit”, bland annat hos Megalopta genalis. M. genalis är ett nattligt bi i Central- och Sydamerika. Det är endast aktivt vid soluppgå

Myrans egna navigationssystem - den inre kompassen Betydelsen av navigationssystem i alla djur är grundläggande för dess överlevnad. En stor del av dessa navigationssystem i insekter är huvudriktningskretsen, som består av olika nervceller. I detta projekt kommer fokus att ligga på huvudriktningskretsarna i armémyror (Eciton hamatum). Denna myra lever i den neotropiska regionen som innefattar Syd

Dangerous consumption of alcohol or other drugs can quickly lead to major problems mentally, physically and socially. At the Student Health Centre, our main priority is to work to promote students’ health. Therefore, we think that it is especially important to be able to pick up on dangerous drinking, drug use, gaming and gambling problems at an early stage. Shortcuts to page content:Alcohol and d

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/alcohol-other-drugs-and-gambling - 2026-05-15

InvitationThe invitation is sent out to all those who have publicly defended their thesis or will be defending it since the last degree conferment ceremony. The invitation is sent by post in early March to the addresses registered with the faculties.DateThe doctoral degree conferment ceremony traditionally takes place on the last Friday in May, with a compulsory rehearsal on the preceding afternoo

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/academic-traditions/doctoral-degree-conferment-ceremony/practical-information-ceremony-participants - 2026-05-15

Nominated exchange students can apply for so-called 'Special Area Study' (SAS) courses in a wide range of subjects across eight out of nine faculties at Lund University. These courses are a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about subjects outside your major. The course offerings include courses mostly focusing on one discipline as well as interdisciplinary courses tackling contemporary s

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/study-opportunities-lund-university/exchange-and-study-abroad/exchange-studies/special-area-study-sas-courses - 2026-05-15

Moving to a new country brings with it many changes that can be stressful and difficult. In addition to starting your studies, there are many other challenges that take up time and energy and which affect your well-being. Shortcuts to page content:Advice for successful intercultural adjustmentHomesicknessThe difference between being alone and feeling lonelyTips to overcome lonelinessMake an appoin

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/adjustment-difficulties-and-loneliness - 2026-05-15

Many international students find that the teaching style and learning environment are different from what they are used to. This page summarises what to expect. Learning experienceHere's what you can expect from the teaching and learning environment. An informal and collaborative environment Students experience an open, informal study environment with teachers and students usually on a first-name

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/your-academic-experience/teaching-style-and-learning-environment - 2026-05-15

This page contains answers to the most frequently asked questions about the IA system, i.e. the University's system for the reporting of incidents, study-related health issues and accidents. General questions about making a report Why should I report incidents, health issues or accidents? No one should suffer injury or illness as a result of their work or studies. Managing issues related to your w

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/if-something-happens/report-risks-accidents-or-health-issues-ia-system/faqs-about-ia-system - 2026-05-15

BIDS UTVC21 Lectures and seminars 2017 (Updated 2017-09-29) Date Time Room Theme Activity Group Lecturer 30/8 10-12 Världen Meet Your Programme Coordinator Lec 1/1 AF 30/8 13-15 Världen Course Introduction Lec 1/1 TAX 1/9 10-12 Världen Introduction: questioning development Potter Ch. 1; Allen et al Ch. 1-2 Lec 1/1 YM 1/9 13-15 Världen Introduction: history and development Allen Ch. 1; Allen et al

https://www.keg.lu.se/sites/keg.lu.se/files/utvc21_ht_2017_schedule_2017-09-29.pdf - 2026-05-16

On this page you will find information about sitting exams at Annexet, Sparta and Victoriastadion. You can read about the common rules, digital exams, loan computers and adapted invigilated exams. Shortcuts to page content:Common rulesDigital exams and loan computersAdapted invigilated examsCommon rulesIn the Annexet, Sparta and Victoriastadion buildings in Lund, specific rules apply to examinatio

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/examination-annexet-sparta-and-victoriastadion - 2026-05-15

Here you’ll find key information about the nomination and application procedures for university-wide exchange agreements for the academic year 2026/2027. This Fact Sheet includes information on: Nomination and Application ProceduresCourse and Study RequirementsStudent AccommodationPreparations to ComeAdditional InformationKey Facts and VisionFind all relevant information about exchange studies on

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/exchange-and-study-abroad/exchange-studies/information-partner-coordinators/fact-sheet-university-wide-agreements - 2026-05-15

As an international student, you might need to apply for a residence permit before coming to Sweden. Read this page carefully to find out what applies to you. Citizens of an EU/EEA countryIn general, citizens of an EU/EEA country do not need a residence permit to study in Sweden. This applies regardless of the form of study – degree/course studies, exchange studies, or mobility studies.Citizens of

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/before-you-arrive/residence-permits - 2026-05-15

We conduct pioneering neuroscientific research. Through experimental, clinical and point-of-care research, our researchers are making discoveries that are being used to treat various brain disorders. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are examples of neurodegenerative disorders in which large groups of nerve cells in the brain are destroyed, leading to reduced motor and cognitive abilities. Current medic

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/focus-areas/strategic-research-areas/neuroscience - 2026-05-15