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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 - 2026-04-21

Welcome to Lund University (LU for short)! We're delighted to welcome students from all over the world to Lund. We know there's a lot to organise when you arrive, so we've put together some top tasks and important information to help you settle in. Also be sure to check out the digital Orientation Guide in Canvas.Shortcuts to page content:Arrival and registrationPractical information for everyday

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/new-students - 2026-04-21

View details of your studies in Ladok Ladok is Sweden’s national system for study records. In Ladok, you can register for courses, check your grades and generate an official transcript of records. Course results are usually available in Ladok within about a month after exams. Remember to share your final official transcript of records with your home university for verification and credit transfer.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/grades-credits-and-certificates/transcript-records-ladok - 2026-04-21

Wars, conflicts and other serious crises in the world can affect Lund University's operations, staff and students in various ways. This page briefly outlines the University's approach and actions from different perspectives. This page is updated with current information during major incidents or events.As a Swedish public authority, Lund University follows the laws and regulations that apply to al

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-turbulent-world - 2026-04-21

Lund University strives to be an attractive employer for researchers at all stages of their career. Now we have received EU’s certification, HR Excellence in Research. What certification means HR Excellence in Research certification means that a higher education institution fulfils many of the stringent EU requirements for a responsible and professional employer, and that it has a commitment to co

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-us/hr-excellence-research-award - 2026-04-21

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 - 2026-04-21

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 - 2026-04-21

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 - 2026-04-21

It is important for Lund University that its students have a good work environment for their studies. Read more here about what the student work environment entails in different situations and who is responsible for ensuring its proper functioning. Rights and responsibilitiesThe concepts of study environment and student work environment are used synonymously in many contexts. At Lund University we

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-rights-and-responsibilities/study-and-work-environment - 2026-04-21

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-excellence-areas/profile-areas/proactive-ageing - 2026-04-21

Lund University in numbers Explore Lund University in numbers, with key figures on our education, research, staff and finances. Shortcuts to page content:EducationResearchStaffFinancesLund University has:9 faculties plus several interdisciplinary research institutes, centres and facilities4 campuses in southern Sweden – in the cities of Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö, and in Ljungbyhed (Lund Universi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/facts-and-figures - 2026-04-21

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 - 2026-04-21

Introduction: Many countries in the world are still facing high maternal mortality rates and women still die due to preventable pregnancy- and birth-related causes. This could be prevented with an improvement in the quality of care and yet many countries, especially in the rural areas, have challenges in doing so. In order to understand why is care given in certain way, more qualitative studies ne

When you have completed your studies at Lund University and meet the degree requirements, you can apply for your degree certificate. Shortcuts to page content: Degree certificate and diploma supplementHow to apply for a degree certificateProcessing timeShare information about your degree (verification)How to access Ladok without a student accountIf you have questions  Degree certificate and diplom

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/student-services-and-support/grades-credits-and-certificates/apply-your-degree-certificate - 2026-04-21

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

As a student at Lund University, you can join a wide range of student associations. These are run by and for students and focus on interests such as music, theatre ('spex'), politics, religion, technology and more. Shortcuts to page content: Find a student association that suits youList of student associationsStarting a student associationAdding a student association on this pageFind a student ass

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/student-life/student-organisations/student-associations - 2026-04-21

In a world of rising tensions, human rights are increasingly important. By bringing together several research disciplines, researchers at Lund University aim to address global societal problems and promote human rights as effective tools for justice. Humanity is divided on how to deal with global challenges. In an increasingly polarised world, it is vital that we demonstrate the role that human ri

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-excellence-areas/profile-areas/human-rights - 2026-04-21

Our vision is to be a world-class university that works to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Shortcuts to page content:Platform for strategic work 2023–2024Strategic Plan 2017–2026Equal Opportunities Plan for Lund University 2022–2027Platform for strategic work 2025–2027The platform for strategic work is a complement to the strategic plan and the University’s other

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/mission-vision-and-values - 2026-04-21

Sweden consistently ranks as one of the top countries globally in areas such as equality, democracy, transparency and quality of life. These values are deeply embedded in Swedish society and influence both workplaces and public institutions. Sweden is a parliamentary monarchy with a strong democratic foundation, where civil liberties, political rights and the rule of law are firmly upheld. Freedom

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-us/living-and-working-sweden - 2026-04-22

4th September 2013, Wednesday 17th QMOD-ICQSS Conference 3rd-5th September, 2014 Prague, Czech Republic Program Jointly organized by: Lund University, Linköping University & University of Economics, VŠE, Prague Welcome Address from the Founders of QMOD-ICQSS It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 17th QMOD-ICQSS conference, the conference which has become one of the largest scientific conf

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/sites/ses.lu.se.en/files/qmod_2014_final_program_with_welcome_20140819_1.pdf - 2026-04-22