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Three researchers at Lund University in Sweden, all with a long list of significant research credentials, have been awarded the ERC Advanced Grant worth EUR 2.5 million each to further develop and advance their research projects. This concerns research on a fundamentally changed food system, chaperone proteins’ function in neurodegenerative diseases, and blood tests for rapid screening of drugs in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/triple-success-prestigious-eu-grant-round - 2026-07-09

Martin L. Olsson has received the International Society for Blood Transfusion (ISBT) Presidential Award, the highest international honour in transfusion medicine. The award is presented every two years to a researcher who has made outstanding contributions to transfusion medicine. Martin L. Olsson is recognised for translational research on red blood cells, following 35 years of work mapping the g

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/prestigious-international-award-martin-l-olsson - 2026-07-09

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The lead author of the IPCC Special Report on 1.5 degrees, released today, is available for comment. Luis Mundaca is a professor at the International Institute for Indutrial Environmental Economics at Lund University. “The assessment indicates that limiting global warming to 1.5 ˚C is not impossible, but the challenge

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/world-can-still-achieve-ambitious-climate-targets - 2026-07-09

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. It was just before Christmas when the only Swedish-led archaeological project in Egypt, run by Maria Nilsson from Lund University, made the unique discovery. The research group found six statues dating back 3,400 years in two shrines by the sandstone quarry of Gebel el Silsila. The team was able to excavate two shrine

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/archaeological-project-discovers-3400-year-old-family-made-out-sandstone-egypt - 2026-07-09

Exercising too much and not getting enough rest is bad for your health. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the same is true for migratory birds. They need to rest not only to renew their energy levels but also in order to boost their immune system. After a period of physical exertion, vertebrates, including humans, usually need a period of recovery. Apart from the obvious – lowe

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/migratory-birds-take-breaks-boost-their-immune-system - 2026-07-09

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. An extensive study led by a researcher at Lund University in Sweden has mapped the effects of small farmers on the rain forests of Southeast Asia for the first time. The findings are discouraging, with regard to environmental impact, biodiversity and the economy, over the long term. Until now, studies of this kind hav

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/small-scale-agriculture-threatens-rainforest - 2026-07-09

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The more sugar we eat, the less vitamins and minerals we consume, new findings from Lund University in Sweden show. However, the researchers behind the study do not believe that their results alone are enough to make changes to current dietary recommendations. High sugar intake has been associated with numerous diseas

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/more-sugar-less-vitamins-we-eat-study-shows - 2026-07-09

During the pandemic, the free COVID Symptom Study app has helped researchers understand the complexity and spread of the corona virus better. “The study has exceeded our expectations since its launch in Sweden in April 2020. Participants from all over Sweden got involved and many of them have spent one minute every day answering questions about their health”, says Maria Gomez, Professor of physiol

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/study-tracks-spread-covid-19-sweden - 2026-07-09

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A team of former Lund University students have developed a smart plant wall, that can be monitored via an app and therefore minimizes the amount of maintenance needed. The smart wall measures things like indoor temperature, humidity and water levels to make sure the plants are thriving - and therefore improving the in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-lund-university-students-develop-smart-living-plant-wall - 2026-07-09

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified the top 12 ways European cities have been able to curb car use. The most effective measure was applying a congestion charge, with the notable case of London, where city traffic dropped by 33% following the change. Most success stories involved both “carrots” to encourage sustainable mobility and “sticks” to restrict cars, according to the st

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/most-effective-ways-reducing-car-traffic - 2026-07-09

Capsules for transporting drugs, knee injuries that are really osteoarthritis, skin cells reprogrammed into nerve cells, variations in our DNA affecting the production of blood cells, and the urban sharing economy as a potential solution to our sustainability challenges. These are the research areas which have been awarded ERC Consolidator Grants from the European Research Council (ERC) in the 201

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/prestigious-erc-grants-awarded-lund-researchers - 2026-07-09

Small passerine birds, such as blue and great tits, avoid breeding in urban areas where there are many non-native trees. Chicks also weigh less the more non-native trees there are in the vicinity of the nest. This is shown in a long-term study from Lund University in Sweden. City trees contribute to several important ecosystem services such as lowering local temperature and purifying air but are a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/urban-birds-prefer-native-trees - 2026-07-09

On October 31st, representatives from across the globe will gather in Glasgow for two weeks to attend the UN climate change conference COP26. Expectations are high following last year's cancelled conference, and the IPCC report released in August. What can we expect from the meeting? Five Lund researchers give answers. How far do countries' climate ambitions go? As part of the Paris Agreement in 2

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/glasgow-climate-summit-what-it-about-and-why-does-it-matter - 2026-07-09

Dung beetles are among the strongest animals in the world. They also possess an exceptional ability to cooperate. Research shows that female and male spider dung beetles together are able to move large dung balls across difficult obstacles. However, same-sex attempts to do the same always ended in aggressive fights. Dung beetles live in and on animal droppings. By breaking down organic substances,

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/beetles-cooperate-tricky-dung-moves - 2026-07-09

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/collaboration-between-lund-university-researchers-and-novo-nordisk-paves-way-large-scale-cell - 2026-07-09

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The fluttery flight of butterflies has so far been somewhat of a mystery to researchers, given their unusually large and broad wings relative to their body size. Now researchers at Lund University in Sweden have studied the aerodynamics of butterflies in a wind tunnel. The results suggest that butterflies use a highly

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/butterfly-wing-clap-explains-mystery-flight - 2026-07-09

Food researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered that consuming small amounts of chromium mixed with certain amino acids before eating is healthy. Why? Well, this mixture diluted in water suppresses the blood sugar spike that occurs when we eat. Now, they are hoping that the drink – which tastes like ordinary mineral water – will be able to compete with soft drinks and flavoured water

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-drink-keeps-blood-sugar-check - 2026-07-09

For e-commerce companies, it is cheaper to throw away returned items rather than selling them again. In a new study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden interviewed members of the textile and electronics industries in Europe, hoping to better understand a problem that is snowballing, yet has been the subject of little research. Internet shopping is increasingly commonplace, and with it comes

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/where-do-your-online-shopping-returns-end-bin-new-research-finds - 2026-07-09

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/breakthrough-converting-co2-fuel-using-solar-energy - 2026-07-09

Professor of Social Work Mimi Abramovitz and Professor of Political Psychology Leonie Huddy have been awarded honorary doctorates by the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University. They will receive their honorary doctorates at the doctoral degree conferment ceremony on 26 May at Lund Cathedral. Mimi Abramovitz currently works at the City University of New York. The Faculty of Social Sciences r

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/expert-american-patriotism-and-welfare-researcher-awarded-honorary-doctorates - 2026-07-09