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The war in Gaza has caused conflict at universities in Sweden and abroad. Overcoming the differences between protestors and university managements and within groups of employees is likely to take time. We met with both Lund University’s Vice-Chancellor and protestors from the encampment in Lundagård. In this edition of LUM, they share their visions of how to move forward. We have also interviewed

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/after-palestinagard-way-forward - 2026-07-18

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. With enthusiasts plus technological developments, a lot of progress can be made in quite a short space of time. This is shown by developments in cancer genetics advice, which is now a natural part of the health service, but which was questioned 20 years ago. The primary enthusiasts were Professor of Oncology Håkan Ols

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/strong-progress-cancer-genetics - 2026-07-17

Ice sheets, snow and the ocean as far as the eye can see. No shipping vessels or people in sight, and only polar bears for company. The icebreaker Oden sails between Svalbard and Greenland, and this spring, doctoral student Lovisa Nilsson joined the ship to study the transition from winter to summer in the Arctic, and how soot affects the melting of sea ice. For six weeks, the spaces onboard Oden

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/polar-bears-company - 2026-07-18

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. He was selling carpets on Mårtenstorget in Lund, applying for all kinds of jobs and answered an advert from the Department of Clinical Immunology, Lund University, for a lab technician job. He didn´t get the job. Instead he was asked if he wanted to start a Ph.D. A few weeks ago immunology professor William Agace was

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/carpets-market-academy-professor - 2026-07-17

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. More focus on the institutional environment and less on individual researchers in the assessment of research misconduct – and protection for whistle-blowers should be increased. These are some new points in the revised code of conduct for research integrity – points developed in a process led by Göran Hermerén. The EU

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/diminished-focus-scapegoats-scrutiny-entire-research-environment-0 - 2026-07-17

The aim of this workshop is to provide an overview of research-based policy briefs, including formatting and writing conventions, identifying and disseminating to an audience, and evaluating their impact. The workshop is a joint collaboration with the LU Agenda 2030 Graduate School and the Pufendorf Institute Advanced Study Group "Wildfires in the Anthropocene". Researchers are increasingly encour

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/workshop-writing-policy-briefs - 2026-07-17

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On the first of January, Professor Angela Cenci Nilsson took on as the new coordinator for MultiPark. Now she tells us about her visions for our network and about being a senior researcher in the environment. About the role as the new coordinator   I will do my best to foster collaborative projects with high scientifi

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/interview-angela-cenci-nilsson-about-being-new-coordinator-multipark - 2026-07-17

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. It is now decided that Marge Arkitekter will design the new artistic campus in Varvsstaden, where the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts will move in a few years. Marge Arkitekter has two teams in the project, one that will work with the exterior and meet the requirements for Kockum's old buildings. And another that 

https://www.arts.lu.se/article/marge-arkitekter-will-design-our-new-campus - 2026-07-17

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Associate Professor and IPCC Lead Author Luis Mundaca participated in high-level meetings during Climate Action Week 2016 in the United States, May 2-6. He first participated in the Universitas 21 Workshop ‘Informing Climate Action 2016’ at University of Maryland. This meeting brought together top scientists from Univ

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/associate-professor-luis-mundaca-high-level-meetings-during-climate-action-week-2016 - 2026-07-17

Tre forskare från Lunds universitet får anslag från Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse på sammanlagt 87 miljoner kronor för forskning inom framtidens halvledare, vårt immunologiska minne och nästa generations genterapier. Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse har beviljat 835 miljoner kronor i anslag till 30 projekt inom medicin, naturvetenskap och teknik som bedöms ha möjlighet att leda till fra

https://www.lu.se/artikel/tre-lundaforskare-far-78-miljoner-fran-wallenbergstiftelse - 2026-07-18

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/researcher-and-want-write-and-communicate-more-enhance-your-skills-now - 2026-07-17

Work on your profile in the Lucris Research Portal and increase your visibility, an important resource for you as a researcher. To get started, take one of our courses. Intramed takes a closer look at Research Group Leader Olga Göransson, whose profile, according to librarian Matthias Bank at Library and ICT Research Support and expert on Lucris, is "really good":– Olga has linked her ORCID ID to

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/workshop-opportunity-my-profile-research-portal-makes-us-visible - 2026-07-17

Economic conditions influence whether and when people choose to have children. A new report from the Swedish government inquiry A Future with Children, led by LUSEM economist Åsa Hansson, shows how financial risks – particularly for women – may be contributing to declining birth rates. Fewer children are being born in Sweden, and economic conditions may play a larger role than previously assumed.

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/economic-security-shapes-decisions-about-having-children - 2026-07-18

Have you been thinking about a research problem perfect for an interdisciplinary research group to explore? Perhaps you think that it needs to be more mature in order to pursue funding? Look no further - here's your chance. Pufendorf IAS launches the yearly call for applications to start a Theme here at Lund University's beautiful incubator for new interdisciplinary research. Welcome to Pufendorf

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/launch-call-applications-start-theme-pufendorf-institute-advanced-studies-8-september - 2026-07-17

The first discussion forum is starting. The first discussion forum will be an open forum with a no-preset theme. The starting point for the profile areas is research, but the aim is for complete profile areas to be formed during the process. They are to be intertwined knowledge environments involving strong research, education and external engagement. A key aspect is doing something different and

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/first-discussion-forums-about-profile-areas-14-december - 2026-07-17

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. When going for those external funds, when writing an application for a promotion within Lund University or for a position at another university, you're bound to be asked about your international experience. International experience is considered a merit in nearly all contexts - we're here to tell you how you can go (!

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/international-mobility-and-why-it-important-your-career - 2026-07-17

Students from our international master’s programme and acting programme year 1 and 2 will participate in this years edition of Malmö Community Biennal. The Malmö Community Biennal return for its third time to shine a light on creative projects, productions and ideas that are being generated by and with local communities – challenging the division between ‘professional’ and ‘non-professional.’ Make

https://www.thm.lu.se/en/article/our-students-participate-malmo-community-biennal-2023 - 2026-07-17

The Lund Students’ Prize for Excellence in Teaching is awarded for outstanding contributions to education. This year, the prize has been awarded to Oriana Quaglietta Bernal, Department of Sociology, and Patrik Lindskoug, Department of Law. The Vice-Chancellor appoints the winners after a proposal by the student unions. The prize-winnersreceive a diploma and a salary rise in accordance with the loc

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-students-prize-excellence-teaching-2024 - 2026-07-18

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. IIIEE, represented by Professor Jenny Palm, together with the solar cell association Solar Region and the City of Malmö will host a joint online workshop on solar cells.The focus of the workshop is on solar cells and how they are contributing to the realisation of Malmö's vision of a sustainable city district in Sege

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/iiiee-participates-online-workshop-solar-cells - 2026-07-17

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/balance-between-human-and-automation - 2026-07-17