The objective of this lunchtime seminar is to provide a guided reflection on the different ways in which a CV can be constructed to maximize your potential for success in job and grant applications. Why: CVs are the most commonly used instrument for job and grant applications across many different fields, industries and cultures. The CV for most applications is severely limited with regard to leng

https://www.wings.lu.se/article/how-strategically-build-and-sell-your-cv-across-fields-industries-and-cultures-june - 2025-09-05

WORKSHOP ON DIVERSE TEAMS. Work practices for maximising the potential of diverse teams and research groups. ●  Why do we need diverse teams? ●  What are the challenges when working with diverse teams? ●  What work practices should we consider when working in diverse teams. This event is for anyone who wants to work within or create great diverse teams within in research and academia. The workshop

https://www.wings.lu.se/article/wings-annual-meeting-2020 - 2025-09-05

Welcome to watch the movie Picture a Scientist and attend a panel discussion organized by WINGS. Sign up here (https://forms.gle/2UCpn9SkXPpGzEeJ9) before the 2nd of March. The dates for the screening are 6-9 March. In the evening of the 9th you are also welcome to join a panel discussion on Zoom (more information will follow). PICTURE A SCIENTIST (https://www.pictureascientist.com/) chronicles th

https://www.wings.lu.se/article/movie-screening-debate-6-9-march-2021 - 2025-09-05

WINGS recently organised a Lund walking tour called "Strong Women of Lund". During the 1.5 hr walking tour through the historical centre of town, we gained a new perspective of the university town of Lund thanks to our excellent tour guide. We learned about several interesting women, that lived from the middle-ages to modern times, such as Lina Jonn, Elin Wägner  and Hedda Andersson, and the place

https://www.wings.lu.se/article/strong-women-lund-walking-tour - 2025-09-05

On Tuesday, June 21st, we had our first book-club! Twenty-five eager and a little bit angry (this book evokes emotion) women gathered at Geocentrum II to discuss Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez (read more below). It was a very nice and inspirational afternoon lead by our hosts and organisers Rebecca and Amber. Did I mention there was also lunch and fika!!  For our next book club we will b

https://www.wings.lu.se/article/wings-first-book-club - 2025-09-05

The illuminated areas (red, yellow and green) indicate an accumulation of the protein beta-amyloid. The top row shows the brain of a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Bottom row shows brain of a healthy person*. Photo: Swedish Biofinder Study Accumulation of the substance amyloid beta in the brain impairs the memory and cognitive ability in people with Alzheimer’s. New findings from Lund

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/alzheimers-more-versatile-previously-known - 2025-09-05

New findings provide possible explanation why smokers have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. MostPhotos Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have made two new discoveries with regard to the beta cells’ ability to release insulin. The findings can also provide a possible explanation as to why smokers have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The study was conducted on mice and donated beta

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-discoveries-connection-between-nicotine-and-type-2-diabetes - 2025-09-05

Honorary Doctor Sir George Martin In 2010 Sir George Martin was the First Ever Honorary Doctor appointed to the Malmö Academy of Music, the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts, Lund University. Article first published on Malmö Faculty of Fine and Performing ArtsGeorge Martin's importance as a producer, composer, arranger, conductor and musician cannot be overstated. He has been active as a music p

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/honorary-doctor-sir-george-martin-dies-age-90 - 2025-09-05

Does your cat understand what you are saying? A new project at Lund University led by researcher Susanne Schötz will try to find out. Photo: Jonas Andersson And does your cat understand what you are saying? The new research project “Melody in human-cat communication” at Lund University in Sweden may find the answer. “We want to find out to what extent domestic cats are influenced by the language a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-do-you-understand-what-your-cat-saying - 2025-09-05

The game Defense of the Ancients (DOTA) was used to help develop a new analytical e-sports model, which can be used to generate detailed statistics about the players’ performances. A new analytical model for e-sports developed by researchers in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, not only helps game developers better understand how players perform, but can also predict the outcome of the game. E-sports i

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-analytical-model-e-sports-predicts-who-winning-and-why - 2025-09-05

New research shows nanowires made from gallium arsenide and composed of different crystal structures are formed. Photo: Lund University An article published in Nature by researchers at Lund University shows how different arrangements of atoms can be combined into nanowires as they grow. Researchers learning to control the properties of materials this way can lead the way to more efficient electron

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-shows-how-nanowires-can-be-formed - 2025-09-05

Homosexuality is as common in Uganda as in other countries shows anonymous surveys done in the country, now published in the journal PLOS. Photo: Torbak Hopper Uganda has one of the harshest standpoints on homosexuality in the world. Homosexual acts are prohibited by law and have previously been suggested to warrant the death penalty. However, a study from Lund University in Sweden shows that homo

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/homosexuality-common-uganda-other-countries - 2025-09-05

World Water Day is an annual event, initiated and coordinated by United Nations. The day provides an opportunity to put the spotlight on various water-related activities and projects for a more sustainable future. Photo: Tim Geers Join us in highlighting World Water Day on 22 March 2016! World Water Day takes place on 22 March and is an international observance day as well as an opportunity to lea

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-highlights-world-water-day - 2025-09-05

In this study, the authors have investigated the effects of 15 000 genes on the balance between self-renewal and differentiation of the human blood stem cell (blue box). A deeper understanding would enable us to design better protocols to grow these cell An important element in getting blood stem cells to multiply outside the body is to understand which of the approximately 20 000 genes in the hum

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/quartet-genes-controls-growth-blood-stem-cells - 2025-09-05

New study from Lund University Internet Institute shows that young urban men are at particular risk of developing financial problems Approximately one in five Swedish young adults (18–25) have experienced recurring problems with paying their bills in the past year. The group with recurring payment problems tend to make more unplanned purchases, are less likely to have a social network to discuss t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/study-finds-every-fifth-swedish-young-adult-has-payment-problems - 2025-09-05

A number of countries in the Middle East will be under water stress by 2040. Photo: Oliver Laumann This is five quick questions about water and the Middle East answered by researcher Tareq Emtairah from Lund University. Tareq Emtairah is a researcher in renewable energy and energy efficiency, specialized in water efficiency in the Middle East at International Institute for industrial Environmental

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/five-questions-about-water-use-efficiency-and-practices-middle-east - 2025-09-05

With improved rankings for 14 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016 released today, Lund University once again reinforces its position as a top 100 University. Lund University is ranked 16th in the world for geography, 38th for archaeology, 43rd for development studies and 44th for environmental sciences. In addition, Lund University was ranked in the world's top 100 fo

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-climbs-qs-subject-ranking-2016 - 2025-09-05

Emilie Krite Svanberg’s studies are carried out on full-term babies, but in the future she hopes that measurements taken with the technology that detects oxygen in the lungs could be used to monitor premature babies. Photo: MostPhotos Premature babies have a hard time getting the oxygen they need as their lungs are not sufficiently developed. Today you can only use X-rays to see how much air babie

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/light-can-be-used-examine-lungs-premature-babies - 2025-09-05

Ultrasound can be used to check for harmful plaques in the carotid artery (white arrow). Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered a new and more accurate way to distinguish between harmful and harmless plaque in the blood vessels by using ultrasound. This can help healthcare providers determine the risk of strokes and heart attacks – which means avoiding unnecessary surgery for man

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-new-ultrasound-method-creates-better-picture-cardiovascular-health - 2025-09-05

Type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. Through using a new type of biomarker, we are now able to better predict the risk of type 2 diabetes. Photo: MostPhotos Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have found a new type of biomarker that can predict the risk of type 2 diabetes, by detecting epigenetic changes in specific genes through a simple blood test. The results are published today in Nat

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-method-measures-risk-type-2-diabetes-blood - 2025-09-05