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NextG2Com researcher Johan Linåker has written two articles this year on digital sovereignty and the steps Europe needs to take to achieve secure and resilient data handling. Digital sovereignty and a European independence from foreign tech giants have been topical issues this year. Johan Linåker, a researcher at the Department of Computer Science and RISE, has written two articles on the subject

https://www.nextg2com.lu.se/en/article/road-european-digital-sovereignty - 2026-08-09

More than SEK 300 million is being invested in a new national test center for 5G, 6G, and AI. The goal is to strengthen Sweden’s innovation and competitiveness by giving Swedish companies a significant technological edge and shortening the path from innovation to a finished solution. NextG2Com researchers and infrastructures for research and development of connectivity in Lund form an important pa

https://www.nextg2com.lu.se/en/article/new-national-test-center-5g-6g-and-ai-future-proofing-swedish-industry - 2026-08-09

NextG2Com associated researchers have constructed a new distributed multi-antenna testbed and, for the first time, demonstrated that a wireless network with digitally steered radio signals and 256 antennas is feasible. Researchers at Lund University have developed a testbed capable of meeting the research requirements needed to advance future wireless networks and 6G technologies.“We have demonstr

https://www.nextg2com.lu.se/en/article/multi-antenna-testbed-paves-way-future-6g-networks - 2026-08-09

On June 2nd, NextG2Com assistant director Per Runeson, theme leader Fredrik Tufvesson and Chiara Mondini from Tetra Pak were invited speakers at Tetra Pak Science & Innovation talks. How is system‑level research shaping the next generation of intelligent industrial solutions? How can we deliver the most value from dynamic technologies such as sensors, data management and AI? On June 2nd, Tetra Pak

https://www.nextg2com.lu.se/en/article/science-innovation-talks-tetra-pak - 2026-08-09

In a time marked by rapid technological change and growing societal challenges, universities play a key role in shaping responsible and impactful innovation. Against this backdrop, CIRCLE invites researchers to come together to reflect, exchange perspectives, and co create knowledge on how innovation research can contribute to sustainable and systemic change. CIRCLE is hosting its third Innovation

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/upcoming-innovation-research-day-2026 - 2026-08-09

How is AI transforming research, innovation, and policy today – and how can you engage with it responsibly? Join the EU-SPRI Autumn School 2026 and the one-week intensive programme for PhD students and early-career researchers to learn about this current topic. The course aimed at PhD students and early-career researchers is held at CIRCLE in Lund, Sweden. It combines three key perspectives:AI as

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/application-open-ai-related-early-career-course - 2026-08-09

The Young Academy of Sweden has elected nine new members and CIRCLE researcher Johan Miörner is one of them. He hopes to use the platform this membership gives to influence the current decline in trust of academic knowledge as well as to build networks and start new collaborations. Johan Miörner is an Associate professor at the Department of Human Geography and faculty coordinator for Social scien

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/johan-miorner-new-member-young-academy-sweden - 2026-08-09

This seminar series explores ways to make knowledge more accessible and impactful, with a focus on improving living conditions where the need is greatest. It aims to promote alternative approaches to the democratization of knowledge in the Global South. Registration is now open for Knowledge Democratization for Inclusive Innovation Systems, an online seminar series aimed at PhD students, academic

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/new-seminar-series-knowledge-democratization-inclusive-innovation-systems-register-now - 2026-08-09

CIRCLE in Almedalen: Climate change, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological development are challenging our social structures. At the same time, they create opportunities for innovation and new ways of thinking. The key question is: how can we turn uncertainty into action and build resilience for the future? During this year’s Almedalsveckan in Visby, where politicians, researchers, busine

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/crisis-opportunity-how-can-we-build-stronger-society - 2026-08-09

Did you miss Almedalen this year? You are invited to watch the recording of the panel discussion on the topic of crisis preparedness. We are facing major challenges related to climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, and technological change. Addressing these challenges will require significant societal and economic transformation, and our ability to adapt will be crucial in determining how resil

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/watch-almedalen-panel-discussion-hosted-circle - 2026-08-09

CIRCLE recently hosted an insightful seminar titled “Industry – University Cooperation – a Key Factor for Innovation”, featuring Philipp Janello, Head of Academic Relations and Innovation Politics at BMW Group. Philipp Janello shared BMW’s perspective on how collaboration between universities and large corporations can shape the future of innovation. Some areas of cooperation highlighted included:

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/industry-university-cooperation-key-driver-innovation - 2026-08-09

As we struggle with environmental and societal crises, there's a growing need to rethink the foundational ideas of industrial modernity according to Laur Kanger, Professor of Sustainability Transitions, who was the invited guest speaker at a policy seminar hosted by CIRCLE and SIRI. In his talk, Laur Kanger pointed out that industrial modernity has had a great impact on our society as the driver o

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/fixing-21st-century-problems-19th-century-ideas-call-new-thinking - 2026-08-09

Markus Grillitsch has been appointed Professor in Economic Geography at Lund University in a solemn ceremony upholding tradition with robes, speeches and music. His research focuses on regional development and people's living conditions, with a particular interest in factors that affect quality of life and well-being. The ceremony was held in the grand hall of the Main University Building where th

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/markus-grillitsch-appointed-professor-lund-university - 2026-08-09

Innovation is no longer just about technology – it is about shaping a sustainable, inclusive future. At the 2025 Innovation Research Day, researchers from different disciplines co-created an agenda for systemic change. The 2025 Innovation Research Day at Lund University resulted in a forward-looking research agenda at the intersection of innovation studies and sustainability research.“We need a re

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/shaping-future-research-agenda-innovation-and-sustainability - 2026-08-09

In the autumn of 2026, Lund University will launch a new international one-year Master's programme at Campus Helsingborg: Innovation and Societal Change. The programme is aimed at students who want to understand and influence how innovation can help address today’s major societal challenges – from climate change to social inequality. “Our society, both locally and globally, is facing multiple and

https://www.circle.lu.se/article/new-masters-programme-innovation-and-societal-change - 2026-08-09

January 2026COMMONS welcomes the new theme at LINXS - Learn more about LINXS Institute of advanced Neutron and X-ray Science on soft matter in life SMILE -Read more about the SMILE theme!The SMILE theme will follow several thematic areas around biomolecular assembly. The central intention is to transfer soft matter approaches at large scale facilities such as European Spallation Source ERIC - Lear

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/smile-new-linxs-theme-initiated-commons - 2026-08-09

2026-01-22COMMONS Director Emma Sparr has been elected member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA), class for Chemistry. KVA is an independent academy with around 480 Swedish and 175 international members working to strengthen the role of science in society.  Emma was elected at the General Meeting of the Academy on January 14.More information in SwedishMore information in English

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-director-has-been-elected-member-royal-swedish-academy-sciences - 2026-08-09

September 2025The network grant will be used to develop a proposal for an excellence cluster titled "EXCITE: Excellence Cluster for Innovative Soft Adaptive Materials and Technologies."read more

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-pis-obtained-network-grants-planning-potential-excellence-cluster - 2026-08-09

November 19, 2025How can researchers in the natural sciences and engineering communicate their research to a broader audience—and what do they gain from doing so?https://www.lu.se/evenemang/hur-kan-forskare-inom-naturvetenskap-och-teknik-na-ut-med-sin-forskning-till-en-bredare-publik-ochKC.F, Kemicentrum, Lund

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/inspirational-lecture-julia-ravanis-and-joakim-stenhammar - 2026-08-09

August 24-28: Combined summerschool and workshopTopics:  Phase separation, condensation, and self-association in 2 and 3 dimensions – from basic principles to applications in life sciencesDeadline for pre‑registration (PhD Summer School) is March 15 – complete your pre‑registration hereMore information will come. 

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/llps26-workshop-phd-course-liquid-liquid-phase-separation - 2026-08-09