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A large study led by Lund University in Sweden has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms. It is now also possible to predict who will deteriorate within the next few years. The study is published in Nature Medicine, and is very timely in light of the recent development of new drugs for Alzheimer's disease. It has long been known that t

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/alzheimers-disease-can-be-diagnosed-symptoms-emerge - 2026-06-15

There is a lot happening at the moment within the University concerning LU’s engagement in the work environment and equal opportunities. It is time to elect health and safety representatives – a very significant role. We are also marking 150 years since women gained the right to study at university and highlighting the fantastic attendance when LU took part in Pride for the first time. Take the op

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/health-and-safety-representative-election-150-years-female-students-and-participation-pride - 2026-06-16

A new joint initiative in immunotherapy between Lund University and Skåne University Hospital, Sweden, brings researchers, clinicians and engineers together to shorten the path from research to patient benefit. The initiative is accompanied by the recruitment of three new tenure‑track Assistant Professors in immunotherapy through the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence. The initiative

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/new-immunotherapy-initiative-aims-bring-research-closer-clinic-and-opens-new-tenure-track-positions - 2026-06-15

Around 80% of people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease, often when they are between 40 and 50 years old. A study led by Lund University in Sweden has shown that a simple blood test can detect Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome with a high degree of certainty. The findings are important for several reasons, not least the ability to make a correct diagnosis without invasiv

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blood-test-detects-alzheimers-people-down-syndrome - 2026-06-15

What is the perfect recipe for semiconductors? Vanya Darakchieva is working on the answer in her research on novel semiconductor materials. As a professor of solid state physics at the Faculty of Engineering (LTH), she is a “research chef” designing the future cookbook for sustainable and safe electronics. Understanding and explaining the mysteries of nature was Vanya Darakchieva’s dream during he

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/research-chef-refines-recipe-semiconductors - 2026-06-16

The newly established Centre for Aesthetics and Business Creativity (ABC), at Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM), and led by Professor Daniel Hjorth, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the Malmö Academy of Music (MHM), the Inter Arts Center (IAC) and the research cluster on “Creativity, AI, and the Human” at the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), University of E

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/bridging-performing-art-ai-creativity-and-entrepreneurship-abc-mhm-iac-and-efi-research-cluster - 2026-06-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. For many years, professor of Chinese Michael Schoenhals compiled a substantial archive containing material from the Cultural Revolution in China. He is now donating this unique collection to the Lund University Library. Michael Schoenhals. The Cultural Revolution took place from 1966 to 1976 – a period about which not

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/memories-cultural-revolution - 2026-06-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. When physical geographer Daniel Metcalfe explains what he does in the simplest possible way, he says he examines holes in leaves. However, the project is far more sophisticated than that, and could lead to a better way of caring for the forests of the world in the future. Hanging bridges are practical when studying le

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/examining-forests-world - 2026-06-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. At what age are you considered old at work? Are you old when you are 48? Why do some people seem as if they never to want to retire, while others would not dream of working beyond 65? Kerstin Nilsson’s research concerns what makes us thrive at work and the factors that affect how long we are able, or want, to continue

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/48-considered-old-work - 2026-06-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Curiosity, openness and compassion are words to live by for Sylvia Schwaag Serger, who will become the new deputy vice-chancellor as of next year. She believes that we all have a civic duty to be proactive but must also be aware that we might, actually, be wrong. Sylvia Schwaag-Serger, new deputy vice-chancellor at Lu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/leaving-her-comfort-zone-lund-university - 2026-06-15

Refe­rens­grupp inrät­tas för uppdra­get kring natio­nel­la rikt­lin­jer för öppen veten­skap Kungliga biblioteket (KB) har i uppdrag av regeringen att ta fram nationella riktlinjer för öppen vetenskap. KB inrättar nu en referensgrupp för att inhämta kunskap och erfarenheter från berörda organisationer och intressenter. Mer information: Refe­rens­grupp inrät­tas för uppdra­get kring natio­nel­la r

https://www.lub.lu.se/internt/artikel/nyhetsbrev-november-e-media-och-vetenskaplig-kommunikation-2 - 2026-06-15

EAT-Lancet-kosten är en modell för hur det globala livsmedelssystemet ska förhålla sig till planetens begränsningar samtidigt som folksjukdomar som typ 2-diabetes kan förebyggas. Men hur ska vi veta om dieten verkligen fungerar? Genom att studera sju kostindex har ett internationellt forskarlag funnit att två av dem är särskilt bra på att utvärdera följsamhet till kosten. Välfungerande kostindex b

https://www.diabetesportalen.lu.se/artikel/forskning-banar-vag-hallbara-kostrekommendationer - 2026-06-15

Förutom minnessvårigheter och andra kognitiva symptom lider de flesta som drabbas av Alzheimers sjukdom också av psykiska besvär. Länge har det varit oklart om dessa uppstår på grund av vävnadsförändringarna i hjärnan, eller om de utgör psykologiska reaktioner till följd av de kognitiva symptomen. En studie vid Lunds universitet har gett nya insikter om de psykiska symptomens uppkomst vid Alzheime

https://www.medicin.lu.se/artikel/psykiska-symptom-vid-alzheimers-sjukdom - 2026-06-15

The battle for real democracy in the Middle East will largely be decided in schools. The role of education in a democracy was also the theme of a workshop in Alexandria, where Swedish researchers met their Egyptian counterparts. The USI network organised the event on a hot topic in a country that needs to fight for democracy if it is to take root.   “Democracy in Egypt isn’t going to work unless p

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/battle-democracy-decided-schools - 2026-06-15

LU Accommodation wish you all a safe and happy holiday period. The reception is closed between 21 December and 1 January, and here's what you need to know. This article will cover some frequently asked questions about this time of the year, including:Reception closedReturning keysCollecting keysHousing applicationsPayments and depositsContract CancellationsSurvey resultsWe would like to thank all

https://www.luaccommodation.lu.se/article/holiday-update - 2026-06-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Lund University’s MOOCs have now started. First to launch was the Faculty of Law course in European Business Law, closely followed by Greening the Economy from the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE), and later in the spring the Faculty of Medicine’s course in sexual health will take

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/mooc-launch-celebrated-fizz-and-folk-dance - 2026-06-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Instead of leaving a will, she prefers to participate and contribute now. Maibrit Westrin, a 94-year-old former senior lecturer in French and Spanish, supports students and researchers in the Humanities – and finds that she gets a lot out of it. With determined steps, aided by walking sticks and wearing a cap on her h

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/secret-donald-duck-translator-supports-humanities - 2026-06-15

How do we create a safe environment in which humans and robots can collaborate on handling hazardous materials? What do those working in the industry need to know about sustainable production processes, re-use and critical raw materials? Companies need to up-skill their employees to have competences for the fourth industrial revolution, industry 4.0, with new technologies mainly in automation, the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/upskilling-swedens-engineers-through-unique-course-package - 2026-06-15

The results from the autumn travel habits survey show that a majority of the University’s staff (approx. 80%) get to and from work by walking, cycling or using public transport. This is a higher percentage than for other large organisations in Lund. However, there is potential for even more people to commute sustainably by investments in public transport and measures to promote cycling on campus.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-staff-are-best-sustainable-commuting - 2026-06-16

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. LundOnline 2019Den 30-31 oktober arrangerades Lund Online för nionde året. Detta år samlades 220 bibliotekarier, forskare och förlagsrepresentanter på Palaestra som fick ta del av föredrag och panelsamtal om det förändrade publiceringslandskapet ur ett nordiskt perspektiv. Stort tack till alla som varit inblandade o

https://www.lub.lu.se/internt/artikel/nyhetsbrev-november-e-media-och-vetenskaplig-kommunikation - 2026-06-15