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New drug targetsWe have in the different sections tested a number of pathways as putative new drug targets including exploring the role of TXNIP for the development of glucotoxicity in β-cells, muscle and kidney and the role of glucokinase in the β-cells. We have also explored the role of Ncf1 in thymus mediated control of tolerance. Potentially, all studied pathways can include regulatory steps w

https://www.ludc.lu.se/welcome-lund-university-diabetes-centre/project-areas/therapy - 2026-05-19

This essay explores how capitalism and techno-optimism hinder effective climate action. Drawing on James Gustave Speth's insights, it argues for the need for existential sustainability that fosters compassion, generosity, and care. It suggests seeking alternatives beyond economic growth and technological solutions to create a truly sustainable future. Author: Gubb Marit Stigson“I used to think the

https://www.agenda2030graduateschool.lu.se/activities/news-2024/expanding-discourse-sustainability-existential-sustainability/challenging-capitalism-rethinking-sustainability-age-environmental-despair - 2026-05-19

The 2026 Lund University Agenda 2030 Award has been awarded to Anna Stubbendorff. Zhiyong Wu and Niklas Warlin have each received an honourable mention. About the awardThe Agenda 2030 Graduate School invites nominations for the Lund University Agenda 2030 Award, which recognises early-career researchers who make innovative contributions to sustainable development. The assessment will primarily be

https://www.agenda2030graduateschool.lu.se/activities/lund-university-agenda-2030-award-winner-and-honourable-mentions - 2026-05-19

The Year of the Snake - challenges, opportunities and the way forwardJust over a week ago, we entered the Year of the Snake - a time that, according to mythology, can bring uncertainty and chaos. Perhaps the Year of the Snake began earlier, given all that has been happening both here and in the world. We have seen both positive and negative events, and some developments are still unclear. At the s

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Here you can find information on what you need to consider before, during and after a business trip. Step 1 – Consider travel-free alternativesBefore booking travel, you must always assess whether the travel can be replaced by digital meetings.Read more about digital meetings and video conferences at Lund UniversityRead the guidelines for business travel at Lund University:Guidelines for Business

https://www.staff.lu.se/support-and-tools/business-travel - 2026-05-20

The GDPR aims at strengthening the rights of data subjects and to build trust in the digital single market. This is manifested by the introduction of a new principle of transparency. It is, however, not obvious what this means in practice: What kind of answers can be expected to GDPR requests citing the right to “meaningful information”? This is the question addressed in this article. Seven insuraThe GDPR aims at strengthening the rights of data subjects and to build trust in the digital single market. This is manifested by the introduction of a new principle of transparency. It is, however, not obvious what this means in practice: What kind of answers can be expected to GDPR requests citing the right to “meaningful information”? This is the question addressed in this article. Seven insura

On the macro level, bankruptcies are an intrinsic part of market economies and result in restructurings of companies and markets. On the micro level, bankrupt entrepreneurs are temporarily excluded from the market and forced to reorganize their understanding of the market. While some seek their way back to entrepreneurship, others decide to find other means of living which may result in drainage o

Some of the emblematic cases of corporate-related infringements of human rights have appeared in unstable and violence-ridden zones, including armed conflict and other contexts with lower levels of conflict, internal disturbances, widespread violence and latent tensions. Businesses have been involved in different ways, as direct perpetrators, accomplices or mere trading partners. This article trac

The presentation of the United Nation’s (UN) Global Compact (hereinafter “GC” or “Compact”) in a book dedicated to monitoring mechanisms requires an urgent clarification: the GC itself is not a monitoring mechanism meant to deliver corporate accountability. Still, the Compact is an important hub in a broader network of initiatives dealing with responsible business practices and corporate accountab

Microsoft Word - INSIGHTpressrelease2016[1].docx INSIGHT Press release 2016 INSIGHT: Meeting the increasing performance demands at millimetre-wave frequencies Future radar imaging systems and 5G communication systems will generate improved resolution and provide higher data-transmission rates when operated at higher frequencies, but at the cost of increased power consumption. To reduce power consu

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Title: Underpricing of IPO:s in Scandinavia Seminar date: 13/1 2022 Course: FEKH89, Corporate Finance Degree Project, Undergraduate level, Business administration, 15 ECTS Authors: Rasmus Bertilsson, Joen Bröijersén, Evelina Ek Advisor: Maria Gårdängen Key words: Underpricing, Sector, Initial public offering, Scandinavia, IPO Purpose: The purpose of the study is to examine whether underprici

Scania has performed well above average in the heavy truck industry during a considerable time span. Scania's sources of competitive advantage are presented and their interrelations and significance for the business strategy analysed in order to explain the success of Scania. Strategic issues are traditionally analysed in a top-down procedure starting with the corporate strategy and proceeding by

The smart factories that are already beginning to appear employ a completely new approach to product creation. Smart products are uniquely identifiable and know both their current status and alternative routes to achieving their target state. Smart factories allow individual customer requirements to be met, meaning that even one-off items can be manufactured profitably. In smart industry, dynamic

Information systems are key enablers for the integration and reliable management of the product development process. Fast, robust, and cost-efficient product adaptation is especially important in one-of-a-kind production. This paper presents an implementation of information supported tools of the product development (PD) design process for large power transformers. One-of-a-kind production is spec

The interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasing. Today, organiza-tions face stronger demands and expectations from stakeholders to more active work with CSR than ever. While the interest in CSR is increasing, companies operating in controversial industries are being criticized for using CSR commitments as strate-gies for obtaining legitimacy. Our perception is that the majority

Syfte: Syftet med denna kvalitativa dokumentstudie är att beskriva samt bidra med en ökad förståelse kring hur kvinnan framställs i reklamfilmer producerade av varumärken med ett feministiskt ställningstagande. Metod: Studien utgörs av en kvalitativ dokumentstudie av tre skilda reklamfilmer. Ett urval av relevanta filmer har analyserats utifrån tre teman som återfanns i samtliga reklamer. TeorePurpose: The purpose of this qualitative document study is to describe and contribute with an increased understanding of how the woman is presented in commercials produced by brands with a feminist view. Methodology: In this qualitative document study, three relevant commercials has been studied based on three themes that were found in all of them. Theoretical perspective: The study's theor