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Properly managed, the agricultural sector in Europe can contribute to many of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by improving food security, reducing poverty and enhancing biodiversity. But new research shows that indicators to measure key SDGs such as health and equality are entirely missing from the EU’s most expensive funding scheme. – What gets measured, gets managed. Fro
Colombia is emerging from an internal conflict that lasted more than 50 years. In this process rural land-use is being transformed, generating new conflicts over land use and control with detrimental effects on Colombia's forests. In this article published in the Journal of Political Ecology, Torsten Krause analyze the ways in which peace-building and post-conflict transition have led to increased
For many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the health care system was strained already before the coronavirus crisis. Lack of intensive care units and respirators and the difficult economic situation in most African countries limit the resources to combat the pandemic. LUCSUS researcher Karin Steen, who returned from a teaching sabbatical in Zimbabwe when the corona pandemic broke out, share her re
https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/perspectives-corona-pandemic-africa - 2026-01-01
New blog post from the Nature of Peace project on Colombia’s environment in the post-conflict transition, and the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the Colombian peace transition and for the natural environment. While it might seem from an outsider’s perspective that the Colombian armed conflict has come to an end, the life of many people in rural areas is in reality marked by ruthless violence a
The consolidation report from the Skåne Local Interaction Platform (SKLIP) of the Mistra Urban Futures project has now been released. The report describes four years of transdisciplinary urban sustainability research by the platform partners Lund University, Malmö University, SLU Alnarp and the Municipality of Malmö and looks to the future of collaborative research for sustainable urban developmen
https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/new-report-skane-local-interaction-platform-mistra-urban-futures-project - 2026-01-01
Are financial instruments really the solution to deforestation and degradation? Do states truly manage forests for societal benefit? And to what extent are so-called sustainable forest governance initiatives really including local people in decision-making? These are some of the questionable myths that currently obscure the path to sustainable forest governance according to a new publication in th
https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/five-forest-myths-obscure-path-transformational-and-sustainable-forest-governance - 2026-01-01
New postdoc positions on climate change justice, social movements, social resilience and adaptation to climate change at Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies, LUCSUS. Two of the projects are funded by LUCSUS and three are funded by the Faculty of Social Sciences. Postdoctoral researcher in social movements and climate change LUCSUS is recruiting for an exciting new two year postdoc po
https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/new-postdoc-positions - 2026-01-01
A research initiative at LUCSUS examines how inner dimensions and transformation can support people to live more sustainably and drive change. Addressing (the causes and effects of) climate change is one of the most important societal challenges of our time. The demands for political action are becoming stronger from all levels of society, including individuals, social movements, businesses, and g
Lund University's Diabetes Centre, LUDC, and the strategic research area EXODIAB hosted a conference on insulin-producing islet cells, a key to understanding the mechanisms behind diabetes. Lund University's Diabetes Centre, LUDC, and the strategic research area EXODIAB have hosted a conference on insulin-producing islet cells, a key to understanding the mechanisms behind diabetes. Read full artic
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/researcher-strategic-research-areas-conferences-key-birthing-new-collaborations - 2026-01-01
The 100 are in Sweden for recovery in the so-called Repower program for a week. The day in Forum Medicum began with a minute's silence to honor the victims of the war. A similar visit was also held last year, when the Ukrainian healthcare staff met staff at SUS and were able to talk about their experiences.The week is held under the auspices of SUS. Monday is the only day held in Forum Medicum.
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/100-ukrainian-military-medics-and-doctors-one-day-visit-forum-medicum - 2026-01-01
The Thorsten and Elsa Segerfalk Foundation awards grants, 1-3 million SEK every year, for neuroscience research at Lund University. Do you want to be part of the independent group of neuroscientists evaluating the grant proposals? The Thorsten and Elsa Segerfalk Foundation awards grants for neuroscience research at Lund University. Since 1965, the Foundation has supported basic neuroscience resear
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/call-scientific-merit-group-neuroscience-deadline-298 - 2026-01-01
The Faculty of Medicine announces three Senior lecturer positions in medical research, one of which is combined with a position as specialist/senior physician. Two Senior Lecturers in Medical ResearchThe positions are located within the Faculty of Medicine. Departmental placement will be determined at the time of appointment. Premises, other infrastructure and resources for the positions are finan
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/announcement-three-senior-lecturer-positions-medical-research-deadline-129 - 2026-01-01
The EU-funded research project AMBER, Advanced Multiscale Biological imaging with European Research infrastructures, is announcing around 20 positions in its fourth postdoctoral call. Scientists holding (or about to receive soon) a PhD in the areas of physics, chemistry, medical sciences, biological sciences, or other relevant areas are welcome to apply.AMBER is coordinated by LINXS Institute of a
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/apply-ambers-postdoctoral-call-within-biological-imaging-deadline-89 - 2026-01-01
National call for doctoral students from interdisciplinary areas who have an interest in advanced therapy drugs (ATMPs), including advanced cell, gene and tissue-based therapies. The National ATMP Research School offers an ongoing application process, providing multiple opportunities throughout the year for talented individuals to join our program.More information about The National ATMP Research
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/atmp-research-school-open-call-affiliated-phd-students-deadline-229 - 2026-01-01
Meet Head of Communications Johanna Erlandson and Deputy Anna Hellgren for an overview of the Faculty communication and available support. All employees are welcome to join our digital Faculty Morning Meeting. These are recurring monthly information meetings where you can learn more about a current topic. The meetings are held in English or in Swedish depending on the topic and speaker’s choice, t
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/faculty-morning-meeting-288-communication-faculty-how-it-works - 2026-01-01
Things are going well now, for our Faculty. Vice Dean Thomas Hellmark, Head of Education, is pleased with UHR's latest statistics. "More people want to study with us, so the admitted students' grades are rising, which means that they have better prior knowledge and thus better conditions to cope with their studies.” All our programmes have more reserve places than last year and most programmes hav
Dear students, we wish you a great time with us at the Faculty of Medicine in Lund The introductory days on 28-29/8 filled Forum Medicum.
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/pomp-and-circumstance-intro-days-welcome-new-students - 2026-01-01
What does a course manager do? Meet Anna Nordström, who is the course and orientation manager for the Specialist Nursing Programme with a focus on surgical care. What does a course manager do?– A course manager has the overall responsibility for planning, implementing, and following up on a course. The role includes pedagogical, administrative, and quality-related aspects. The goal is to provide s
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/she-prepares-students-professional-life - 2026-01-01
The Faculty of Medicine's strategic intent for 2025-2030 has been mapped out. It consists of three strands that together form a direction and are linked to Lund University's overall goal: increased international impact. The strategic intent is a tool to support prioritisation and development by clarifying our visions and values. It aims to set a direction for our work and facilitate prioritisation
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/our-strategic-intent-shows-way-tool-prioritisation-and-development - 2026-01-01
Mid-lunch, rain pouring, but the automatic fire alarm didn't care much. Forum Medicum was emptied quickly according to protocol. (No fire was detected by the fire brigade.)
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/impromptu-umbrella-party-around-forum-medicum-when-fire-alarm-went - 2026-01-01
