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Kvinnor har starkare immunförsvar än män och drabbas inte lika ofta av cancer och infektionssjukdomar. Trots det är majoriteten av alla som får autoimmuna sjukdomar kvinnor. Hur påverkar egentligen biologiskt kön vårt immunsystem?
 Redan i tidigt i livet skiljer sig flickors och pojkars immunsystem åt. Flickor som föds för tidigt har till exempel en bättre överlevnadsprognos än pojkar. Vi vet ocks

https://www.medicin.lu.se/forskning/vad-forskar-du-om/nar-kvinnors-starka-immunsystem-vander-sig-mot-dem - 2025-12-24

Kan man ge bebisar ”snälla bakterier” och därigenom förebygga diabetes typ 1? De studier som gjorts hittills har varit för små för att svara på det. Men nu pågår en stor multicenterstudie till vilken skånska nyfödda barn inkluderas, och som vill ge tydligare svar. Det är något av ett mysterium. Antalet barn som insjuknar i diabetes typ 1 är mycket högre idag än för 20 år sedan, men ingen vet rikti

https://www.medicin.lu.se/forskning/vad-forskar-du-om/kan-snalla-bakterier-motverka-typ-1-diabetes - 2025-12-24

Det gemensamma för autoimmuna sjukdomar är att immunförsvaret, som har till uppgift att skydda oss från yttre fiender som bakterier och virus, går till attack mot kroppens egna vävnader. Men varför snedtänder immunförsvaret ibland? Faktum är att vi inte riktigt vet och det är en av de viktiga frågorna som forskningen försöker besvara. Men det finns hypoteser. En möjlig sådan är att vi människor ev

https://www.medicin.lu.se/forskning/vad-forskar-du-om/autoimmunitet-nar-kroppen-angriper-sig-sjalv - 2025-12-24

Here is a list of the funds available for Ukrainian researchers who want a research position in Sweden. The list is updated when there are more opportunities and there are more financiers who are about to release calls aimed at researchers in Ukraine. Last updated: 2022-08-22.Swedish Research Council tasked with gathering information on support to Ukrainian researchersThe Government has now tasked

https://www.staff.lu.se/funding-opportunities-ukrainian-researchers - 2025-12-24

Travel regulations Where do I find the travel regulations? The travel regulations and general advice on travel can be found in the Rules and Regulations section of the Staff Pages. The primary contact for employees with questions on interpreting the rules and regulations is their line manager. Regulations for business travel at Lund University (PDF 41 kB, new tab) General guidelines for business t

https://www.staff.lu.se/support-and-tools/business-travel/faq-business-travel - 2025-12-24

This page provides relevant information on terms of employment for doctoral students. Short cutsEmployment period Student finance for doctoral studiesSalaryWorking hoursSick leave and annual leaveReimbursement for business tripsHealth promotionLeave of absenceSecondary employmentInsuranceFees for assignments on committees and boardsThe doctoral studentship ends Employment periodEmployment as a doc

https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/research-support/doctoral-education/terms-employment-doctoral-students - 2025-12-24

In this issue, Per Mickwitz tells us that eleven profile area applications will be summoned for an in-depth interview. Jimmie Kristensson talks about a new event to discuss the threat to academic freedom in Ukraine and how we can offer support. University-wide news Show more news On the University Management’s agenda Jimmie Kristensson, Pro Vice-Chancellor"At Lund University, we strive to safeguar

https://www.staff.lu.se/category/lu-news-8-2022 - 2025-12-24

Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström would like to wish everyone a great summer and sums up an impressive year. Per Mickwitz reveals which five profile areas the Vice-Chancellor have decided on 23 June for 2022-2030. Jimmie Kristensson talks about the work to develop the University’s recruitment management. University-wide news Show more news On the University Management’s agenda Erik Renström, Vice-Chan

https://www.staff.lu.se/category/lu-news-12-2022 - 2025-12-24

In this issue you can read about Per Mickwitz’s participation in a European conference on open science, the EOSC, of which Lund University has just become a member. Membership will mean more investment in open research data. Kristina Eneroth explains that the call for thematic collaboration initiatives is now open, this time also welcoming applications that include education. University-wide news

https://www.staff.lu.se/category/lu-news-11-2022 - 2025-12-24

Read about the University Management Group’s experiences of their study visit to Utrecht and the lessons and thoughts they brought back with them. University-wide news Show more news On the University Management’s agenda The University Management Group visited Utrecht at the end of April. Here are their observations from the trip.Erik Renström, vice-chancellor"Openness is the word that resonates i

https://www.staff.lu.se/category/lu-news-10-2022 - 2025-12-24

In this issue, Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström writes about the doctoral degree conferment ceremonies. You can also read about the management’s visit to Utrecht, from the perspective of Utrecht University. University-wide news Show more news On the University Management’s agenda Erik Renström, Vice-Chancellor"Education is often compared to a journey – throughout your life, you continue to fill up yo

https://www.staff.lu.se/category/lu-news-9-2022 - 2025-12-24

Here you will find information on your local health and safety representative, your principal health and safety representatives, health and safety committees, and the responsibilities they each have. You can also read about the election of Health and Safety representatives. Content on this page: Your local health and safety representativeHealth and safety committeesCentral health and safety commit

https://www.staff.lu.se/employment/work-environment-and-health/health-and-safety-representatives-health-and-safety-committees - 2025-12-24

On this page you will find information and guidance about how to manage credit-transfer cases for first and second-cycle studies. Here you will also find Lund University’s guidelines for credit transfer and useful links for assessment of qualifications. ShortcutsCredit transfer – for whom, what, and why?Processing of credit transfer applicationsCredit transfer in LadokAssessment of qualifications

https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/education-support/study-administration/credit-transfer-first-and-second-cycle-education - 2025-12-24

Here you can find out more about the factors which affect salaries at Lund University. Payment of salaryYour salary is usually paid out on the 25th of every month. You are responsible for providing your account details to the bank paying out the salaries, namely Swedbank.Read more about the payment of your salary and how to register or change your salary recipient details Salary-setting factorsThe

https://www.staff.lu.se/employment/salary - 2025-12-24

This page provides information about compensation for staff on parental leave or sick leave when the salary review is conducted. Content on this page:Under certain circumstancesBy then, the application and documentation must be received by SSCWho is covered by the compensation?Are you entitled to compensation?Which periods are covered by the compensation?How to apply for compensation?Under certain

https://www.staff.lu.se/employment/salary/salary-review/compensation-staff-parental-leave-or-sick-leave-when-salary-review-conducted - 2025-12-24

Published 2 November University-wide news Show more news On the University Management’s agenda Erik Renström, Vice-Chancellor"This is the first time that Lund University has participated in this type of ranking. And it is fantastic that we are able to gain visibility for the great work that is being done in both our core and support activities."Sustainability moving forward with grants, innovation

https://www.staff.lu.se/category/lu-news-18-2022 - 2025-12-24

Published 18 January University-wide news Show more news On the University Management’s agenda Per Mickwitz, Pro Vice-Chancellor"Many researchers are already doing fantastic work in this area. In 2023, we will further strengthen and highlight this work."Work on open science at Lund University will be in full swing in 2023 Current updates from University Management Read about what's on the Universi

https://www.staff.lu.se/category/lu-news-1-2023 - 2025-12-24

Published 14 December This is the last issue of LU News in 2022. Next issue will come January 18 - 2023. Happy holidays! University-wide news Show more news On the University Management’s agenda Erik Renström, Vice-Chancellor"So, as the year draws to a close, I want to thank all you students and colleagues for the time you have invested over the year into reading books, attending specialist semina

https://www.staff.lu.se/category/lu-news-21-2022 - 2025-12-24

Published: 30 November University-wide news Show more news On the University Management’s agenda Ann-Kristin Wallengren, Pro Vice-Chancellor"Enjoy our students’ fantastic musicianship not only in December, but also in next year’s programme of concerts."Christmas and Lucia with our student musicians at OdeumJimmie Kristensson, Pro Vice-Chancellor"The aim of the investigation was to draw up proposal

https://www.staff.lu.se/category/lu-news-20-2022 - 2025-12-24

Published 16 November. University-wide news Show more news Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kristina Eneroth talk about the platform for strategic work Watch the video where Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kristina Eneroth talk about the platform for strategic work. Why is it needed? What does it consist of? How is it to be used? Are you worried abo

https://www.staff.lu.se/category/lu-news-19-2022 - 2025-12-24