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Admission requirementsTo be eligible for admission to our courses at the Bachelor level you must:meet the general admission requirements and have completed higher education studies worth 30 creditshave oral and written language proficiency in English equivalent to English 6/B from a Swedish upper secondary school.Courses Spring 2026 COSB35: Global China (7,5 credits)Online course, studies at 50 %

https://www.ace.lu.se/education/stand-alone-courses/bachelor-level-courses - 2026-01-05

Admission requirementsTo be eligible for admission to our courses at the Master's level you must:have a degree of Bachelor in social sciences or humanitieshave oral and written language proficiency in English equivalent to English 6/B from a Swedish upper secondary school. Courses Spring 2026 COSM23: Contemporary Chinese Society (15 credits)Campus course, study period 2026-01-19 - 2026-03-22 COSM2

https://www.ace.lu.se/education/stand-alone-courses/master-level-courses - 2026-01-05

Academic achievements (the student workload) at Lund University are measured according to a credit system. 1.5 credits equal approximately one week of full-time studies. Thus, after one semester of successful full-time studies (participating according to requirements and passing the examinations), you will be awarded 30 credits. Courses at the Centre usually consist of 7.5 or 15 credits each. Cour

https://www.ace.lu.se/education/about-programme/outline-programme/outline-programme-students-accepted-2023 - 2026-01-05

The Graduate School in Asian Studies started in January 2023 with funding from the Swedish Research Council. The Swedish Research Council. It is a collaboration between the institutions listed below.The Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies at Lund UniversityThe Stockholm Center for Global Asia at Stockholm UniversityThe Center for Asian Studies at Stockholm School of EconomicsThe Departmen

https://www.ace.lu.se/education/graduate-school-asian-studies - 2026-01-05

OverviewThe pandemic continued to affect the Centre when it came to travel restrictions to China and Japan, which has affected both students and staff. The aim after the initial first months of the year was to return to working from the office and teaching in person in accordance with the Lund University policy. In September, the researchers at the Centre had a writing retreat that also provided t

https://www.ace.lu.se/work-report-2022-centre-east-and-south-east-asian-studies - 2026-01-05

General The Centre will continue to reach out to students and staff at Lund University and publishing information about Centre events and courses in the HT newsletter and on different social media platforms. The Centre will also announce and hire a lecturer on contemporary Korean society.   Education The Centre will work to strengthen student recruitment through marketing on different platforms an

https://www.ace.lu.se/centres-workplan-2023 - 2026-01-05

How do I recognize osteoarthritis? How is osteoarthritis treated? Do I need surgery? It’s completely normal that several questions come to mind when talking or thinking about the most common joint disease. Below we answer some of the most frequently asked questions on OA. What are the early signs of osteoarthritis?What should I do if I suspect osteoarthritis?What is the cure for osteoarthritis?Why

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/osteoarthritis-faq - 2026-01-05

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ACL The abbreviation for the anterior cruciate ligament. The ACL is one of two cruciate ligaments in the knee that gives the knee stability. Aggrecan A proteoglycan (a protein to which long carbohydrate chains are attached) is a central component of the extracellular matrix in the articular cartilage. The function of aggrecan is to draw water into

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/osteoarthritis-z - 2026-01-05

There are many misconceptions about osteoarthritis. Below we debunk four of the most common myths about the joint disease. Myth 1: OA only affects the elderly No. The risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA) does increase with age; however, even young adults may develop the disease. OA in young people is in most cases due to a previous joint injury. Myth 2: OA is a wear and tear injury and exercise

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/about-osteoarthritis/common-oa-myths - 2026-01-05

Losing weight can reduce osteoarthritis pain and increase joint mobility. Overweight, obesity, and osteoarthritis More than 1.9 billion adults over the age of 18 are overweight. A BMI (body mass index) of over 25 is deemed overweight and a BMI of over 30 indicates obesity. Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA). The prevalence of overweight and obesity is steadily incre

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/weight-loss - 2026-01-05

Painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications are sometimes necessary as an addition to first-line treatment. Although research is underway, there is currently no medication that can slow down, stop, or reverse the progress of osteoarthritis (OA). However, there are several painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications that provide temporary symptom relief. First-line treatment (information, exerc

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/drugs-medications-oa - 2026-01-05

Assistive devices including mobility aids and ergonomic tools can make everyday life easier for people with osteoarthritis. For people suffering from, knee, hip, or hand osteoarthritis (OA), it may become increasingly difficult to carry out everyday tasks and activities. This difficulty can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. Luckily, a variety of mobility aids, orthopaedic aids, and erg

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/assistive-devices - 2026-01-05

TENS, acupuncture, and hyaluronic acid injections are examples of alternative treatments that may relieve osteoarthritis symptoms. According to research, most alternative treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) provide either minimal and limited symptom relief or are no better than placebo. However, the placebo effect should not be undermined, as it can be very strong, having the ability to make a pers

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/alternative-treatments - 2026-01-05

Glucosamine, rosehip, and turmeric are examples of natural remedies that are said to be able to relieve osteoarthritis symptoms. Several different herbal medicines and supplements are marketed for osteoarthritis (OA) symptom relief. Examples of common herbal medicines include rosehip powder, turmeric, ginger, and green-lipped mussel. These natural medicines are sometimes used as anti-inflammatory

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/herbal-medicines-supplements - 2026-01-05

PRP and cartilage cell transplantation for osteoarthritis are still considered controversial treatments. PRP and cartilage cell transplantation as treatments for osteoarthritis (OA) remain controversial. They are considered experimental treatments and lack scientific evidence to support their use for treating OA. More clinical studies are needed to be able to draw proper conclusions about the poss

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/prp-cartilage-transplantation - 2026-01-05

Arthroplasty is the most common surgical procedure for patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA). Between 25,000–30,000 knee and hip arthroplasties are performed each year in Sweden. During an arthroplasty, the damaged joint is replaced either partially (half knee replacement) or completely (total knee replacement) with an artificial joint made from plastic and/or metal. Most patients undergo

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/joint-replacement-surgery - 2026-01-05

Apart from arthroplasty, other surgical procedures can be performed on osteoarthritis-affected joints. Which procedure is most appropriate largely depends on the joint affected. Despite joint replacement surgery being the most commonly performed surgery on people with osteoarthritis (OA), other OA-affected joints such as the big toe or wrist may also require some form of surgery. If other treatmen

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/oa-treatments/other-joint-surgeries - 2026-01-05

Aerobic exercise, strength training, or individualized exercises? There are several ways to keep physically active if you have osteoarthritis. Aerobic exercise Regular aerobic exercise not only relieves osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms but also improves physical and mental health. Aerobic exercise is exercise that increases both heart rate and the body’s oxygen uptake. Increased oxygen uptake not only

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/exercise-and-oa/types-exercise - 2026-01-05

Here you can find instructional videos with exercises for both knee and hip osteoarthritis. Keep in mind that these are only examples. Exercises should be individualized based on age, mobility, flexibility, and pain severity with the help of a physiotherapist. The knee and hip exercises can easily be performed both at home and in the gym.  For example, if you don't have a stepper at home, you can

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/exercise-and-oa/exercise-examples - 2026-01-05

A previous joint injury increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis already between the ages of 25-35. Young athletes who have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear or a meniscus injury may proceed to develop knee osteoarthritis already 15-20 years after their injury. Being diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) at an early age is thereby not uncommon and there is a strong link between

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/young-osteoarthritis/oa-after-joint-injury - 2026-01-05