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For the first time, a research team has succeeded in collecting diverse signatures of electronic properties of perovskite semiconductors in one comprehensive picture. By using a new spectroscopy technique, researchers have managed to produce horse-like two-dimensional diagrams that may contribute to more efficient solar cells in the future. Perovskites are new materials ideally suited to produce s
Martin Bech, senior lecturer in medical radiation physics, has been awarded a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant. Over a five-year period, he will conduct several exciting projects within X-ray microscopy which, among other things, can be used to generate 3D images of human tissue. Over the past decade, the use of X-ray microscopy has increased in the world of research. In contrast to standard lig
https://www.science.lu.se/article/radiation-physicist-receives-sek-20-million-grant-european-research-council-erc - 2025-12-21
Nature is a source of well-being and recovery for many people. However, research shows that there is also a growing number of individuals who experience negative emotions, such as fear, discomfort, or even disgust, toward nature. The phenomenon, called biophobia, is now highlighted in a new study from Lund University. “Research has long assumed that people fundamentally feel positive emotions towa
https://www.science.lu.se/article/new-study-challenges-idea-humans-innately-nature-loving - 2025-12-21
Solar storms can be far more powerful than previously thought. A new study has found evidence for the third known case of a massive solar storm in historical times. The researchers believe that society might not be sufficiently prepared if a similar event were to happen now. Our planet is constantly being bombarded by cosmic particles. However, at times the stream of particles is particularly stro
https://www.science.lu.se/article/researchers-uncover-additional-evidence-massive-solar-storms - 2025-12-21
Extensive power outages and satellite blackouts that affect air travel and the internet are some of the potential consequences of massive solar storms. These storms are believed to be caused by the release of enormous amounts of stored magnetic energy due to changes in the magnetic field of the sun’s outer atmosphere - something that until now has eluded scientists’ direct measurement. Researchers
https://www.science.lu.se/article/breakthrough-method-predicting-solar-storms - 2025-12-21
Read an interview with Kimberly Nicholas, BECC researcher, dealing with food, ecosystems and land-use. Kimberly talks about Paris and COP21, taking personal responsability and social media. After five years in Lund, Kimberly Nicholas has grown roots here. She comes from a family of turkey ranchers and wine-growers in California, and food has been with her for her whole life. Her research at LUCSUS
https://www.becc.lu.se/article/aiming-good-life-thoughts-about-paris-good-food-and-wine - 2025-12-21
An exciting, interesting and well-visited BECC annual meeting went off October 17-18 at Falkenberg Grand Hotel. The program was filled with lessons from the past and implications for the future regarding biodiversity conservation and policy. The meeting ended with perspectives from a climate journalist and his great tips on how to communicate climate research to the public (and journalists!).
https://www.becc.lu.se/article/becc-yearly-meeting - 2025-12-21
Leonidas Milios defends his doctoral dissertation the 23rd of April, 13.15-16.15 On April 23rd Leonidas Milios will defend his doctoral dissertation entitled "Policy Framework for Material Resource Efficiency - Pathway towards a circular economy paradigm".The opponent will be Prof. Raimund Bleischwitz from University College London, United Kingdom. Abstract:The strategic direction of the European
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/phd-thesis-defence - 2025-12-22
Lund University is investing in the development of leading international environments and interdisciplinary projects focusing on Agenda 2030 and sustainable development. Now the University is advertising nine new postdoctoral positions which together are to contribute to excellence in sustainability research. “The world is not sustainable. We must change the way we consume and produce. Knowledge i
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/nine-new-postdoctoral-positions-within-excellence-programme-sustainable-development - 2025-12-22
On 17 October, the Lubas course syllabus module became operational and replaced the old course syllabus module (Ubas). The Lubas system previously consisted of three modules: Lubas-utbud (information on courses and programmes), Lubas-kursplan (course syllabus) and Lubas-utbildningsplan (programme syllabus). The module for course and programme information was replaced in spring 2021 by a new, more
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-lubas-course-syllabus-module-here - 2025-12-22
You now can have your say on how Lund University approached the development of the profile areas over the course of 2021-2022. Together with the Research Board, I have created a survey so that we can systematically collect feedback and opinions for the future. The survey is designed to give everyone who participated in the process, as well as those who did not choose or see an opportunity to parti
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/have-your-say-process-selecting-universitys-profile-areas - 2025-12-22
