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Many might assume that we are powerless in the face of ongoing sea-level rise, and that the risk of flooding is inevitable near the coast. However, how governments choose to develop coastal regions is affecting exposure to flooding more than climate threats, according to a new study. The research analyses flood risk scenarios in China’s coastal zone from 2020 all the way until 2100. Across the wor

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/21st-century-flood-risk-affected-more-policy-climate-threats - 2026-01-12

A research team at Lund University in Sweden has discovered a mechanism that helps acute myeloid leukemia cells to evade the body’s immune system. By developing an antibody that blocks the mechanism, the researchers could restore the immune system’s ability to kill the cancer cells in laboratory trials and in mice. The discovery is published in Nature Cancer. In brief:Facts about the study: peer-r

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-mechanism-revealed-how-leukemia-cells-trick-immune-system - 2026-01-12

High above us, the atmosphere is teeming with life. Birds, bats and insects share the airspace, but divide it into different lanes of traffic. New research from Lund University in Sweden reveals how the atmosphere is an ecosystem, with complex ecological processes that affect how animals move between different altitude levels. We must understand that the air is an arena for ecological processes th

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/hidden-highways-sky-mapped - 2026-01-12

Today, Times Higher Education (THE) published its latest ranking and Lund University has retained its position at 95. “It’s very gratifying that we have retained our position, despite tougher global competition. A university is never better than its staff and students. This is therefore an acknowledgement of the skilled work everyone performs to create a top-class university and confirms that we a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-top-100-times-higher-education-ranking - 2026-01-12

The story of the Ukrainian music scene since the Russian invasion is one of resilience. Even if it has meant playing in the underground Metro, or in cold bomb shelters with no electricity, many musicians have found ways to continue their art. Now, five classical musicians from Kharkiv, Ukraine, have been invited by Malmö Academy of Music to perform in Malmö. In many ways, the sound of Ukraine live

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/music-still-resonates-war-torn-ukraine - 2026-01-12

Antibody-based drugs often become too thick to be injected at high concentrations. Now, new research can explain why this happens—knowledge that could eventually lead to easily injectable medications. Antibody-based drugs are currently used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory conditions. To be administered as a simple injection under the skin, they need to be concentrated, but a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/researchers-take-step-towards-improved-antibody-therapy - 2026-01-12

During the Covid-19 pandemic, there was an unexpected increase in the number of cases of type 1 diabetes in Sweden, particularly among children under five and young adult men. The infection accelerated the onset of diabetes among children between the ages of five and nine. The researchers looked at data from a 17-year period on the incidence of type 1 diabetes among all people under the age of 30

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/type-1-diabetes-increased-among-young-people-during-pandemic - 2026-01-12

What keeps spaghetti from disintegrating in boiling water? The answer, according to new research, is gluten. The amount of salt in the water also has an unexpected significance. Using advanced techniques, researchers examined the internal structure of regular and gluten-free spaghetti – straight off the shelf. The results show that gluten has a crucial role in protecting the structure of pasta dur

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-reveals-innermost-secrets-spaghetti - 2026-01-12

Hello Daniel Hjorth, who is about to inaugurate the new centre, Centre for Aesthetics and Business Creativity (ABC) at LUSEM 19 November at Skissernas Museum!Why is research about aesthetics and business creativity important?“Research about aesthetics and business creativity (ABC) is important since it is not only about research but has to start with research. It has to start with research since t

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/experts-view-aesthetics-and-business-creativity - 2026-01-12

Master´s theses that excel in originality and academic quality, providing new knowledge with strong relevance and practical implications to society related to transformation – those are the qualities that are awarded with the SSCEN Sustainability Prize. The 2024 winners are now selected by the jury, one thesis carried out at the Faculty of Engineering and one thesis from the School of Economics an

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/winners-sscen-sustainability-prize-masters-theses-2024 - 2026-01-12

Charlotte Parnefjord had the opportunity to shadow a manager during her studies. Years later, as a manager herself, she experienced being shadowed in return. Today, she describes her role as more of an unofficial leadership position than a formal managerial one, emphasizing the importance of fostering trust, confidence, and engagement within her team. "The manager I shadowed taught me the importan

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/shadowing-manager-and-being-shadowed - 2026-01-12

With over 100 high-quality presentations by both junior and senior economists the Swedish Conference in Economics was a success! The conference included a very good key note by Olle Folke and Johanna Rickne, who were awarded the Assar Lindbeck medal. There was also a concluding thought-provoking panel debate on the question of whether we can afford to work less. The 8th Swedish Conference in Econo

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/swedish-conference-economics-was-success - 2026-01-12

Ulf Johansson, Professor of Marketing at LUSEM has been appointed to the Swedish Retail and Wholesale Council. Ulf's background, with 30 years as a retail researcher and 11 years as head of the Centre for Retail Research at Lund University, can offer valuable insights to the council. Most recently, he has led the research project "Future-proofing the Physical Store through New Store Formats."“I am

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/ulf-johansson-joins-swedish-retail-and-wholesale-council - 2026-01-12

The Centre for Aesthetics and Business Creativity (ABC) got off to a flying start with its inauguration at Skissernas museum on 19 November, where they also announced Daniel Hjorth as holder of the new Ulf G. Lindén Professorship in Aesthetics and Business Creativity. “The short for our name is ABC – a reminder that we need to learn again. I am very happy and grateful that the centre is becoming a

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/do-you-know-your-abc - 2026-01-12

The Christmas Gift of the Year is chosen to represent the time we live in. It should be either a new product or one experiencing a resurgence in interest, and it must generate significant sales revenues or sell in large quantities. Perfumes date back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where they symbolized status rather than gender. While fragrances became more gender-specific during the 20th cen

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/hui-presents-christmas-gift-year-unisex-fragrance - 2026-01-12

At the beginning of November, retail and logistics researchers gathered in Helsingborg to present and discuss their latest research at the ninth Nordic Retail and Wholesale Conference (NRWC). Interest in this year's conference was high, with a total of 144 registered participants from several different countries. This year it was Lund University's turn to host the conference, which is organized ev

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/future-retail-focus-international-research-conference-helsingborg - 2026-01-12

In this interview, we reconnect with Anna Fedusiv, a 2016 graduate from the master’s programme in International Marketing and Brand Management. Anna shares her journey from working with global brands like LEGO and Schweppes to becoming a leadership and career coach. She reflects on her favourite parts of her LUSEM studies, lessons learned throughout her career and offers advice for aspiring profes

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/anna-fedusiv-alumna-msc-international-marketing-and-brand-management-2016 - 2026-01-12

LUSEM's long-standing heritage of case competitions has now been revived after some years' intermission and it is a welcomed event both by students and collaborating partners. On 21 November, nine teams gathered to showcase their skills in an intense day of preparation and case solving! The case method is one of the cornerstones of Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) present

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/case-competition-2024 - 2026-01-12

Sowdambika is currently enrolled on our one-year international Master's Programme in Information Systems. Having completed her first three months, we asked her a few questions about her experience so far. Why did you choose Lund?“Lund University stood out to me not only because of its stellar academic reputation but also because of its strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. As one of

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/msc-student-portrait-sowdambika-baskaran - 2026-01-12

What should you do when the urge to buy just rolls over you? The sale will end shortly, stock is running low and the “Buy Now - button” screams your name. Leading up to Black Friday, consumption researcher Carys Egan-Wyer from LUSEM has some advice for you. It's all about convincing us that we have short-lived access to a special price, which in reality might not be true at all. Pushy patterns are

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/black-friday-ultimate-pushy-pattern - 2026-01-12