By noomi [dot] egan [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Noomi Egan) - published 3 June 2021 The project can contribute towards making the respective value chains more transparent, in terms of actors and governance structures, as well as documenting justice aspects say Torsten Krause and Barbara Schröter. Photo: Torsten Krause. A new collaborative research project led by researchers Torsten Krause and Barb

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/global-value-chains-meat-gold-tin-and-palm-oil-spotlight-new-research-project - 2025-03-15

Published 31 October 2024 Photo: Kennet Ruona WCMM Fireside Chat is a series of articles dedicated to showcasing the remarkable work of researchers within and around the Lund Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM). Our goal is to encourage collaboration, communication, and inspiration among the scientific community by highlighting innovative research, breakthrough discoveries, and the peo

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/article/wcmm-fireside-chat-elin-tragardh - 2025-03-15

Published 6 May 2019 The UN Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) global assessment on nature highlights that one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction. Dr. Mine Islar, one of the lead athors of the report, and senior lecturer and researcher at Lund University, explains the significance of the report’s findings. Why i

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lead-author-ipbes-global-assessment-loss-biodiversity-crucial-climate-change - 2025-03-15

Published 3 September 2019 Mikkel Brygdegaard, Nancy Bocken, Per Augustsson and Andreas Ehn Ultrasound that detects rare cells in a drop of blood. Business models for a circular economy. Laser technology that can film at almost the speed of light, and another that can map insects from several kilometres away. Four promising researchers from Lund University have been awarded starting grants from th

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/four-lund-university-researchers-awarded-erc-starting-grants - 2025-03-15

Published 17 February 2023 Nanotubes act like a Velcro strip to which the blood stem cell sticks. Photo: Martin Hjort. Stem cells from umbilical cords in Skåne are improved with nanotubes. By cross-pollinating nanotechnology with stem cell biology, researchers are creating gentle methods to ensure that more cells perform better. Blood stem cells are altered without showing that they have been modi

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/kind-methods-mean-happy-cells - 2025-03-15

By marianne [dot] loor [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Marianne Loor) - published 22 June 2022 Art and culture can touch us on new levels that provide new perspectives and new issues. Photo: iStockphoto Art and culture have the capacity to make us aware of our relationship to ourselves and others, our world and our time. Using existential sustainability as an umbrella term, we can investigate new angl

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/art-and-culture-bring-us-existential-awareness - 2025-03-16

Published 7 November 2022 Nicaragua after the deadly hurricane ETA in 2020 (Photo: Delmer Membreno / EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid) The UNFCCC climate meeting COP27 is currently taking place in Egypt. With evidence growing that green house gas emissions are making extreme events occur more frequently, and with greater intensity, loss and damage has emerged as one of the most important t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/cop27-climate-compensation-poorer-countries-must-top-agenda - 2025-03-16

Published 8 April 2022 Photo: Mostphotos The new UN climate report shows that the zero emissions goal for 2050 is achievable. However, it will require major changes in all sectors – not least in industry, which currently accounts for a large proportion of global emissions. The researchers identified several sustainable paths forward, but some sectors – above all in plastics and chemicals – are sti

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-researcher-there-are-sustainable-paths-forward-basic-material-sector - 2025-03-16

Published 20 August 2024 Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) reached the Triple Crown status in 2021. Now, both EQUIS (in May) and AMBA (in August) issued their reaccreditations for another five years, confirming the quality of the School. Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) has now received its reaccreditation through both the European Quality Improve

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/still-top-lusem-reaffirms-its-triple-crown-status - 2025-03-16

By evelina [dot] linden [at] luhm [dot] lu [dot] se (Evelina Lindén) - published 22 December 2022 Nanotubes act like a Velcro strip to which the blood stem cell sticks. Photo: Martin Hjort. Stem cells from umbilical cords in Skåne are improved with nanotubes. By cross-pollinating nanotechnology with stem cell biology, researchers are creating gentle methods to ensure that more cells perform better

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/kind-methods-mean-happy-cells - 2025-03-16

By therese [dot] ek [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (Therese Ek) - published 5 July 2024 The common reed is considered a weed, but in the farmed landscape it can benefit biodiversity as its seeds become food for insects and its pollen is a mummy for some pollinators. Here it grows beautifully in a spring barley field. One of the world's greatest challenges is to feed the world's population in a sustain

https://www.cec.lu.se/article/organic-farms-potential-higher-yields - 2025-03-16

By Maria Lindh - published 6 April 2021 The precise construction design for Science Village is still unclear, with the possible exception of the common Space (in the background) which will be the first building to be erected in the area. This will house a reception, restaurant and exhibition ab "Now I dare to rejoice a little", says Sven Lidin, dean of the Faculty of Science. "The uphill task that

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/chemists-jump-science-village-bandwagon - 2025-03-16

By jenny [dot] loftrup [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jenny Loftrup) - published 31 May 2021 "There is so much freedom and so many opportunities here – it is a fantastic place. But if my main task is to be smart, there must be the conditions for it." says Jimmie Kristensson. Photo: Kennet Ruona Enjoying your job is a condition for both academic success and freedom, according to pro vice-cha

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/going-work-should-be-fun-0 - 2025-03-16

By tove [dot] smeds [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Tove Smeds) - published 5 April 2023 Derek Logan, Ulf Nilsson and Karin Lindkvist are all adding bits to solve the protein puzzle. Photo: Tove Smeds Research is like solving a puzzle, some might say. One of the biggest of these is the body’s proteins – with over 90,000 pieces to keep track of. LUM meets three professors of protein to understand what

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/protein-professors-puzzle - 2025-03-16

By bodil [dot] malmstrom [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Bodil Malmström) - published 28 August 2023 Using new 3D technology, models of the objects are made and placed in the underwater positions where they are found. It helps Paola Derudas to reflect and test her hypothesis. The screen shows Gribshunden that sank in 1495. Photo: Bodil Malmström In the past, it has been common practice to perform anal

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/past-comes-alive-3d - 2025-03-16

Published 13 September 2023 (Photo montage: Logo by Financial Times, photo by Charlotte Carlberg Bärg.) Lund University School of Economics and Management has done it again! The school has been ranked #44 in the world in the Financial Times' prestigious annual ranking of 100 Master’s programmes in Management. This marks a climb of 13 spots compared with last year. Lund University's Master’s progra

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-climbs-even-higher-financial-times-ranking - 2025-03-16

By maria [dot] lindh [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Maria Lindh) - published 2 June 2022 The building called The Spark is the entrance to Medicon Village. Photo: Kennet Ruona It was not an entirely uncontroversial decision to gather cancer researchers in the abandoned AstraZeneca premises ten years ago. Carl Borrebaeck was pro vice-chancellor at the time and pushed for the move which in its

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/medicon-village-ten-years-after-start - 2025-03-16

Published 6 December 2022 A considerable reduction in the availability of electricity is expected this winter. If the electricity available is less than the demand for electricity, this results in what is known as a power shortfall. This could lead to short power cuts at the University. There is now a Vice-Chancellor’s decision that clarifies duties and responsibilities within the University in th

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-must-be-prepared-disconnection-electricity-0 - 2025-03-16

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By anna [dot] lothman [at] ehl [dot] lu [dot] se (Anna Löthman) - published 17 February 2021 Photo: Håkan Röjder and private. Leadership Academy at LUSEM is a leadership programme for students at Lund University based on the idea that students in leading positions can learn, both from each other, but also from experienced leadership researchers and business managers. The training equips young lead

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/leadership-academy-learning-challenging-context - 2025-03-16