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Semiconductors are a cornerstone of all electronics around which the modern world revolves. But they need to become much more energy efficient. Researchers at two Swedish universities are now investigating whether semiconductor materials with ultra-wide band gaps could be the solution. The Knut and Alice Foundation recently published a piece portraying Vanya Darakchieva. There are materials that a

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/semiconductors-future-magical-if-they-work - 2026-06-21

Quantum. The word is appearing more and more frequently in discussions about future technologies, security, medicine and computing. At the same time, the field is often perceived as both abstract and difficult to understand. But what exactly is quantum physics, and why is there so much interest in it right now? “Quantum physics was developed to describe the very smallest building blocks of the uni

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/what-quantum-science-and-why-everyone-talking-about-it - 2026-06-21

Physicist and Nobel Laureate Anne L’Huillier has been awarded this year’s Röntgen Plaque. The award ceremony took place on 30 May in Remscheid, Germany. Anne L’Huillier, Professor of Atomic Physics at Lund University, receives the award for her groundbreaking contributions to attosecond physics. Her research has made it possible to study and understand ultrafast electron dynamics in matter, notabl

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/anne-lhuillier-awarded-rontgen-plaque-2026 - 2026-06-21

In a joint initiative, six Swedish universities are now joining forces to establish the Swedish Center for Quantum Technology, a national centre for research, innovation, education and capacity building in quantum technology. The initiative aims to strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness in the field and to serve as a driving force for the development and application of the technology. Globally, quant

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/new-centre-strengthen-sweden-quantum-race - 2026-06-21

The call for applications from young Swedish economists to attend the 8th Lindau meeting of the laureates of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel is now open. This information is from the KVA website.8th Lindau meeting in Economic Sciences – kva.seDuring five days Laureates and about 400 highly talented young scientists will be invited to join a unique week of

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/8th-lindau-meeting-economic-sciences - 2026-06-21

The employment agency Academic Work conducts the Young Professional Attraction Index (YPAI) survey annually, in close collaboration with polling firm Kantar. Their survey asks young people in various professional categories which employer they would most like to work for, and what makes an employer attractive.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-university-swedens-eighth-most-attractive-employer - 2026-06-21

Human Rights is one of Lund University’s five profile areas. The profile area aims for excellence in research, education, and external collaboration – nationally and globally – in human rights as an interdisciplinary field. One goal is to facilitate the initiation of new research ideas with potential to secure external funding. Another goal is to build a well-connected community of interdisciplina

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/call-seed-money-within-profile-area-human-rights - 2026-06-21

The time has come for the inauguration of 28 new professors at the University. They will be inaugurated at a formal ceremony and all are welcome.The inauguration will take place in the Main University Building auditorium, followed by informal networking in Pelarsalen.Time and place: 18 October 2024 16:00 | Main University Building auditorium.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/inauguration-ceremony-new-professors-18-october - 2026-06-21

An EU directive on platform work will soon be released, a directive that has been criticized by both labor market parties and all parties in the Swedish parliament. Annamaria Westregård, associate professor in Business Law dives into the intricacies of platform work in her new book. In her book "Platform Workers and Self-Employed in Swedish Law," Annamaria Westregård, a researcher in commercial la

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/platform-worker-employee-or-entrepreneur - 2026-06-21

Kalyan Pasumarthy is getting ready to defend his thesis in Business Administration on 25 October. In his research he looks closer at angel investors and angel groups and their exit strategies. You are about to defend your thesis, "Business Angel Groups and Exit Strategies" what is it about?My thesis highlights the importance of early-stage financing for companies, focusing on the growing role of b

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-thesis-three-questions-kalyan-pasumarthy - 2026-06-21

A friendly reminder from the HR division about the last date to apply for wellness compensations and medicine reimbursements. Wellness compensationStarting in 2024, Lund University will establish November 30 as the last date for applications for wellness compensation.The reason is that the Swedish Tax Agency's rules mean that the compensation must, as a general rule, be paid during the year in whi

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/wellness-compensation-and-medicine-reimbursement - 2026-06-21

This autumn will see comprehensive work on updating the University’s sustainability plan. The changes are to make sustainability efforts over the next two years more concrete. Boards and parts of the central administration will now identify various activities and see what resources are available to achieve our sustainability goals.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/sustainability-plan-being-updated-have-your-say - 2026-06-21

On 8 October, a new homepage for the Staff Pages (Medarbetarwebben) was launched. The aim of the new homepage is to provide a better overview, and to prioritise and make the most sought-after content accessible.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/makeover-lu-staff-pages - 2026-06-21

A new webpage summarising our rankings has been added to the University’s external website lu.se.There are around 20,000 higher education institutions in the world, and Lund University regularly ranks as one of the world’s best in several of the most reputable rankings.There is now a new webpage on lu.se that shows our position in various global rankings.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-webpage-about-rankings - 2026-06-21

The government has decided to amend the Higher Education Ordinance. The change extends the time limit from a PhD to employment as an Associate Senior Lecturer from the current five years to up to seven years. With this amendment, universities will be able to decide for themselves which time limit to apply. The position of assistant professor is an entry-level position on the academic career path.

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/government-extends-time-limit-employment-associate-senior-lecturer - 2026-06-21

At this fall’s first alumni breakfast on October 8th, both breakfast and the latest research on the future of food will be on the agenda. Thomas Kalling, Professor of Strategic Management at LUSEM, and Karolina Östbring, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Food Technology and Applied Biochemistry at LTH, will be giving talks. We took the opportunity to ask Thomas Kalling why this research is so i

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/experts-view-why-future-food-matters - 2026-06-21

During this year's popular science Framtidsdagarna ('Future Days') at Lund University on October 16–17, we had the chance to hear about crucial and decisive issues for the future. This year focused on future cities and 'The Future of Death.' Representing LUSEM, Markus Lahtinen, teacher and researcher at the Department of Informatics, gave a lecture. We took the opportunity to ask Markus why this r

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/experts-view-how-sensors-are-shaping-urban-landscape-future - 2026-06-21

Change brings development and is a part of life. Sara Novakov has guided LUSEM through changes while maintaining continuity since 2007, but this fall, she will be retiring. Sara joined LUSEM in 2007, having already been employed at the university since 1994, including working as an internal auditor. Coming to a faculty full of economists as an economist herself has worked well, she says with a smi

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lusems-very-own-head-finance-retiring-what-happens-now - 2026-06-21

An economist as a comic book character, podcaster, or cultural commentator? Andreas Bergh from LUSEM has chosen all three (and a bit more) as he, alongside his lectures on microeconomics and the welfare state, curiously explores various ways to reach the public. Here, he shares his best tips on where and why. Comics – because it’s so challenging. "It’s a challenge to simplify complex things. That’

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/andreas-bergh-media-choices-research-communication - 2026-06-21

Employees and students at Lund University are hereby invited to propose candidates for the 2024 Lund University Administrative Prize. With this award, the University management wishes to recognize extraordinary contributions in administration throughout the University. Nominate by 11 November 2024 at the latest.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/nominate-candidates-lund-university-administrative-prize-2025 - 2026-06-21