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On 11 September, the report of the government inquiry into strengthening the protection of academic freedom will be submitted to the Government. At the same time, the University is continuing its work to raise awareness and foster dialogue about what academic freedom means in practice. Following 24 discussions with 460 participants, several common themes have emerged around what academic freedom e

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/government-inquiry-highlights-academic-freedom - 2026-09-24

The University has been awarded an EU grant of 8.3 million euros for a new international doctoral programme in regenerative medicine and advanced therapy medicinal products. The aim is to improve the environment for regenerative medicine and ATMPs in Europe and facilitate cooperation between research and clinical application. It started as an idea at the Lund Stem Cell Center to train a new genera

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/83-million-euros-doctoral-programme-regenerative-medicine-and-atmp - 2026-09-24

The names of the 45 new assistant professors (associate senior lecturers) and visiting professors who will become our colleagues have been published. University Management has previously written about the remarkable interest these initiatives have generated. This resulted in a total of 1,327 applications. We now have the opportunity to get to know our new colleagues Our new colleagues come from ma

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/welcoming-our-new-colleagues-around-world - 2026-09-24

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ongoing-development-work-within-central-administration - 2026-09-24

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-project-will-strengthen-academic-freedom-lund-university - 2026-09-24

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/edulab-experimental-platform-receive-continued-funding - 2026-09-24

According to a travel survey conducted last autumn, better public transport and secure bicycle parking at the workplace are the main measures needed to reduce car commuting. There are also differences in travel patterns between faculties. "The travel survey provides a valuable insight into the commuters’ wishes on what can facilitate sustainable travel in their everyday lives. Now we can weave thi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/depth-report-employees-commutes-lund - 2026-09-24

A lack of phosphorus in forest soil could lead to an acceleration of global climate change. This is shown by new research that has investigated the complex balance between carbon dioxide fertilisation, phosphorus deficiency and tree growth. The world’s forests are vital in the fight against climate change, as they absorb around a quarter of the greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Trees

https://www.science.lu.se/article/phosphorus-deficiency-may-exacerbate-climate-problems - 2026-09-25

The headlines about non-functioning security alarms, about cameras and soon also AI in the home service, are getting more and more. But what happens when the welfare technology does not work? Next year, a new research project will be launched which will investigate this very thing. The CASE researchers, associate professors Gunilla Carlsson, Connie Lethin and Agneta Malmgren Fänge, have in previou

https://www.case.lu.se/en/article/after-technology-alarms-new-study-examines-back-sides-welfare-technology - 2026-09-25

A lack of phosphorus in forest soil could lead to an acceleration of global climate change. This is shown by new research that has investigated the complex balance between carbon dioxide fertilisation, phosphorus deficiency and tree growth. The world’s forests are vital in the fight against climate change, as they absorb around a quarter of the greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Trees

https://www.mgeo.lu.se/en/article/phosphorus-deficiency-may-exacerbate-climate-problems - 2026-09-25

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have created a method that makes it possible to transform the brain’s support cells into parvalbumin-positive cells. These cells act as the brain’s rapid-braking system and are significantly involved in schizophrenia, epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Parvalbumin cells play a central role in keeping brain activity in equilibrium. They control nerv

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/researchers-create-cells-help-brain-keep-its-cool - 2026-09-25

At a CMES seminar, the ECO‑Syria research team presented findings from a three-year interdisciplinary project examining how conflict and cross-border hostilities shape environmental change and development in North and East Syria. Bringing together researchers from multiple disciplines, the project combined satellite imagery analysis, surveys, content analysis, and qualitative interviews to capture

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/eco-syria-presentation-findings-three-year-interdisciplinary-project - 2026-09-25

At a time when developments in Gaza remain central to global politics and public debate, the future of the territory is marked by uncertainty. During a CMES seminar this semester, Swedish journalist and long-time Middle East correspondent Cecilia Uddén reflected on the current situation and possible trajectories ahead. A situation that has not fundamentally changedDespite periods of ceasefire, the

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/cecilia-udden-what-going-happen-gaza - 2026-09-25

Annabell Merkel is one step closer to her PhD after completing her thesis nailing ceremony. She has written a thesis entitled ‘Valorising seaweed: Novel food valuation in everyday encounters’, which explores what makes raw materials regarded as food and how seaweed can make that transition in the Swedish food market. The public defence will take place on 22 May. "Novel foods, often positioned as s

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/annabell-merkel-nailed-her-thesis - 2026-09-25

With a background in Marine Geology and a passion for connecting past ocean conditions to today’s environmental challenges, Professor Helena Filipsson is stepping into the role of Assistant Head of Department at MGeo. In her new position, she will focus on strengthening scientific infrastructure, supporting research, and building collaborations that help the department grow in visibility and impac

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/meet-helena-filipsson-new-assistant-head-mgeo-focus-scientific-infrastructure - 2026-09-25

Our PhD course “Generic knowledge and skills – portfolio” is undergoing improvements, to be implemented February 1st. Olga Göransson, course leader, has led the changes: “The aim is to make the workflow and outcomes more logical and examination more uniform.” At the Faculty of Medicine, “the portfolio” is short for the mandatory PhD course “Generic knowledge and skills – portfolio”. Throughout the

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/simplified-portfolio-phd-students-say-hello-generic-knowledge-and-skills-20 - 2026-09-25

Since April, the second part of a sustainable mobility project, which is to examine all staff and students’ travel habits to and from campus, has been underway. The aim of the project is to reduce the negative impact of our travel to and from work/studies on sustainability and the environment. Lund University currently has around 8,000 employees and 46,000 students, which means a lot of people tra

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-do-you-get-work - 2026-09-26

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mars-guest-seminar-migrant-stuckedness-rome - 2026-09-25

https://www.lu.se/artikel/krisen-i-mellanostern-israel-usa-och-iran - 2026-09-24

Trumps ingrepp i Venezuela var fysiskt, konkret och beväpnat. Vad som händer nu är avgörande för landets framtid, men påverkar också hela regionen, enligt forskaren Andrés Palacio. Historiskt har USA vid flera tillfällen hävdat Centralamerika, Karibien och Sydamerika som sin intressesfär. Sedan andra världskrigets slut har man försökt att destabilisera och ibland konfrontera socialistiska regimer

https://www.lu.se/artikel/venezuela-efter-maduro - 2026-09-24