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On 27 April, the Government decided that Ingrid Petersson will be the new Chairperson of Lund University. She has had a long career in the public sector and on boards and among other roles has been Director General of the Formas research council (2013-2022). Ingrid Petersson took up the position on 1 May 2023. “Lund University is a strong research university and Ingrid Petersson is warmly welcomed

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ingrid-petersson-new-chairperson-lund-university - 2026-05-28

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/gothenburg-they-know-lund-university-has-been-successful-horizon-europe - 2026-05-28

Innovation is on the rise at Lund University. More and more researchers want to see how their research can be put to use through new treatments, products or services that reach society. In 2025, 161 ideas came in from researchers seeking support, compared to 125 the previous year. In total, almost 850 students and researchers received support from LU Innovation during the year. In 2025, LU Innovat

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/record-number-lund-university-researchers-interested-innovation - 2026-05-28

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Vissa ämnen skrivs det särskilt ofta i media om under sommaren. Här finns en lista över forskare vid Lunds universitet som kan svara på vanliga sommarfrågor. Alger, algblomning
Karin Rengefors, limnolog och specialist på alger och algblomning i sötvatten, 046-222 84 27, 0736-00 17 44
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https://www.lu.se/artikel/lunds-universitets-sommarlista-massor-av-experter-fran-till-o - 2026-05-28

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. As of the new year, a new University management team will take over the helm. For the next term of office, 2021-2026, the University will be led by vice-chancellor Erik Renström and deputy vice-chancellor Lena Eskilsson, together with five pro vice-chancellors and the University director. “The choice of pro vice-chanc

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-university-management-2021-2026 - 2026-05-27

För att skapa en funktionell stadsmiljö för människa, miljö och biologisk mångfald behöver städer göra noggranna övervägningar. Att förtäta städer kan vara positivt för exempelvis minskad biltrafik och bättre service till fler människor. Samtidigt kan det ske på bekostnad av grönytor och människors hälsa. Johanna Alkan Olsson är lektor vid CEC och har under lång tid forskat på dessa dilemman. Idag

https://www.cec.lu.se/sv/artikel/fem-utmaningar-och-tips-att-skapa-en-funktionell-stadsmiljo-vid-fortatning - 2026-05-27

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Vi kommer att minnas 2020 som året då coronaviruset lamslog världen, samtidigt som klimatförändringarna blev allt påtagligare, och vi i Sverige uppmätte det varmaste året hitintills. Vilka förändringar för klimatet vill forskarna se 2021? Forskare inom klimat och hållbarhet vid Lunds universitet listar sina förhoppn

https://www.lu.se/artikel/klimatforskarnas-onskelista-2021 - 2026-05-28

Förra veckan gick Uppsatsveckan på Ekonomihögskolan av stapeln för tredje gången; en vecka full av föreläsningar och workshops med syfte att stärka studenterna inför deras uppsatsskrivande. Daniel Gunnarsson, bibliotekschef på Ekonomihögskolan, berättar om hur idén till Uppsatsveckan kom till för att ge studenter stöd tidigt i processen med att skriva uppsats. Att komma igång med sin uppsats och a

https://www.ehl.lu.se/artikel/har-far-studenter-stod-i-uppsatsskrivandet - 2026-05-28

That eating plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and legumes is beneficial for health is well known. More surprising, however, is that people who eat in a environmentally-friendly way also display nutritional values that are better than researchers had expected. This is shown in a new study from Lund University. The EAT–Lancet diet is a global dietary guideline developed to promote both human health

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/climate-friendly-diet-yielded-unexpectedly-strong-nutritional-outcomes - 2026-05-27

That eating plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and legumes is beneficial for health is well known. More surprising, however, is that people who eat in a environmentally-friendly way also display nutritional values that are better than researchers had expected. This is shown in a new study from Lund University. The EAT–Lancet diet is a global dietary guideline developed to promote both human health

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/climate-friendly-diet-yielded-unexpectedly-strong-nutritional-outcomes - 2026-05-27

Nu startar ett nytt forskningsprogram med målet att förbättra vården för personer med cerebral pares. Forskningsprogrammet som leds från Lunds universitet, är multidisciplinärt och kommer även involvera brukare och yrkesverksamma. Programmet är ett av sju forskningsprogram som tilldelas medel från Forte och Vetenskapsrådet för att förbättra och utveckla vården ”Framåt med cerebral pares” som forsk

https://www.lu.se/artikel/15-miljoner-till-vardforskning-med-fokus-pa-cerebral-pares - 2026-05-27

Kan spel fungera som en metod för att sprida kunskap och inspirera till handling? Om man frågar Karl Sterner Isaksson och Jagdeep Singh så är svaret på detta ett självklart ja! De är båda aktuella mer varsitt spel om biologisk mångfald respektive matsvinn, och de ser spel som ett sätt att förvandla komplexa miljöutmaningar till något begripligt, engagerande – och roligt! ArtkollKarl Sterner Isakss

https://www.cec.lu.se/sv/artikel/spela-forandring-mer-biologisk-mangfald-och-mindre-matsvinn-pa-spelbordet - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. For many years, professor of Chinese Michael Schoenhals compiled a substantial archive containing material from the Cultural Revolution in China. He is now donating this unique collection to the Lund University Library. Michael Schoenhals. The Cultural Revolution took place from 1966 to 1976 – a period about which not

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/memories-cultural-revolution - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In late May–early June, Lund University will hold a Nobel Symposium in Physics and Chemistry where newly discovered super-heavy elements will be discussed. The possibility for a Nobel Prize looms on the horizon, but the road ahead is not straightforward and competition between countries and researchers is fierce. Dirk

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-elements-be-discussed-lu-nobel-symposium - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Eva Wiberg represents Lund University all over the world – from Europe to Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. She argues that global challenges and dwindling EU funding call for more intense collaborations with a few carefully selected international partners. Eva Wiberg together with the students Jens W

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/deputy-vice-chancellor-eva-wiberg-international-collaboration-strengthens-economy - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. When Jonas Hafström swings his gavel at the board meeting in June, he will do so in front of an almost entirely new University Board. He himself maintains his seat, comfortable in his role as chair which he began two years ago. Jonas Hafström, chairman of the University board. When former chair Margot Wallström resign

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/donald-trump-and-brexit-affects-agenda-board - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The recent hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria highlight the potential for the climate system to cause loss and damage. “Loss and damage” is a phrase used in different ways by people who work on climate policy, negotiation and adaptation/resilience. A new study clarifies these different perspectives which is a key issue

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/clarifying-perspectives-promote-action-loss-and-damage-climate-change - 2026-05-27

The first round of application for autumn semester accommodation has now closed. LU Accommodation will verify all applications, and then start sending out offers. Offers are projected to be sent out within two weeks. On 23rd May, the application for the first round of available housing for Autumn 2024 was closed. In the next step of the process, the following will happen:LU Accommodation will veri

https://www.luaccommodation.lu.se/article/autumn-application-closed-what-happens-now - 2026-05-27

We have a new name for the Astronomy Building – Universum! To me, it expresses that this will be a place where everyone in the faculty can gather, where disciplines meet, and where we feel at home, while also honouring what has always been here: astronomy.I am deeply relieved and glad we reached consensus on the name, especially as it emerged several times among the suggestions in our naming compe

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/deans-corner-charlotta-turner-we-finally-have-common-place-natural-sciences - 2026-05-27

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/climate-crisis-has-marketing-problem - 2026-05-28