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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In competition with more than a thousand entries for the Presidential Poster Competition at the 2010 Endocrine Society congress in San Diego, USA, the winning contribution was that of Rajesh Kumar, scientist at Lund University Diabetes Centre. The research in question relates to the positive effects of the oestrogen h

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/oestrogen-protects-transplanted-cells-and-organs - 2026-05-01

We now welcome the visiting professors recruited to the Faculty of Science through last year's international call for applications. Their collective expertise and international experience will strengthen the academic environment and create conditions for continued development in research, education and collaboration. To provide an overall picture of their backgrounds and assignments, all participa

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/our-new-visiting-professors-and-their-expertise - 2026-05-01

https://sweah.lu.se/en/article/sain-alumna-about-nkg-high-search-pressure-year - 2026-05-01

“We aim to contribute to the broader dialogue between academia and industry, ensuring that our work remains relevant and impactful in addressing contemporary issues.” This is how Joakim Gullstrand, Professor of Economics and the new Dean of Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) describes his ideas for the near future. Professor Joakim Gullstrand’s research focuses on internati

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusems-new-dean-joakim-gullstrand-leadership-and-collaboration - 2026-05-01

Last week, six intrepid retail researchers from the Centre for Retail Research at Lund University travelled to London to observe the latest retail trends. Here, we summarise the most important trends and what the Swedish retail industry can learn from what is happening in London. Trend #1: Interesting use of space London is a densely populated city, which means they make use of all available space

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/handbags-flowers-and-desserts-what-can-sweden-learn-londons-retail-trends - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new COVID-19 antibody test developed by scientists at Lund University in Sweden has shown robust performance upon clinical validation and application. The test detects antibodies in the blood targeting the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, and determines in just 15 minutes whether a person has had COVID-19, regardless of

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-rapid-and-robust-covid-19-antibody-test-developed - 2026-05-01

UniStem Day 2020 was another great success, with high school students visiting Lund University to enjoy a variety of activities introducing them to the fascinating world of stem cell research. The 6th UniStem day hosted by Lund University kicked off at the LUX Aula lecture theatre, Lund University, where over 200 high school students from over the Skåne region were welcomed by event co-ordinator A

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/bringing-stem-cell-research-next-generation-scientists - 2026-05-01

CMES Olof Palme Professor Raphael Cohen-Almagor has published "Holocaust Denial and the Abuse of Education" in Festschrift Joerden. The text is published in Joanna Długosz-Jóźwiak et al (eds.), Festschrift Joerden (Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt Oder, 2023). This article is opened by explaining a specific type of hate speech: Holocaust denial. I will establish that Holocaust denial is a for

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/holocaust-denial-and-abuse-education - 2026-05-01

The search is on for 25 researchers from around the world in Lund University’s largest ever international recruitment drive. Welcome to join a world-class university dedicated to understanding, explaining, and improving our world and the human condition. As an Assistant Professor, you develop your qualifications over four years. You can then be promoted to permanent employment as a senior lecturer

https://www.soclaw.lu.se/en/article/sociology-law-department-hiring-assistant-professor-law-rights-and-social-movements - 2026-05-01

...who has been nominated by the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) to be the Swedish representative in the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) Cryosphere working group. The scientific core elements of IASC are its five Working Groups. The main function of the working groups is to encourage and support science-led international programs by offering opportunities for planning and

https://www.nateko.lu.se/article/congratulations-margareta-johansson - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. – Sanitation is a major challenge in India. It is partly to do with the high population density, there are more people sharing the same space, and a historically higher cultural and religious acceptance of poor sanitation, says Sara Gabrielsson from Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies, LUCSUS. Her resear

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/sanitation-more-toilets-informal-settlements-india-need-community-based-ownership-and-state-action - 2026-05-01

Eleven postdocs from around the world, with a particular interest in research in ageing and health, visited Lund University at the beginning of the new year. Mentoring programs, constructive feedback on project proposals, CV and career plans were on the agenda when the national research school SWEAH arranged a workshop. The workshop on mentoring on 25th January was held by licensed psychologist Ka

https://sweah.lu.se/en/article/so-can-alumni-structure-their-research-career - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The University is now a member of Scholars at Risk (SAR), an international network that helps vulnerable and persecuted academics. Professor Shirin Zubair visited Lund University and spoke about her situation as a persecuted academic. “This is in line with our core values as a university, which include defending and s

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-joins-network-help-scholars-risk - 2026-05-01

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/syria-waiting-enough-enough - 2026-05-01

ATLAS is approaching, and this year’s edition brings several changes. The fair is moving to the Annexet where exhibitors will be spread across two floors. At the same time, new ideas and concepts are being introduced – including seminars before and after ATLAS – with the aim of preparing students more effectively for working life. We spoke to LUNA’s Head of Corporate Relations, Paulina Szofer, abo

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/new-venue-and-shifting-labour-market-shape-years-atlas - 2026-05-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Margareta Johansson, researcher at the department, has been elected as the new Chair of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences' National Committee for Global Environmental Change. Here she answers some questions regarding this. What's the purpose of the the Academy's National Committee for Global Environmental Change?–

https://www.nateko.lu.se/article/margareta-johansson-elected-new-chair-royal-swedish-academy-sciences-national-committee-global - 2026-05-01

If you have been a government employee for at least 30 years (25 if retiring) and have not yet been a recipient, you are welcome to register and select the form of gift you wish to receive. The award consists of either a wristwatch, two different crystal glass bowls, two different pieces of art glassware or a medal. The wristwatch is a men’s or women’s model in gold. The medal is minted in gold. Y

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-approaching-presentation-award-long-and-devoted-public-service-nor - 2026-05-02

Last autumn, each faculty appointed a data steward to support researchers on issues related to research data. LTH has appointed two new data stewards, Andreas Karman and Viktor Klintberg, who replace Robin Gullstrand. About Andreas KarmanAndreas Karman has worked as a librarian at LTH since 2014, with a focus on supporting research and researchers. Among other things, he was the faculty representa

https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2025/two-new-data-stewards-support-lth-researchers - 2026-05-01

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 - 2026-05-01

The Faculty of Medicine has reviewed its communications activities and made some changes. They have reorganised their ways of working and have even reworked their internal website, Intramed. 2022 saw the reorganisation of the communication activities at the Faculty, taking as its starting point an analysis made from  2019-2020 of the situation as it was then, including proposals for improvements.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-internal-website-staff-faculty-medicine-has-made-difference - 2026-05-02