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Underground fungi play a central role in the fragile ecosystems of atoll islands. The unique symbiotic relationship between these fungi and rainforest trees is vital for the restoration of nature and ultimately for the survival of coral reefs. New research shows how fungi help nutrients to move between the forest and the sea. Palmyra Atoll is a remote and uninhabited cluster of small islands halfw

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/fungi-crucial-recovery-tropical-islands - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. During 7-8 of May, 80 researchers within MERGE and BECC met to learn about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and how their research can be linked, and contribute, to the implementation of the goals. We are just as far from reaching the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) as Burkina Faso. We just have different

https://www.merge.lu.se/article/spring-meeting-2019-merge-becc-jointly-sustainable-development-goals - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Why do humans and other mammals have two kidneys, but only one heart and one brain? “Because the kidneys are so important, of course!” says Diana Karpman – partly joking and partly serious. As a consultant and professor in nephrology, she really does think these organs are among the most essential in the body. Diana K

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/searching-causes-kidney-failure - 2026-07-21

First they met online. Then a Lund (LU) delegation visited Stellenbosch University (SU) in South Africa. A couple of weeks ago SU came to visit LU. (And the tale goes, they rode off together into the sunset.)An eight month long Erasmus university strategic partership exchange programme between Lund and Stellenbosch, South Africa, has given the participants lots of food for thought, professional an

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/skys-not-limit-su-lu-su - 2026-07-21

The packing crates are emptied, new furniture is in place, the art is hung, and the tech is working. The Offices of the Vice-Chancellor and staff have moved into the King’s House. The new entrance opens onto the University Square and the fountain. Behind the doors of the University’s oldest building, there’s a definite air of new and modern. You are greeted first by an exhibition about the buildin

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-beginning-kings-house - 2026-07-22

The Swedish Research Council has recently recommended that the government establish new strategic research areas. In two of them, researchers within NanoLund play key roles: Quantum technologies and Advanced materials. These are two fields that are crucial for the future energy transition, digitalisation, and technological development. Strategic Research Area Advanced MaterialsWithin the research

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/contributing-new-strategic-research-areas - 2026-07-21

ALL MY RELATIONS 2 is a 3-days transdisciplinary workshop that explores the ecological potential of performance, performativity and eco-pedagogy. Extended deadline to apply, 9 august. For the second time we now arrange this three-day workshop in Gylleboverket, a center for ecological art located in the Skåne countryside.  The purpose of this  event is to study the possibilities and limitations of

https://www.thm.lu.se/en/article/all-my-relations-2 - 2026-07-21

By using cells isolated from cancer patients and mixing them with a new technology called “OssiGel”, it is possible to engineer human mini-bones. These miniaturized organs consist of mature bone and marrow tissue and can be used as model to study the disease mechanisms behind cancers that arise in bone marrow or spread to the bones, and offer the personalized testing of new drugs. Paul Bourgine is

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/miniature-bones-research-model-cancer - 2026-07-21

By using cells isolated from cancer patients and mixing them with a new technology called “OssiGel”, it is possible to engineer human mini-bones. These miniaturized organs consist of mature bone and marrow tissue and can be used as model to study the disease mechanisms behind cancers that arise in bone marrow or spread to the bones, and offer the personalized testing of new drugs. Paul Bourgine is

https://www.lucc.lu.se/article/miniature-bones-research-model-cancer - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. High spirits, a magnificently versatile show, and long beer queues, as Lund University staff and students celebrated the 350th anniversary with a big birthday bash. But the party came close to not being held on historic ground. Photo: Kennet Ruona. The National Property Board of Sweden, which manages the buildings in

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/what-party - 2026-07-21

On 11–12 December, the Board of the Faculty of Science and the Board of Lund University of Technology (LTH) made a decision regarding the faculties' joint establishment in Science Village and outlined the next steps in the process.The decisions, based on proposals from the Operations Steering Group (VSG) and the Science Village Stage 2 project group, include the following:Previous options for a Sc

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/board-decision-next-steps-universitys-establishment-science-village - 2026-07-21

The globally acclaimed artist Nairy Baghramian has been appointed as the new honorary doctor for 2024 at Lund University's Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts. The honorary title will be conferred upon her during the ceremony scheduled for Friday, May 31st, in Lund.Baghramian is a world-renowned artist who has showcased her talent through sculpture, installation, photography, and more. Her extensi

https://www.khm.lu.se/en/article/nairy-baghramians-honorary-doctorate-awarded-may-31st - 2026-07-21

The Nordic First St. John's Lodge Jubilee Foundation was established in 1867 with the purpose of supporting promising young people in their education in science, arts or crafts.This year, the scholarship has been awarded to Monirah Hashemi, Maryam Hashempour and Zsófia Rebeka Kozma. All three are students in our artistic master's program in performing arts as critical practice. Warm congratulation

https://www.thm.lu.se/en/article/masters-students-awarded-2024-jubilee-fund-scholarship - 2026-07-21

Since its foundation, the WCMM research school has encouraged young scientists to exchange ideas and foster collaborations while keeping up with the latest techniques. Delving into its origins, coordinators Paul Bourgine and Nick Leigh reflect on the genesis of the WCMM Research School. As this year marks the fifth anniversary of the WCMM Research School, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on t

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/article/wcmm-research-school-origins-and-evolution - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. For a mathematician, the waves of the sea are related to differential equations, and particularly complex ones at that. Mathematical research can help to improve understanding of how waves form and move – which could be useful, for example, in the work to predict dangerous monster waves. The sunlight glistens on the r

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/monster-waves-mathematical-challenge - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Research published in the research journal Diabetologia needs to meet a high standard of quality. Most of the manuscripts submitted are rejected. At the start of 2021, Hindrik Mulder, MD and professor at Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC), will take over as editor-in-chief of the journal. After just over 10 years

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/hindrik-mulder-incoming-editor-chief-diabetologia - 2026-07-21

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. By Pia [dot] romare [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Pia Romare) - published on 23 August 2018“We must understand the ageing process itself in order to help people with conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, and to possibly enable us to prevent these diseases from arising”, says Henrik Ahlenius of the Stem Cell Centr

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/how-do-dementia-diseases-affect-our-brains - 2026-07-21

In the Colombian rainforest, cattle ranching is spreading and leading to forest fires and deforestation. This threatens the environment, climate and indigenous people in the Amazon. More efficient use of existing pastures and alternative livelihoods are some of the factors needed to protect the rainforest, according to a new thesis by Jesica López. Colombia's rainforest is part of the Amazon and i

https://www.cec.lu.se/article/new-thesis-highlights-sustainable-solutions-protect-amazon-rainforest - 2026-07-21

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/flying-start-2025 - 2026-07-22

The University Management Group visited Utrecht University at the end of April. After several educational days in Utrecht, they came away inspired and full of new ideas and thoughts about open science, holistic thinking, collaboration and teaching qualifications. The University Management Group have written about their experiences of their study visit to Utrecht and the lessons and thoughts they b

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-management-group-were-inspired-utrecht-university - 2026-07-21