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An international research team led from Lund University, has identified epigenetic biomarkers that can predict which people with type 2 diabetes are at risk of cardiovascular disease. The study is now published in Cell Reports Medicine. People with type 2 diabetes are up to four times more likely to have heart attacks, strokes, anginas and other coronary heart diseases than healthy people. Therefo

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/biomarkers-reveal-risk-cardiovascular-disease-type-2-diabetes - 2026-05-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The first position is within how biogeochemical cycles are influenced by climate and their potential feedback mechanisms, while the second position is connected to the project MYR, climate smart management practices Two PhD positions are available within BECCFirst one is within how biogeochemical cycles are influenced

https://www.becc.lu.se/article/becc-announces-two-phd-positions-gothenburg - 2026-05-05

Do epigenetic changes cause type 2 diabetes, or do the changes occur only after a person has become ill? A new study by researchers at Lund University provides increased support for the idea that epigenetic changes can cause type 2 diabetes. The researchers behind the new findings published in Nature Communications now aim to develop methods for disease prevention. We inherit our genes from our pa

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/epigenetic-changes-can-cause-type-2-diabetes - 2026-05-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In the wake of #metoo, thousands of women have dared to speak out about the sexual assaults and harassment they have been subjected to in the workplace. In the case of academics, this has been channelled through the call to action, “Akademiuppropet”, which started on Facebook. Lena Lindell is human resources consultan

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/what-scale-sexual-harassment-lu - 2026-05-05

During his research education, Jonathan Timpka wanted to elucidate what is affecting the ability to work for patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Defending his Ph.D. thesis on November 19th, Jonathan tells about his wide range of projects within the Restorative Parkinson Unit led by Per Odin. Tell us about your Ph.D. research! My research engagement has been quite diverse, ranging from reg

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/phd-defence-interview-jonathan-timpka - 2026-05-05

The latest report from the Psychological Defence Research Institute is now available: Building Resilience and Psychological Defence. It outlines an analytical framework, guidebook, and template addressing six dimensions of hybrid threats and foreign influence and interference from a nation-state perspective. Acknowledging that these types of threats are complex and multifaceted, it is intended to

https://www.psychologicaldefence.lu.se/article/new-research-report-building-resilience-and-psychological-defence - 2026-05-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In June, LUCSUS researchers Genesis Yengoh, Sara Gabrielsson and Ann Åkerman kicked off the capacity building programme Land is Life. During two intense weeks, 13 future leaders from Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda participated in i lecturers, field trips, group work and discussions in Kisumu, Kenya.  The capacity

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/lucsus-kicked-new-capacity-building-programme-ecosystem-and-biodiversity-kenya - 2026-05-05

At Lund University’s Biomedical Centre, the FACS Core Facility hums with activity, hosting a range of machines ready to support scientific research. Now, the facility welcomes its latest addition: a high-tech spectral flow cytometry instrument coupled with image-based sorting capacity. Scientists from various disciplines are lining up to use this new tool, which promises to make cell research fast

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/new-era-flow-cytometry-arrives-facs-core-facility - 2026-05-05

Nine projects have been granted funding through the Sustainability Fund and the call for applications concerning Sustainable Idea Exploration. The aim of the call is to take early ideas from research to innovation that can make a difference to society. The funded projects each receive a maximum of SEK 150,000 to develop the innovative potential of their ideas. Twenty applications were submitted in

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainability-fund-enables-nine-new-projects - 2026-05-06

Take a look at Odeum's spring programme, which is filled with exceptional concerts and discussions about music for everyone to enjoy. A warm welcome to our spring concert programme featuring musical discoveries, world-class musicians and exciting discussions about music! This time, we are highlighting both the university's own ensembles and international guests, while the 281-year history of the A

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/odeums-spring-programme-2026-now-available - 2026-05-06

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In the past decade, knowledge of how lifestyle affects our genes, a research field called epigenetics, has grown exponentially. Researchers at the Lund University Diabetes Centre have summarised the state of scientific knowledge within epigenetics linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes in a review article published in

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/how-lifestyle-affects-our-genes - 2026-05-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The bad news about malignant melanoma is that the disease is increasing more rapidly than most other types of cancer. The good news is that it is easy to cure, as long as it is detected in time. A research group in Lund has therefore started a project that it is hoped will make it easier to correctly diagnose suspicio

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/tape-could-simplify-skin-cancer-diagnosis - 2026-05-05

By reprogramming tumour cells to become the body’s defenders, Filipe Pereira and his colleagues hope to improve current cancer treatments. Right now, some of the immune system’s most important players, the dendritic cells, are patrolling your body in search of foreign substances. If they find something suspicious, they break it down into smaller pieces, called antigens, which are presented to the

https://www.lucc.lu.se/article/reprogramming-cancer-cells-immune-defenders - 2026-05-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. COLLABORATION WITH UZBEKISTAN: The Sociology of Law Department at Lund University and the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Uzbekistan are closely collaborating within the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme. Both partner universities exchange academic staff, PhD students, master and undergradu

https://www.soclaw.lu.se/en/article/language-skills-and-international-workshop-migration-and-informality-when-interns-uzbekistan-visit - 2026-05-05

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Nya e-resurser JflixHT-biblioteken har startat en prenumeration på Jflix: Jflix.net is a website dedicated to award-winning films on various topics dealing with Judaism and Israel. From Jewish history through biographies of leaders, along with films about Israeli society and culture. These films discuss questions su

https://www.lub.lu.se/internt/artikel/nyhetsbrev-januari-emedia-och-lubsearch - 2026-05-05

With over 40 exhibitors and thousands of visitors, this year’s ATLAS Career Fair was the largest to date! The annual career fair, organised by LUNA – the Science Student Union – with support from the Faculty of Science, brings together students, PhD candidates, companies and organisations with a shared focus: creating opportunities for the natural scientists of the future.ATLAS offers undergraduat

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/record-interest-years-atlas-career-fair - 2026-05-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A scientific collaboration organised by the Department of Food Science, Copenhagen University in association with Danish Ministry of External Affairs, Danish Ministry of Food and Environment, Danish Embassy in India and Indian Embassy in Denmark. A scientific workshop was organised on 6th and 7th of September the Depa

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/report-indo-danish-workshop - 2026-05-05

Thomas Malm, Professor of Human Ecology, has published the anthology On Interdisciplinary Paths - Thoughts and Memories. This collection of essays focuses mainly on Oceania, the part of the world where Thomas has traveled and researched the most. The book takes readers on a journey through time and space and in a highly interdisciplinary trajectory. This aligns with Thomas' research career, which

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/thomas-malm-publishes-anthology-his-life-researcher - 2026-05-05

Lund University has a large and broad range of research infrastructure on offer. Several are world-leading. Unfortunately, however, in many cases the knowledge among researchers of what is on offer is low. “There are many researchers who are unaware of what the University has and what is accessible or how the infrastructure can help their research”, says Kajsa M Paulsson who is infrastructure coor

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/find-research-infrastructures-lucris-and-develop-your-research - 2026-05-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Christelle Prinz, professor of solid state physics and affiliated to NanoLund, receives 150,000 euros to further develop research results that are considered to have great innovation potential by the European Research Council. For several years, physicist Christelle Prinz has developed nanotechnology to diagnose and s

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/erc-grant-one-step-covid-detection - 2026-05-05