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The University Board decided in June to propose Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor for the next three-year term of office. The next step is to appoint a deputy vice-chancellor. Applications and nominations can now be submitted for this position – the closing date is 14 September. Lund University is now seeking a deputy vice-chancellor who, together with the Vice-Chancellor, will help to develop the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-seeking-deputy-vice-chancellor - 2026-10-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Today, in a ceremony at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, a Lund University Master’s student has been named a ‘Global Swede’ by the Swedish Minister for Trade. The distinction ’Global Swede’ is awarded to international students who are considered ‘good ambassadors for their University and for Sweden’, and have shown ’

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lu-student-selected-global-swede-2014 - 2026-10-15

Between 1,200 and 1,500 international students are expected to enrol at Lund University for the autumn term. On Arrival Day, Tuesday 18th August, they are welcomed by staff and volunteers who assist them all the way from Copenhagen Airport to their new student accommodation. “Arrival Day is about much more than just logistics. For many students, this is their first time in Lund, and we want them t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/international-students-arrive-lund-autumn-semester - 2026-10-15

Alzheimer’s researcher Sebastian Palmqvist has been awarded USD 19.4 million (SEK 190 million) from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Aging (NIA). The funds are to be used to develop a clinical test based on the biomarker MTBR-tau243. The goal is to develop an FDA-approved blood test within five years that will benefit patients. “It’s a great pleasure to

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/sek-190-million-research-and-development-new-diagnostic-test-alzheimers-disease - 2026-10-15

A longitudinal study from Lund University in Sweden shows that mental health problems have increased sharply among lower secondary school students, becoming three times more common among girls over a period of 17 years. In the first survey period (2007-2008), around 10 per cent of girls were above the limit for what is considered clinically significant mental health problems. In the second survey

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-girls-mental-health-problems-have-tripled - 2026-10-15

A new study by researchers at Lund University in Sweden found that 85 percent of patients with aura-dominant migraine experienced a reduction in monthly aura days by at least half following treatment with the anti-epileptic drug lamotrigine. The findings need to be confirmed in a controlled study, but could eventually be significant for a patient group that currently lacks a specific treatment for

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/anti-epileptic-drug-may-reduce-migraine-aura - 2026-10-15

Not happy with the election result? Don’t worry. Election day is not the only opportunity to influence politics. A new study based on data from 270,000 people in 40 countries shows that people who get involved in politics between elections – through activities such as petitions, demonstrations, boycotts and contacting politicians – are more likely to have their views represented in politics than t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/study-across-40-countries-political-activism-linked-representation - 2026-10-15

For most of his career as a researcher, Lars Björck has sought to understand how bacteria manage to evade the human immune system. One of his discoveries is now saving the lives of patients with kidney disease who previously found it very difficult to receive a kidney transplant. He describes research as a combination of perseverance and imagination – and a fair few failures. Meet the winner of th

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/turning-bacterias-weapons-medical-tools - 2026-10-15

Professor Lars Björck, of Lund University, has been awarded the 2026 Nordic Fernström Prize. He receives the prize for his pioneering research into how disease-causing bacteria interact with and evade the human immune system. His research has provided fundamental insights into microbial pathogenesis and paved the way for significant biotechnological tools and new therapeutic possibilities. Through

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/fernstrom-nordic-prize-goes-research-has-turned-bacterias-weapons-medical-tools - 2026-10-15

A feather-light touch can trigger a chain reaction in a plant in less than a minute. Researchers at Lund University have identified the molecular signaling pathway that links mechanical stimulation to changes in plant genes and growth. Plants cannot run away when the wind picks up, rain lashes down, or a hungry herbivore begins chewing on their leaves. Instead, they must sense their surroundings a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/researchers-solve-mystery-how-plants-sense-touch - 2026-10-15

Lund University is ranked 104 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. Although the university's position is lower than last year, its overall score remains almost unchanged. THE WUR is one of the world's leading university rankings and assesses institutions based on factors such as research impact, teaching environment, international collaboration and reputation.Lund Un

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-ranking-shows-lund-universitys-international-position - 2026-10-15

Quantum technology is high on the agenda, with research taking place across several areas at Lund University. Now, the university’s quantum researchers are being brought together in a new centre based at the Faculty of Engineering. The centre aims to strengthen collaboration in quantum science, raise the visibility of research in the field, and create better conditions for new ideas to emerge. Qua

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-centre-brings-together-lund-universitys-quantum-research - 2026-10-15

India’s Supreme Court is often hailed as a champion of the environment. However, when PhD student Mahesh Menon examined almost a hundred environmental judgements, a different picture emerged. Industry and the government’s growth agenda were the winners in these rulings, while indigenous peoples, poor communities and future generations were the perennial losers. How is the term sustainable developm

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/he-examined-30-years-environmental-court-rulings-same-groups-lost - 2026-10-15

Aurochs, the ancient ancestors of modern cattle, once roamed large parts of Europe, Asia and northern Africa. New research by an international team led by Lund University indicates that multiple factors contributed to their demise in northern Europe - one of the areas where they became extinct the earliest. “These ancient case studies reveal long-term patterns - which species are most vulnerable,

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/study-sheds-new-light-why-aurochs-disappeared-scandinavia - 2026-10-15

A new study seeks to challenge the conventional view of a honey bee colony. By viewing colonies as superorganisms, the fundamental biology of the honey bee colony is redefined. These insights may have implications for modern beekeeping. According to the prevailing view, a honey bee colony consists of a very large number of individual organisms; specifically, a queen, 200-300 drones and tens of tho

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/honey-bee-colony-can-be-viewed-superorganism - 2026-10-15

Where will the next flood strike? Which parts of a city will become hottest as the climate changes? By combining AI and geographic information, a new EU-funded project aims to help us understand the societal challenges of the future. Lund University is leading the initiative. Maps have long helped us understand the world. Now they are being joined by artificial intelligence. A combination of the t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/eu-project-ai-and-geography-led-lund-university - 2026-10-15

Biodiversity indicators can help companies make more sustainable decisions. But only nine per cent of the world’s largest companies in sectors with a major impact on biodiversity use such indicators, according to a new study from Lund University. The researchers also show that different indicators can lead to different conclusions and present seven recommendations for how they should be used. Rese

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/only-9-cent-major-companies-use-biodiversity-indicators-study-finds - 2026-10-15

The nightjar migrates thousands of kilometres, yet the same wings must also help it catch insects at low speeds. A new study from Lund University shows how these competing demands have shaped the bird’s flight performance. The European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) is a nocturnal migratory bird that travels between Europe and southern Africa each year. However, its wings are not only used for l

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/nightjar-wings-reveal-trade-between-hunting-slowly-and-travelling-far - 2026-10-15

Five researchers from Lund University have been awarded a combined SEK 149 million in grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. This matches the previous record of five approved applications. In total, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is awarding SEK 900 million to 30 research projects that, following evaluations by international experts, have been deemed innovative and at the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/sek-149-million-knut-and-alice-wallenberg-foundation - 2026-10-15

Tissue-friendly electrodes, developed by researchers at Lund University in Sweden, are now undergoing clinical trials at Skåne University Hospital. Using 30 electrodes, each thinner than a strand of hair, the researchers aim to investigate the possibility of more precise stimulation and mapping of the brain prior to deep brain stimulation (DBS). Our movement patterns, among other things, are contr

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/groundbreaking-brain-electrode-implant-developed-lund-be-tested-humans - 2026-10-15