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Obesity is commonly diagnosed using BMI, but this approach has several limitations. Researchers at Lund University and AstraZeneca show that integrating measurements such as body fat percentage and waist circumference captures disease risks missed by BMI alone.   In recent years, research has shown that there are several limitations with BMI alone when it comes to assessing adiposity quantity, dis

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-bmi-alone-does-not-fully-capture-health-risks-linked-obesity - 2026-11-01

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mocca-research-seminar-examines-education-reform-transparency-and-governance-challenges-uzbekistan - 2026-11-01

For the last three years, middle-school classrooms in Lund and Staffanstorp have been getting a special visit during the autumn: scientists walk in with stories about their favorite research topic and what it is like to work in a lab. This is the Science to Schools program, an initiative that began as an idea from PhD student Abigail Altman and has now grown into a collaboration involving Lund Ste

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/bringing-science-classroom-taking-science-middle-schools-lund - 2026-11-02

A large international collaboration involving researchers from Lund University’s Lund Stem Cell Center has taken an important step toward making induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)–based therapies more globally accessible. Published in Stem Cell Reports, the study presents the first data‑driven international benchmarking of key quality control assays, showing how standardized methods can reduce v

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/global-study-advances-harmonised-quality-control-stem-cell-based-therapies - 2026-11-02

RAMP-UP, a new EU-funded doctoral programme coordinated by Lund University, is now inviting researchers from all faculties to submit proposals for co-funded PhD projects in regenerative medicine and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). The programme welcomes interdisciplinary ideas that span scientific, technological, clinical, ethical, economic, and societal perspectives on the developmen

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-interdisciplinary-project-co-funding-ramp - 2026-11-01

When research results are to become companies, questions can arise regarding conflicts of interest and secondary employment (bisyssla). LU Innovation's legal adviser Fredrik Engfeldt answers what you need to consider If I'm a researcher at Lund University, can I start my own company based on my research? Yes, absolutely! The professor's privilege (lärarundantaget) gives you the right to transfer a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/what-rules-or-guidelines-apply-if-i-want-start-business-while-lu - 2026-11-01

A new specialization within the Master’s programme in Life Sciences highlights how computational science can be applied in medicine and biology. The initiative reflects a growing demand for mathematically and technically skilled scientists who want to tackle complex problems in the life sciences. The new specialization is part of the existing Master’s programme in Computational Science, but opens

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/mathematics-and-medicine-combined-new-masters-specialization-computational-science - 2026-11-01

With the aid of two satellites and machine learning, researcher Hakim Abdi is mapping the composition of tree species in Swedish forests down to the individual stands. Through the creation of a method capable of generating annual maps of tree diversity, his aim is to assist in forest management and decision-making regarding both climate and biodiversity strategies. Funded by the Swedish National S

https://www.cec.lu.se/article/forest-analysis-through-satellite-data-and-machine-learning - 2026-11-01

Four articles from LTH were published on The Conversation in 2025, reaching 34,000 readers worldwide. Visiting doctoral student Simona Sagone’s article on the EU’s new carbon tax was the most read with 25,000 views and was translated into Spanish. und University had a record year on The Conversation in 2025. The university’s researchers published 76 articles that together reached 1.1 million reads

https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/lth-researchers-reached-34000-readers-globally-conversation - 2026-11-01

https://www.norca.lu.se/article/mars-project-hosts-mid-term-conference-and-workshop-migration-governance-non-western-contexts - 2026-11-01

https://www.case.lu.se/en/article/another-million-grant-research-about-active-living - 2026-11-01

Malmö Art Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie Thams as lecturer in Fine Arts, with a specialization in Theory and Writing in Artistic Practice. Marie Thams is a visual artist, writer, editor, and educator with extensive experience in teaching, artistic writing, and critical reflection within higher art education. She holds an MFA in Fine Art and Art Theory from the Royal Danish

https://www.khm.lu.se/en/article/marie-thams-our-new-lecturer-fine-arts - 2026-11-01

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/onwards-and-upwards-lund-university-eu-framework-programme - 2026-11-02

The UN’s Global Goals will now be used in LUCRIS to tag researchers, research output, organisations and research projects that are linked to the Goals. This is a sought-after function and the strategic decision will highlight the University’s sustainability-related research. Check to see how your research is tagged! Why is tagging of Global Goals being introduced in LUCRIS? The University sees an

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/your-research-related-global-goals - 2026-11-02

The Faculty's new coordinated service organisation was approved by the Faculty Board (MFS) today. On the first of January it goes live. The reorganisation means that the unit level for Med-service and Library & ICT will be phased out. These departments will be placed directly under Unit Manager Mikael Rydahl. CCM and the University Veterinarian will retain their current structure but will be integ

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/new-service-organisation-more-needs-adapted-faculty-support - 2026-11-02

Lund University is proposing changes to clarify how its operations in Helsingborg are strategically managed. The reason for this is that it is not always clear at present who is responsible for what, and that there is sometimes overlap between different parts of the organisation. Responsibility for education and research remains with the faculties. Here you will find the latest updates on the chan

https://www.ch.lu.se/en/internal/article/management-and-governance-helsingborg - 2026-11-01

It’s time to start planning your summer rest and recreation. We’ve put together some frequently asked questions about annual leave and key dates to help you with your planning. How many days of annual leave do I have to take? You must take at least 20 days of your annual leave during the year. What happens if I do not use all my annual leave?  The year’s entire annual leave is primarily to be used

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/time-plan-your-annual-leave-heres-what-you-need-know - 2026-11-02

It’s time to nominate the Faculty's Honorary doctors for 2027. This year, philosopher Jonna Bornemark and journalist Sara Heyman were appointed honorary doctors at the faculty, and now we want to continue to associate other "stars" with us through honorary doctorates. Do you have a prominent person in your network who you think could be suitable? If so, make sure to nominate that person latest 1 S

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/do-you-have-honorary-doctor-stand-nominate-now-0 - 2026-11-02

The Faculty of Medicine is now launching a review of our research organization. The aim is to identify what is working well today, where the organization creates vulnerabilities or unnecessary burdens—and what changes can provide even better conditions for research of the highest quality. The review covers both the organizational roles and responsibilities of the research groups and the Faculty’s

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/review-aims-strengthen-facultys-research-organization-see-meeting-times - 2026-11-02

Inner transformation is key to solving global challenges. That was the central message when Professor Christine Wamsler from Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS) visited students in the “Living the Sustainability Idea” track to explore how inner development can drive sustainable change. Christine Wamsler , Professor of Sustainability Science at Lund University Centre for Sust

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/why-inner-change-matters - 2026-11-02