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Researcher Marwa Dabaieh from Lund University in Sweden has come up with a way to adapt the so-called Trombe wall – a passive solar building design from the 19th century – to not only heat but also cool buildings, while drastically reduce associated carbon emissions. The new design is now being tested by locals in Saint Catherine, Egypt. “In Egypt, fossil fuels account for 94% of all energy. There
Dr. Olle Lindvall, recently awarded a jubilee doctorate from Lund University, has spent more than fifty years studying the brain and how to repair it. His work has turned ideas that once seemed like science fiction into scientific reality. Looking back on his journey from curious medical student to clinical neuroscientist, he talks about his accomplishments, the challenges he faced, and gives advi
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Strong external pressure is needed to stop the violence between Israel and Hamas, which has harvested immense humanitarian suffering on both sides. And it must happen quickly, according to Peace and conflict researcher Lisa Strömbom. The UN warns of full-scale war if the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas cont
https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/israel-palestine-conflict-external-pressure-needed-bring-parties-negotiating-table - 2026-05-29
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Strong external pressure is needed to stop the violence between Israel and Hamas, which has harvested immense humanitarian suffering on both sides. And it must happen quickly, according to Peace and conflict researcher Lisa Strömbom. The UN warns of full-scale war if the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas conti
https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/israel-palestine-conflict-external-pressure-needed-bring-parties-negotiating-table - 2026-05-31
LUCSUS is for the tenth time taking part in Lund Sustainability Week! For us as a centre, the week serves as an important platform to engage with the public and communicate our research. This year's Sustainability Week features more than 70 events, and all of them are free of charge. The week runs from 13 – 18 April in Lund and is organised as a joint venture by Lund University and Lund municipali
https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/lucsus-sustainability-week-2026 - 2026-05-31
Who, if not the Faculty of Medicine (i.e. us), should compete by cycle, public transport, carpool or walks to work. The competition: 28 April – 30 May. Award ceremony and party on 3 June. The University is part of the climate collaboration CoAction Lund and this spring the 25 participating organisations will compete against each other in sustainable commuting: cycling, taking public transport, car
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/lets-pull-our-weight-health-climate-competition-sustainable-commuting - 2026-05-29
CMES researcher Svante Lundgren has written a review of a book which provides a solid overview of Turkey's history as the country approaches its centenary this autumn. The reviewed book is called Drama utan slut. Turkiet 100 år. (English translation: Drama Without End. Turkey 100 Years.) and was written by journalist Bitte Hammargren and photographer Stefan Bladh (Atlas, 2023). Svante's review was
https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/book-review-100-years-turkish-republic - 2026-05-31
PRP treatment (platelet-rich plasma) is a relatively new experimental treatment that is often marketed to be effective for patients with osteoarthritis. However, there is a lack of high-quality research claiming the effectiveness of the treatment. Researchers from Brazil have recently published results from a small clinical trial (including 61 patients) evaluating three different treatments. The p
https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/prp-injections-no-more-effective-placebo - 2026-05-31
The new HPC resource at LUNARC, COSMOS, will be installed during the fall. Are you curious about what new possibilities this resource offers you as a researcher? Would you like to know how existing users take advantage of LUNARC resources? Do you have questions regarding the use of LUNARC services? Do you need help improving your scientific workflows? If you answer yes to any of these questions, p
https://www.lubi.lu.se/article/cosmos-dreams-presentation-cosmos-and-new-possibilities-12th-october-1330-1530 - 2026-05-31
Vilken roll spelar programmering i fysikundervisningen? Kan programmering användas för att lära ut fysikaliska begrepp? I sitt avhandlingsarbete undersöker Kim Svensson hur rörelsen mellan formel, kod och visualisering kan bidra till lärande i fysik. I framtiden hoppas Kim att programmering kan användas på ett mer öppet sätt, där eleverna får möjlighet att utforska sina egna modeller och idéer på
https://www.fysik.lu.se/artikel/nar-elever-far-koda-sjalva-blir-fysikundervisningen-battre - 2026-05-31
Friday 5 May Elton Chan defended his thesis which explores the production and transformation of public spaces in Hong Kong, a city that is steeped in neoliberal ideals and has seen substantial deterioration in terms of democratic rights and freedoms in recent years. Drawing upon recent protest movements in Hong Kong and the ways in which protesters appropriated and transformed different urban spac
https://www.soc.lu.se/en/article/elton-chan-our-new-doctor-sociology-has-defended-his-thesis-public-space-hong-kong - 2026-05-31
Don’t miss out on the last chance to see a selection of the more than 500 works of art by 350 artists that Public Art Agency Sweden acquired in 2021 in support of the Swedish art world during the pandemic. The Corona Collection includes works of art by artists of different generations and diverse backgrounds from the entire country. The exhibition presents a unique opportunity to see a selection o
The award is given to those who have been government employees for 30 years. You may have worked at various places, provided they are government organisations. To receive the award, a period of 25 years applies for those retiring before having served as a government employee for 30 years. The next time the award will be presented is in spring 2027 (date to be announced later). For those who are q
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/do-you-qualify-award-long-and-devoted-service - 2026-05-30
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. BOTS, ALGORITHMS, JUNK NEWS: DATA SCIENCE AND THE EVIDENCE ON FOREIGN INFLUENCE-CAMPAIGNS LISA-MARIA NEUDERT, OXFORD UNIVERSITY INTERNET INSTITUTE FRIDAY, MAR 02, 15.15-17.00 / CAMPUS HELSINGBORG, ROOM E210 Political actors around the globe use algorithms and automation to sway elections, sow confusion, and target vot
https://www.isk.lu.se/en/article/target-election-invitation-public-lecture-campus-helsingborg - 2026-05-31
There is still much we don’t know about the tiny plastic particles thought to be all around us. In a new study, Tommy Cedervall and his research group show that the rate of degradation may be faster for nanoplastics than for larger plastic debris. The reason is that UV radiation plays a role in the degradation process, and the radiation seems to have a greater effect on smaller particles. “This is
https://www.nano.lu.se/article/study-nanoplastics-surprises-scientists - 2026-05-31
