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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 - 2026-06-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated.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 - 2026-06-29

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/flying-start-2025 - 2026-06-30

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 - 2026-06-29

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 - 2026-06-29

A lot of research explains which diets may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Much research remains to be done about how our genes respond to the foods we eat. A new study led by researchers at Lund University adds to evidence that variations in the AMY1 gene may affect the way the body breaks down starchy foods. Unhealthy food habits are risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. An

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/bread-study-examines-role-genes-breaking-down-food - 2026-06-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden can now show that a new examination method identifies high-risk plaques in the blood vessels surrounding the heart, that cannot be seen solely with traditional angiograms. This type of plaque, rich in fat, could potentially cause recurring heart attacks in patients with heart d

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-clinical-method-could-lower-risk-recurring-heart-attacks - 2026-06-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. DITTE EJLERSKOV AT SPECTA GALLERY, KBH, DKBase RealityJanuary 12 - February 16, 2019JOIN US FOR THE OPENING AND NEW YEAR BUBBLES ON SATURDAY JANUARY 12 AT 1 - 4 PM!Dear Guest,Welcome to the exhibition “Base Reality”, which is also, kind of secretly, called ”Bent’s Greenhouse” - In my mind, the two titles are connected

https://www.khm.lu.se/en/article/alumni-ditte-ejlerskov-1 - 2026-06-29

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that usually requires lifelong treatment. A central goal for many diabetes researchers is to develop new cell therapies that can cure the disease. The Bo and Kerstin Hjelt Diabetes Foundation provides support to two diabetes researchers at Lund University Diabetes Centre who contribute with new knowledge to this research field. Type 1 diabetes is a condition wh

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/hjelt-diabetes-foundation-supports-research-can-pave-way-new-cell-therapies - 2026-06-29

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that usually requires lifelong treatment. A central goal for many diabetes researchers is to develop new cell therapies that can cure the disease. The Bo and Kerstin Hjelt Diabetes Foundation provides support to two diabetes researchers at Lund University Diabetes Centre who contribute with new knowledge to this research field. Type 1 diabetes is a condition wh

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/hjelt-diabetes-foundation-supports-research-can-pave-way-new-cell-therapies - 2026-06-29

Universal school lunch programs make students healthier, and increase their lifetime income by 3%, according to a unique study from Lund University in Sweden published in The Review of Economic Studies. Health disparities arise early in life and play a major role in economic outcomes among adults. Yet there are few studies on the long-term effects of school-based nutrition policies aimed at counte

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/free-and-nutritious-school-lunches-help-create-richer-and-healthier-adults - 2026-06-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Throughout Future Week at Lund University, we got a chance to look into the Future. During a range of events, researchers and students across Lund University discussed different issues on the theme 'Transitions'. What are the transitions we have to make? What are the ones we want to make? And which transitions do we p

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/sustainable-transitions-focus-during-lund-university-future-week - 2026-06-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. An antibody that did not fulfil its purpose against the disease multiple sclerosis, MS, instead made its big break in cancer research and is now starring in southern Sweden’s largest licensing agreement in Life Science history. The “father” of the antibody is Professor Carl Borrebaeck. It is one of the windiest days i

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/successful-antibody-behind-billion-crown-life-science-deal - 2026-06-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Oktawia Nilsson's doctoral thesis describes Apolipoprotein A-I (shortly named ApoA-I), the main protein of HDL also known as “the good” cholesterol. Based on the experiments performed in the scientific papers included in this thesis, we propose that ApoA-I can be used as a promising treatment for diabetes and cardiova

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/apolipoprotein-i-good-player-dark-side - 2026-06-29

How can philosophy help us make sense of the technologies shaping our everyday lives? A brand new doctoral course explores these ideas and other intersections between philosophy and technology. The doctoral course Introduction to Philosophy of Technology, a collaboration between the Department of Informatics at Lund University (LU) School of Economics and Management and the Division of Informatics

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/philosophy-technology-course-receives-praise-doctoral-students - 2026-06-30

Are you interested in supporting research on how people experience and interact with virtual environments? Researchers from Lund University are looking for volunteers aged 18 and over to take part in a study exploring responses to different situations in a virtual environment. During the session, you will wear a VR headset to experience a virtual environment while we record how your body responds

https://www.ch.lu.se/en/article/experience-virtual-reality - 2026-06-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Kenan Madi, a former student at our Master's programme with the specialisation Logistics, spent the summer at the Jordanian- Syrian border as an Emergency specialist for UNICEF. Kenan was working with UNICEF to support coordination of critical lifesaving services and supplies for Syrian children and families at Jordan

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/master-student-helped-syrian-refugees-during-summer - 2026-06-29

We meet 17:00 (sharp) and begin with a short introduction led by Erik Sigge from the School of Architecture. After the film screening, there will be an opportunity for audience questions to director Sven Blume. The event is open – welcome! In addition to director Sven Blume, we also welcome Mariana Manner, artist (who appears in the film Divine Darkness and has worked closely with Sigurd Lewerentz

https://www.architecture.lth.se/article/director-sven-blume-presents-his-films-about-sigurd-lewerentz-and-carl-nyren-27-january-1700 - 2026-06-29

Jens Alfred Raahauge In Jens Alfred Raahauge´s MFA exhibition “Bordurien-Flintholm” the space was filled with paintings in vibrant colors. Moving through the space, I was meet by numerous works, all of them drawing me in with imagery which either surprised me or reminded me of memories of my own.      What has the process been like creating this MFA exhibition?     Looking back, pretty smooth actu

https://www.khm.lu.se/en/article/mfa-student-interview-series-part-vii-jens-alfred-raahauge-and-ida-brockmann - 2026-06-29

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. There are delicious smells emanating from the kitchen at the Malmö apartment of nutrition physiologist, Louise Brunkwall. Today, she is making pasta and vegetable sauce for lunch. A clean up before the interview with LUM means she can no longer find anything in the kitchen cupboards: “Usually there is always some kind

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/help-your-body-outwit-reptile-brain - 2026-06-29