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The idea of publishing research findings in open access journals is in many ways an asset in the research community. Unfortunately, it has also entailed the emergence of many unprofessional agents on the market. Their only purpose is to trick researchers into giving them money. Olga had published academic work over 25 times before she fell victim to a predatory journal. Today she is embarrassed be
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/watch-out-predators - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Like learning to fly as the plane takes off. Across the entire University, teaching staff are grappling with the transition to digital education and assessment at record speed in the unique situation caused by the coronavirus. The initial phase includes long workdays and getting the available digital tools to work i
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/imposed-distance-education-puts-pressure-university-teaching-staff - 2026-05-05
Would you like to look at the sun through stargazing binoculars or try your hand at physical experiments? During the Culture Night you are welcome to visit us and take part in our broad and exciting programme, where there is something for all ages. You can find the programme here. A warm welcome! Activities at the Department of Physics Experiments and demonstrations, 13:00–18:00 Dive into the ex
https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/science-festival-culture-night - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) signalling pathway is often dysregulated in cancer and PDGF-receptor expression has been linked to unfavourable prognostic factors in breast cancer (e.g. ER negativity, high Ki67 and high grade). This study aimed to evaluate the expression of PDGFRα, PDGFRβ and ligand PDGF-CC
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On 14 March 2017, 16.15-18.00 The Network for Asian Studies' (Asianettverket) at University of Oslo will hold its Annual Lecture 2017: "Rebellion and Repression in China, 1966-1969". Venue: Morgenstiernes hus, Arne Næss auditorium, Blindern, Oslo. This year, Andrew G. Walder from Stanford University offers new insight
https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/oslo-annual-lecture - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. 3 words that describe you?Passionate, curious and funnyWhat is it like study in Sweden?Studying in Sweden in challenging and fun! If you want to get out of your comfort zone and experience a different educational system and lifestyle, then Sweden is the right country for you! To begin with, the international spirit on
https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/hello-dea-our-new-student-blogger - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. It began with the inkjet printers in the 1950s but is now rapidly developing in the medical technology industry. It's about the art of controlling and influencing extremely narrow fluid flow, also known as microfluidics, which will lead to more detailed information about our health. An international conference on the
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/conference-faster-test-response-popular-and-flowing-technology - 2026-05-05
All teaching staff and certain management positions must submit a report concerning secondary employment during the first quarter of 2025. Other staff members may also need to report secondary employment. Those who have an obligation to report secondary employment must submit a report even if they do not have any secondary employment. If you are a non-academic staff member, you need only report se
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-report-secondary-employment-2025 - 2026-05-06
The aggregation of the protein Amyloid-beta (Abeta) into plaques outside the nerve cells has been recognized in patients with Alzheimer’s disease since 1905. But eliminating the plaques has not helped patients so far. Still, Tomas Roos thinks that Abeta matters, but we may need to focus on the aggregates elsewhere. On February 17, he defends his thesis about prion-like proteins in neurodegeneratio
https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/does-alzheimers-disease-start-inside-neurons-phd-interview-tomas-roos - 2026-05-05
The new UN climate report shows that the zero emissions goal for 2050 is achievable. However, it will require major changes in all sectors – not least in industry, which currently accounts for a large proportion of global emissions. The researchers identified several sustainable paths forward, but some sectors – above all in plastics and chemicals – are still searching for potential transition rou
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-researcher-there-are-sustainable-paths-forward-basic-material-sector - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Meet James Pamment, a Senior Lecturer in Strategic Communication at the Department of Strategic Communication, Lund University, Sweden. His work addresses issues related to strategic communication, diplomacy, and international development. Learn about: * Why strategic communication for places is important; * The impac
https://www.isk.lu.se/en/article/interview-james-pamment-strategic-communication-and-public-diplomacy - 2026-05-05
What is the perfect recipe for semiconductors? Vanya Darakchieva is working on the answer in her research on novel semiconductor materials. As a professor of solid state physics at the Faculty of Engineering (LTH), she is a “research chef” designing the future cookbook for sustainable and safe electronics. Understanding and explaining the mysteries of nature was Vanya Darakchieva’s dream during he
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/research-chef-refines-recipe-semiconductors - 2026-05-06
To strengthen Sweden's innovative capacity and technological independence, the Swedish Research Council and Vinnova have been tasked with setting up clusters of excellence in groundbreaking technology. A total of SEK 2.5 billion is being invested, with SEK 1.5 billion coming from the Swedish Research Council and SEK 1 billion from Vinnova. This investment in clusters of excellence is part of a Gov
With the Öresund as a backdrop, at the top and far end of the Ångbåtsbron bridge in the beautiful new premises of the Chamber of Commerce of Southern Sweden in Malmö, the winners of the SSCEN Sustainability Award for master’s theses 2023 received prize cheques, diplomas and high praise from the centre's management team and advisory committee, as well as from the companies that have gained new know
https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/brilliant-ideas-sustainability-students-honored-sscen - 2026-05-05
Lina Ejlertsson, a doctoral student in Public Health at Lund University, believes that there is a classic approach to working with and measuring health in workplaces through sick leave rates, productivity and efficiency. – Most often, rehabilitative measures or preventative work are only undertaken after employees become ill. So what happens if you instead integrate various recovery activities int
https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/integrated-recovery-during-work-day-does-it-make-difference - 2026-05-05
During his Ph.D. studies, Alexander Svanbergsson has established a modelling system to screen for factors affecting the aggregation of alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s disease. On the 3rd of December, it is time for him to defend his work supervised by Prof. Jia-Yi Li. Now, Alexander tells us about his research in the research group Neural Plasticity and Repair at MultiPark. What is your research ab
https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/phd-defence-interview-alexander-svanbergsson - 2026-05-05
Mohamed Eldeeb defended his Ph.D. thesis on June 9, 2023. With a passion for scientific discovery with clinical impact, Mohamed has dedicated the last four years to unraveling the mysteries as to why some children develop pediatric leukemia and others don’t. His research shed light on the mechanisms that prevent and suppress leukemia initiation, paving the way for more effective and targeted treat
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. With the increasing threat of antibiotic resistance, there is a growing need for new treatment strategies against life threatening bacterial infections. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden and the University of Copenhagen may have identified such an alternative treatment for bacterial meningitis, a serious infect
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-non-antibiotic-strategy-treatment-bacterial-meningitis - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. By 2023 the University is to have reduced its CO2 emissions by half, according to the new sustainability plan. Things look promising right now due to Covid-19 – there will be a radical reduction this year as air travel is the biggest CO2 villain. The number of flights booked between April and October 2020 fell by 97 p
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lus-new-plan-co2-emissions-be-halved-2023 - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Join LUCSUS and Lund University in a discussion about the global sustainable development goals.17 global sustainable development goals - set to achieve three things by 2030. To end extreme poverty, inequality and climate change. Raise your voice and be part of the discussion of how we together can create a sustainable
https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/raise-your-voice-sustainable-future - 2026-05-05
