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With the kick-off at the start of October, the 23/24 WCMM Research School has officially begun. As this year marks the fifth anniversary of the WCMM Research School, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past and present, and to check in with some current and past attendees to hear their thoughts on the school. Since a month has already passed and activities are in full swing, we started of
https://www.wcmm.lu.se/article/research-school-fifth-anniversary - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The more sugar we eat, the less vitamins and minerals we consume, new findings from Lund University in Sweden show. However, the researchers behind the study do not believe that their results alone are enough to make changes to current dietary recommendations. High sugar intake has been associated with numerous diseas
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/more-sugar-less-vitamins-we-eat-study-shows - 2026-05-05
Lund University and Tetra Pak Processing are joining forces to build one of the largest precision fermentation research facilities in the Nordics. Microorganisms will be selected, fine-tuned and trained to convert inedible waste into food and materials for a growing population. The term “precision fermentation” is being used increasingly by biotechnology and food experts. As resources dwindle and
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/plant-waste-be-transformed-food-new-lab-lund - 2026-05-05
It is not every day that the inauguration of a toilet draws a hundred spectators. Such a toilet would have to be pretty special – and this one is. It is special because it is flushed using rain water gathered from the roof of Kemicentrum. LUM was able to follow the rainwater’s journey from parapet to porcelain. An ordinary toilet flush uses around five litres of water. The water used is the same a
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/rain-roof-restroom - 2026-05-06
https://www.soch.lu.se/artikel/sommartider-2025 - 2026-05-05
Lund University’s fastest growing online course can have up to a thousand new participants every week. ‘AI, business and the future of work’ is a success story – but behind it lies many hours of hard work. “In total, we have probably spent 8,000 hours preparing and producing the course,” says Anamaria Dutceac Segesten, currently senior lecturer in European Studies and deputy dean of the Joint Facu
https://www.ai.lu.se/article/tens-thousands-sign-ai-related-mooc - 2026-05-05
The LUSEM Mentorship Programme was concluded recently with mingling and valuable experience exchanges, between student mentees and alumni mentors. The programme offers LUSEM students and professionals the opportunity to exchange valuable experiences and ideas. Students thrive and get inspired by their mentors, through guidance and practical insight into the career world. Mentors get the opportunit
https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/career-and-leadership-inspiration-through-lusem-mentorship-programme - 2026-05-05
On April 29, Lund University presented the strengths with which it aims to contribute to the world’s largest investment in cultural and creative sectors. The ‘Buzz of Europe’ conference showcased opportunities that the broad University can offer. Held in a packed university auditorium, the event was aimed at anyone interested in joining the Creatives & Friends network, which has now been establish
Modern computers are a triumph of technology. A single computer chip contains billions of nanometre-scaled transistors that operate extremely reliably and at a rate of millions of operations per second. However, this high speed and reliability come at the cost of significant energy consumption: data centres and household IT appliances like computers and smartphones account for around 3% of global
https://www.nano.lu.se/article/biological-computers-could-use-far-less-energy-current-technology-working-more-slowly - 2026-05-05
Working with people from many different backgrounds, cultures and nationalities is one of the biggest benefits from studying the bachelor's programme in Economy and Society, according to alumnus Felix Danielsson who graduated from the programme in 2023. As well as, doing something fun out of thesis writing, like collecting data in the Scottish lowlands. Editor's note: this interview is from 2024.F
https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/felix-danielsson-alumnus-bsc-economy-and-society-2023 - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Chair: Henrik Chetan Aspengren and J R Jishnu VENUE: Sångsalen, AF Borgen, Sandgatan 2, Lund Schedule panel 8. DAY 1: 20 September (Tuesday)Slot 1 Time: 14.30 – 16.30Venue: SångsalenChair: Henrik Chetan Aspengren Public Spheres and Private Lives30 min./paper including discussion. Mohammad Tareq Hasan, University of
https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/panel-8-open-panel - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Colleagues who assume responsibility for the big picture at their workplace nurture the leadership culture that Torbjörn von Schantz wants to see at his University. The heads of department, managers and deans of the future need to consider what is best for the University as a whole in addition to their own area. Torbj
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/leaders-future-should-assume-responsibility-university-whole - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Talk: Jenny Yurshansky, BLACKLISTED A Planted Allegory (Recollections)26 April 2018, 19:00–21:00In Stockholm on Thursday, April 26th 7pm - 9pm please join me at Index - The Swedish Contemporary Art Foundation in Stockholm. More information can be found here:http://indexfoundation.se/talks-and-events/talk-jenny-yurshan
https://www.khm.lu.se/en/article/alumni-jenny-yurshansky - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. When Lund University switched to digital teaching there were many challenges both for the teaching staff and students. How exams and assessment were to be conducted now that the students were not on-site was an important question and a very difficult challenge. The existing tools for digital on-campus exams were teste
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/digital-exams-campus-and-remote-solutions - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Throughout our lives, our genes are affected by the way we live. Diet, exercise, age and diseases create imprints that are stored in something called methylome. Now, for the first time, researchers at the Lund University Diabetes Centre in Sweden have been able to map the entire methylome in the pancreatic islets whic
https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/unique-mapping-methylome-insulin-producing-islets - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Consumers are demanding cheaper clothing while more are becoming aware and reassessing their consumption: second hand rather than “fast fashion”. The sustainability challenges of clothing companies often have to do with long supply chains – and the consumers’ demands. But together, consumers, businesses and politician
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-trends-fashion-industry-fast-and-cheap-sustainable - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. "Small-scale solar electricity in buildings - power for change in energy systems and everyday life" Prof. Jenny Palm at the IIIEE has reported the results from the project “Small-scale solar electricity in buildings – power for change in energy systems and everyday life” The research was done in collaboration with Upp
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/results-finalized-research-project-solar-electricity-buildings - 2026-05-05
The energy sector is one of the sectors that need to undergo both rapid and far-reaching transformation to limit the effects of climate change. What is the significance of basic research, which investigates new theories and new approaches, in driving development? Solar energy has great potential to become one of our most important energy sources. The energy in the sun’s rays corresponds to more th
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-make-solar-energy-more-efficient - 2026-05-05
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. When Jonas Hafström swings his gavel at the board meeting in June, he will do so in front of an almost entirely new University Board. He himself maintains his seat, comfortable in his role as chair which he began two years ago. Jonas Hafström, chairman of the University board. When former chair Margot Wallström resign
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/donald-trump-and-brexit-affects-agenda-board - 2026-05-05
