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11 Jun 2026
Experts on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Researchers from Lund University who can comment on various aspects of the World Cup in North America.
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11 Jun 2026
New study on the stories of young people leaving a life of crime
When young people who have turned their lives around talk about their criminal past, they are trying both to explain their actions and to forge a new identity. A new study from Lun...
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5 Jun 2026
University Board proposes Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor
On 5 June, the University Board decided to propose Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term.
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4 Jun 2026
Lund University takes on roles in two new Horizon Europe projects
Lund University will partner in and coordinate two research projects that involve the future of European democracy. One will examine extremism and polarisation, while the other wil...
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3 Jun 2026
Fine and performing arts campus in Heleneholm
The vision for the co-location of Lund University’s Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts in Sweden has now been finalised. On 3 June, the Faculty Board reached agreement on a new po...
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2 Jun 2026
Decentralised data, crime-solving bacteria, healthier food: three Lund University projects on IVA's 2026 list
Three Lund University research projects have been selected for the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) 2026 list, which highlights Swedish research with the potenti...
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26 May 2026
Lund University Professor to lead Lancet Commission on Precision Medicine
A new Lancet Commission on Precision Health has been launched to develop a comprehensive framework for integrating precision approaches into health systems worldwide. The Commissio...
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22 May 2026
Why we live alone – and what it means for the climate and our sense of community
Solo living in your own home places a greater strain on the planet’s resources than living with others, as everyone needs their own appliances – a toaster, a washing machine and so...
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21 May 2026
Tools to turn young people’s climate-related stress into hope
Those teaching about climate change and sustainability report that students learning about these topics often feel disheartened, anxious and helpless. Researchers at Lund Universit...
Sustainability
Climate and the conditions for future generations to live in a sustainable world are highly topical issues. At Lund University, ranked number one in the world for sustainability in 2026, leading research is seeking solutions to some of our time’s greatest societal challenges.