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2 Feb 2026
Unprecedented interest in Lund University’s international recruitment
The original total of 25 positions has been increased to 45 – researchers from some of the world’s leading universities who are now heading to Lund.
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30 Jan 2026
AI support in breast cancer screening: Fewer missed cancer cases
There were fewer cases of breast cancer between two screening rounds, and of the cancers that did develop, fewer were advanced or aggressive. The final results from Lund University...
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28 Jan 2026
Caesarean sections for sale
In a recently published review article from Lund University researchers have analysed the incidence of caesarean sections in different European countries. The results show that pri...
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27 Jan 2026
Health benefits if cities are densified in the right way
It is not easy to be an urban planner. Cities must be built more densely because surrounding agricultural land and nature must be protected – while at the same time health requirem...
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16 Jan 2026
Artist takes up residency at MAX IV
For six months, artist Jennifer Rainsford will be exploring MAX IV – one of the world’s largest research laboratories for synchrotron light.
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14 Jan 2026
“Recipe book” for reprogramming immune cells
In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the “recipe” for the transformation. Researchers at Lund Univers...
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14 Jan 2026
Lund wins the John Molson MBA International Case Competition
Lund University School of Economics and Management has claimed first place at the John Molson MBA International Case Competition in Montréal — one of the world’s most prestigious i...
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9 Jan 2026
Hundreds of students from around the world arriving in Lund
On January 12, around 700 international students will arrive at Lund University during Arrival Day for the spring semester. A packed welcome programme awaits – this year with a spe...
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2 Jan 2026
Researchers create cells that help the brain keep its cool
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have created a method that makes it possible to transform the brain’s support cells into parvalbumin-positive cells. These cells act as the...
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.