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4 Feb 2026
Total number of applicants for Vice-Chancellor revealed
When the application deadline for the position passed on 1 February, 6 had applied for the position and 8 had been nominated.
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3 Feb 2026
Researchers create AI animals that simulate the evolution of vision
A research team has created artificial animals that over time develop functioning vision from scratch – from simple light sensitivity to the ability to discern objects. This happen...
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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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28 Jan 2026
Lund University ranked number one in the Nordic region
Lund University is strengthening its position as one of Europe's leading universities and ranks the highest among the Nordic universities in the QS World University Rankings: Europ...
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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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27 Jan 2026
How your lifestyle can affect your risk of dementia
Almost half of all dementia cases can be attributed to risk factors that we potentially can influence ourselves, such as smoking and high blood pressure. A new study from Lund Univ...
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21 Jan 2026
“Hulk lizard” knocks out ancient colour palette
A myriad of colours that survived millions of years of evolution have disappeared in a short period of time. The culprit? A bright green, aggressive, and sexually dominant wall liz...
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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...
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29 Dec 2025
Machine learning drives drug repurposing for neuroblastoma
Using machine learning and a large volume of data on genes and existing drugs, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a combination of statins and phenothiazines ...
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29 Dec 2025
Historically high food prices made us eat less fruit and vegetables
During 2022-2023, food prices in Sweden rose by 25 per cent. But it wasn't just household budgets that were hit hard by the price increases.
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22 Dec 2025
Capturing the moment a cell shuts the door on free radicals
For the first time, researchers have been able to show how a cell closes the door to free radicals – small oxygen molecules that are sometimes needed, but that can also damage our ...
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22 Dec 2025
The development of Science Village remains important to the University
The Board of the Faculty of Science has decided, given current conditions, to reject stage two of Science Village, while the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) has approved it. The Unive...
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19 Dec 2025
Danish Queen named as Honorary Fellow
Lund University will appoint Queen Margrethe of Denmark as an Honorary Fellow at the University’s annual academic ceremony in January.
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18 Dec 2025
Elegant solution for measuring ultrashort laser pulses discovered
Ultrashort laser pulses - that are shorter than a millionth of a millionth of a second -have transformed fundamental science, engineering and medicine. Despite this, their ultrasho...