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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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1 Jun 2026
New study examines the well-being of Swedes
Social relationships and personality matter more than factors such as income, according to a major new study of Swedes’ well-being. The results also confirm a clear generational di...
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28 May 2026
Newly conferred doctors adorned with hats and wreaths
In bright sunshine - and with only a few raindrops - 290 doctoral graduates and 16 honorary doctors were conferred in hats and wreaths during Lund University’s grand ceremony, the ...
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26 May 2026
Blood test detects early signs of breast cancer recurrence
Researchers at Lund University have validated a blood-based method for measuring circulating tumor DNA in patients with early breast cancer. The method was able to identify breast ...
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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...
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19 May 2026
New study: BMI alone does not fully capture health risks linked to obesity
Obesity is commonly diagnosed using BMI, but this approach has several limitations. Researchers at Lund University and AstraZeneca show that integrating measurements such as body f...
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13 May 2026
Debate: Does anyone care about Europe anymore?
As more and more countries move away from democracy and only seven per cent of the world’s population lives in liberal democracies, Europe’s self-image is being put to the test. At...
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13 May 2026
Patients with congenital heart defects are more likely to suffer a heart attack at an earlier age
Patients born with heart defects experience their first acute heart attack at a significantly earlier age than others.
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13 May 2026
Lund University launches unique humanities hub
A new hub for the humanities, innovation and society is taking shape in Lund. On 8 May, Lund University and partners from the business sector and civil society launched Lund Humani...
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12 May 2026
Birds can suffer serious harm from heatwaves
Extreme weather poses a big threat to birds. Yet there is a lack of both knowledge and methods for measuring its negative effects. In a new study, researchers from Lund University ...
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12 May 2026
$9M USD for safer treatment of psychiatric and cognitive symptoms in Parkinson’s disease
A team of international researchers led by senior lecturer Åsa Mackenzie at Lund University has received a $9 million USD grant from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) ...
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8 May 2026
How a strange fruit fly became a bloodthirsty underwater hunter
A carnivorous fruit fly living in bubbling African streams may sound like a fever dream. However, with the help of DNA analysis of a pinned insect from a museum in Zurich, research...
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7 May 2026
Study offers a more nuanced view of ADHD – points towards more personalised care and precision medicine
New research focused on ADHD in adults indicates a greater number of cognitive and motor symptoms.
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6 May 2026
4,000-year-old texts to reach new audiences in landmark digital project
Researchers at Lund University are participating in an international project that is transforming access to some of the world’s oldest written sources. As part of the collaboration...
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6 May 2026
Climate change threatens public health – and the healthcare sector contributes to the emissions
Study shows that in Sweden over 60 per cent of the climate impact in intensive care is driven by the growing volume of single-use products.
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5 May 2026
Fungi crucial to the recovery of tropical islands
Underground fungi play a central role in the fragile ecosystems of atoll islands. The unique symbiotic relationship between these fungi and rainforest trees is vital for the restor...
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1 May 2026
Nocturnal migratory birds follow rhythm of the moon
Moonlight determines when the red-necked nightjar feeds, migrates and raises its young. A groundbreaking long-term study from Lund University shows how the migratory bird’s entire ...
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29 Apr 2026
Prestigious international award for Martin L. Olsson
Martin L. Olsson has received the International Society for Blood Transfusion (ISBT) Presidential Award.