Research and Innovation

Meeting the challenges of our time

Our research increases our understanding of the world, makes complex issues comprehensible and addresses global challenges in areas such as democracy, digitalisation, health and sustainability.

Students at Campus Helsingborg, autumn 2020. Photo: Johan Persson.

Better health

Our research generates new knowledge for disease prevention, healthier living, improved diagnostics and innovative treatments.

Elias Kristensson, Combustion Physics LTH, the world's fastest film camera FRAME. Photo: Kennet Ruona.

Future technology

We develop new technologies that are essential for society, for treatment of diseases and for the development of efficient, clean and secure energy.

Demonstration in Stockholm against the war in Ukraine. Photo: Moa Alexandersson/Unsplash.

Open societies

We want to contribute to a culture of open debate and a stronger democracy. By working together, we can address global social problems and promote human rights.

Children on meadow in Vintrie. Photo: Patrik Hekkala.

Sustainable planet

We have a responsibility to leave our planet in a state that ensures better lives for future generations. Our research will help solve the environmental and climate crises.

Research excellence areas

Natural solutions to the climate crisis

Properly designed, nature-based solutions can benefit biodiversity, mitigate climate change and contribute to human well-being.

Nature as a model for greener cities

We need to act fast if nature-based solutions are to have a global impact, say researchers.

Students learn about river restoration during a field trip as part of a water management course in biology. Photo: Johan Persson.

Nature-based solutions have great potential

What will it take to get nature-based solutions implemented on a greater scale in the Nordics? Researchers list five important points.

Maj Rundlöf looks at a blooming chestnut tree. Photo: Charlotte Carlberg-Bärg.

Flowers that benefit both bees and biodiversity

An increasing number of people want to help bees and other pollinators by growing flowers that are rich in pollen and nectar. But which flowers are the most beneficial?

Lake and forest. Photo: Andreas Gücklhorn/Unsplash.

Profile area at LU

Nature-based future solutions is one of five profile areas at Lund University. The area's unique research aims to improve people's lives and solve global problems.

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