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We have had the pleasure of welcoming two visiting PhD students from Korea, Donghyun Lee and Donggyu Kim, to Lund University Photoacoustic Center. On September 9–10, within the framework of the SKERIC Future Laureates Societal Challenges Programme, we had two visiting PhD students from Korea, Donghyun Kim and Donggyu Lee, to Lund University Photoacoustic Center. Their group has world-leading techn

https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/international-collaboration-photoacoustics-korea - 2026-05-05

Our PhD student Linn Enkvist has been awarded a three-year ALF-ST grant, enabling her to conduct research at 50% alongside her clinical work. Over the coming years, Linn will complete her doctoral thesis on blood flow monitoring in strabismus surgery, aiming to improve surgical precision and postoperative outcomes.Congratulations, Linn!

https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/linn-enqvist-awarded-three-year-alf-st-grant - 2026-05-05

Our PhD student Jens Nääv Ottosson has published a new thesis paper exploring laissez-faire (self-healing) treatment of periocular defects after tumour removal. Our PhD student Jens Nääv Ottosson has published a new thesis paper exploring laissez-faire (self-healing) treatment of periocular defects after tumour removal. The study highlights how healing outcomes depend on defect localization and ge

https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/jens-publishes-new-paper-laissez-faire-healing-after-tumour-surgery - 2026-05-05

We are delighted to announce that Marcus Tegnér has been accepted as a PhD student at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University. Marcus works as a specialist in pathology at Växjö Hospital and has, for some time, been closely collaborating with our research group through his expertise in histopathological assessment of tumors. His contribution has been instrumental in several ongoing pr

https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/marcus-tegner-accepted-phd-student-lund-university - 2026-05-05

We are proud to announce that Professor Malin Malmsjö and her team has been awarded a four-year research project grant from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) for the project “Advancing melanoma diagnostic surgery using non-invasive spectral precision diagnostics.” This represents an important milestone in our research funding and is crucial for the continuation and expansion of our wo

https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/funding-granted-swedish-research-council-vetenskapsradet - 2026-05-05

We are delighted to announce that our research project, “Advancing melanoma diagnostic surgery using non-invasive spectral precision diagnostics,” has been awarded a three-year project grant from the Swedish Cancer Society (Cancerfonden). This support will play a crucial role in advancing our work to develop a non-invasive diagnostic system for melanoma, combining photoacoustic imaging, hyperspect

https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/funding-awarded-swedish-cancer-society-cancerfonden - 2026-05-05

Congratulations to Magdalena Naumovska who defended her thesis "Non-invasive Diagnostic Approavhes for Giant Cell Artritis in may 2024. Magdalena now works at Skåne University Hospital as an ophtalmologist specialized in neuroophtalmology. Her main area of research is within the field of neuroophtalmology. The thesis explores novel non-invasive techniques for diagnosing giant cell arteritis. 

https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/magdalena-naumovska-successfully-defended-her-phd-may-2024 - 2026-05-05

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. New publication about Giant Cell Arthritis in Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology: Naumovska M, Sheikh R, Engelsberg K, Blohmé J, Hammar B, Malmsjo M: Temporal artery biopsies contract upon surgical excision, but do not shrink further during formalin fixation. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology 2020;49:84-86.

https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/new-publication - 2026-05-05

Teaching staff and researchers can now get access to ChatGPT free of charge. ChatGPT provides generative AI support for analysis and problem-solving in a secure environment.ChatGPT Edu has been developed specifically for higher education institutions and provides access to more powerful models and more stable performance. Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/free-one-year-chatgpt-licence-researchers-and-teaching-staff-0 - 2026-05-05

The Platform for Strategic Work has been updated for the period 2026-2027 in response to changes in the wider world. The new version highlights the focus on AI, security and international collaboration, and supports shared priorities across the organisation.“The world around us is significantly more unpredictable and changeable than before. We therefore need to adopt new and more agile approaches

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/updated-version-platform-strategic-work - 2026-05-05

The University’s Central Administration is currently in a period of significant organisational development. In order to strengthen support for research and education and ensure long-term sustainability – both financially and organisationally – we need to continue to develop the support we offer.Key issues that the Central Administration is working on in 2026:Support in welcoming new international

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/ongoing-development-work-within-central-administration - 2026-05-05

The University has established a new university-wide reference group for academic appointments boards. The aim is to create a long-term forum for the exchange of experiences and the continued development of recruitment processes for teaching staff and researchers.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-university-wide-reference-group-strengthen-recruitment-process-teaching-staff - 2026-05-05

Lund University Outreach Academy continues to offer training courses for researchers who want to share their research. New this spring is a workshop on how you can easily use film to reach an international audience.The Corporate Communication has put together a package of training courses for researchers who want to develop their ability to make their research understandable, relevant and interest

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-training-courses-are-now-available-those-who-want-share-their-research - 2026-05-05

Lund University Case Academy (LUCA) invites you to an inspiring afternoon focused on case construction as a teaching method on 16 April at 12:30 to16:30. The session will be in English. Participants will explore how to design engaging and effective cases as a powerful tool for learning, reflection, and deeper understanding. The afternoon offers practical methods, new perspectives, and opportunitie

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/case-teaching-method - 2026-05-05

On 8 April, it was time for the the annual table tennis tournament at LUSEM, and this year also marked its 11th anniversary! Finally it was that time again, time for table tennis at LUSEM. The tournament first started in 2013 but has had three breaks over the years, which is why the 10-year celebration took place last year. (See the fact box for more details on past years and winners.)This year 24

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lusem-table-tennis-tournament-its-good-meetingpoint - 2026-05-05

The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be invited to a second interview for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The interviews will be carried out by the Recruitment Committee in April.Those who have been invited to a second interview and have agreed to continue with the process are:Erik Renström, Professor, Lund UniversityAnna Stenport, Professor at University of Georgia, USALea

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/two-candidates-second-interview-post-vice-chancellor - 2026-05-05

The Swedish Research Council has identified Lund University as a key actor in the next generation of strategic research areas. The university is proposed to be included in six new national research environments.“Lund University is building research for the future. The fact that the Swedish Research Council has identified us in six of eight new areas is clear proof that our research is of the highe

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-university-proposed-receive-funding-six-eight-new-strategic-research-areas - 2026-05-05

This year’s environmental report from Lund University highlights several positive developments: the University is meeting many of its sustainability targets, train travel is increasing and environmental requirements in procurement are increasing. At the same time, carbon emissions remain at roughly the same level and there are ongoing challenges with purchases linked to high carbon footprints, par

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/sustainability-progress-continues-climate-neutrality-remains-challenge - 2026-05-05

Lund University leads a new network researching law, religion, and governance in post-imperial Muslim-majority societies. Eleven European universities are participating with 15 PhD students. Four of these will be based in Lund.The grant will fund the new doctoral network MINARET. The researchers will study how constitutional change unfolds in Muslim-majority societies shaped by imperial legacies.T

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/major-eu-grant-lund-led-phd-programme-islamic-legal-cultures - 2026-05-05

Restart more often, more frequent updates are being introduced to improve IT security. Information about what you need to know about email is available on a new webpage.Time to restart more often!Do you remember the University’s restart fika break? A few years ago, a maximum limit of fourteen days was introduced for how long an update can be postponed in the client solutions managed by Lund Univer

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/it-news-restart-fika-and-new-webpage-about-email - 2026-05-05