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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. With a research focus on the development and application of in vitro models to study human brain evolution and disease, PhD student Daniela Grassi will be defending her thesis on Thursday 23rd of April 2020. Here, Daniela tells us about her research in the Molecular Neurogenetics group, led by Johan Jakobsson, and her

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/thesis-defence-interview-daniela-grassi - 2026-07-01

Enkla SMS med råd och pepp kring sunda vanor, kan motivera vissa patientgrupper med högt blodtryck att förändra sina levnadsvanor och förbättra sin kärlhälsa. Det visar studien PUSHME från Lunds universitet som nu publiceras i PLOS One och Preventive Medicine Reports. Högt blodtryck (hypertoni) är idag den vanligaste diagnosen inom primärvården i Sverige och en av de viktigaste riskfaktorerna för

https://www.medicin.lu.se/artikel/fyra-sms-i-veckan-battre-livsstil - 2026-07-02

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. What does the origin of life on Earth have to do with malignant tumour cells? In an unusual research project, a geochemist and a tumour biologist have joined forces to explain the emergence of animals in a new way, thereby questioning one of the cornerstones of evolution. Geochemist Emma Hammarlund is excited to see w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/odd-pair-solves-evolutionary-riddle - 2026-07-01

The Lund Stem Cell Center’s Annual Image Competition returned this year with another vibrant display of creativity, curiosity, and scientific discovery. From intricate cellular landscapes to artistic interpretations of research, this year’s submissions once again highlighted the diverse and inspiring work of our research community. Now in its fourth year, the Lund Stem Cell Center Annual Image Com

https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/celebrating-art-science-images-2025-image-competition - 2026-07-01

Is it mandatory to order vegetarian catering? What support is available for staff interested in sustainability? And how many of the Sustainable Development Goals are being achieved globally? There is now an online sustainability course available in Swedish and English. The course, Introduction to sustainable development and Lund University’s sustainability work, will give you a better understandin

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/find-out-more-about-sustainability-take-one-hour-course - 2026-07-02

There are now good opportunities for funding for those who want to develop international collaborations in research, education or innovation. Apply before 21 August. The so-called stimulus funds are related to the university's global engagement, GDE. Teresa Svarvell, head of the International Office explains:What is GDE?GDE stands for Global Dynamic Engagement. This is Lund University's way to sti

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/gde-funding-opportunities-available - 2026-07-01

New international research has improved the accuracy of the parameters governing the expansion of the universe. This will help astronomers determine how the universe grew to its current state - and how it will evolve in the future. Małgorzata Bogdan, statistics professor at Lund University in Sweden, is one of the scientists behind the study. It is well established that the universe is expanding.

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/rewriting-past-and-future-universe - 2026-07-01

During his stay, Professor Detlef F. Sprinz focused on collaboration on the project LiMa – A Liquid Market for Forest Carbon. The project’s goal is to elucidate whether forest carbon can be a major component in the transition towards a greenhouse gas future where net emissions approach zero. Professor Detlef F. Sprinz is a leading expert on climate governance from the Potsdam Institute for Climate

https://www.becc.lu.se/article/guest-researcher-prof-detlef-f-sprinz-working-topic-forest-carbon-removals-becc - 2026-07-01

Can games serve as a method for spreading knowledge and inspiring action? If you ask Karl Sterner Isaksson and Jagdeep Singh, the answer is an obvious yes! They are both currently working on games about biodiversity and food waste, respectively, and they see games as a way to transform complex environmental challenges into something understandable, engaging – and fun! Biodiversity CallKarl Sterner

https://www.becc.lu.se/article/play-change-more-biodiversity-and-less-food-waste-gaming-table - 2026-07-01

The AI ​​chat can answer questions, translate, write code, or write an exciting short story. The possibilities fascinate and perhaps worry some, but what is ChatGPT really about? "The way I see it, the chat bot mainly fulfills two functions; as a coach and as a productivity tool," says Björn Svensson, Director of studies and lecturer in informatics at LUSEM. Björn Svensson is part of a working gro

https://www.education.lu.se/en/article/there-and-after-chatgpt - 2026-07-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Peter Schurtenberger wants to create specially designed nanoparticles that can instruct themselves. He is a high-level researcher and chemistry professor recruited from Switzerland, and is fascinated by the processes behind nature’s own ability to organise its smallest components. His aim is to mimic them. Peter Schur

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/mimicking-nature-nanoscale - 2026-07-01

Meet the new guest professor at Lund University Cancer Centre (LUCC) Mary Beth Terry from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, US. Mary Beth Terry was recently employed as guest professor at Lund University Cancer Centre from March 2025 until 2028. She will be working 10% of full time and her employment is supported by LUCC and Mrs Berta Kamprad Foundation.She recently visited Lund

https://www.lucc.lu.se/internal/article/meet-new-guest-professor-cancer-epidemiology-and-prevention - 2026-07-01

A new mini LUCSUS documentary, The Beans Of/For Change, introduces the challenges and opportunities around specialty coffee in Colombia. It is based on research results from field visits to Antioquia and Quindío in Colombia, as part of the FORMAS-supported project, Unravelling climate change impacts on migrant farmworkers in agrifood production. Dianne Kok has produced and edited the documentary.

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/documentary-beans-offor-change-shines-light-challenges-and-opportunities-around-specialty-coffee - 2026-07-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new research project aims to contribute to greater understanding between Central Asian and EU business and legal cultures, and lower the risk of foreign companies becoming involved in corruption. To achieve this, about a dozen universities in Europe and Central Asia are involved in an extensive exchange scheme of re

https://www.soclaw.lu.se/en/article/sociology-law-department-leads-unique-effort-facilitate-business-between-eu-and-central-asia - 2026-07-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Tord Ajanki started diabetesportalen.se just over a decade ago. Now he is to relinquish the editorship and retire. “It feels strange, good in one way, but it’s difficult to stop doing something that you have been involved in for so long”, he says. Tord Ajanki initially trained as a nurse.  “My wife and I wanted to sav

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/father-diabetesportalense-retires - 2026-07-01

Swedish higher education institutions have recently highlighted several problems concerning international students and researchers and their opportunities to enter, stay and work in Sweden. This is not only a considerable concern for individuals, but also affects higher education institutions’ competitiveness and ultimately that of Sweden. I have previously written in the blog about amendments to

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/more-initiatives-remove-obstacles-international-researchers - 2026-07-02

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, researchers must constantly adapt to new tools, meet increasing demands on visibility, and navigate rapid technological shifts. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. To support faculty research staff, the Science Library has launched Quick Bites for Researchers - a digital knowledge series designed to provide clear, concise insights on key topics.This series offer

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/our-librarians-guide-researchers-digital-knowledge-bites - 2026-07-01

What we eat and drink impacts people and the environment in many ways – thanks to the way food is produced, transported and used. New guidelines for purchasing foodstuffs raise our ambitions and clarify the University’s role on issues of sustainable food production. The target is to increase the proportion of food that is vegetarian and in season, and for food wastage to be reduced. Food is a sust

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/vegetarian-food-become-default-offering-meetings-and-conferences - 2026-07-02

Biology researchers Courtney Stairs and Sissel Sjöberg have been awarded just over SEK 15 million each in starting grants from the European Research Council, ERC. Their five-year projects will study marine interactions between microorganisms and complex migratory bird behaviour. Congratulations Courtney! Can you tell us a little bit about your project?- If we look through a microscope at a single

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/two-lund-university-biologists-awarded-erc-starting-grants - 2026-07-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In the beginning of October we welcomed two of our three new doctoral students; Isabelle Karlsson from Germany and Monica Porzionato from Italy. Isabelle Karlsson did her Master’s in Strategic Communication at the Department between 2016-2018. After her Master’s she has worked within communication in various sectors,

https://www.isk.lu.se/en/article/isabelle-and-monica-our-new-doctoral-students - 2026-07-01