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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Professor of Spanish Inger Enkvist has written a large number of books about education and teaching. She sees it as her obligation to take part in the debate on education, but she also participates in the public debate in other areas. Most recently, she wrote in Språktidningen about the Catalonian independence movemen

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/obligation-participate-education-debate - 2026-05-07

Despite the pandemic, the mood is good among those working with international students. Richard Stenelo and Louise Corrigan think it is fantastic that so many of them have managed to arrive in Lund. “They have defied obstacles such as closed airports and vacated embassies. The most creative students seem to have made it here – and these are exactly the type of students we want”, they observe. Ther

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/international-students-managed-arrive-lund - 2026-05-07

In 2009, Konstantinos graduated with a master's degree in information systems from the Department of Informatics at Lund University. We interviewed him about his successes in the labour market. Editor's note: this interview is from 2024.Tell us about what you do today!“I work at Qlik, which is a software company specializing in business analytics products. My journey with Qlik started back in 2011

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/konstantinos-mertzianis-alumnus-msc-information-systems-2009 - 2026-05-07

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Jerker Lessing is a doctoral student at the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) and has a burning interest in the subject of industrialised construction. Although his academic career is still in its early stages, he has already led two courses at Stanford University, California. And now, at the end of March, his latest stude

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lth-doctoral-student-sought-after-lecturer-stanford-university - 2026-05-07

Are you aware that there are tips for students studying in digital learning environments on the page Studying online at campusonline.lu.se? You can point students to these articles for information on, for example, engagement, reading and planning in classes with some form of online component. In addition, there are now two new much-requested texts, one on multitasking – or rather, uni-tasking – an

https://www.education.lu.se/en/article/new-articles-about-study-techniques-students - 2026-05-07

What does it feel like to help shape our understanding of the universe – and still be searching for answers 50 years later? On Friday 5 September 2025, Lund University welcomes Professor Frank Wilczek, Nobel Laureate in Physics (2004), for a public lecture open to everyone. A lifetime with quantum physicsFrank Wilczek is best known for discovering asymptotic freedom, a breakthrough that led to Qua

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/meet-nobel-laureate-frank-wilczek-gives-public-lecture-lund - 2026-05-07

The BECC Board and the BECC and MERGE steering group at the University of Gothenburg (UGOT) have decided to strengthen the interdisciplinary development of BECC research by announcing funding for up to six 2-year post doc positions. This effort aims to specifically favour BECC’s research development within the field of ecosystem-based climate adaptation in response to actual or expected climatic s

https://www.becc.lu.se/article/call-6-becc-post-docs-years-2023-2025-and-becc-call-research-funding-prolonged - 2026-05-07

What does a course manager do? Meet Anna Nordström, who is the course and orientation manager for the Specialist Nursing Programme with a focus on surgical care. What does a course manager do?– A course manager has the overall responsibility for planning, implementing, and following up on a course. The role includes pedagogical, administrative, and quality-related aspects. The goal is to provide s

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/she-prepares-students-professional-life - 2026-05-07

Do you want to be better at summing up what is important about your research and receive help and support to present your results? If so, perhaps you would like to take part in this year’s Researchers’ Grand Prix. It is a competition in which you present your research in a way that is as easily accessible and engaging as possible – in only four minutes. The researcher who wins the University’s com

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/improve-your-research-presentation-skills-and-participate-years-researchers-grand-prix - 2026-05-08

Ownerless groups in Microsoft Teams are looking for owners, and several important security and functional improvements have been implemented. Ownerless teamsSome teams have no owners. From 1 January 2026, the University is introducing a control function. If you are a member of an ownerless team, you will receive an email early in the new year asking whether you would like to become the owner of th

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-enhanced-security-microsoft-teams - 2026-05-08

A lack of phosphorus in forest soil could lead to an acceleration of global climate change. This is shown by new research that has investigated the complex balance between carbon dioxide fertilisation, phosphorus deficiency and tree growth. The world’s forests are vital in the fight against climate change, as they absorb around a quarter of the greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Trees

https://www.science.lu.se/article/phosphorus-deficiency-may-exacerbate-climate-problems - 2026-05-07

With a background in Marine Geology and a passion for connecting past ocean conditions to today’s environmental challenges, Professor Helena Filipsson is stepping into the role of Assistant Head of Department at MGeo. In her new position, she will focus on strengthening scientific infrastructure, supporting research, and building collaborations that help the department grow in visibility and impac

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/meet-helena-filipsson-new-assistant-head-mgeo-focus-scientific-infrastructure - 2026-05-07

Burak Tunca is director of AI at the Department of Business Administration. He shares some insights into large language models and his work in this fairly new role. He is responsible for overseeing developments in the AI space and evaluating how teaching and research activities at the department can benefit from integration of those developments. “At the moment, we have two main questions: First,

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/what-about-ai-burak - 2026-05-07

Thanks to stem cell research, we now understand much more about the earliest stages of human development and what underlies many of our diseases. In recent years, the field has been revolutionised by several discoveries that have completely changed the landscape of stem cell research. Since its establishment as a strategic research centre, the Lund Stem Cell Center has become one of the strongest

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/twenty-years-revolutionary-stem-cell-research - 2026-05-08

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Metformin is the first-line drug that can lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. One third of patients do not respond to metformin treatment and 5 per cent experience serious side effects, which is the reason many choose to stop medicating. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now identified bi

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/metformin-type-2-diabetes-patients-or-not-researchers-now-have-answer - 2026-05-07

James Surmeier, professor vid Northwestern University, besökte nyligen Lunds universitet där han höll 2018 års Segerfalkföreläsning. Här berättar han om hur ny teknik hjälper hjärnforskningen framåt, om att nästan ge upp sin forskning – och om upptäckten som kan innebära ett sätt att bromsa Parkinsons sjukdom. James Surmeier växte upp på en bondgård i Idaho, studerade matematik, men växlade sedan

https://www.lu.se/artikel/spannande-tider-hjarnforskare - 2026-05-07

In our Annual Report for 2023, we have gathered highlights from the year from research, policy and engagement. We also outline key events within our PhD programme and our Education. Read the Word from our Director Barry Ness, and download our Annual Report 2023. LUCSUS Annual Report 2023Read about our development as a centre, and highlights within research, policy and impact during the year.Read t

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/read-lucsus-annual-report-2023 - 2026-05-07

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A few questions to Pavla Kruzela who held a "Career Development Workshop" for master students on Friday the 24th of March. Around 40 students participated. What is the workshop about?– I have held this workshop for the past two years at the Faculty of Social Sciences. It is aimed at students fromTthe Department of Ser

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/important-knowlege-future-career - 2026-05-07

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Carbon offsetting is an environmental strategy based on financing climate measures in developing countries to compensate for greenhouse gas emissions in industrialised countries. In recent years, it has become a popular strategy among companies as well as private individuals to reduce their carbon footprint.Tree-plant

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/planting-trees-africa-dubious-environmental-strategy-study - 2026-05-07

The proposal for a renewed Campus Plan will soon be subject to a consultation round. It is an update of the current Campus Plan which will soon expire. For two years, the Campus Development Office has been drawing up the Campus Plan in collaboration with consultants and on behalf the Campus Development Council. The Campus Plan covers a lot of space – Lund University has around 540,000 square metre

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-campus-plan-be-decided-autumn - 2026-05-08