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Professor Mia Korpiola and justice of the Supreme Court Stefan Reimer have been awarded honorary doctorates by the Faculty. Mia KorpiolaMia Korpiola is a professor of legal history at the Faculty of Law, University of Turku (Finland) since 2014. She is a legal historian with an exceptionally broad range of expertise and has devoted herself to fields that have not previously been highlighted in res
https://www.law.lu.se/article/honorary-doctorates-2026 - 2026-05-07
The Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM) and Lund University are set to welcome Professor David Fenyö, a world-leading expert in computational biology and precision medicine, in a strategic recruitment co-funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW). This appointment will strengthen Lund University’s position in data-driven life sciences, bioinformatics and oncology, while o
https://www.wcmm.lu.se/article/wcmm-and-lund-university-recruit-internationally-renowned-professor-david-fenyo - 2026-05-07
On Thursday 9 April, IIIEE PhD Candidate Karolina Södergren “nailed” her freshly printed PhD thesis. The defence takes place on the 8th of May 2026. This traditional “spikning” takes place a couple of weeks before the official defense and it involves the PhD Candidate nailing their physical thesis to a public board where it can be read and scrutinized by the public before the official defense cere
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/spikning-doctoral-thesis-karolina-sodergren - 2026-05-07
In the Cardiac MR group in Lund, great importance is placed on personal development and leadership training. “When recruiting new members, the most important thing is not what is written in the CV, but the personal qualities and the willingness to develop in collaboration with others" says Henrik Engblom. "PhD students are trained to work for the whole, beyond their own personal interests”, says H
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/trust-key-successful-collaborations - 2026-05-07
Bioelectronics research and development of implants made of electrically conductive materials for disease treatment is advancing rapidly. However, bioelectronic treatment is not without complications. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have taken another step forward by developing a refined method to create detailed and tissue-friendly bioelectronics. In a study published in Advanced Science
https://www.nano.lu.se/article/using-light-create-bioelectronics-inside-body - 2026-05-07
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Could a capsule of insulin crystals a day stop the development of type 1 diabetes? There are indications that this could be the case. In the international TrialNet study, which follows relatives of individuals with type 1 diabetes, researchers are investigating whether oral insulin could prevent or delay the disease.
https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/could-oral-insulin-prevent-or-delay-diabetes - 2026-05-07
Once again it was a great pleasure to meet all partners and friends for our yearly gathering, the Sentio Days. We are very pleased to be able to summarize two days full of great presentations and exciting discussions for future activities. Sentio Days 2026 was arranged 12-13 March and it was great to meet all partners and friends of Sentio in person here in Lund. And a special warm thanks to Tetra
https://www.sentio.lu.se/article/sentio-days-2026-was-real-energy-boost - 2026-05-07
Håkan Jönson and Kiran Maini Gerhardsson are two of twenty-two authors from Lund University who will present their books at this year's book fair, Bokmässan, in Gothenburg - in Lund's digital stand - on Thursday 23 September. Håkans Jönsson's book is entitled "Perspektiv på ålderism – diskriminerar yngre sig själva i framtiden?" and Kiran Maini Gerhardsson's book, which is about how residents ex
https://www.case.lu.se/en/article/case-researchers-participate-bokmassan-2021 - 2026-05-07
Pernilla August has been appointed the new honorary doctor for 2024 at Lund University's Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts. The honorary title will be awarded to her during a ceremony taking place on Friday, May 31 in Lund.On Friday, May 31, Pernilla August will participate in the ceremony in Lund to receive her honorary doctorate from Lund university. The doctoral promotion is the largest acade
https://www.thm.lu.se/en/article/pernilla-august-appointed-honorary-doctor-may-31 - 2026-05-07
Better radiation therapy using AI Lars E Olsson: Lecture · 8 min Recorded at Sjukhusaulan in Lund on November 10, 2021. Moderator: Lisa Kirsebom. Organizer: Lund University. A large proportion of those who suffer from cancer receive radiation treatment. It is then important that the radiation is concentrated to the right area and does not damage surrounding organs and tissues. Lars E Olsson, pr
https://www.msf-malmo.lu.se/article/ai-seminarium-forskningens-dag-research-day-lund-university - 2026-05-07
On 5-7 November 2024, Lund University will host the ninth edition of the Nordic Retail and Wholesale Conference (NRWC). The conference is organised at Campus Helsingborg and brings together international researchers in retail and logistics to discuss current research issues. This year's conference theme is ‘Retail Imagination’ and highlights the ability of retail to shape future consumption.The co
https://www.ch.lu.se/en/article/international-retail-research-conference-campus-helsingborg-november - 2026-05-07
Many of the patients who become seriously ill with COVID-19 suffer from respiratory failure. Therefore, Lund University will train nurses within Region Skåne in advanced care for respiratory failure starting Wednesday. For healthcare, a big challenge is finding staff with the right skill set to treat COVID-19 patients. Many patients suffer from respiratory failure, and have difficulty oxygenating
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-fast-tracks-courses-nurses - 2026-05-07
Research in suspicious fields can be transformative in both amplifying and destructive ways. "Conducting fieldwork for a project about the materiality of suspicion in today's Egypt sounds topical, relevant and exciting, but fear can touch researchers as well as their subjects. In this essay, I work to understand my embodied experience in the field in a broader perspective by exploring how suspicio
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On the 5th of December 2019, BECC organized a full day of science-to-policy discussions in cooperation with the thematic collaboration initiative LU Land, on the topic of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which is currently undergoing a reform. The CAP is a strong shaping force of European land use practices, a
Sweden-Korea Education, Research and Innovation Collaboration (SKERIC) announces new uni collab. Sweden-Korea Education, Research and Innovation Collaboration (SKERIC) announces participation in two programmes.Future Laureates Societal Challenges ProgrammeExtended deadline – application deadline 28 April 2024.SKERIC invites doctoral students and researchers who have obtained their PhD in 2020 or l
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/new-uni-collab-south-korea - 2026-05-07
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. This fall SASNET welcomes a new visiting scholar Vittorio Felci. Vittorio Felci graduated in Political Science (2005) and obtained a second-level Master degree in Middle East Studies at the University of Urbino “Carlo Bo,” Italy (2007). He earned a Ph.D in History of International Relations from the University of Flor
https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/new-visiting-scholar-sasnet - 2026-05-07
This year’s four new Themes at the Pufendorf Institute have now been chosen. In total, the Institute received eighteen Theme applications in December 2022, of which eight were sent to external experts. In March, the Board selected four proposals that were invited to form Themes at the Institute. The four newly adopted Themes will start at the Institute in September 2023. Autumn Themes at the Pufen
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-autumn-themes-pufendorf-institute - 2026-05-08
Every year the world adds more renewables than the year before. But is this growth on track to achieve climate targets? And what would it take to get there? In a paper published in Nature Energy Professor Aleh Cherp and co-authors analyse wind and solar power in the 60 largest countries. They show that in every country the growth of renewable electricity initially accelerates, then stabilises and
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/can-renewables-grow-fast-enough - 2026-05-07
