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Published 30 November 2022 Photo: Kaleni/Pixabay Just over two weeks after the UN climate summit in Egypt, the leaders of the world’s countries are meeting again, this time to address another acute crisis facing humanity – the loss of biodiversity. The issue is less well-known than the climate crisis and no framework corresponding to the Paris agreement is in place – something that many people hop

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/un-conference-it-time-biodiversity-take-centre-stage - 2024-11-02

Published 1 December 2022 Rita Charon and David Julius Two world-leading American researchers known respectively for their research within medical humanities, and the sensory nervous system and perception of pain and temperature have been named honorary doctors at the Faculty of Medicine. The honorary doctorates will be conferred on 26 May 2023. Ever since David Julius’ discovery of the temperatur

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/honorary-doctors-named-faculty-medicine - 2024-11-02

Published 2 December 2022 Photo: Malmö City Council In political debate, the notion of climate transition is often presented as a road lined with sacrifices. Many researchers, however, paint a picture of a day-to-day life that could be better than today’s. What is experienced as good or bad varies from one person to the next, and may vary over time.  “Whether something is getting better or worse i

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/what-city-life-will-be-if-we-reach-our-climate-goals - 2024-11-02

Anton’s research during his time as a Master’s student at the School of Architecture, Lund University. The bioDigital matter research group, the graduate school associated with Digital Architecture and Emergent Futures, just received funding for a new PhD project exploring robotics, 3d printing, and sustainable materials in architecture. In the project, our PhD student will develop feedback mechan

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-taaef/new-phd-research-project-sustainable-robotic-architecture - 2024-11-02

Published 12 December 2022 The two arms of the antibody can bind to two different sites on a target protein. (Illustration: Wiley Editing Services) Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered an antibody with the potential to protect against Strep A infection, as well as a rare form of antibody binding, that leads to an effective immune response against bacteria. The discovery could e

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/antibody-discovery-paves-way-new-therapies-against-group-streptococcal-infections - 2024-11-02

Discover our new series: Regional series! Find out what it’s really like to live and study at Lund University as an international student! On our International Podcast, you’ll hear from current students, alumni, teachers, and many more special guests, covering topics from application and arrival to student life and the city of Lund itself. About the PodcastLaunched in March 2023, the Lund Universi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/admissions/connect-us-about-studies/online/lund-university-international-podcast - 2024-11-02

Published 16 December 2022 Erik Renström Southern Scandinavia and Northern Germany form a leading life science region with unique research infrastructures that can help transform research into innovation. There is especially a large unused potential for industrial and clinical researchers to use these unique facilities. The HALRIC consortium led by Lund University has now received EU funding to bu

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/11-million-euros-life-science-research-and-innovation-infrastructure-synergies-northern-europe - 2024-11-02

Sahana from IndiaWatch Sahana's testimonial where she shares her experience studying the Master's in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science.  "Choosing LUMES is a life-changing decision” Alena from Russia "LUMES teaches you to see and understand with different eyes" Abdallah from Ghana

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-saess/what-sahana-says-about-masters-environmental-studies-and-sustainability-science - 2024-11-02

Shilan from Sweden Watch Shilan's testimonial where she shares her experience studying the Master's in Biomedicine. Interested in Shilan's career tips?Then you should check out the blog post she wrote as a student ambassador at Lund University. Blog post: It’s Never Too Early (or Late) To Jumpstart Your Career In Life Science Meet our student ambassador Filipa Read her testimonial and chat with he

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-vabme/what-shilan-says-about-masters-biomedicine - 2024-11-02

Naana from GhanaWatch a video with our student Naana's testimonial where she shares her experience of studying the Master's in Strategic Communication. Want to know more about the programme and get some practical tips? Read Naana's blog posts:'Studying the Strategic Communication Master's Programme at Lund University!'Four Things I Wish I Had Done Differently as a First-Year MSc Student' Meet our

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-sasko/what-naana-says-about-masters-strategic-communication - 2024-11-02

Prilliani from IndonesiaWatch Prilliani's testimonial where she shares her experience studying the Master's in Food Technology and Nutrition. Want to know more about Food Product Development Opportunities in Lund? Check out Prilliani's blog post!Blog post 'Food Product Development Opportunities in Lund!' "I really like the non-hierarchical teaching style" Farwa from Pakistan "Develop knowledge and

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-taliv/what-prilliani-says-about-masters-food-technology-and-nutrition - 2024-11-02

Introducing Emaelaf Watch Emaelaf's testimonial where he shares his experience studying the Master's in Architecture. Meet our student ambassador Annika Read her testimonial and chat with her via Unibuddy. ”The programme is very international and diverse” Hao Wu from China

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tamar/what-emaelaf-says-about-masters-architecture - 2024-11-02

By tove [dot] smeds [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Tove Smeds) - published 22 December 2022 Johan Flygare and Aurélie Baudet, stem cell researchers at Lund University. Photo: Johan Persson. Stem cells programmed to produce insulin in people with type 1 diabetes or to repair the heart muscle after a heart attack. Gene and cell therapies that improve cancer treatments. These new and innovative therapie

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/advanced-treatments-future-are-soon-here - 2024-11-02

By tove [dot] smeds [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Tove Smeds) - published 22 December 2022 At the end of October 2022, the Swedish Medical Products Agency gave the go-ahead for a clinical trial of the stem cell-based therapy STEM-PD for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The cells, generated from embryonic stem cells, have been in development for several years and will now be transplanted into pa

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/nerve-cells-could-transform-treatment-parkinsons - 2024-11-02

By tove [dot] smeds [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Tove Smeds) - published 22 December 2022 Dolly the sheep determined Filipe Pereira’s future career. The choice was between becoming an architect or a scientist, when one of the world’s most extreme examples of cellular programming sparked his curiosity about the human body. Photo: Johan Persson. By reprogramming tumour cells to become the body’s defe

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/reprogramming-cancer-cells-immune-defenders - 2024-11-02

By ellen [dot] albertsdottir [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Ellen Albertsdóttir) - published 22 December 2022 Jessica Almqvist, professor of International Law and Human Rights. Photo Kennet Ruona. New advanced therapies can alleviate or cure chronic diseases. But medical progress raises the question of how rights should be protected and balanced, according to Jessica Almqvist, professor in internatio

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/gene-therapies-raise-difficult-legal-and-ethical-questions - 2024-11-02

By evelina [dot] linden [at] luhm [dot] lu [dot] se (Evelina Lindén) - published 22 December 2022 Nanotubes act like a Velcro strip to which the blood stem cell sticks. Photo: Martin Hjort. Stem cells from umbilical cords in Skåne are improved with nanotubes. By cross-pollinating nanotechnology with stem cell biology, researchers are creating gentle methods to ensure that more cells perform better

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/kind-methods-mean-happy-cells - 2024-11-02

Published 22 December 2022 Mimi Abramovitz and Leonie Huddy have been awarded honorary doctorates by the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University. Professor of Social Work Mimi Abramovitz and Professor of Political Psychology Leonie Huddy have been awarded honorary doctorates by the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University. They will receive their honorary doctorates at the doctoral degr

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/expert-american-patriotism-and-welfare-researcher-awarded-honorary-doctorates - 2024-11-02

By filling in this form, you confirm that your current mentorship assignment is ongoing or is ending in accordance with the original agreement.You must complete this online form within five working days of the date it was sent for the period to be reported correctly. Your first name and surname (required) Enter your first name and surname. First name and surname of the student receiving mentor sup

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/form/confirmation-and-evaluation-ongoing-mentorship-assignment-period-4 - 2024-11-02

Published 9 January 2023 Monday 9 January is Arrival Day. The new students are checked in at the Ingvar Kamprad Design Center by staff and international mentors. Arrival Day aims to welcome the international students to Lund University, provide them with information and ensure that they are settled in before the start of the semester. On Arrival Day staff from Lund University welcome the students

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-welcomes-700-new-international-students-studies-during-spring-2023 - 2024-11-02