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Margaret from LiberiaWhy did you choose your programme and why Sweden? "I chose the programme because of my interest in health. I have a Bachelor's in Nursing and overall eight years of professional experience. I chose it to shift from the individual perspective to a broader aspect of issues surrounding health. I wanted to learn about something that would concern and impact the population, rather

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-vaphe/what-margaret-says-about-masters-public-health - 2024-11-02

Nina from the USAWhy did you choose this programme? "I chose this programme at Lund primarily because I liked how the courses were set up. It was a pretty broad approach to public health. I knew I was interested in going into health promotion. However, I liked how this programme still covered lots of other areas, in case something else sparked my interest, and provided me with a broader foundation

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-vaphe/what-nina-says-about-masters-public-health - 2024-11-02

Prashant from NepalHow did you find out about your programme?  "I was working back in my home country of Nepal as an electrical engineer. I did my Bachelor's in Power Engineering and was working in the power sector. While working, I thought I should steer my career more into different energy sources. I thought I should now focus on how can we make the system more sustainable and better for our fut

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tahet/what-prashant-says-about-masters-sustainable-energy-engineering - 2024-11-02

Liviana-Michelle from RomaniaWhy did you choose Lund University? "I was looking for a destination that I knew had a different academic model. One that was more practical, based on teamwork, and that would actually help me get a job. I think the academic criteria came first, but also the lifestyle and how student-friendly Lund is as a city. That's what made me choose it."What has surprised you abou

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-samea/what-liviana-michelle-says-about-masters-european-affairs - 2024-11-02

Oleksandra from UkraineWhy did you choose this programme?  "I was looking for different programmes abroad. I finished university in Ukraine several years ago and was searching for something that could improve my knowledge in management. I've been working as a project manager for 10 years, but I felt I was still lacking some insights and a more academic perspective. I generally wanted to have this

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-samde/what-oleksandra-says-about-masters-international-development-and-management - 2024-11-02

Published 7 November 2022 Nicaragua after the deadly hurricane ETA in 2020 (Photo: Delmer Membreno / EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid) The UNFCCC climate meeting COP27 is currently taking place in Egypt. With evidence growing that green house gas emissions are making extreme events occur more frequently, and with greater intensity, loss and damage has emerged as one of the most important t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/cop27-climate-compensation-poorer-countries-must-top-agenda - 2024-11-02

Published 8 November 2022 Markku Rummukainen (Photo: Kennet Ruona) The UN’s annual climate change conference is currently ongoing in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. Over the course of two weeks, representatives of the world’s nations will gather to discuss how to achieve the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement and contribute to the climate transition. At this year’s COP, the focus will be on topics such a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/uns-climate-change-conference-cop27-topics-agenda - 2024-11-02

Published 9 November 2022 Photo: Ulrika Ervander Almost one fourth of Sweden’s last unprotected old-growth forest was logged between 2003 and 2019. At this rate, all of these ecologically unique and valuable forests will be lost in about 50 years. These findings add to the growing body of evidence for widespread cryptic forest degradation across the global north. A small fraction of Sweden’s fores

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/study-uncovers-widespread-and-ongoing-clearcutting-swedish-old-forests - 2024-11-02

Published 11 November 2022 Oskar Hansson (Photo: Kennet Ruona) A large study led by Lund University in Sweden has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms. It is now also possible to predict who will deteriorate within the next few years. The study is published in Nature Medicine, and is very timely in light of the recent development of n

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/alzheimers-disease-can-be-diagnosed-symptoms-emerge - 2024-11-02

Published 11 November 2022 Photo: iStock/kan2d Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified one of the reasons why the childhood cancer neuroblastoma becomes resistant to chemotherapy. The findings are significant for how future treatments should be designed. The results have been published in Science Advances. Neuroblastoma is an aggressive cancer of the sympathetic nervous system, es

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/altered-cell-behaviour-behind-resistance-neuroblastoma - 2024-11-02

By bodil [dot] malmstrom [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Bodil Malmström) - published 17 November 2022 That an aesthetically stimulating environment facilitates the healing process for those who are ill is nothing new. But a better functioning model is needed for art and culture to become a natural part of care. Photo: iStockphoto Can the arts and culture affect your wellbeing? The link between cultur

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/art-displaying-right-art-healthcare-settings - 2024-11-02

By marianne [dot] loor [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Marianne Loor) - published 21 November 2022 What happened to the generation that experienced the Jasmin revolution in Tunisia as young? How are their views different from those who were only small children and do not remember the expectations of more freedom and bread? Studies in focus groups representing both Generation Z and Millennials in the r

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/young-tunisia-value-democracy-choose-otherwise - 2024-11-02

Published 23 November 2022 Photo: iStock/mi-viri Sometimes healthcare professionals treat patients with opioids such as morphine to relieve symptoms, but there has been a lack of evidence as to whether this helps with severe chronic breathlessness. A randomised Phase 3 study conducted by Swedish and Australian researchers now finds that morphine does not reduce worst breathlessness. The study is p

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-morphine-treatment-people-copd-and-severe-long-term-breathlessness - 2024-11-02

Published 23 November 2022 Courtney Stairs and Sissel Sjöberg (Photo: Emma Wallenlöw/Anders Örtegren) 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 Co

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/two-lund-university-biologists-awarded-erc-starting-grants - 2024-11-02

Published 25 November 2022 Industrial companies need to train their employees with technologies in automation, process industry and manufacturing as well as sustainable production in order to best meet the fourth industrial revolution. Photo: iStockphoto How do we create a safe environment in which humans and robots can collaborate on handling hazardous materials? What do those working in the indu

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/upskilling-swedens-engineers-through-unique-course-package - 2024-11-02

Published 28 November 2022 The researchers used ultrafast laser spectroscopy (Photo: Pavel Chabera) With the help of mirrors, placed only a few hundred nanometers apart, a research team has managed to use light more efficiently. The finding could eventually be useful for controlling solar energy conversion during photosynthesis, or other reactions driven by light. For example, one application coul

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/researchers-take-first-step-towards-controlling-photosynthesis-using-mirrors - 2024-11-02

Before starting a Master's programme at Lund University, you must have completed your undergraduate degree. Can I apply for studies if I am in the final year of my Bachelor's degree?In general, Master's programmes require a Bachelor's degree as a basic admission requirement.  If you are in your final year of undergraduate degree studies, most programmes will still accept your application to the pr

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/admissions/bachelors-and-masters-studies/entry-requirements/final-year-bachelors-students - 2024-11-02

 Louise Bildsten – Programme Director of the Master's in Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementWhat is your academic background?"I have a PhD in Purchasing management from Lund University and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Linköping University."What course/s are you teaching?"I am responsible for MTTF25 Fundamentals of Logistics and Operations Management and MTTN7

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-talsf/interview-programme-director-louise-bildsten - 2024-11-02

Rohit from IndiaWhy did you choose your programme?  "After completing my undergraduate studies, I tried hard to figure out what I wanted to pursue. This involved ranking different subject areas on a scale of 1-10, trying to figure out my most preferred area of study. This was how I came to decide on Molecular Biology. Furthermore, I got in contact with my seniors from the programme and got to know

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-namob-mgbi/what-rohit-says-about-masters-molecular-biology-molecular-genetics-and-biotechnology - 2024-11-02

Published 29 November 2022 A microglia (Image: iStock/slevaneara) The brain's big-eating immune cells can slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease. This is shown by a study that is now published in Nature Aging. The brain's own immune cells are called microglia and are found in the central nervous system. They are big eaters that kill viruses, damaged cells and infectious agents they come

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/brains-immune-cells-can-be-triggered-slow-down-alzheimers-disease - 2024-11-02