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To promote global collaboration and address critical challenges in science and technology, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology under the leadership of UNESCO. NanoLund contributed to the effort with a new quantum exhibition during Kulturnatten – The Culture Night. A new item on the agenda for Kulturnatten was the Quantum Roo

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/culture-night-year-quantum-science-and-technology - 2026-08-17

The Swedish Research Council’s board has appointed members to the Committee for Engineering Sciences for the period from 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2027. Their task is to manage new initiatives in the field of engineering sciences. One of them is Christelle Prinz, professor at Solid State Physics and a PI at NanoLund. The Committee for Engineering Sciences at the Swedish Research Council is pri

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/christelle-prinz-appointed-committee-engineering-sciences - 2026-08-17

The NanoLund spin-off company AlixLabs has been selected as a winning entrant from the third batch of the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge, an international competition that recognizes groundbreaking innovations in semiconductor and related technologies. Out of a highly competitive global field, AlixLabs was selected for its Atomic Layer Etch Pitch Splitting (APS™) technology – a breakthrough equipment s

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/alixlabs-wins-ic-taiwan-grand-challenge - 2026-08-17

Solar energy stored in the form of fuel is something scientists hope could partially replace fossil fuels in the future. Researchers may have solved a long-standing problem that has hindered the development of sustainable solar fuels. If solar energy can be used more efficiently using iron-based systems, this could pave the way for cheaper solar fuels. “We can now see previously hidden mechanisms

https://www.nano.lu.se/article/solar-fuel-conundrum-nears-solution - 2026-08-17

At the March meeting you will meet vice-dean Niklas Nielsen who will talk about the ongoing project to review project funding within the ALF system. All employees are welcome to join our digital Faculty Morning Meeting. These are recurring monthly information meetings where you can learn more about a current topic. The meetings are held in English or in Swedish depending on the topic, to make them

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/faculty-morning-meeting-203-project-funding-within-alf-system - 2026-08-17

"It is important that mistakes are neither punished nor swept under the rug, but rather integrated into the group's learning," says Pernilla Stenström, medical doctor and lecturer. On April 3rd, she will give a talk in Lund University's Leadership Forum. Pernilla Stenström shares her best tips for leaders who want to promote psychological safety:Listen with an open mind. Never assume that you know

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/psychological-safety-groups-and-workplaces-ups-efficiency - 2026-08-17

If so, make sure to nominate a representative in the the by-election to the Electoral College. The representatives are the ones who make sure that staff and students are heard in the election process. No later than March 17. The Electoral College also appoints three teachers to the University Board through elections and is responsible for any by-elections.  There will be a vacancy among the facult

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/election-electoral-college-influence-who-becomes-vice-chancellor-and-deputy-vice-chancellor-lund - 2026-08-17

The donation is intended for translational cancer research. The goal: to improve disease prognosis and quality of life for cancer patients. The Mrs. Berta Kamprad Foundation donates SEK 420 million to cancer research at Lund University. This is the single largest donation to the university since its foundation in 1666.The donation is dedicated to translational cancer research, i.e. applied cancer

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/cancer-research-receives-largest-donation-lund-university-modern-times - 2026-08-17

The donation means an opportunity to think more long-term and with greater ambitions. "Our hope is that we will be able to accelerate the development of new treatments for cancer patients," says Kristian Pietras, one of the researchers responsible for the donation. Cancer researchers at Lund University have been awarded a record donation of SEK 420 million from the Mrs. Berta Kamprad Foundation. K

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/420-million-donation-we-are-very-grateful-and-excited-coming-years - 2026-08-17

Here´s an updated timetable for the completion of BMC gym. Week 10-11: interior work/flooring, (to a more adapted gym floor)Week 12-13: reassembly of equipmentRe-opening: The exact date has not yet been set, but will be announced as soon as possible.

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/update-gym-bmc - 2026-08-17

Are you from a country outside the EU/EEA and planning to change jobs? Or are you recruiting from a third country? Then it's important to pay extra attention to documentation. "Ask for support the slightest uncertainty, and everything should go well," says Erik Kvist, the University's international migration coordinator. The most common third-country recruitments at the University involve doctoral

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/applies-when-recruiting-third-countries - 2026-08-17

Kristian Pietras named Cancer Researcher of the Year by Cancerfonden. Read full article on our external website, medicin.lu.se (in Swedish).

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/cancer-researcher-year-2025-our-professor-kristian-pietras - 2026-08-17

Get a quick overview of the Faculty. Download the infographic here.

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/faculty-medicine-numbers-2025 - 2026-08-17

Lene Eriksson, finance officer, has collected many memorable nuggets during her seven years at the Faculty. "My job has both breadth and is stimulating. And I like to work in teams towards clear goals," says Lene, who also reveals her unexpected party trick. The spontaneous joy of the researchers was priceless!Hi Lene! Tell us about your professional background."I've had an exciting career journey

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/my-medfak-im-always-happy-when-we-manage-land-tricky-challenges - 2026-08-17

When Lund University Commissioned Education (LUCE) is phased out in March 2025, the Faculty of Medicine will take over responsibility for its commissioned education. To ensure a smooth transition and establish a long-term structure, a new steering group has been appointed. LUCE has previously managed the administration of commissioned education across the University, but a central reorganization n

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/new-steering-group-faculty-structure-commissioned-education - 2026-08-17

The University invites its organisational units, employees and students to apply for funding for initiatives aiming to prevent discrimination, promote equal opportunities and gender equality. Deadlines for applications: 31/3 & 30/5. Initiatives for equal opportunitiesThe University sets aside funding to stimulate work in support of equal opportunities, gender equality and preventive action against

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/call-funding-initiatives-equal-opportunities-discrimination-prevention-university - 2026-08-17

The Board of the Faculty of Medicine (MFS) has held a meeting. The meeting began with the dean informing about resources and prizes given to our cancer research, the appointment dialogues and the price tag on medicine, i.e. what we are paid to conduct education in medicine. Vice dean Thomas Hellmark then informed about the finances and quality work in undergraduate education. Deputy dean Jonas Lar

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/report-faculty-board-meeting-12-march-2025 - 2026-08-17

All Lund University employees and students are welcome to participate. Info sessions: 25/3 & 16/4. Applications are open until May 5. The Future Innovations Award celebrates groundbreaking ideas from Lund University. Ideas with the potential to change our world. It has now opened for applications for 2025. Since its start in 2017, it has become an important platform for developing and showcasing i

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/future-innovations-award-2025-competition-opens-over-1-million-sek-prizes - 2026-08-17

Attractive collaboration partners, unique instruments, and expertise available at universities, institutes, and companies in northern Europe. As a researcher at Lund University, you can gain access to this abundant smörgåsbord of resources. HALRIC calls for and funds pilot projects to utilize infrastructure and develop knowledge. Apply now!Imagine:An organisation that has an overview of all possib

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/halric-supports-high-level-matchmaking-researchers-wanted - 2026-08-17

The Faculty of Medicine board decided on a new strategic intent for the Faculty of Medicine at its meeting in March. Now you have the chance to come up with a proposal for how the strategic intent should be visualized by participating in our layout competition. The person who submits the winning proposal will be rewarded with a nice prize. No later than April 30. To participate in the competition,

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/competition-visualize-facultys-strategic-intent - 2026-08-17