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Nov 7-13 2024. A methodological PhD course on relevant nanotools to characterize lipid membranes. The course will cover AFM, ellipsometry, QCM-D, FRAP, and SAXS/SANS, including online lectures as individual preparation, and practical labs and tutorials during the presence week. Registration will open after summer. More information. The course is co-organized by COMMONS, SWEDNESS, and Malmö Univers

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/phd-course-nanotools-biomembranes-nov-2024 - 2026-10-11

COMMONS has opened three postdoctoral positions in the COFUND AMBER program. Project 1: Impact of Nanoparticle Binding on Lipid Redistribution and Membrane Deformation in Cellular MembranesContact: Martin Malmsten & Fredrik Höök Project 2: Membrane-induced liquid-liquid phase separationContact: Emma Sparr Project 3: Condensate-mediated amyloid nucleationContact: Sara Linse Deadline: September 6, 2

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/open-postdoc-positions - 2026-10-11

Nov 6 (2024) at 13.00-17.00Satellite meeting to the conference Self-assembly in life and materials sciencesKC:A, Chemistry department, Lund

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-afternoon-2024-11-06 - 2026-10-11

The symposium will be jointly organised by COMMONS & the Surface and Materials Chemistry section of the Swedish Chemical Society, focused around fundamental self-assembly properties of biomembranes and biomolecules.Where: Stadshallen, Lund

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/self-assembly-life-and-materials-science-nov-4-6-2024 - 2026-10-11

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/minisymposium-biomolecular-assemblies-2025-01-30 - 2026-10-11

The quest for cohesion was symbolized by tying the strings together instead of cutting a ribbon. The strings represent different structures that can be formed by different molecules, reminding us of the diversity that enriches our research. The picture shows Emma Sparr together with Per Persson, Dean at the Science Faculty January 22-2024, Opening of the COMMONS Center 14.15    Welcome & Opening o

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-kick-jan-22-2024 - 2026-10-11

Open COMMONS postdoc positionsTwo  3-year postdoctoral positions in the area of liquid-liquid phase separation of protein systems just opened at Lund University: these postdoctoral positions offer the opportunity to conduct collaborative projects with different groups in the COMMONS center of excellence with backgrounds in physical chemistry, biochemistry and soft matter physics (https://www.physc

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/open-commons-postdoc-positions - 2026-10-11

Science Faculty @, Lunds university has appointed American chemist Jannette Carey as Honorary Doctor! Jannette Carey, professor of chemistry at Princeton University, USA, is internationally recognised for her work in physical chemistry and biochemistry, focusing on the fundamental chemical principles that govern the function of biological molecules.  Jannette is not only a regular and active guest

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-sab-member-jannette-carey-appointed-honorary-doctor-lund-university - 2026-10-11

with Book release! - "The Colloidal Domain" 3rd edition April 15 - 2026 @ Kemicentrum, LundChemistry Center, hall KC:A or zoom: https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/6351898622009:30: Coffee and mingle10:15: Welcome and COMMONS updatesWe will update on upcoming activities in COMMONS, from challenges and seminars over the research school and the early career day to the academic forum. An overview of research ini

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-annual-meeting - 2026-10-11

The magazine Curie (Swedish Research Council)  published a feature article based on an interview with Emma Sparr, Fredrik Höök and Julia Ravanis (in Swedish) about- what the background of COMMONS is,- why we think that the challenge format is a promising way to stimulate scientific thinking, exchange, and projects, and - how the academic forum in COMMONS is trying ways to bring science and culture

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/feature-article-curie-about-commons - 2026-10-11

Nov 23, 2025After a full day of discussing and dreaming up research questions, laughing over failed experiments, and speed-dating our way through (scientific) ideas, we’re still glowing with gratitude. The COMMONS Early Career Researcher Day (Nov 2025)  with participants from  Lunds universitet, Chalmers tekniska högskola, DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Københavns Universitet - University

https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-early-career-researcher-day-was-absolute-success - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The LMK foundation has granted Lund Observatory funds for purchasing a brand new, state-of-the-art 24" telescope that will benefit both universtity students and members of the public.   After extensive renovations of one of the observing domes Lund Observatory now has its brand new telescope in place.  The new telesco

https://www.astro.lu.se/article/new-telescope-installed - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Following a donation by Carl O. Springer, Lund Observatory purchaised an optomechanical GOTO projector and started a Planetarium back in 1978. 40 years later there may not be much left of the original installation, but the planetarium is as popular as ever. The planetarium was first established at Lund Observtory when

https://www.astro.lu.se/article/lund-university-planetarium-celebrates-its-40-years - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Anders Johansen, professor i astronomi, har tilldelas Göran Gustafssonpriset 2019 tillsammans med Kristian Pietras, professor i molekylär medicin. Båda får drygt fem miljoner kronor till sin forskning. Pressmeddelande från Kungliga Vetenskapsakademin

https://www.astro.lu.se/article/anders-johansen-has-been-awarded-goran-gustafssonpriset-physics-2019 - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The American Astronomical Society's Division on Dynamical Astronomy (DDA) has awarded our friend and colleague professor Lennart Lindegren the 2020 Brouwer Award for his profound impact on the fields of astrometry and celestial mechanics.  Press release from the American Astronomical Association

https://www.astro.lu.se/article/lennart-lindegren-awarded-dirk-brouwer-carreer-award - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The University pedagogical prize 2020 was awarded to Paul McMillan here at Lund Observatory. Press release from LUNA

https://www.astro.lu.se/article/paul-mcmillan-awarded-pedagogical-prize - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. By the end of 2019 it emerged that there were work environment problems in the astronomy section of the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics, also known as Lund Observatory. The then head of department had received a significant number of complaints from staff members about bullying and harassment. The Facu

https://www.astro.lu.se/article/work-environment-lund-observatory - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Following a generous donation by the LMK foundation our new telescope was purchased and installed in the south-east dome.  Donors and senior astronomers were invited to a small inauguration ceremony where it was revealed that the telescope would be named "Anres Öga" (or 'the Eagle Eye') to honor professor emeritus Arn

https://www.astro.lu.se/article/inauguration-new-telescope - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. At the end of March Lund Observatory together with the Department of Theoretical Physics moved its website to the Lund University web server. This move gives the Lund Observatory website a whole new look, many new functionalities and enables us to comply with the guidelines of the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). I

https://www.astro.lu.se/article/new-website-launched - 2026-10-11

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. We congratulate our friend and colleague Anders Johansen who was recently elected new member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in the class for astronomy and space sciences.  Press release from the Royal Swedish Academy (in Swedish)

https://www.astro.lu.se/article/anders-johansen-elected-new-member-royal-swedish-academy-science - 2026-10-11