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Den senaste tiden har det i medierna debatterats huruvida löpning är skadligt för hjärtat eller inte. Vi har ställt frågan till Margrét Leósdóttir, forskare vid Lunds universitet och överläkare i kardiologi vid Skånes universitetssjukhus. Behöver man vara orolig för förmaksflimmer som löpare? Eller att drabbas av plötsligt hjärtstopp om man tränar hård löpning?– Som med all belastning på kroppen f

https://www.lu.se/artikel/lopning-skadligt-hjartat-eller-inte - 2026-05-18

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Google Glass är ett av Googles senaste och mest spännande projekt där användbarhet – inte teknik – är i fokus. En av nyckelpersonerna bakom glasögonen som alltid ger svar på tal är svenska Isabelle Olsson, industridesigner från Lunds Tekniska Högskola. Här en intervju med Isabelle om Google Glass, studierna på LTH o

https://www.lu.se/artikel/isabelle-bakom-google-glass - 2026-05-18

Med artificiell intelligens har forskare i Lund utvecklat teknik som i realtid och med meterprecision optimerar användningen av gödsel, vatten och växtskyddsmedel inom lantbruket. Tekniken integreras i jordbruksmaskiner och ska testas i fält på ett antal gårdar i södra Sverige i år. Effektivare lantbruk, minskad miljöpåverkan och lägre kostnader för jordbrukare. Det kan enligt matematikerna vid Lu

https://www.lu.se/artikel/satellitstyrd-godning-ska-testas-i-skane - 2026-05-18

Lund University is now launching the recruitment process for the position of deputy vice-chancellor for the term of office beginning on 1 January 2027. The University Board approved the person specification on 27 April. Work is currently underway to recruit the Vice-Chancellor of Lund University, whose term will begin on 1 January 2027. However, it is not only the Vice-Chancellor’s term of office

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/person-specification-deputy-vice-chancellor-decided - 2026-05-18

We follow up our systematic work environment management every year. This year’s follow-up paints an overall picture that I think is worth pausing to consider. I can see a positive shift in the way we discuss and address work environment issues. Many people have been involved in this development, and I would therefore like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to take pride in this year’s

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/when-systematic-mindset-becomes-part-everyday-life - 2026-05-18

This year’s report from the V-Dem Institute’s Academic Freedom Index focuses in particular on the institutional autonomy of higher education institutions in different countries, which in turn is fundamental to the protection of individual academic freedom.  This includes countries such as Hungary, which began its steady decline from a high ranking in institutional autonomy in 2009 to a bottom-of-t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/academic-freedom-can-be-rapidly-undermined - 2026-05-18

The annual follow-up for 2025 shows that the University’s systematic work environment management is functioning well and developing in a positive direction. The follow-up provides an overall picture of how work environment management is planned, implemented, monitored and improved at different levels within the organisation. At university-wide level, all aspects of systematic work environment mana

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/universitys-work-environment-management-continues-develop - 2026-05-18

Lund University Press is Lund University’s own publishing house, and it aims to bring high-quality research to a global audience. From previously primarily focusing on the humanities and theology, Lund University Press is now open to book proposals from all subject areas at the University. Lund University Press publishes scholarly books with the aim of making research from Lund University accessib

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-press-seeking-book-proposals-across-university - 2026-05-18

In total, there are 71,404 applicants to the University’s courses and study programmes for autumn 2026. Of these, 31,076 have chosen Lund University as their first choice. When the application period closed on 15 April, 71,404 people had applied for the University’s courses and study programmes. Compared with the same period last year, this represents a 1.4% decrease in the total number of applica

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/law-programme-bachelor-programme-business-administration-and-economics-and-medical-programme - 2026-05-18

The University’s Equal Opportunities Report 2026 has now been published. The report provides an overview of the University’s work on equal opportunities and anti-discrimination over the past year and highlights key areas for future development. The University works systematically and with a long-term perspective to ensure gender equality and equal opportunities for all staff and students. The visi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-lu-works-promote-equal-opportunities-and-combat-discrimination - 2026-05-18

An alternative way to read PDF files, and ownerless Teams groups will soon be a thing of the past. Acrobat Reader is no longer installed automatically on your computer Acrobat Reader is no longer automatically installed on managed computers (pre-configured work computers). This is due to changes in the agreement. Acrobat Reader is used to view PDF files. Do the following instead: If you are using

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-acrobat-reader-ownerless-teams-groups - 2026-05-18

In March, the University signed a fixed-term agreement with OpenAI that gives employees access to the ChatGPT AI tool. The agreement aims to ensure that generative AI is used securely and in a controlled way in teaching, research and administration. “We can see that many employees are already using generative AI, often through services that are open and unregulated. This agreement is a way of turn

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/regarding-universitys-agreement-openai-concerning-chatgpt - 2026-05-18

Sustainability Week 2026 offered an intensive and well-attended programme, as Lund was filled with discussions, meetings and activities centred on sustainable development. Over the course of six days, 73 events were organised, attracting more than 4,000 visitors. The events were arranged by an even larger number of dedicated organisers from both Lund University and Lund Municipality. This broad pa

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/4000-visitors-sustainability-week-celebrated-its-10th-anniversary - 2026-05-18

The 2026 Lund Carnival is just around the corner. On May 4, preparations will begin in Lundagård and some parts of the Paradis neighborhood. Here is a day-by-day overview of what's happening and how it might affect you if you work in the area. The main cordoning off of the area will take place from 1:00 p.m. on May 22. However, starting May 4, Lundagård will be filled with posters and boxes. From

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-carnival-takes-over-lundagard-and-paradis-practical-information - 2026-05-18

Arrival Day, taking place on 18 August, is Lund University’s official welcome day for new international students. We estimate that around 1,500 students will arrive on this day. Already at Copenhagen Airport, students are met by staff and mentors who guide them all the way to AF Borgen, where the main welcome event takes place. Arrival Day offers several important services that are only available

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/18-august-world-arrives-lund-help-us-welcome-it - 2026-05-18

The Canvas learning platform has experienced a security incident affecting several higher education institutions in Sweden and internationally. We have compiled the latest information on how the situation is developing and what it means for Lund University. Stay up to date with the latest on the incident here: Security incident concerning Canvas – medarbetarwebben.lu.se

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/security-incident-supplier-canvas - 2026-05-18

Erik Renström is the candidate who will be put forward to the Electoral College. Anna Stenport has announced that she is no longer a candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The Recruitment Committee had decided to present two candidates for the post of Vice-Chancellor to the Electoral College – Erik Renström, professor and current Vice-Chancellor of Lund University and Anna Stenport, professor

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/one-candidate-has-withdrawn-and-erik-renstrom-will-be-put-forward-electoral-college - 2026-05-18

On 11 May, Storydesk was launched – a new initiative from Lund University focusing on in-depth stories about research and innovation. The first story is about three decades of wireless communication, beginning with an adjunct professor’s persistent idea to cut the headphone cable once and for all. This focus on in-depth stories addresses a need that has become apparent in the university-wide work

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/research-new-light-first-story-bluetooth-and-5g - 2026-05-18

Soon, Lund will be filled with anticipation, colour and the glitz of the carnival. The Lund Carnival is fast approaching – with skits, singing, satire and that very special blend of camaraderie and madness that only the carnival can create. In workshops and rehearsal rooms, new memories are being made: lines are being polished, sets are being built, and laughter echoes far beyond the carnival area

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/joy-carnival-student-life-part-our-very-essence - 2026-05-18

Starting in autumn 2026, Swedish researchers will be able to publish their scientific papers for free on the open platform Open Research Europe (ORE), no matter who funded the research. Open Research Europe was launched by the European Commission as a publishing platform offering immediate open access and transparency in peer review. Articles are published without a paywall, and both authors and r

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-publishing-opportunities-swedish-researchers-open-platform-ore - 2026-05-18