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Last spring, the major military exercise Aurora took place. Participating was Stefan Hansson, professor, obstetrician and reserve officer – and as a patient also communicator Tove Smeds. – The most important lesson is a focus on teamwork, and that everyone, regardless of grade/position, contributes in an important way to the task they have been given. I sometimes feel that the team spirit is lacki

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/hi-stefan-hansson-what-can-academia-learn-military - 2026-09-08

Revised intranet has been launched at the Faculty of Medicine. Simpler, clearer and easier to use. Welcome to the new Intramed! On June 8, a new and revised intranet is now launched at the Faculty of Medicine. Content and structure have been redesigned for easier and quicker access to the content you need to solve your tasks. Click the video above to learn more about our new intranet!

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/video-your-new-intramed - 2026-09-08

The artwork Vertical composition by Arne Jones newly inaugurated. In glorious sunshine and to the tunes of saxophone music, the artwork Vertikal composition by Dean Kristina Åkesson was re-inaugurated. She was accompanied on stage by representatives of Public Art Agency Sweden and Akademiska hus, who were responsible for recreating the artwork and finding a new location for it outside Forum Medicu

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/vertical-composition-back-site - 2026-09-08

How can AI, VR and smart glasses help healthcare professionals? Researchers from Lund University, among others, are now investigating this topic in a new study. The research project has a budget of SEK 45 million. The project is investigating whether patients who are to be operated on can use VR glasses in combination with local anesthesia instead of receiving sedatives or being sedated. It could

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/jildenstal-svt-ai-ar-vr-and-smart-glasses-healthcare - 2026-09-08

Always stay updated at work and skip those unnecessary clicks. Avoid extra clicks and get fresh Intramed news as soon as you start your computer. You can easily set Intramed as your computer starting page by following this instructions link. Follow this link for more on the relevant settings in the most common web browsers for PC and Mac computers. 

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/make-intramed-your-starting-page - 2026-09-08

Does SRHR Aid Work? Evidence and Knowledge Gaps. Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are fundamental for people’s wellbeing. The promotion of SRHR is an important part of international development cooperation, and external funding is crucial for the provision of health services in many countries. Still, evidence of what works in SRHR aid is incomplete. A new report by the Expert Group

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/seminar-sexual-reproductive-health-rights-and-aid-work - 2026-09-08

What surprises a course participant from Africa on a short visit in Lund and to LUSEM? And what made the strongest impressions? Takes to bring back? And what about the group dynamic with new acquaintances from many different parts of the same continent? We are really curious about what happened during the fourth round of the course Innovation, Transformation and Resilience for Sustainable Developm

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/what-we-learned-and-will-take-home - 2026-09-08

In high-demand public services where priority pricing aims to ration access, like medical appointments or visa renewals, a new study by Prakriti Thami reveals that this approach may not always benefit consumers. In settings where public services are capacity-constrained and timely access is critical, such as medical appointments, passport renewals, or visa processing, priority pricing is often use

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/truth-telling-priority-pricing-mechanism - 2026-09-08

A Business law professor at LUSEM who has been catching the eyes of the media in cases about gambling addiction, and also done some heavy lifting in teaching and research about EU law, Jörgen Hettne is leaving our school to become Judge at the EU General Court in Luxemburg. Jörgen Hettne explains that the General Court is part of the same institution as the EU Court of Justice and situated in the

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-professor-new-judge-eu-general-court - 2026-09-08

By welcoming Laurence Mott, LUSEM further builds its capacity to combine academic excellence with practical experience and deepen its international network. LUSEM has appointed its first Professor of Practice, Laurence Mott. Through this new role, Laurence will provide strategic advice to LUSEM’s leadership and contribute to the work of the International Advisory Board. He will also engage with st

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/laurence-mott-joins-lusem-professor-practice - 2026-09-08

As Tova Mark’s presidency comes to an end, she is getting ready to hand over the reins to Agnes Ask. We got a chance to speak with both of them about the past year and expectations of what is to come. Tova, you had been very active in the student life and LundaEkonomerna ever since you started here in Lund. This last year you stepped it up a level and became president just in time for your 30 year

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/one-president-next-one-lundaekonomerna - 2026-09-08

Our MSc in Finance climbs further in the Financial Times global ranking. The latest Financial Times Masters in Finance ranking is now live (today, 16 June 2025), and the programme has improved its position — from #45 (2024) to #42 this year. The ranking includes the top 70 pre-experience finance programmes in the world. The improved position reflects the programme’s continued development and stron

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/financial-times-recognition-msc-finance - 2026-09-08

What does it take to get a foot in the door of the banking sector – and does only top grades matter? Students had the opportunity to speak with representatives from some of Sweden’s largest banks. Through open conversations and questions, the students gained a unique insight into an industry often surrounded by myths and perceived high barriers to entry. One afternoon in May, students from Lund Un

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/myths-and-truths-banking-sector - 2026-09-08

Success is ten percent inspiration and ninety percent perspiration according to Thomas Edison. Below we have a group of researchers who can surely attest to those words. We are immensely proud of your work and your achievements. Our LUSEM PhD graduates of spring 2025. Henrik Bengtsson, Statistics: Approximating excursion distributions using regenerative processesClara Léa Dallaire-Fortier, Economi

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-dissertations-spring-2025 - 2026-09-08

Åsa Hansson, Associate Professor of Economics at LUSEM, has been appointed by the Swedish government to lead a new investigation about Sweden’s declining birth rate. Birth rates in Sweden have been falling. According to Statistics Sweden (SCB), 98,451 children were born in 2024 — 1,600 fewer than in 2023. This trend is seen across all societal groups and regions. Research shows that one in four yo

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/why-are-fewer-children-being-born-sweden - 2026-09-08

The Sparbanken Skåne Center for Sustainable Enterprising (SSCEN) at Lund University and Sparbanksstiftelsen Finn award an annual thesis prize to encourage business and engineering students to contribute with valuable knowledge on how to achieve a sustainability transformation. To be considered for the prize, the thesis should be written for obtaining a master’s degree in business studies at LUSEM

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/call-nominations-sscen-sustainability-prize-masters-theses-2025 - 2026-09-08

The World Economic History Congress (WEHC) is an international and interdisciplinary event, taking place every third year, and this year, it’s being held in Lund. With the congress fast approaching, we naturally wanted to learn more — and who better to ask than Professor Mats Olsson serving as host on behalf of the Department of Economic History. What makes the World Economic History Congress uniq

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/curious-about-world-economic-history-congress-three-quick-questions - 2026-09-08

Bulgaria is on its way to adopting the euro. Joakim Zander, Senior Lecturer in Business Law at LUSEM, explains what this means. What does it mean for a country to switch to the euro? In a recent interview with Swedish Radio (Sveriges Radio), Joakim Zander, Senior Lecturer in Business Law at LUSEM, discussed Bulgaria’s transition into the euro area.On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will officially adopt

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lev-euro-what-happens-when-bulgaria-changes-currency - 2026-09-08

Lund University continues to rise in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and is rated number 72 in the world. That is three places higher than last year and means that Lund University is the top-ranked higher education institution in Sweden. The QS World University Rankings has published annual university rankings since 2004. In the latest QS rankings (2026), 8,467 higher education institutions

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lund-university-climbs-72nd-qs-world-rankings-2026 - 2026-09-08

When 1,200 researchers from 60 countries arrived at the end of July, it marked a milestone: the largest academic congress ever held in the city – and the most important event in the field of economic history worldwide. For one week, the World Economic History Congress (WEHC) transformed Lund into a hub for ideas, networking, and public engagement. “I was very nervous right up until Monday morning,

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/nerves-pride-lusem-made-history-lund-universitys-largest-congress - 2026-09-08