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The first submission deadline is on 24 November 2025. Lund University supports the SRA Collegium’s initiative to announce a call for seed funding aimed at supporting emerging and innovative interdisciplinary research topics for the university’s Strategic Research Areas (SRAs). A total of 6 MSEK has been allocated for this call, which also aims to foster novel collaborations among the SRAs.We now i

https://www.compile.lu.se/article/call-proposals-targeting-strategic-research-areas-sras-seed-funding-emerging-research-topics - 2026-09-29

Economic conditions influence whether and when people choose to have children. A new report from the Swedish government inquiry A Future with Children, led by LUSEM economist Åsa Hansson, shows how financial risks – particularly for women – may be contributing to declining birth rates. Fewer children are being born in Sweden, and economic conditions may play a larger role than previously assumed.

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/economic-security-shapes-decisions-about-having-children - 2026-09-30

Two of the University’s leading researchers are to be honoured with the University’s Silver Medal. Professor Cecilia Jarlskog is rewarded for her groundbreaking efforts within theoretical particle physics and Professor Markku Rummukainen is recognised for his work on climate research and his commitment to international climate issues. This year’s medallists are two researchers whose work contribut

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/cecilia-jarlskog-and-markku-rummukainen-receive-universitys-silver-medal - 2026-09-30

A sensational book discovery, forbidden ideas and Lund’s most beloved student tradition come together in the University Library’s new exhibition. On 8 May, ‘Freedom of Thought – from Copernicus to the Celestial Carnival’ opens – an exhibition that brings together science, satire and academic freedom in a highly topical narrative. It all started with an unexpected find in a depository.The Universit

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/banned-science-carnival-satire-new-exhibition-university-library - 2026-09-30

Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) – previously known as UFOs – have fascinated humankind for centuries, from mysterious lights in the sky to sensor data and close contacts which defy conventional explanations. These events challenge our understanding of nature, technology, and even our place in the universe. Will a new interdisciplinary group of researchers at the Pufendorf Institute, Lund Un

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/unknown-out-there-once-more - 2026-09-29

Alzheimer’s researcher Sebastian Palmqvist has been awarded USD 19.4 million (SEK 190 million) from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Aging (NIA). The funds are to be used to develop a clinical test based on the biomarker MTBR-tau243. The goal is to develop an FDA-approved blood test within five years that will benefit patients. “It’s a great pleasure to

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/sek-190-million-research-and-development-new-diagnostic-test-alzheimers-disease - 2026-09-29

Alzheimer’s researcher Sebastian Palmqvist has been awarded USD 19.4 million (SEK 190 million) from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Aging (NIA). The funds are to be used to develop a clinical test based on the biomarker MTBR-tau243. The goal is to develop an FDA-approved blood test within five years that will benefit patients. “It’s a great pleasure to

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/sek-190-million-research-and-development-new-diagnostic-test-alzheimers-disease - 2026-09-29

Nyligen fick ett nytt projekt inom området Barn, unga och familj forskningsmedel från Vetenskapsrådet. Projektet har titeln "Juridifiering av barns välfärd vid våld i nära relationer: reformen av skyddat boende som ett barnrättsligt dilemma". Projektet drivs av projektledare Susanna Johansson, Socialhögskolan, tillsammans med forskarkollegerna Lina Ponnert, Socialhögskolan, och Anna Kaldal, Juridi

https://www.soch.lu.se/artikel/medel-till-forskning-kring-tillampningen-av-ny-rattslig-reform-av-skyddat-boende - 2026-09-29

https://www.graduateschoolasianstudies.lu.se/article/centre-announces-1-fully-funded-phd-position-east-and-south-east-asian-studies - 2026-09-29

Are we too constrained by the demands of funders and politicians? Are we silenced by self-censorship and ideological conformity? What does academic freedom really mean, and how can Lund University strengthen it? Welcome to a conversation on academic freedom! Together with colleagues, you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of what academic freedom means for you, share experience

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lets-talk-about-academic-freedom - 2026-09-29

What can we learn about caste from thinkers who never lived in a caste-based society? In the first SASNET seminar of the autumn, Ankit Kawade (Johns Hopkins University) examines how influential German political thinkers engaged with the concept of caste and what their ideas can contribute to present-day discussions of social inequality. SASNET's autumn seminar programme begins on 15 September with

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/autumn-seminar-programme-opens-discussion-caste-and-political-thought - 2026-09-29

Sweden-Korea Education, Research and Innovation Collaboration (SKERIC) announces new uni collab. Sweden-Korea Education, Research and Innovation Collaboration (SKERIC) announces participation in two programmes.Future Laureates Societal Challenges ProgrammeExtended deadline – application deadline 28 April 2024.SKERIC invites doctoral students and researchers who have obtained their PhD in 2020 or l

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/new-uni-collab-south-korea - 2026-09-29

Dates revised! ObjectivesThe overall goal of the course is for the participants to acquire basic skills in order to conduct research in the subject of computational science. These skills include choice of computational methods and applications, inter-disciplinary approaches, insights from the current research frontier, and theoretical perspectives.The course introduces computational science as a f

https://www.compute.lu.se/article/introduction-computational-science-nmg002f-ht26-3-ects - 2026-09-29

Read the director’s message, explore the latest research news, discover upcoming events, and browse our recent publications. The Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies has commenced the autumn semester with a strong program of academic and outreach activities. The semester began with the launch of the new MECW project on satellite-based water monitoring in contexts of conflict and governance s

https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/read-latest-cmes-newsletter-1 - 2026-09-29

https://www.wcmm.lu.se/article/wcmm-ddls-leadership-seminar-fun-research-education-board - 2026-09-29

MAX IV at Lund University has announced three new artists for its Artist-in-Residence programme, continuing its initiative to bring together art and cutting-edge scientific research. Selected from 54 applications from across the Nordic region, artists Jacek Smolicki, Elise Arvefjörd (together with dancer and choreographer Anna Öberg), and Louise Kvarby will spend eight weeks exploring the research

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/three-new-artists-selected-max-iv-residency-programme - 2026-09-29

https://www.iac.lu.se/article/book-release-creative-data-lab - 2026-09-29

https://sweah.lu.se/en/article/steven-schmidt-new-study-coordinator - 2026-09-29

The Board of the Faculty of Medicine (MFS) has held a meeting. The meeting began with the dean informing about how we are working with the new hospital in Lund, that there is a negotiation in the local rent tribunal about the lease agreement at CRC, and about Forskningens dag (the Research day). Thomas Hellmark, vice-dean with responsibility for undergraduate education, spoke about a case of racis

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/report-faculty-board-meeting-12-november-2025 - 2026-09-29

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-elect-health-and-safety-representatives - 2026-09-30