Published 19 May 2025 The deck was used by US soldiers to identify Iraq's most wanted during the 2003 invasion. Photo: Lund University Passports issued by fallen empires, decks of cards from the Iraq war, deceased Ukrainian students’ uncollected diplomas and much more. A new museum in Lund is collecting artefacts that show how international law affects people's lives. The initiative is being led b

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/unique-museum-displays-war-artefacts-and-human-side-international-law - 2025-07-11

By johan [dot] nyman [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Nyman) - published 21 May 2025 Archaeologist Greer Jarrett at Lund University in Sweden has been sailing in the footsteps of Vikings for three years. He can now show that the Vikings sailed farther away from Scandinavia, and took routes farther from land, than was previously believed to have been possible. In his latest study, he has

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/archaeologist-sailing-viking-makes-unexpected-discoveries - 2025-07-11

Published 22 May 2025 Photo: Mostphotos/KASPER NYMANN For over 60 years, scientists have tried to determine whether plants are pollinated primarily during the day or at night — without reaching a clear conclusion. Now, a major research review from Lund University in Sweden has revealed that nighttime pollinators play just as significant a role as daytime species in 90 percent of the cases studied.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/nocturnal-pollinators-just-important-their-daytime-colleagues - 2025-07-11

By jonas [dot] andersson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jonas Andersson) - published 26 May 2025 Arab American University Palestine and Birzeit University. Foto: Mostfa Zoabi and Ahmad Sandouka Lund University is initiating collaboration with two higher education institutions in the West Bank in Palestine. This makes it possible for Palestinian students, doctoral students and teaching staff

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-expands-collaboration-higher-education-institutions-palestine - 2025-07-11

By asa [dot] hansdotter [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Hansdotter) - published 5 June 2025 Bengt Zöller and his fellow researchers have now identified the strongest genetic risk factor since Factor V Leiden was discovered. Photo: Åsa Hansdotter Blood clots can form in both arteries and veins. However, the reasons behind them differ, as do the consequences and the chances of preventing blood clots

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-gene-variants-significantly-increase-risk-blood-clots - 2025-07-11

By sanna [dot] trygg [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Sanna Trygg) - published 11 June 2025 “This investment strengthens Lund University’s position as a leading research university, both nationally and internationally,” says Erik Renström Vice-Chancellor of Lund University. The search is on for 25 researchers from around the world in Lund University’s largest ever international recruitment dr

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-launches-largest-ever-global-recruitment-drive-researchers - 2025-07-11

Published 13 June 2025 (Image: Mostphotos) The most important mineral in today's electric car batteries is lithium. China completely dominates the market, with no extraction taking place in Europe. However, a new study shows that there is great potential for European lithium production, which would bring improvements in competitiveness, the climate and security. The study also points out that ther

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-lithium-mines-could-cut-eu-imports-half - 2025-07-11

By tove [dot] smeds [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Tove Smeds) - published 16 June 2025 The study's results indicate a link between the food we eat and serious heart problems caused by atherosclerotic plaques, such as heart attacks. Photo: iStock A Swedish multi-centre study led by researchers at Lund University shows a link between low fibre consumption and the presence of unstable or high-risk plaq

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/link-identified-between-low-fibre-diet-and-more-dangerous-type-atherosclerotic-plaque-coronary - 2025-07-11

By jonas [dot] andersson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jonas Andersson) - published 17 June 2025 Johan Malmström, Eric Warrant and Anders Rantzer. Johan Malmström, Eric Warrant and Anders Rantzer have all been awarded ERC Advanced Grants. Along with other grants from the European Research Council (ERC), this makes it Lund University’s most successful year ever with a total of 15 granted pr

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/three-researchers-receive-erc-advanced-grants-lund-universitys-most-successful-year-ever - 2025-07-11

By sanna [dot] trygg [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Sanna Trygg) - published 23 June 2025 How can Sweden better protect public health during the next pandemic? A new study from Lund University shows that during the Covid-19 pandemic, new arrivals to Sweden were excluded from information, despite good intentions on the part of the authorities. This may have influenced their willingness to ge

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/gaps-vaccine-information-new-arrivals-sweden-during-pandemic - 2025-07-11

By jonas [dot] andersson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jonas Andersson) - published 19 June 2025 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. QS has published annual university rankings since 2

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-rises-qs-rankings-2026-now-ranked-72nd-world - 2025-07-11

Published 19 June 2025 Photo: Ajay Narendra A groundbreaking study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the Australian Bogong moth uses the stars and the Milky Way as a compass during its annual 1,000-kilometre journey to cool inland caves. It also reveals that the Earth’s magnetic field plays an important role in the enigmatic moth’s navigation. It is absolutely amazing considering the lengt

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/moths-use-stars-and-earths-magnetic-field-compass - 2025-07-11

By jonas [dot] andersson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jonas Andersson) - published 2 July 2025 Anne-Lise Viotti och Armin Tavaloki. Anne-Lise Viotti and Armin Tavakoli will each receive SEK 15 million grants as part of the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research’s investment in Future Research Leaders. For the ninth time, the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) has appointed

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/sek-30-million-awarded-research-ultrashort-laser-pulses-and-quantum-mechanics - 2025-07-11

By tove [dot] smeds [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Tove Smeds) - published 2 July 2025 Jeovanis Gil, researcher in clinical chemistry at Lund University, focuses extensively on understanding mitochondrial roles in melanoma and other cancers. Photo: Tove Smeds A new study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden, reveals that melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, can in some cases be dri

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/aggressive-skin-cancer-driven-mitochondrial-processes-existing-drugs-offer-promising-treatment-path - 2025-07-11

By tove [dot] smeds [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Tove Smeds) - published 7 July 2025 The dream of treating diseases based on each individual’s unique genetic makeup is getting closer to realisation – and lipid nanoparticles play a crucial role. They can carry customised RNA treatments to the interior of cells. Ill: David S. Goodsell When the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the world in 2020, the mRN

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/tiny-fatty-and-vital-meet-medicine-courier-future - 2025-07-11

Published 21 March 2011 The European Commission has listed the 50 organisations that receive the most money from the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development. Lund University is in 23rd place and is the only full-scale Swedish university to make the list. Lund University has received a total of EUR 50 million for 110 different research projects. It is primarily research within

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-researchers-successful-obtaining-eu-funding - 2025-07-11

Av katrin [dot] stahl [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Katrin Ståhl) - publicerad 7 juli 2025 Nu utlyser Medicinska fakulteten vid Lunds universitet tre universitetslektorat, varav ett är förenat med anställning som specialistläkare/överläkare. Universitetslektorat i medicinsk forskning förenad med befattning som specialistläkare/överläkareAnställningen är placerade vid medicinska fakulteten. Instituti

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/utlysning-tre-universitetslektorat-i-medicinsk-forskning-deadline-129 - 2025-07-11

Av katrin [dot] stahl [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Katrin Ståhl) - publicerad 7 juli 2025 Det EU-finansierade forskningsprojektet AMBER, Advanced Multiscale Biological imaging with European Research infrastructures, utlyser cirka 20 tjänster i sin fjärde utlysning för post doc-tjänster. Forskare som har (eller snart ska avlägga) en doktorsexamen inom fysik, kemi, medicinska vetenskaper, biologiska

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/ambers-utlysning-post-doc-tjanster-inom-biologisk-avbildning-deadline-89 - 2025-07-11

Av agata [dot] garpenlind [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Agata Garpenlind) - publicerad 7 maj 2025 Workshoppen "Navigating perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and productivity in Academia" (på engelska) är för dig som drar ett tungt lass som forskare. Anmälan senast den 14/5. Workshoppen hålls den 21/5 i Lund.Läs mer och anmäl dig på engelska Intramed. 

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/workshop-forskare-navigera-perfektionism-produktivitet-i-akademin - 2025-07-11

Av erik [dot] skogh [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Erik Skogh) - publicerad 19 maj 2025 Vårdhunden Millie showar i entrén till Forum Medicum. Foto: Erik Skogh Två vårdhundar istället för en. Trycket var stort den 5 maj när popup-eventet ”Mental Health on Campus” hölls i Forum Medicums entré. Syftet var att låta studenter dela med sig av sina tankar om psykisk ohälsa antingen via en digital anslagstav

https://www.intramed.lu.se/artikel/vardhundar-lockade-studenter-till-tankeutbyte-om-psykisk-ohalsa - 2025-07-11