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In this blog post by LUCSUS researcher Maja Essebo, she discusses academic critique, and highlights, that once we have identified the faults, we need to do what little or large we can to adress and amend them.‘There is no outside to spectacular capitalism. Any alternative must be found from the inside.’ Don Mitchell speaking at the NGM, Stockholm, 19 June.On June 18-21, the 7th bi-annual conferenc

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/having-identified-faults-we-also-need-address-them-blog-post-maja-essebo - 2025-11-05

- Africa is an interesting case study in terms of preventing land degradation since there is much to learn from what other countries did in the development process, says LUCSUS researcher Genesis T. Yengoh.He is doing research on how remote sensing imagery and methods of satellite data analysis can be used to assess and monitor land degradation in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Senegal. The aim of th

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/remote-sensing-satellite-imagery-can-help-prevent-land-degradation - 2025-11-05

Karin Steen, researcher at LUCSUS, has been appointed as the new Director of Studies for LUMES (International Master Programme in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science). What will your role as Director of Studies for LUMES entail?I am responsible for leading the work with the master programme both in everyday practice and in long term developments. That means that I – together with Aman

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/meet-new-director-studies-lumes-karin-steen - 2025-11-05

In this short interview, Dana R. Fisher, visiting professor at LUCSUS, gives us an insight into her research interests, what she is working on, and what excites her at the moment. Professor Fisher is a professor of  sociology and Director of the Program for Society and the Environment at the University of Maryland.What are your research interests?Broadly, my research interests are around climate p

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/intersectionality-resistance-us-fascinates-me-visiting-professor-dana-r-fisher - 2025-11-05

Lennart Olsson, professor at LUCSUS, has been appointed Coordinating Lead Author (CLA) for the chapter on land degradation in a special IPCC report (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) about Climate Change and Land.He is one of 104 researchers selected by the IPCC to take part in the work with the report - which will be completed in 2019. In total, the IPCC received 640 nominations from mem

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/lucsus-professor-lennart-olsson-appointed-coordinating-lead-author-special-ipcc-report - 2025-11-05

The Syrian "refugee crisis" in Europe and the war in Ukraine have highlighted the limitations of traditional asylum systems. It has also highlighted the potential of alternative approaches, such as temporary protection instruments. A new research project, focusing on Ukrainians and Syrians, is being launched to explore the potential of different legal and safe pathways. The project, called "Refuge

https://www.law.lu.se/article/new-project-explore-alternative-pathways-refugees-enter-europe - 2025-11-05

Han Somsen has newly been appointed professor in environmental law at the Faculty of Law. He is best known for his recommendation that bird-killing cats should be kept indoors. “Humans see themselves as the kings of the hill, which extends to their cats. If you question this, many people get very angry. I got death threats,” says Han Somsen. Han Somsen’s latest position was as professor at Tilburg

https://www.law.lu.se/article/law-professor-who-wants-put-nature-above-law - 2025-11-05

How are human rights affected during an ongoing war? By invading Ukraine, Russia is not only violating international law - it is also preventing people in Ukraine from enjoying the most basic human rights, such as the right to health care, medicine and education. Lena Halldenius and Jessica Almqvist, both professors of human rights and coordinators of Lund University's new profile area Human Right

https://www.law.lu.se/article/human-rights-during-war-and-unrest - 2025-11-05

Every year, the Law Students' Union (Juridiska Föreningen, or JF) presents a pedagogical prize to a teacher at the faculty who students consider to be an excellent educator and who has thereby contributed to a better education. In 2023, Evan Collins, a doctoral student, is being awarded the prize. The motivation states, among other things, that Evan Collins is being recognized for fostering an env

https://www.law.lu.se/article/evan-collins-awarded-pedagogical-prize-law-students-union-0 - 2025-11-05

The Vice-Chancellor has decided to appoint Martin Sunnqvist as a Professor in Legal History at the Faculty of Law. Martin Sunnqvist's research focuses on comparative legal history, with a specific emphasis on the history of constitutional law and procedural law. His doctoral thesis examined the history of judicial review of legislation in the Nordic countries. Currently, Martin Sunnqvist is conduc

https://www.law.lu.se/article/new-professor-legal-history - 2025-11-05

This year, the Franco-German Henrik Enderlein Prize for academic excellence went to legal scholar Vladislava Stoyanova. The human rights expert from Lund University received the award for her excellent research on European migration, the rights of refugees and the fight to curb human trafficking. The Henrik Enderlein Prize is endowed with 10,000 euros and was jointly established in 2022 by the Her

https://www.law.lu.se/article/human-rights-expert-vladislava-stoyanova-receives-henrik-enderlein-prize-2023 - 2025-11-05

The first decades of the 21st century have been marked by crisis. Anna Zemskova, who recently defended her dissertation in constitutional law at Lund University, points to two crucial factors for protecting the rule of law in the EU during economic emergencies. In her thesis, Anna Zemskova emphasizes the importance of protecting the rule of law in the EU, which is defined in Article 2 of the Treat

https://www.law.lu.se/article/important-not-take-rule-law-granted-europe - 2025-11-05

The Appointments Committee has on June 27 decided to appoint Linnea Wegerstad as Associate Professor in criminal law. Linnea Wegerstad's research interest are broadly in the field of law, gender and sexuality, with a focus on criminal law, sexual offenses and feminist legal theory. A common thread in her research is the role of criminal law in society and how areas of knowledge other than law can

https://www.law.lu.se/article/new-associate-professor-criminal-law - 2025-11-05

The 22nd international heraldic colloquium was held 16-19 August 2023 in Lund. The theme was "Heraldry and the law". The lectures covered everything from the legal regulation of heraldry in different countries, now and historically, to the meaning and interpretation of legal symbols. The International Academy of Heraldry (Académie Internationale d’Héraldique, AIH) was founded in Paris in 1949 by s

https://www.law.lu.se/article/spotlight-heraldry-and-law - 2025-11-05

During the fall of 2023, the Faculty of Law is announcing a doctoral position in civil law with a specialization in property law. The application period for the position is from August 16th to September 27th. Read more about the doctoral position.

https://www.law.lu.se/article/faculty-announcing-doctoral-position-private-law - 2025-11-05

During the fall of 2023, the Faculty of Law is announcing a postdoctor position in public law with focus on environmental and administrative law The application period for the position is from August 31st to September 30th. Read more about the postdoctor position.

https://www.law.lu.se/article/faculty-announcing-postdoctor-position-public-law-focus-environmental-and-administrative-law - 2025-11-05

We hereby announce that: LL.M   Alezini Loxa for the Degree of Doctor of Laws in EU Law has written a doctoral dissertation entitled: Sustainability and EU Migration Law, What Place for Migrants` Rights? The doctoral dissertation is made available at the university library.   The defense will take place at Pufendorfsalen, Lilla Gråbrödersgatan 3, Lund Thursday October 5,  2023, at. 10:15 Faculty o

https://www.law.lu.se/article/alezini-loxas-final-defence-eu-law - 2025-11-05

Four researchers from Lund University have been awarded ERC Starting Grants. One of them is Daria Davitti, a researcher in the Faculty of Law. This marks the first time that an ERC grant has been awarded to a legal department in Sweden The ERC Starting Grant is aimed at researchers in the early stages of their career and has scientific excellence as its sole selection criterion. Researchers will r

https://www.law.lu.se/article/erc-starting-grant-daria-davitti - 2025-11-05

The faculty of law is announcing post-doc positions in EU-law or human rights and international law and human rights.  The last day of application is November 1, 2023. For further information regarding the post-doc position in EU-law or human rights. For further information regarding the post-doc position in international law and human rights. Contact Jenny Lindskogjenny [dot] lindskog [at] jur [d

https://www.law.lu.se/article/faculty-announcing-postdoctor-positions-eu-law-or-human-rights-and-international-law-and-human - 2025-11-05

The 2023 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy will be jointly awarded to Associate Professor and former Ambassador Marie Jacobsson and Ambassador Marja Lehto for their pivotal roles advancing environmental law and policy to protect the environment in times of armed conflicts. The ceremony for the 2023 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy honoring Marie Jacob

https://www.law.lu.se/article/elisabeth-haub-award-2023-associate-professor-faculty-law - 2025-11-05