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It is not easy to be an urban planner. Cities must be built more densely because surrounding agricultural land and nature must be protected – while at the same time health requirements are high. Over a period of five years researchers at…

/article/health-benefits-if-cities-are-densified-right-way- 2026-01-27

Almost half of all dementia cases can be attributed to risk factors that we potentially can influence ourselves, such as smoking and high blood pressure. A new study from Lund University shows which risk factors are associated with two of…

/article/how-your-lifestyle-can-affect-your-risk-dementia- 2026-01-27

In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the “recipe” for the transformation. Researchers at Lund University have now created a library of the 400 factors needed…

/article/recipe-book-reprogramming-immune-cells- 2026-01-27

Lund University School of Economics and Management has claimed first place at the John Molson MBA International Case Competition in Montréal — one of the world’s most prestigious international case competitions. The winning team – Hanna…

/article/lund-wins-john-molson-mba-international-case-competition- 2026-01-21

A myriad of colours that survived millions of years of evolution have disappeared in a short period of time. The culprit? A bright green, aggressive, and sexually dominant wall lizard that has wiped out several colour variants within its…

/article/hulk-lizard-knocks-out-ancient-colour-palette- 2026-01-21

For six months, artist Jennifer Rainsford will be exploring MAX IV – one of the world’s largest research laboratories for synchrotron light. Inside the ring-shaped MAX IV building on the outskirts of Lund, extremely intense X-ray light…

/article/artist-takes-residency-max-iv- 2026-01-16

On January 12, around 700 international students will arrive at Lund University during Arrival Day for the spring semester. A packed welcome programme awaits – this year with a special focus on recovery. "Arriving in a new country can be…

/article/hundreds-students-around-world-arriving-lund- 2026-01-14

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have created a method that makes it possible to transform the brain’s support cells into parvalbumin-positive cells. These cells act as the brain’s rapid-braking system and are significantly…

/article/researchers-create-cells-help-brain-keep-its-cool- 2026-01-09

Eating cheese and cream with a high fat content may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia. This is shown by a new large-scale study from Lund University. The researchers analysed the dietary habits of more than 27,000 people and…

/article/full-fat-cheese-linked-lower-risk-dementia- 2026-01-09

Using machine learning and a large volume of data on genes and existing drugs, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a combination of statins and phenothiazines that is particularly promising in the treatment of the…

/article/machine-learning-drives-drug-repurposing-neuroblastoma- 2025-12-29

In 2022–2023, food prices in Sweden rose by 25 per cent. But it wasn't just households' wallets that were hit hard by the price increases – public health was too. Swedish consumers ate less dietary fibre, fruit and vegetables, according to…

/article/historically-high-food-prices-made-us-eat-less-fruit-and-vegetables- 2025-12-29

Lymphedema after head and neck cancer is considerably more common than previously assumed and can persist long after cancer treatment has finished. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered that patients with a low level of…

/article/how-reduce-risk-lymphedema- 2025-12-22

More than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40 per cent had an iron deficiency. The research, led from Lund University in Sweden, also shows that young teenage girls who experience heavy menstrual bleeding – and are…

/article/heavy-menstruation-common-among-teenage-girls-questionnaire-reveals-risk-iron-deficiency- 2025-12-22

For the first time, researchers have been able to show how a cell closes the door to free radicals – small oxygen molecules that are sometimes needed, but that can also damage our cells. The study is published in Nature Communications and…

/article/capturing-moment-cell-shuts-door-free-radicals- 2025-12-22

Lund University will appoint Queen Margrethe of Denmark as an Honorary Fellow at the University’s annual academic ceremony in January. Lund University has established the award of Honorary Fellow, which is to be conferred on individuals…

/article/danish-queen-named-honorary-fellow- 2025-12-22

The Board of the Faculty of Science has decided, given current conditions, to reject stage two of Science Village, while the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) has approved it. The University Board and University Management continue to see the…

/article/development-science-village-remains-important-university- 2025-12-22

Ultrashort laser pulses - that are shorter than a millionth of a millionth of a second -have transformed fundamental science, engineering and medicine. Despite this, their ultrashort duration has made them elusive and difficult to measure…

/article/elegant-solution-measuring-ultrashort-laser-pulses-discovered- 2025-12-19

Electrotherapy using injectable nanoparticles delivered directly into the tumour could pave the way for new treatment options for glioblastoma, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. Glioblastoma is the most common and…

/article/electrotherapy-offers-hope-glioblastoma-treatment- 2025-12-18

A decisive, visionary leader with the ability to safeguard academic freedom. These are some of the requirements when Lund University recruits the University’s 163rd Vice-Chancellor. Fourteen points. That is the length of the list of…

/article/lund-universitys-requirements-when-recruiting-vice-chancellor- 2025-12-18

Urbanisation and a warmer climate means that more people want to swim in canals, harbours, and urban beaches. However, this means that they may swimming close to where treated wastewater and stormwater are discharged – including bacteria,…

/article/contaminated-bathing-water-easier-detect- 2025-12-18