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Gaps in vaccine information for new arrivals to Sweden during the pandemic

Sanna Trygg — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:00:06 +0200

A new study shows that during the Covid-19 pandemic, new arrivals to Sweden were excluded from information, despite good intentions.

Moths use stars and Earth’s magnetic field as a compass

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:54:40 +0200

A groundbreaking study from �� 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…

�� rises in the QS Rankings 2026 – now ranked 72nd in the world

Jonas Andersson — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:11 +0200

�� 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…

Three researchers receive ERC Advanced Grants – ��’s most successful year ever

Jonas Andersson — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:09 +0200

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…

Link identified between low-fibre diet and the more dangerous type of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries

Tove Smeds — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:57:10 +0200

A Swedish multi-centre study led by researchers at �� shows a link between low fibre consumption and the presence of unstable or high-risk plaque in coronary arteries…

New lithium mines could cut EU imports by half

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:17:07 +0200

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…

�� launches largest-ever global recruitment drive for researchers

Sanna Trygg — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:55:05 +0200

The search is on for 25 researchers from around the world in ��’s largest ever international recruitment drive.

New gene variants significantly increase the risk of blood clots

Åsa Hansdotter — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:16:34 +0200

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. In Sweden, almost half…

�� expands collaboration with higher education institutions in Palestine

Jonas Andersson — Mon, 26 May 2025 14:47:35 +0200

�� is initiating collaboration with two higher education institutions in the West Bank in Palestine. This makes it possible for Palestinian students, doctoral…

Nocturnal pollinators just as important as their daytime colleagues

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:57:24 +0200

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…

Archaeologist sailing like a Viking makes unexpected discoveries

Johan Nyman — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:26:40 +0200

Archaeologist Greer Jarrett at �� in Sweden has been sailing in the footsteps of Vikings for three years. He can now show that the Vikings sailed farther away from…

Unique museum displays war artefacts and the human side of international law

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:08 +0200

Passports issued by fallen empires, decks of cards from the Iraq war, deceased Ukrainian students’ uncollected diplomas and much more.

8.3 million euros for doctoral programme in regenerative medicine and ATMP

Åsa Hansdotter — Thu, 15 May 2025 10:18:16 +0200

�� in Sweden has been awarded an EU grant of 8.3 million euros for a new international doctoral programme in regenerative medicine and advanced therapy medicinal…

Ten things research tells us about the global economic elite

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:21:02 +0200

Who are the people that make up the world’s economic elite – and do they differ between countries? In a new, unique database, an international team of researchers has compiled…

Higher success rate using a simple oral swab test before IVF

Tove Smeds — Tue, 13 May 2025 11:50:50 +0200

Researchers at �� in Sweden have conducted a clinical study to show how a woman’s genetic profile provides information on which hormone treatment is most effective…

A sustainable relationship with time – is it possible?

Sanna Trygg — Thu, 08 May 2025 13:21:46 +0200

Many people wish they had more time – but is there a sustainable approach to time? Historian David Larsson Heidenblad, historian shares his best tips.

Unicellular green algae may carry giant virus DNA in their genome

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:22:22 +0200

Humans and animals are not the only ones affected by viruses. Unicellular organisms can also be attacked. In a new study, scientists establish that green algae can carry latent…

SEK 60 million for doctoral programme on authoritarian Asian states

Theo Hagman-Rogowski — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:04:07 +0200

A consortium helmed by �� in Sweden has been awarded a major EU grant to establish an international doctoral programme on the theme of society and law in…

Living on air: Scientists enlist Arctic bacteria to fight climate change

Tove Smeds — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:53:36 +0200

What if we could fight climate change using bacteria that live on air?
That’s the vision behind a newly funded international research project led by scientists from Lund…

Simple medication can save the lives of cardiac patients

Åsa Hansdotter — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:03:22 +0200

Patients suffering from myocardial infarction who receive early add-on lipid-lowering medication have a significantly better prognosis than those who receive add-on treatment late…

Ravensbrück Archive in Lund receives Memory of the World status

Sanna Trygg — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:10:14 +0200

Ten years’ work has paid off – UNESCO has added the archive of 500 in-depth interviews with Holocaust survivors to the Memory of the World Register.

How animal life exploded on Earth

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:51:28 +0200

About 540 million years ago, our planet suddenly erupted with life, filling our oceans with a diversity of complex life. This is known as the Cambrian explosion, and for a long…

More opportunities to test for Alzheimer’s using new analytical method

Tove Smeds — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:30:59 +0200

A simpler method of analysing blood samples for Alzheimer’s disease has been tested in a large multicentre study, led by �� in Sweden.
“This is a major step…

Reptiles are brightest in open habitats

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:17:47 +0200

Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter colouration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown in a new study from �� in Sweden. The…

Reduced climate impact of anaesthetic gases – but a worrying trend in middle-income countries

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:31:36 +0200

Gases used in anaesthesia are potent greenhouse gases, and their total global impact has not previously been known. A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health led by Lund…

Migrating roach have sharper eyesight

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:19:48 +0200

Roach that migrate between different lakes and water courses have larger pupils and better eyesight than roach that stay in one place. The adaptation makes it easier for the red-…

Surprising number of environmental pollutants in hedgehogs

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:25:02 +0200

Lead, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, plastic additives, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals. This is what researchers at �� in Sweden found…

A new reliable blood marker reveals the extent of Alzheimer’s pathology in the brain

Tove Smeds — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:45:33 +0200

Researchers at �� and Washington University have identified a blood marker that reflects the amount of Alzheimer’s pathology in the brain. This discovery may play a…

The Ravensbrück Archive has been nominated as a UNESCO Memory of the World

Sanna Trygg — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:44:10 +0100

The unique archive holds 500 in-depth interviews with survivors of the Ravensbrück concentration camp.

A majority of Swedes are open to boycotting American products

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:02:54 +0100

According to a new study from �� in Sweden, approximately one in five Swedes are already choosing not to buy American brands. The majority would consider boycotting…

�� to invest SEK 37 million in new total defence centre

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:28:25 +0100

�� is taking an active step to meet society’s growing needs for security and crisis management. A new centre is being established at Campus Helsingborg with the aim…

Lakes worldwide are changing colour – possibly due to human impact

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:16:18 +0100

Over the last 40 years, the majority of the world’s lakes have changed colour, according to a new study. The research team analysed 32 million satellite observations from over 67,…

Titanium and mysterious jet streams discovered on extreme exoplanet

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:07:50 +0100

Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, astronomers have made detailed observations of the mysterious exoplanet WASP-121 b. The discoveries of the…

SEK 420 million to cancer research at ��

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:31:17 +0100

The Mrs Berta Kamprad Foundation is donating SEK 420 million to cancer research at ��. This is the largest donation to the university since its foundation in 1666.

New research track: higher amounts of dietary fibre before the age of two can reduce the later risk of coeliac disease

Erika Svantesson — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:10:07 +0100

The results of an observational study from �� in Sweden are clear: up to the age of two, a more fibre-rich diet seems to reduce the risk of coeliac disease. A…

Quantum state of photoelectrons measured for the first time

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:20:35 +0100

For the first time, researchers have been able to measure the quantum state of electrons ejected from atoms that have absorbed high-energy light pulses. This is thanks to a new…

Atopic eczema – a widespread disease

Åsa Hansdotter — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:37:18 +0100

Cold weather, dry air, an overactive immune system or our modern lifestyle. The causes may vary, but an increasing number of people are suffering from atopic eczema. In particular…

Soft tissue from a 183 Million-Year-Old Jurassic Plesiosaur analysed

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:18:20 +0100

Researchers at �� in Sweden have analysed the soft tissue from a fossilized plesiosaur for the first time. The results show that the long-necked marine reptile had…

AI-supported breast cancer screening – new results suggest even higher accuracy

Erika Svantesson — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:59:30 +0100

New research results now published from ��’s MASAI trial are even better than the initial findings from last year: AI-supported breast screening detected 29 per cent…

Key takeaways from the latest research into gut bacteria

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:21:33 +0100

�� and Imperial College London deepen their collaboration

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:52:16 +0100

�� and Imperial College London are strengthening their collaboration in research, education and innovation. A new agreement between the two universities will create…

How can �� become a more menopause-friendly workplace?

Sanna Trygg — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:42:37 +0100

Most women will experience menopause at some point. Can a workplace make things easier for employees going through menopausal transition?

Fermenting seaweed could boost consumption

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:47:46 +0100

Fermented seaweed? Those who have tried it think it is much tastier than it sounds, and researchers at �� in Sweden are now hoping that acidified seaweed, rather than…

Here’s how easily you can catch COVID-19 through the air

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:16:14 +0100

The virus winter season has struck – and COVID-19 is still part of everyday life. However, unlike during the pandemic, we now know more about how it spreads through the air we…

�� welcomes new international students on Arrival Day

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:34:10 +0100

Monday 13 January marks Arrival Day – the day when �� welcomes new international students for the spring semester. A total of 767 students have been admitted to the…

Is the end of the world nigh?

Sanna Trygg — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:13:49 +0100

Apocalyptic beliefs are as old as humankind itself. So, why are we drawn to stories about the finite nature of everything?

Swedish female ice hockey players in favour of body checking

Erika Svantesson — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:02:23 +0100

A first study shows that almost nine out of ten players in the Swedish women's hockey league are in favour of body checking.

Virgin birth - beyond the biblical legend

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:42:29 +0100

Now that Christmas is just around the corner, thoughts inevitably turn to an expectant Mary in the stable. However, she is not alone in the sphere of life-giving without the…

Questions and answers for the �� sugar study

Åsa Hansdotter — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:48:33 +0100

An observational study shows that sweetened beverages have a greater negative impact on health than other sources of sugar.

How Mariah Carey and Wham became Christmas icons

Ellen Albertsdóttir — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:49:36 +0100

Christmas music is more than background noise to the hustle and bustle. From Mariah Carey’s Christmas cracker ‘All I Want For Christmas’ to Wham’s lost love in ‘Last Christmas’,…