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Blood test detects early signs of breast cancer recurrence
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4 Jun 2026
Lund University takes on roles in two new Horizon Europe projects
Lund University will partner in and coordinate two research projects that involve the future of European democracy. One will examine extremism and polarisation, while the other wil...
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3 Jun 2026
Fine and performing arts campus in Heleneholm
The vision for the co-location of Lund University’s Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts in Sweden has now been finalised. On 3 June, the Faculty Board reached agreement on a new po...
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2 Jun 2026
Decentralised data, crime-solving bacteria, healthier food: three Lund University projects on IVA's 2026 list
Three Lund University research projects have been selected for the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) 2026 list, which highlights Swedish research with the potenti...
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26 May 2026
Lund University Professor to lead Lancet Commission on Precision Medicine
A new Lancet Commission on Precision Health has been launched to develop a comprehensive framework for integrating precision approaches into health systems worldwide. The Commissio...
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22 May 2026
Why we live alone – and what it means for the climate and our sense of community
Solo living in your own home places a greater strain on the planet’s resources than living with others, as everyone needs their own appliances – a toaster, a washing machine and so...
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21 May 2026
Tools to turn young people’s climate-related stress into hope
Those teaching about climate change and sustainability report that students learning about these topics often feel disheartened, anxious and helpless. Researchers at Lund Universit...
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19 May 2026
New study: BMI alone does not fully capture health risks linked to obesity
Obesity is commonly diagnosed using BMI, but this approach has several limitations. Researchers at Lund University and AstraZeneca show that integrating measurements such as body f...
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13 May 2026
Debate: Does anyone care about Europe anymore?
As more and more countries move away from democracy and only seven per cent of the world’s population lives in liberal democracies, Europe’s self-image is being put to the test. At...
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13 May 2026
Patients with congenital heart defects are more likely to suffer a heart attack at an earlier age
Patients born with heart defects experience their first acute heart attack at a significantly earlier age than others.
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