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Fire researcher: only a matter of time before a city has to be evacuated
Enrico Ronchi, a fire researcher and evacuation expert, has long warned that wildfires will eventually affect cities that may need to be evacuated. Although Bordeaux was spared, it is only a matter of time before a densely populated urban area in Europe has to be evacuated. Wildfires are here to stay.
The view of public transport as complicated may hinder reduced car use
Researchers from K2 and the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University have, in an interview study, examined how different people view their car use and the possibility of choosing other modes of transport instead. All groups, including those who use cars less, viewed public transport as complicated and time-consuming, which surprised the [...]
Clear population growth seen in places that have gained rail services
The introduction of rail services to a locality leads to a clear increase in population, according to a study in which researchers from K2 and LTH have examined the long-term socioeconomic effects of 44 railway station openings in Swedish regions.
Researchers mimic life’s own engines
The most advanced engines are not found in airplanes, cars or other machines - they are found in nature. Inside our cells, tiny protein motors power everything from cell division to muscle movement with an efficiency and precision that has fascinated researchers for decades and inspired long-standing efforts to replicate them. Now, scientists have [...]
Letter from the summer house
Once upon a time, the vision was "a holiday home for everyone". Here, two LTH researchers – an architect and a building conservation specialist – talk about their own summer homes in southern Sweden while also reflecting on our collective longing for a place of our own, characterised by simplicity, light and tranquillity.
ERC Proof of Concept grant for research on Achilles tendon ruptures
Professor Hanna Isaksson has been awarded an ERC Proof of Concept grant to develop a tool aimed at improving and personalising rehabilitation following an Achilles tendon rupture.
Lund University first in the world to develop a 256-antenna system for future 6G communication
Researchers at the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University in Sweden have developed one of the world’s most advanced test environments for the wireless communications of the future. Using the new test system, researchers have demonstrated for the first time that a distributed wireless network with 256 digitally beamformed antennas can [...]
Newly recruited LTH researcher receives 15 million from the Swedish Research Council
Three researchers at Lund University in Sweden have received long-term funding from the Swedish Research Council to develop research in the fields of artificial intelligence, quantum physics and mathematics.
Margaret McNamee to become the next Dean of LTH
Margaret McNamee has been elected by the staff of Faculty of Engineering at Lund University as the new Dean of LTH, with Ulf Ellervik as Deuty Dean. The Vice-Chancellor of Lund University, Erik Renström, has now also taken the formal decision to appoint them to their positions for the term 2027–2029.
Preparing for a warmer climate
A heat wave has spread across Europe in the recent weeks. The extremely high temperatures have put both people and communities to the test. “The heat in the south is a wake-up call for us in the north – we aren’t prepared for extreme heat of this kind,” says Lund University researcher Chuansi Gao, who offers advice on how best to cope with the heat [...]
"We move forward with a spirit of exploration"
DEAN'S BLOG. This spring, among other things, I have been impressed when hearing about a number of new, innovations that benefit society and in one way or another have emerged from, or are linked to, LTH. This is written by Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH, in a message where she wishes all friends of LTH a pleasant summer.
What exactly is quantum – and why is everyone talking about it?
Quantum. The word appears increasingly often in discussions about future technologies, security, medicine and computing. At the same time, the field is often perceived as both abstract and difficult to understand. But, what exactly is quantum – and why is everyone talking about it?
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 potential to benefit society.
81 new doctors to be conferred at LTH
The month of May in Lund traditionally concludes with the doctoral degree conferment ceremony. In 2026, Faculty of Engineering, LTH will confer 81 new PhD graduates, two honorary doctors and six jubilee doctors during a ceremonial conferment act in Lund Cathedral on Friday, 29 May. Lund University has held doctoral degree conferment ceremonies [...]
Understanding a Warming World: Insights from Crafoord Laureate Veerabhadran Ramanathan
When Crafoord Prize laureate Veerabhadran Ramanathan visited Lund on 18 May, he combined personal reflections with a powerful scientific message: understanding aerosols and greenhouse gases is key to tackling climate chang, but solving the crisis will require new approaches, broad collaboration, and urgent public engagement.