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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.
Research leadership that shapes the future – and increased number of applications to LTH
DEAN'S BLOG. Strong research leadership not only fosters excellence in research today – it also enhances the appeal and quality of education, thereby laying the foundations for the future provision of expertise, writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH.
Battery technology takes off as markets adjust
The development of batteries for electric vehicles has progressed much faster than experts and policymakers had anticipated. New research shows that the market is well equipped to cope with both raw material shortages and price increases. This raises questions about which materials are actually critical to the energy transition, according to the [...]
Faculty of Engineering to recruit more leading international researchers
As part of a new initiative, Lund University is seeking 14 international researchers, several of whom will be based at Faculty of Engineering.
Sustainability Week 2026 – LTH’s Program
For the 10th time, Lund University is organising Sustainability Week together with Lund Municipality. With over 70 events over six days, sustainability topics will be highlighted in different ways within social, ecological and economic sustainability. It is a week of discussion and action, serious issues and hopeful visions of the future.
Packing up and ready to go – ahead of the furniture fair in Milan
A large group of LTH students will travel in April to exhibit their work, gather new impressions and make contacts during the world‑leading design fair in Milan. Designing furniture is something renowned architects have engaged in throughout history – and being exposed to and interacting within this international environment is a fantastic [...]
Lund alum receives the world’s most prestigious water prize
Lund University alumnus, Professor Kaveh Madani, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), has been named the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate, the world’s most prestigious award for outstanding achievements in water.
Airing affects energy use – now we know how much
"High-airers" and "low-airers" have been mapped in a research study at LTH, The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University. The study examines how much we ventilate by window airing and how energy use in our homes is affected by airing - the added energy use can vary up to 60 times between different households.