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SEK 34 million for research on altermagnetism
Kimberly Dick Thelander, professor of materials science, is receiving SEK 34 million from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation to conduct research on how altermagnetism can be controlled in extremely small nanostructures.
New centre brings together Lund University's quantum research
Quantum technology is high on the agenda, with research taking place across several areas at Lund University. Now, the university’s quantum researchers are being brought together in a new centre based at the Faculty of Engineering. The centre aims to strengthen collaboration in quantum science, raise the visibility of research in the field, and [...]
Robust and sustainable – results paving the way for the future of transport
How can Sweden’s roads become more sustainable, safer and better equipped for the future of transport? These were some of the questions addressed when the Swedish Competence Centre in Road Technology (KCV), hosted by Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering (LTH), brought together researchers, the Swedish Transport Administration and industry [...]
"Collaboration often sparks new curiosity"
DEAN'S BLOG. A few decades from now, I hope we will be able to look back with pride and say that, here in Lund, we achieved something that benefited the world, and that we did it together. This is written by Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH, who highlights that both LTH and MAX IV are celebrating decades of societal impact.
New heights with new frequencies
In much the same way as a lamp switches on above you as you walk under it in a corridor, a network can be created exactly where you are standing by using a new combination of frequencies for wireless communication. Researchers at LTH are investigating the conditions for future 6G applications using dual frequencies.
A new type of LED light could bring significant efficiency gains
Researchers at Lund University have developed a new type of light-emitting diode based on thin branched nanowires, which could offer significantly higher efficiency and lower production costs than current technology. By controlling where in the structure the light is generated, the researchers have reduced the losses that would otherwise limit the [...]
Three researchers awarded ERC Starting Grants
Lund University has matched its previous record, with six researchers awarded the prestigious ERC Starting Grant. Three are researchers from the Faculty of Engineering: Axel Henningsson, Kim Cuong Le, and Susanna de Rezende.
Conference in the southern of Sweden brings AI researchers from around the world together
Soon, 6,000 people will attend the European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV) in Malmö, Sweden. Among the participants are researchers from Lund University and other parts of the world - many of whom are global leaders within AI.
"We are stronger together"
DEAN'S BLOG. I would like to welcome all students back to LTH and extend a warm welcome to those who are joining us as new students. Your wellbeing and the knowledge you gain here are important not only for you and for Lund University, but also for society as a whole, both locally and globally. This is the message from Annika Olsson, Dean of [...]
LTH alumnus Kaveh Madani receives the world’s most prestigious water award
The Stockholm Water Prize is the world’s most prestigious water award and on August 26 2026 it was awarded to Lund University and LTH alumnus, Professor Kaveh Madani, a former international student from Iran and now the Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).
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.