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Ulrika Forsgren Högman – new Head of Communications at LTH
On 1 June 2016 we welcome Ulrika Forsgren Högman to LTH. She is the new Head of Communications, taking over from Lisbeth Wester-Leandersson who is set to retire in July.
Master's students come up with nutritious, chocolate-tasting bean spread
Rather than spreadable chocolate, future consumers will perhaps be spreading a bean-based paste on their toast. This is thanks to a group of innovative students in Food Technology at Lund University, who recently developed a bean paste called Le Cobean.
More clarity in the organisation
The new research and education organisations have now been launched at the Faculty of Engineering LTH, both with the aims of reducing territorial mindsets and increasing clarity. Erik Swietlicki, Professor and Assistant Dean for Research, was responsible for developing the new structure for LTH’s research organisation, which was launched on 1 May [...]
Dean's blog: Meet our Honorary Doctors!
Almost a year ago to the day, I asked the question “Where were you?” in my blog. That was after the talks given by last year’s Honorary Doctors, which were very interesting but sadly not as well attended as I’d hoped. It got me thinking about where we come together to meet and how we can create relevant meeting places for academic discussion. The [...]
New ultrasound method increases awareness about cancer cells
Researchers at Lund University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States have developed a method to analyse and separate cells from the blood. Ultimately, the method, which goes under the name iso-acoustic focusing, can become significant to measure the efficiency of cancer treatments for individuals.
Join case competition on circular economy and green finance
Interested in solving real world problems with companies in a multi-disciplinary setting? Then join the first Sustainability Forum Case Competition- an inter-disciplinary challenge inviting all students at Lund University.
New ultrasound method creates a better picture of cardiovascular health
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered a new and more accurate way to distinguish between harmful and harmless plaque in the blood vessels by using ultrasound. This can help healthcare providers determine the risk of strokes and heart attacks – which means avoiding unnecessary surgery for many patients.
World record in 5G technology
New research conducted at Lund University in Sweden and the University of Bristol in the UK has demonstrated 5G technology twelve times as efficient as the current 4G technology, paving the way for the mobile systems of tomorrow.
Lund University highlights World Water Day
Join us in highlighting World Water Day on 22 March 2016!World Water Day takes place on 22 March and is an international observance day as well as an opportunity to learn more about water-related issues. It dates back to 1993 and is coordinated by the United Nations. Each year holds a specific theme, related to a current or future challenge. This [...]
New research shows how nanowires can be formed
An article published in Nature by researchers at Lund University shows how different arrangements of atoms can be combined into nanowires as they grow. Researchers learning to control the properties of materials this way can lead the way to more efficient electronic devices.
Lund named #2 small European city for connectivity
Lund has been named the second best small European city in the connectivity category in a report by the Financial Times FDintelligence.
Nanotechnology for high-performance radar and 5G communication
Improved radar image resolution and faster data transfer within 5G networks. These are some of the results that would be achieved by a new research project called INSIGHT, which is funded by the EU programme Horizon 2020 and coordinated by Lars-Erik Wernersson, Professor of Nanotechnology at Lund University in Sweden.
Dean's blog: An open university
Last week kicked off with the first Science and Innovation Talks event at Tetra Pak. It’s an initiative with the aim of creating new touch-points between private companies and the university’s researchers. Olaf Diegel, Professor at the Department of Design Sciences, gave a lecture on 3D printing and the amazing opportunities this exciting [...]
Using nanotechnology to create parallel computers
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have utilised nanotechnology to create a biological computer that can solve certain mathematical problems far faster and more energy-efficiently than conventional electrical computers. The research results will be published later this week in the prestigious publication Proceedings of the National Academy of [...]
Adapted Trombe wall now used to both cool and heat buildings using renewable energy sources
Researcher Marwa Dabaieh from Lund University in Sweden has come up with a way to adapt the so-called Trombe wall – a passive solar building design from the 19th century – to not only heat but also cool buildings, while drastically reduce associated carbon emissions. The new design is now being tested by locals in Saint Catherine, Egypt.