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How do we get the right skills for hydrogen in Skåne?
At the end of August, Lund University Commissioned Education (LUCE) and researchers from the LTH profile area Energy Transition hosted a charged event. Invited to the day were Trelleborg Municipality, the Swedish Energy Agency and the regional energy companies Trelleborgs Energi AB, Öresundskraft AB and Kraftringen. The event marked the conclusion [...]
Great Gold Medal to Anne L'Huillier
Anne L'Huillier, Professor of Physics at Lund University, is awarded the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ (IVA) Great Gold Medal for significant contributions to the Academy's field of activity. The award is presented by IVA’s Chair, Marcus Wallenberg.
"A crisp proposal" is requested during Almedalen talk on semiconductors
A discussion on semiconductors was on the agenda in Almedalen. The dialogue, hosted by LTH at Lund University, addressed how Sweden can contribute to the efforts being made in Europe. One of the conclusions of the discussion was "the crisper the proposal – the more policy influence".
Government initiative Compel seeks next generation of battery researchers
The collaborative platform Compel is announcing six PhD positions in battery research and electrification, with more on the way. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of battery technology.
LTH's major investment in battery research takes off
Last year, Lund University, in collaboration with Uppsala University and Chalmers, received nearly SEK 50 million from the Swedish government for battery research under the strategic initiative Compel. This initiative is set to receive the same amount annually until 2029, enabling the hiring of researchers and teachers specializing in [...]
Preparedness: more than stockpiling pantry provisions
When planning for food in times of crisis – what foodstuffs do we imagine? Many think of tin cans and freeze-dried food, but the fact is that if a crisis occurs, it is not stockpiled cans that will save us.
Profile areas explore cross-disciplinary collaborations
On 17 May, the Energy Transition profile area organised a lunch seminar with colleagues from the Nanoscience and Semiconductor Technology profile area. The aim was to learn more about nanoscience and the work that the profile area does to identify potential collaboration opportunities between the two groups.
Hello Olof Samuelsson, what is happening in the Energy Transition profile area?
In this interview, we talk to professor and coordinator Olof Samuelsson about the Energy Transition profile area. We discuss the exciting activities currently underway and what we can expect in the autumn regarding research and education.
The internal combustion engine will remain important
The internal combustion engine is a subject that has been described as nasty and outdated. In fact, it is not outdated at all – but an area of cutting-edge research that is an important part of a sustainable energy transition.
Government invests in batteries and electrification – LTH has a key role
A special government investment is now being made in research and education in electrification and battery technology. This means that Lund University and the Faculty of Engineering, Uppsala University and Chalmers University of Technology will be allocated SEK 270 million over the years 2024-2029. The strategic initiative is part of the [...]