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Geoscientists and engineers improving efficiency in the construction of the railway of the future
Through an interdisciplinary research project in collaboration with industry, a group of researchers hope to identify a more efficient way of assessing the ground ahead of future construction projects. The results of the research might, for example, accelerate the process of modernising the Swedish rail network.
Interdisciplinary research school on Skåne’s beaches
The coast is changing. The sea is encroaching further inland, and the shoreline of childhood memory no longer looks the same. Climate change is impacting beaches and the sea, but time is also a factor.
The Baltic Sea Flood – the forgotten storm surge that can provide lessons for the future
The Baltic Sea Flood 150 years ago, which swept away entire communities and caused several hundred fatalities, is almost forgotten today. Nonetheless, the Baltic Sea Flood is one of the worst natural disasters ever to strike the southern Baltic Sea. However, using lessons learned from history and new knowledge about storm surges in the wake of [...]
Many reasons to take care of lake water
When you take a dip in a Swedish lake, it is not unusual to find you cannot see the lake bottom. Lake water coloured brown by organic material can be an inconvenience for swimming tourists, but mainly causes problems for the ecosystem and drinking water. Focusing on Lake Bolmen, researchers, public authorities and local organisations are now [...]
Almedalen – an opportunity for LU to meet decision makers
For the first time in two years, Lund University will be in Visby for Almedalen Week. In times of crisis and war, such democratic meeting places are more important than ever.