Lund University invests 85 million in international hiring drive

Over 1,300 researchers from around the world have applied for just 25 positions at Lund University. The outcome of this summer’s international recruitment campaign surpassed all expectations.

Vaginal health soon available over-the-counter

Researchers from Lund University are behind the design of a safer and more effective treatment for bacterial vaginosis. No prescription will be needed for the new drug, which will also eliminate many of the side effects of previous antibiotic treatments.

Changing styles and changing sounds

For many of the world's great artists, the way their artistry changes throughout their life is part of their greatness. At the same time, both fans and critics can be apprehensive to accept a sharp shift in the image or music of an artist as it breaks the previously established norms or their craft. Andrew Murnane takes a deep dive into some of the mercurial acts from Ireland and Great Britain through the lens of the British band Black Country, New Road.

New study: Biases lead researchers to different results

Different conclusions can arise from identical data, a recent Biomedical Center (BMC) biology study reveals. Jessica Abbott, professor of biodiversity and evolution at Lund University, contributed in the study. Her analysis revealed a clear pattern, while others found different results. The study raises important questions about the reliability of scientific results. Can we really trust them?

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Why did you choose Lund?

By Kuzey Yanartas
28 mars, 2023
Lund is a tiny town in a country with a small population. Yet people come here from all over the world. Why?
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Human remains from Greenland stored at Lund University

By Theo Vareman
21 mars, 2023
In the collections of the Historical Museum at Lund University, there are human remains of indigenous peoples from all across the world collected in the 19th century.
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The ultimate guide to winning Melodifestivalen

By Mia Huovilainen
10 mars, 2023
Is there a formula for the perfect song at Melodifestivalen, who will win Melodifestivalen this year, and could ChatGPT write a winning song for the Eurovision Song Contest? Lundagård has met Anders Reuter, a researcher in musicology at Lund University, to find out the answers to these questions and more.
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The Swedish Winter Flu Tried to Kill Me

By Alexandra Bradley
10 mars, 2023
Sometimes you're not as strong as you thought. Lundagård's student life columnist Alexandra Bradley believed that her Australian childhood had made her tough – but the Swedish flu-season proved her wrong.
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Orgasms of the future

By Alexandra Bradley
17 februari, 2023
Technology is advancing the sex toy-market. Lundagård explores what pleasure might look like in the coming years.
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Can Girls and Boys Be Friends?

By Alexandra Bradley
3 februari, 2023
Was 'When Harry Met Sally' correct? Can heterosexual men and women really not be friends? Lundagård's student life columnist Alexandra Bradley reflects over norms and romance.
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Turkish student rejected – professor cited ongoing NATO conflict

By Catherine Ekström
30 januari, 2023
A Turkish student was rejected from a research internship at Stockholm University. The Swedish professor cited the ongoing NATO conflict as the reason.
– Since Turkey does not allow Sweden to join NATO, I have to decline. Sorry!
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An Afternoon With HubAI: ‘It’s the coolest of all algorithms’

By Maia Appleby Melamed
26 januari, 2023
Artificial intelligence is all the rage. Lundagård sat down with members of HubAI, a student society committed to understanding the new concept.
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Apartment in central Lund used to scam students

By Emilia Lindholm
13 januari, 2023
An international student was tricked into paying a deposit of 1 600 Euros for a non-existent apartment. “I believe it is unfortunate and tragic for individuals who have been affected”, says Lars-Olof Ljunggren, who lives in the house containing the non-existent apartment.
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The end of the two-pope era

By Kuzey Yanartas
13 januari, 2023
Former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died on New Year's eve in a monastery at Vatican City. Lundagård’s Kuzey Yanartas was in Rome for his funeral.
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