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Dean's blog: Together we can strengthen research and growth in sustainable industry

DEAN'S BLOG. If the government and the major research funding bodies can agree on making further and completely necessary investments in modern laboratories and testbeds for semiconductor technology and nanotechnology, for example, as well as in research environments and learning environments, Sweden can take advantage of the unique opportunity that has arisen thanks to ESS and MAX IV in Lund. This is what Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH, writes in her latest blog.

– Published 21 February 2022

Max IV by night.
A “trio” that can shine internationally and attract creative talents from all over the world. However, the Dean of LTH, Annika Olsson, emphasises that further investments are needed in research environments and learning environments in order for the potential of ESS, MAX IV and Nanolab Science Village to be fully realised. Photo: Leif Jansson

If Swedish companies are to continue to be among the world’s best in delivering safe and resource-efficient products, there is a need for collaboration between academia and industry, where leading edges can meet. Without strong research environments, and without the exchange of expertise, Sweden cannot be at the global forefront in the areas of sustainability and digital industry.

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