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LTH students win 1st prize in International Architecture competition in Rome
Finding affordable housing in today's urbanised cities is a challenge, which is why the "Rome collective living challenge" sought out to find solutions from architects all over the world. Karin Frykholm, Lisa Fransson and Rron Bexheti from LTH, Sweden won the 1st prize for their model.
LTH students win Silver in International Student competition
This summer, what is sometimes referred to as the world's largest competition for engineering students is taking place: Formula Student. This competition involves building an energy-efficient and safe formula car as possible; putting the different engineering areas at test. The 33 students from LTH came in second in their category, and third out of [...]
International award to food technology students
We congratulate team Moringau from LTH and Lund University to win first prize in IFTSA Developing Solutions for Developing Countries competition.
How to make solar energy more efficient
The energy sector is one of the sectors that need to undergo both rapid and far-reaching transformation to limit the effects of climate change. What is the significance of basic research, which investigates new theories and new approaches, in driving development?
Lund researchers awarded prestigious ERC grants
Two researchers at Lund University in Sweden have been awarded almost EUR 5 million in total from the European Research Council. One of the research projects focuses on the early growth of diatoms in the ocean 250 million years ago, and the subsequent global effects of the algae growth. The other grant will go towards research on the automatic [...]
Students whip up crispy crackers from waste product
The whisked liquid left over when boiling beans and chickpeas – aquafaba – can replace egg whites in providing the right consistency for mayonnaise, cakes and desserts. It has therefore become a popular alternative among vegans, but within the food industry it is rare to find aquafaba as an ingredient. Now, a group of Masters’ degree students in [...]
Promising bioplastic derived from “poo molecule”
A new, fossil-free bioplastic is emerging. According to lab experiments, it is more durable than both regular plastic and other bioplastics, and is potentially better suited for recycling.
Meet Susanna Rezende within the ELLIIT environment
Recently appointed as a Wallenberg Academy Fellow 2023, Susanna Rezende is organizing a research school on complexity theory and starting new collaborations across her field. We spoke with her about her research and ambitions, as she aims to foster more interdisciplinary collaborations within the ELLIIT environment.
‘How many of you are afraid of batteries?’
LTH researcher Elna Heimdal Nilsson started her lecture at Framtidsdagarna with just that question – ‘How many of you are afraid of batteries?’ – and it turned out that the audience was not particularly afraid. In her presentation ‘Batterisation - the safety of future Li-ion batteries’, she shared the latest research on battery technology and gave [...]
Hello, Martin Andersson – tell us about your journey towards a competence centre
In mid-September, Professor Martin Andersson held a lunch seminar presenting the Competence centre AdTherM, of which he is also Deputy Director. The seminar attracted 25 participants from the Energy Transition profile area and focused on how the competence centre was created and how it is organised.
Workshop about water system integration
A workshop about a new collaboration area between Lund University and Imperial College London has been held in September 2024. Behind the Water Systems Integration Workshop (WSIW-2024) was the LTH Profile Area Water (LTH Water) together with the Division of Water Resources Engineering at Lund University.
Successful conference for Engineering health
Engineering Health's annual conference took place on September 19-20, 2024.
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 [...]
ERC Proof of Concept to Per Augustsson
Per Augustsson, associate professor of biomedical engineering at LTH, has been awarded a prestigious Proof of Concept grant from the European Research Council (ERC). This is his third ERC grant.
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.