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Semmy Rülf and Margaret-Anne Storey new honorary doctors at the Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
Margaret-Anney Storey, professor of computer science at the University of Victoria in Canada, and Semmy Rülf, an entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the management of research from Lund University and LTH, have been appointed honorary doctors at LTH.
“Thank you for the great collaboration and your fantastic efforts”
DEAN'S BLOG. This year, LTH has been celebrating new successes for excellent research, more training places that will drive the green transition, and the fact that women now make up 40 per cent of those who choose to study at Faculty of Engineering. So writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH, who would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone [...]
Three LTH researchers to receive ERC Consolidator Grants
Per Augustsson, Enrico Ronchi and Mikkel Brydegaard have each been awarded the prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant.
Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship Announced for LTH Master's Programs
In October 2024, the Swedish Institute (SI) launched a new fully funded scholarship for women from 10 countries in Africa and Asia. Five of the international master's programmes at LTH have been designated for the SI scholarship "Pioneering Women in STEM", which aims to empower women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Excellence for the benefit of the world
DEAN’S BLOG. This year’s Nobel Prize winners have been announced, a reminder of the pioneers of science. And Lund University has once again been listed as one of the world’s leading universities. The fact that the latest Times Higher Education ranking also shows that Lund University performs well regarding external engagement and industrial [...]
LTH researcher receive 26 million from the Wallenberg Foundation
Three researchers from Lund University have been awarded a total of 87 million SEK in grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation for research on future semiconductors, our immunological memory, and next-generation gene therapies. One of them is Vanya Darakchieva, Professor of Solid State Physics.
Anne L'Huillier's year as a science rockstar
A year has passed since Anne L'Huillier became Lund University's first Nobel laureate. Since then, she has tried to use the attention to revive interest in research. But she has also had to come to terms with the oddity of becoming a science rock star asked for selfies all over town.
WISE grants to four projects at the Department of Physics
Four PhD and postdoctoral projects at the Department of Physics are awarded funding in the second academic call from WISE. In total, 54 projects across the country will share SEK 166 million.
Successful commercialisation of dementia simulator
What does it feel like to live with dementia? The answer is offered by the “dementia simulator” developed by virtual reality researchers at the Faculty of Engineering, LTH. The simulator takes the user into a virtual world to experience different aspects of life with a cognitive disorder.
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.
“It is gratifying that more people want to become engineers, architects and industrial designers”
I would like to welcome all new students to an exciting education, writes LTH’s dean Annika Olsson. She emphasises the culture of LTH – based on respect for differences – and is pleased that 40 per cent of LTH’s new students this year are women.
A world-leading, curiosity-driven environment – with the new nano lab as one of the cornerstones
Answers relating to diseases and accurately targeted drugs. Enhanced batteries and sensors. Smarter solar cells, LED lighting and semiconductors – and a reduced need for natural resources. Lund University’s new nano lab has been made possible due to a long-term collaboration with external stakeholders in which the aim is to meet sustainability [...]
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.
"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".
Next stop: Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
For the 73rd time, the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting will be arranged. It takes place 30 June–5 July 2024 in Bayern, Germany, by the beautiful Bodensee. One of the participants this year is NanoLund PhD student Ruby Davtyan.