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?

Untangling the geopolitics of Öresund at Malmö konsthall

The exhibition ”Torrlägg Öresund” (Drain the Öresund), currently on view at Malmö Konsthall, explores the historical, political, economic, and ecological layers of the Öresund Strait. Bringing together fourteen artists from Malmö and Copenhagen, all exhibiting at the Konsthall for the first time, the show uncovers hidden local narratives while situating them within a global context.

Lund students want to go to Brussels – the EU academy is growing

Although the European Union (EU) is a large organization with over 60 000 employees across its different institutions, only around 1 200 of them are Swedish. However, in Lund the situation looks different. The EU academy has grown rapidly in popularity, proving that there is a strong interest in the EU amongst students in Lund.

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Tech & the tug-of-war for your attention

By Evan Farbstein
23 april, 2021
Lundagård’s Evan Farbstein – both a tech insider and a tech skeptic – explains how tech companies use their incredible resources to wage a tug-of-war on your attention, and encourages you to examine how you use tech (or ...
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Swedish Migration Agency alters residence permit rules for students

By Ondrej Gomola
21 april, 2021
The Swedish Migration Agency, Migrationsverket, has adjusted residence permit rules in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, waiving previous requirements for minimum 50 percent on-campus attendance to grant residence permits. In response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Migrationsverket has ...
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European countries’ curious customs

By Ondrej Gomola
21 april, 2021
From commotion about pastry terminology to various ways of greeting, European countries all have their curious quirks. But that’s a feature, not a bug, says Ondrej Gomola. Anyone who’s been in a different country will tell you about ...
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LTH student wins Microsoft tech award

By Evan Farbstein
31 mars, 2021
Microsoft Sweden’s 2021 Tech Girl of the Year, Matilda Andersson, would like to live in a world where “Tech Girl of the Year” awards aren’t needed. But until that’s possible, she’s going to use her award to be ...
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When words fail us

By Ondrej Gomola
24 mars, 2021
Why bother learning another language when everyone speaks English anyway? International student columnist Ondrej Gomola elaborates on the importance of learning a second language–as it offers a window into culture of the host country.  If you are reading ...
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In English Internationellt Nyheter

Court ruling brings relief to international students

By Mikaela Sasi
22 mars, 2021
A recent ruling by the migration court in Malmö decides to extend an international student’s residency permit, due to pandemic-related conditions, which brings relief to students in similar situations.  Earlier this month, the Swedish Migration Court in Malmö ...
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In English Klimat

Fighting climate change with a plant-based diet: Will it work?

By Sarah Tavakol
18 mars, 2021
Will going vegan help to stop global warming? Lundagård explores whether plant-based diets may benefit climate change.  A recent report from the United Nations urges us to change our dietary choices to slow down climate change. Our consumption ...
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Prolongation for doctoral students during the pandemic

By Vendela Källmark
15 mars, 2021
The outbreak of coronavirus has created aggravating circumstances for a number of doctoral students. It turns out that the faculties fail to ensure common guidelines and clear communication. Lundagård has talked with three doctoral students at the Joint ...
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Elin Wägner was way ahead of her time

By Sarah Tavakol
8 mars, 2021
Women’s emancipation, civil rights and female voting were some of the things that Elin Wägner fought for in paving the way for a gender equal world. Born in Lund in 1882, Elin Wägner is best known for her ...
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Students and staff on LU’s sustainability

By Hedda Thomson Ek
5 mars, 2021
Measures to decrease the university’s emissions were in focus as Lund University’s sustainability work was presented online this Wednesday. In a webinar arranged by Climate Students Lund and LU’s Sustainability forum, representatives from the university answered students’ questions ...
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