The Role of Libraries: President of the American Library Association visits Lund

The American Library Association (ALA) is suing the Trump administration. Last year alone, 6,870 books were banned from American school libraries. Maria McCauley, the soon-to-be president of the ALA, was in Lund this week with a message: This is a fight about democracy, and it is not only America’s.

Lund University begins studies at Sweden’s First Official Virus Research Centre

HIV, coronavirus and influenza are viruses that have caused global health panic. These viruses can now be studied in-depth in Malmö. Lund University’s Virus Centre (LUVC) has opened its high-security laboratories, making it Sweden’s first research centre fully dedicated to virology.

AI use suspected in Lund University doctoral thesis

Recently, a researcher at Lund University got reprimanded after their doctoral thesis was flagged for AI use. The researcher, who claimed to not have used any AI tools, is allowed to keep the doctoral title despite the conviction for research misconduct.

Vegan university? LUNA first student union to endorse plant-based transition

This year, Lund University ranked first in sustainability in the QS World University Rankings. Plant-based Campus, a student-led organization, has been advocating for plant-based catering and is now building on this opportunity to implement their vision on a university-wide scale. LUNA, the Science Student Union, has recently become the first student union to support this transition, setting a precedent for others to follow suit.

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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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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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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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Plate-to-Planet: 5 Eco-Friendly Meals

By Sarah Tavakol
2 mars, 2021
With global warming’s ever-looming threat, it’s time to take an opportunity in becoming more eco-friendly with our food. Eco-friendly foods are less toxic, resource-intensive, durable, safer from pesticides and will help repair our environment and wildlife. Lundagård presents ...
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