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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Column In English Krönikor Studentlivskrönika

The Swedish Winter Flu Tried to Kill Me

By Alexandra Bradley
10 mars, 2023
Sometimes you're not as strong as you thought. Lundagård's student life columnist Alexandra Bradley believed that her Australian childhood had made her tough – but the Swedish flu-season proved her wrong.
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Orgasms of the future

By Alexandra Bradley
17 februari, 2023
Technology is advancing the sex toy-market. Lundagård explores what pleasure might look like in the coming years.
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In English Krönikor Studentlivskrönika

Can Girls and Boys Be Friends?

By Alexandra Bradley
3 februari, 2023
Was 'When Harry Met Sally' correct? Can heterosexual men and women really not be friends? Lundagård's student life columnist Alexandra Bradley reflects over norms and romance.
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Turkish student rejected – professor cited ongoing NATO conflict

By Catherine Ekström
30 januari, 2023
A Turkish student was rejected from a research internship at Stockholm University. The Swedish professor cited the ongoing NATO conflict as the reason.
– Since Turkey does not allow Sweden to join NATO, I have to decline. Sorry!
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An Afternoon With HubAI: ‘It’s the coolest of all algorithms’

By Maia Appleby Melamed
26 januari, 2023
Artificial intelligence is all the rage. Lundagård sat down with members of HubAI, a student society committed to understanding the new concept.
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Apartment in central Lund used to scam students

By Emilia Lindholm
13 januari, 2023
An international student was tricked into paying a deposit of 1 600 Euros for a non-existent apartment. “I believe it is unfortunate and tragic for individuals who have been affected”, says Lars-Olof Ljunggren, who lives in the house containing the non-existent apartment.
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Aktuell In English Internationellt News Nyheter

The end of the two-pope era

By Kuzey Yanartas
13 januari, 2023
Former Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died on New Year's eve in a monastery at Vatican City. Lundagård’s Kuzey Yanartas was in Rome for his funeral.
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In English Student life

Lund’s Best Study Spots

By Alexandra Bradley
12 januari, 2023
Maybe you are ready to add some spice to your study routine. Maybe you need a change of scenery. Or maybe you just failed your semester exams and looking for a new study spot.  
Lundagård interviewed 6 Lund University students of different ages, genders, backgrounds, and faculties who have suggested some of their favourite study spots.
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Stuck in Lund for Christmas

By Alexandra Bradley
21 december, 2022
Traveling back home can be hard on a student budget – especially if you are an international student. The inflation has made this increasingly challenging. Lundagård spoke to three affected students.
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In English Julkalender Julkalendern 2022

4 December: Amelia

By Alexandra Roslund
4 december, 2022
Join Lundagård as we count down the days until Christmas eve. On the fourth day of December we meet Amelia, a 25 year old student who's used to celebrate Christmas in the summer.
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