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12 Jan 2026
‘We need more perspectives in physics and mathematics’ – Lund in new EU project
When a new EU project focusing on gender equality and diversity in STEM got under way last autumn, Lund University was involved from the outset. Through the Department of Physics, ...
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9 Jan 2026
Lund University builds interdisciplinary capacity for the future of nuclear power
As nuclear power once again takes centre stage in the energy debate, the demand for new knowledge is growing. At Lund University, a new six‑year research project is now being launc...
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19 Dec 2025
Quantum entanglement unravelled in time: Lund study in the international spotlight
A new quantum study from Lund University is attracting international attention. PhD student Axel Stenquist, supervised by Associate Professor Marcus Dahlström, has, together with h...
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19 Dec 2025
Elegant solution for measuring ultrashort laser pulses discovered
Ultrashort laser pulses - that are shorter than a millionth of a millionth of a second -have transformed fundamental science, engineering and medicine. Despite this, their ultrasho...
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15 Dec 2025
Hannah Herde honoured for bold and inclusive teaching
Associate senior lecturer Hannah Herde at the Department of Physics is one of this year’s three recipients of Lund Students’ Prize for Excellent Teaching in 2026.
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19 Nov 2025
Full House at the Department of Physics’ Thesis Fair
The Department of Physics’ thesis fair on the 18th of November drew a packed audience, giving bachelor’s, master’s and engineering students the chance to discover projects spanning...
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14 Nov 2025
Cecilia Jarlskog receives Lund University's silver medal
Lund University awards Professor Cecilia Jarlskog the Silver Medal, an award that recognises individuals who make particularly significant contributions to the university and socie...
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6 Nov 2025
Lund physicists receive 31 million from the Swedish Research Council
Nearly SEK 31 million in research grants for the years 2026–2029. That is how much researchers at the Department of Physics will receive from the Swedish Research Council's major c...
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3 Nov 2025
Physics, Lund Laser Centre and NanoLund research highlighted by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) has highlighted two research projects with strong contributions from the Department of Physics, as well as the Lund Laser Ce...
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22 Oct 2025
From Quarks to Nanostructures - Two Physicists appointed Professors at Lund University
Two distinguished researchers at the Department of Physics have been promoted to professors at Lund University: David Silvermyr, specialising in high-energy heavy-ion physics, and ...