The holiday season is here and so, perhaps, the party heels make it out of the wardrobe?
In this issue of Lundensaren, we are starting up a new segment called “We ask Lund” and we begin by asking the question: How come we wear heels at all?
Senior lecturer in Fashion Studies and Museology, Pernilla Rasmussen, answers this question and takes us on a marvellous journey through the history of the high heeled shoe. Read more
Lund University is top class in sustainability rankings Lund University has been ranked 12 out of 700 universities in the QS World University Ranking: Sustainability, which ranks sustainable development at universities around the world. This is third best in Europe. Read more
A new university-wide account has recently been launched on Instagram, which presents research and discoveries at LU in a condensed and visual format. As a follower, you’ll learn about exciting research and timeless discoveries, with experts explaining current topics and new research findings, right in your feed.
Open for the climate – Online courses for professionals Nine Swedish universities now offer several competence-developing and relatively short courses in the subject of climate transition. The courses are given in both Swedish and English and have been developed on behalf of the Swedish government to facilitate societal investments for the climate transition. Registration and participation are free of charge. Study pace varies between two weeks and a few hours. Read more
Read – The Girl in the Eagles Talons by Karin Smirnoff Mikael Blomkvist and Lisbeth Salander are back! Now the outstanding author (and alumna) Karin Smirnoff takes over from Stieg Larsson and continues the world-famous Millennium series. The Swedish title is: Havsörnens skrik. The English book will be released in August 2023.
Read – Apan och Filosofen by Farshid Jalavand Apan och Filosofen is a history of ideas and science that guides the reader with a light hand from the first stumbling steps of Homo sapiens to the gene editing and development of the hybrid organisms of our time – Homo sphinx. In Swedish.
How one scientist’s drink came to be on the lips of many
Back in the 1980s, Rickard Öste, a researcher at Kemicentrum, the Centre for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Lund University, became interested in finding a healthy yet tasty substitute for milk. As Oatly the company began to take shape, Sweden’s biggest milk producer flew down from Stockholm, tasted the oat drink, spat it out and said, “You’ll never be able to sell this”.
Nowadays, the company has a strong position in the Swedish market. In recent years, the oat drink from Skåne has become a worldwide brand, with a turnover of SEK 2 billion in 2020. Read more
Give research for Christmas! Choose among the available research purposes, Swish your gift and write a deed of gift to give as a Christmas present. It is a fine way to show your nearest and dearest that you understand what is important to them. And, at the same time, you contribute towards a better future for us all.
Lund University offers quality products in the University colours and with our logotype. What about some extra Christmassy woollen blankets, luxurious chocolate, a stylish umbrella, a cuddly toy or a cosy sweatshirt? The University Shop offers 30 days for returns with an original receipt. Have a look!
Fredrik Tersmeden is a well-known archivist at Lund University, a multifaceted author and our very own historical writer for Lundensaren. He is appointed honorary doctor at the Faculty of Humanities for his long-standing and enthusiastic knowledge transfer about the university's history and essence, both inside and outside of academia. Read more (in Swedish)
From all of us to all of you, we wish you happy holidays!
Above you can see the winning gingerbread houses in the annual competition for international students. The winning entries feature the University Library made by Nina Vang, Juanita Serna, Huayuan Cui, Rizal Khoiri and Rohit Sivaprasad and a historical half-timbered Lund house made by Hannah Bradley and Conrad Hilbrig. Hope they are as tasty to eat as they are for the eye to look at! We think so!
Best wishes from the Alumni office at Lund University!
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