UN Director returns to Lund | A Nobel laureate’s year as science’s rock star

The stolen globe mystery | New discoveries in type 1 diabetes | Thank you alumni

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Alumni Newsletter | 6 December 2024

Anne L'Huillier – On the year as the rock star of science

In the United States, it is common for a Nobel laureate to be honoured with their own parking spot. In Lund, Anne has received her own bicycle stand. What could be more appropriate in Lund, right?

A year has passed since Anne L’Huillier became Lund University’s first Nobel laureate. Since then, she has tried to use the massive attention to spark our interest in research. She has also been navigating the oddity of becoming a rock star in the science world, who is frequently stopped in town and asked to be in selfies.

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Each year, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences compiles a list of current Swedish research projects with the potential to create societal benefits, known as the 100 List. This year, nine research projects from Lund University made it onto the list. One of them focuses on diagnosing cancer through hair strand analysis.
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UN Director and alumnus returned to Lund

Kaveh Madani, Lund University alumnus and Director of the UN’s University for Water, Environment, and Health, recently returned to Lund to launch WICE, a research and education hub addressing global water challenges. "Lund was where my journey began – a place that taught me to think big," he recalls. However, the path has not been without challenges. Accused of espionage and forced into exile, he has continued working to tackle some of the world’s most complex environmental issues.
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New knowledge about type 1 diabetes – the large-scale TEDDY study will soon be completed

In 2025, children within the TEDDY study will submit their final samples at research clinics in Sweden, Finland, Germany and the United States. The international study has provided a lot of new knowledge about type 1 diabetes and how the disease develops. Analysis of the samples will continue with the aim of preventing the disease.
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The mystery of the stolen Mars globe

In March 2015, a valuable globe of Mars was stolen from the Astronomy Library. After disappearing without a trace for almost a decade, it suddenly turned up at an antique dealer in Stockholm. The globe has now been returned to the astronomers in Lund. A similar one was sold a few years ago for $50,000.
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More news from lund university

Read – Alfred Nobel till Paris (Alfred Nobel to Paris)
A documentary book by alumna and journalist Helena Höjenberg. Discover Alfred Nobel’s hidden luxury life in Paris. (In Swedish)

Listen – Conversation with journalist Bert Sundström on religion and war in Ukraine
A podcast episode from Religion in Praxis by the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies at Lund University.

Listen – Vem lyssnar på lärarna? (Who Listens to the Teachers?)
A podcast episode from HBG Live. Everyone agrees that teachers are important, but what is their workplace experience like? (In Swedish)

Watch – Radikal Nyansering (Radical Nuancing)
A new YouTube channel by Associate Professor Andreas Bergh from the Department of Economics, LUSEM. (English subtitles available)

Read – Vetenskap & Hälsa (Science & Health)
Chromosomes and culture – on the significance of gender for health. (In Swedish)

Instagram @alumni_lunduniversity on 2024-11-30
🎉 Victory for Lund University! 🏆 Luís Oliveira wowed the audience at the Researcher Grand Prix by turning cancer research into an epic battle of good vs. evil ⚔️, calling himself a hacker attacking cells to make them kind. 🌟 This marks Lund’s fifth win in a row! 💪
📸 Bodil Malmström, Lund University
👏 #ResearcherGrandPrix #LundUniversity #ScienceStorytelling

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Show your Nobel pride with products inspired by the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics! Exclusive merchandise is now available for purchase at the University Shop.
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Thank you to all our alumni 💖

The Alumni Network is growing every year, and we’re approaching 50,000 members! We are currently at 49,030 members, but with a little help from you, we think we can reach that 50k milestone a bit quicker. If you know fellow alumni who haven’t registered yet, encourage them to join the network!

We also want to take a moment to thank all of our alumni who have joined our events and activities this past year, whether as attendees, panelists, idea creators or industry experts. You all play such an important role as ambassadors for the University. We look forward to welcoming you to our 2025 offerings soon!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

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