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This seminar series explores ways to make knowledge more accessible and impactful, with a focus on improving living conditions where the need is greatest. It aims to promote alternative approaches to the democratization of knowledge in the Global South. Registration is now open for Knowledge Democratization for Inclusive Innovation Systems, an online seminar series aimed at PhD students, academic
CIRCLE in Almedalen: Climate change, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological development are challenging our social structures. At the same time, they create opportunities for innovation and new ways of thinking. The key question is: how can we turn uncertainty into action and build resilience for the future? During this year’s Almedalsveckan in Visby, where politicians, researchers, busine
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/crisis-opportunity-how-can-we-build-stronger-society - 2026-08-01
Did you miss Almedalen this year? You are invited to watch the recording of the panel discussion on the topic of crisis preparedness. We are facing major challenges related to climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, and technological change. Addressing these challenges will require significant societal and economic transformation, and our ability to adapt will be crucial in determining how resil
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/watch-almedalen-panel-discussion-hosted-circle - 2026-08-01
CIRCLE recently hosted an insightful seminar titled “Industry – University Cooperation – a Key Factor for Innovation”, featuring Philipp Janello, Head of Academic Relations and Innovation Politics at BMW Group. Philipp Janello shared BMW’s perspective on how collaboration between universities and large corporations can shape the future of innovation. Some areas of cooperation highlighted included:
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/industry-university-cooperation-key-driver-innovation - 2026-08-01
As we struggle with environmental and societal crises, there's a growing need to rethink the foundational ideas of industrial modernity according to Laur Kanger, Professor of Sustainability Transitions, who was the invited guest speaker at a policy seminar hosted by CIRCLE and SIRI. In his talk, Laur Kanger pointed out that industrial modernity has had a great impact on our society as the driver o
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/fixing-21st-century-problems-19th-century-ideas-call-new-thinking - 2026-08-01
Markus Grillitsch has been appointed Professor in Economic Geography at Lund University in a solemn ceremony upholding tradition with robes, speeches and music. His research focuses on regional development and people's living conditions, with a particular interest in factors that affect quality of life and well-being. The ceremony was held in the grand hall of the Main University Building where th
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/markus-grillitsch-appointed-professor-lund-university - 2026-08-01
Innovation is no longer just about technology – it is about shaping a sustainable, inclusive future. At the 2025 Innovation Research Day, researchers from different disciplines co-created an agenda for systemic change. The 2025 Innovation Research Day at Lund University resulted in a forward-looking research agenda at the intersection of innovation studies and sustainability research.“We need a re
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/shaping-future-research-agenda-innovation-and-sustainability - 2026-08-01
In the autumn of 2026, Lund University will launch a new international one-year Master's programme at Campus Helsingborg: Innovation and Societal Change. The programme is aimed at students who want to understand and influence how innovation can help address today’s major societal challenges – from climate change to social inequality. “Our society, both locally and globally, is facing multiple and
https://www.circle.lu.se/article/new-masters-programme-innovation-and-societal-change - 2026-08-01
January 2026COMMONS welcomes the new theme at LINXS - Learn more about LINXS Institute of advanced Neutron and X-ray Science on soft matter in life SMILE -Read more about the SMILE theme!The SMILE theme will follow several thematic areas around biomolecular assembly. The central intention is to transfer soft matter approaches at large scale facilities such as European Spallation Source ERIC - Lear
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/smile-new-linxs-theme-initiated-commons - 2026-08-01
2026-01-22COMMONS Director Emma Sparr has been elected member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA), class for Chemistry. KVA is an independent academy with around 480 Swedish and 175 international members working to strengthen the role of science in society. Emma was elected at the General Meeting of the Academy on January 14.More information in SwedishMore information in English
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-director-has-been-elected-member-royal-swedish-academy-sciences - 2026-08-01
September 2025The network grant will be used to develop a proposal for an excellence cluster titled "EXCITE: Excellence Cluster for Innovative Soft Adaptive Materials and Technologies."read more
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-pis-obtained-network-grants-planning-potential-excellence-cluster - 2026-08-01
November 19, 2025How can researchers in the natural sciences and engineering communicate their research to a broader audience—and what do they gain from doing so?https://www.lu.se/evenemang/hur-kan-forskare-inom-naturvetenskap-och-teknik-na-ut-med-sin-forskning-till-en-bredare-publik-ochKC.F, Kemicentrum, Lund
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/inspirational-lecture-julia-ravanis-and-joakim-stenhammar - 2026-08-01
August 24-28: Combined summerschool and workshopTopics: Phase separation, condensation, and self-association in 2 and 3 dimensions – from basic principles to applications in life sciencesDeadline for pre‑registration (PhD Summer School) is March 15 – complete your pre‑registration hereMore information will come.
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/llps26-workshop-phd-course-liquid-liquid-phase-separation - 2026-08-01
April 28, 2026 from 18:00Kino, Foajébaren Atriet, LundKino, Foajébaren Atriet, LundA conversation about Experiments, based on the Glänta issue on the same topic. We dive into experiments, models, and simulations — do they mirror reality, reshape it, or expand it? Mikael Lund (Computational chemist) and artist Janna Holmstedt (artist) meet in conversation, moderated by historian of science Julia R
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/conversation-about-experiments-art-and-science - 2026-08-01
COMMONS hosted several activities during April. On April 15, the Annual Meeting took place, featuring the book release of the new edition of The Colloidal Domain (Wennerström & Evans). The event gathered 90 participants from multiple universities. The program included presentations on novel advanced experimental methods, a panel discussion on depth and breadth in excellent science, and a series of
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-hosted-several-well-received-activities-during-april - 2026-08-01
COMMONS is pleased to welcome three visiting scientists during the summer of 2026. Their visits aim to stimulate scientific discussion, initiate new collaborations, and contribute to the COMMONS research environment.Kevin Roger (CNRS Toulouse) will visit in June. He is an expert in colloidal and physical chemistry, with research focused on emulsification, drying, and precipitation in complex collo
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/three-international-scientists-visit-commons-summer-2026 - 2026-08-01
What is it that causes something to transform? And what is a transformation, really? Sometimes we speak of tipping points or boiling points—critical states where a small change can cause an entire system, ultimately even the whole planet, to change form. In physics and chemistry, such phase transitions can be observed and predicted, but the larger the context, the harder it becomes—and the more is
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/transformations-forvandlingar - 2026-08-01
Milka Doktorova and Alessandra Luchini recently led a COMMONS Challenge focused on membrane asymmetry. The event brought together researchers with diverse expertise to discuss current questions and emerging perspectives in membrane biology. Online participation enabled colleagues from different locations to join the conversation.A follow-up discussion is planned for later this summer to continue e
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-challenge-membrane-asymmetry - 2026-08-01
Two collaborative research projects involving researchers from COMMONS have been awarded funding through the Röntgen-Ångström Cluster (RÅC) programme, supporting new Swedish–German research collaborations in soft matter and life science.The RÅC programme promotes long-term scientific collaboration between Sweden and Germany in areas including structural biology, materials science, and related fiel
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/two-commons-linked-projects-awarded-rontgen-angstrom-cluster-funding - 2026-08-01
Researchers affiliated with COMMONS continue to contribute to contemporary essayistic writing in both international and Swedish publications.Three essays by COMMONS researchers have recently been published in English by the European cultural journal Eurozine:Fredrik Höök, "Competing for the Origin of Life"Joakim Stenhammar, "On Starlings and the Thermodynamics of Life"David Dunér (COMMONS Scientif
https://www.commons-center.lu.se/article/commons-researchers-publish-essays-eurozine-and-glanta - 2026-08-01
