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Major investments are being made in Borlänge and Falun, on Northvolt's former land, to develop one of Europe's largest data centers and an AI cluster. According to Kerstin Enflo, professor in Economic history at Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM), the development is far from unique from a historical perspective. She explains that a lot is at stake when making large investme

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/ai-foundational-industry - 2026-06-08

We at LUSEM are proud to take part in the EU week alongside leading universities across Europe. It’s a chance for discussions, inspiration and views on the future of Europe. Throughout the week (4-8 May) there are seminars discussions and keynotes available on-site at the participating universities as well as online.The EU week was initiated by TUM School of Management in Munich and with them and

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/why-europe-important-welcome-eu-week-2026 - 2026-06-08

Many campaigns encourage people to think and talk about the social and environmental consequences of what they buy and sell. A new study by Iker Arregui Alegria, Gunes Gokmen, and Roel van Veldhuizen examines whether this kind of awareness can change behavior in markets, leading firms to offer less harmful products and consumers to choose them. The study finds that this only happens when both side

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/can-social-awareness-campaigns-make-markets-more-responsible - 2026-06-08

What happens when academic study meets real-world innovation? For Priya Mann, an exchange student from the University of Toronto’s Rotman Commerce, her semester at Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) became an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within Sweden’s dynamic life science ecosystem. When Priya Mann arrived in Lund as an exchange student from the University of T

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/exploring-innovation-through-lusem-internship - 2026-06-08

Anton who has been doing his research at the Department of Economic History recently nailed his dissertation: "Aging, Work, and Family", here at LUSEM. He is preparing his defense for 21 May, but we had a chance to ask him a few questions during these busy days. Anton is practically a local, having grown up in Hörby, just a half hour drive from Lund. He came to the university straight out of highs

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-thesis-three-questions-anton-svensson - 2026-06-08

Lund University has received 71,404 applications for autumn 2026 studies, with 31,076 applicants selecting the University as their first-choice destination. Among the University’s most sought-after programmes, several are offered by LUSEM. LUSEM popular for both programmes and coursesAs in previous years, the Law Programme is the most popular programme, measured by the number of first-choice appli

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/business-and-economics-remains-top-choice-among-applicants - 2026-06-08

The Department of Economic History seeks to hire a doctoral student within the research project "From Private to Public Insurance: The Value of Women’s Unpaid Care Work and Its Economic and Health Outcomes, 1900–1986". The deadline for applications is 8 June 2026. For more information about the position and how to apply, follow the link to the job ad below. Doctoral student in Economic History, wi

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/doctoral-student-position-department-economic-history - 2026-06-08

New research by Teppo Lindfors shows how the sudden collapse of Russian censorship in Finland in 1917 helped spark a revolutionary participation cascade. As radical ideas spread through newspapers and local networks, growing public belief that resistance was possible helped push the country toward civil war. Revolutions often seem to erupt out of nowhere, transforming stable societies into scenes

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/how-end-censorship-fueled-finnish-civil-war - 2026-06-08

Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) is once again listed among the top 100 business schools in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2025, securing place 75 on this year’s list. The FT ranking is one of the most influential assessments of business education in Europe. It is based on the combined results of several programme rankings—MBA, Executive M

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-among-europes-top-100-business-schools - 2026-06-08

Therese Nilsson and Luciana Quaranta are co-PIs for the new research center CIRCE – Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Cancer and Equity in Women (FORTE: 70.6 MSEK, PI Lao Saal, Faculty of Medicine)For more information and details, please see the press release from the Faculty of Medicine by clicking the link below:FORTE research center grants 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, Lund University 

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-research-center - 2026-06-08

The national Infrastructure SwedPop in which CED forms a node (PI Martin Dribe) received continued funding from Vetenskapsrådet (44 MSEK + 44 MSEK in cofounding from the partners) for the period 2027-2030 as well as 29 MSEK from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond for the period 2026-2031.For more information and details, please click the link below:SwedPop Receives Funding from the Swedish Research Council

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-funding-swedpop - 2026-06-08

Many diseases are caused by our lifestyle. Wallenberg Academy Fellow, and economics researcher, Pol Campos-Mercade will use large-scale experiments to evaluate the effects of various interventions that aim to improve public health. Pol Campos-Mercade is one of 2 newly appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows at Lund University, and one of 27 nationwide to receive a five-year research grant from Knut a

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-researcher-appointed-wallenberg-academy-fellow - 2026-06-08

LUSEM works strategically with a long-term perspective to connect academia and the business community. Through close partnerships, meeting places are created where companies can engage with the talent of the future and contribute valuable insights, while students gain a concrete understanding of the opportunities offered by working life. LUSEM sees great value in long-term collaboration with the b

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/lusem-and-wihlborgs-are-building-bridges-future - 2026-06-08

Congratulations to João on his thesis in Business Administration: The Role of Trust in the Context of Initial Coin Offerings He has a B.Sc. in Economics and a M.Sc. in Finance, and now a PhD in Business Administration (Entrepreneurial Finance). “My dissertation is about a new source of finance, particularly for start-ups and innovative firms, called Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). In ICOs, entrepre

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-thesis-three-questions-joao-maria-jorge - 2026-06-08

Vinicius recently defended his dissertation in Economic History: Familiar territory – Neighborhood effects on union formation and fertility in Sweden 1905-2022. After obtaining his Master's degree in Demographics in his native Brazil, Vinicius moved to Sweden in 2021 to pursue his PhD in Economic History.  His thesis is about how social interactions and relationships with non-family members  throu

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/new-thesis-three-questions-vinicius-de-souza-maia - 2026-06-08

Thirty-nine new members are elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, and Tommy Andersson, Professor of Economics at LUSEM, will now be one of them. With approximately 1,300 academy members and 250 member companies, IVA (the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences) is an independent expert body that, based on scientific grounds, drives debate on societal issues concerning

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/tommy-andersson-new-member-royal-swedish-academy-engineering-sciences-iva - 2026-06-08

Hi Oleksandr! You graduated from the master’s degree programme in European and International Trade and Tax Law in 2016. Can you tell us more about what you have been doing since your graduation?Since graduating in 2016, my career has really taken off. I first moved to sunny Malta, where I joined the international tax team at Deloitte. It was an exciting time to be in the field, with major developm

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/oleksandr-koriak-alumnus-msc-european-and-international-trade-and-tax-law-2016 - 2026-06-08

Taking the step from studies to working life can feel both exciting and challenging. The LUSEM mentor programme can serve as a valuable support along the way. By bringing together students with experienced professionals, it creates a platform for knowledge exchange, personal development, and inspiring encounters. Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) offers a mentor programme

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/mentor-programme-strengthens-future - 2026-06-08

After graduating from the MSc in Managing People, Knowledge and Change (MPKC) at LUSEM, Karim has built an international career in digital transformation and consulting. He currently works as a Manager at EY in Italy, leading strategic digital initiatives across the financial services sector. In this interview, Karim shares insights from his career journey and offers advice to current and prospect

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/career-days-ey-karims-journey-digital-transformation - 2026-06-08

In 2022–2023, food prices in Sweden rose by 25 per cent. But it wasn't just households' wallets that were hit hard by the price increases – public health was too. Swedish consumers ate less dietary fibre, fruit and vegetables, according to a new report from Lund University. The text below was originally published as a press release by Amanda Lindström on Lund University’s international website on

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/historically-high-food-prices-made-us-eat-less-fruit-and-vegetables - 2026-06-08