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Lund University Sweden

2014 | EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION SINCE 1666

The world faces a range of challenges in areas such as the environment, health, sustainability, energy, globalisation and human rights. We all need to do our part to help to find solutions to these challenges. At Lund University we contribute by generating new knowledge and passing it on to the next generation and to a wider audience, through research, education and interaction with society. We have been doing this since 1666, and our ambition is to continue to be a world-class university that works to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Our efforts over the years have paid off. Lund University is today one of the world’s leading higher education institutions. Students and researchers come to Lund from all over the world. We attract more international students than any other university in Sweden and we collaborate with 680 partner uni- versities around the world. We are also the

• nly Swedish university to be a member of

the strong international networks League of European Research Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21 (U21). Lund University’s high standing can be attributed to a number of factors. With eight faculties, we have strong research in many different fields and are able to establish cross-disciplinary research collaborations to tackle complex challenges. More than 30 of our research fields are classed as world leading, and the close links between education and research inspire innovative thinking on an academic foundation. Many scientific breakthroughs and groundbreaking innovations originate from Lund University and

• ur innovation activities reduce the distance

from research to market. Student life in Lund is also a factor in the University’s attraction. This small yet dynamic city with medieval roots forms a meeting place for inquisitive individuals from near and far, who gain experiences and contacts for life. For almost 350 years, the University has been in a process of constant development – today more than ever. Huge investments are being made in the research facilities of the future – MAX IV and ESS. These are set to change our view of the world, and the world’s view of Lund University.

Understand, explain and improve

A WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY

LUND UNIVERSITY IN BRIEF

FOUNDED: 1666 MOTTO: Ad utrumque (paratus), prepared for both FACULTIES: Economics and Manage- ment, Engineering, Fine and Perfor- ming Arts, Humanities and Theology, Law, Medicine, Science, Social Sciences. The University is also home to MAX IV, the International Institute for Indu- strial Environmental Economics (IIIEE), various research centres and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. RANKED: QS Times Higher Shanghai Education Ranking 2013 67 123 101–150 2012 71 82 101–150 2011 86 80 101–150 2010 72 89 101–150 Ranking by subject, QS top 100 (2014) 15 subjects among the world’s top 100, among others: Geography (21st) Environmental science (31st) Ranking by subject, Times Higher Education (THE) top 100 (2013/14) Physical sciences (57th) Life sciences (67th) Arts and humanities (74th) Clinical and pre-clinical health (77th) Engineering and technology (78th)

EDUCATION IN BRIEF

No OF FREESTANDING COURSES: 2 200, of which 500 taught in English No OF DEGREE PROGRAMMES: 75 leading to an undergraduate degree, of which 5 in English 210 leading to a Master’s degree,

• f which 100 in English

SOME NOTABLE ALUMNI: Nobel laureates: Manne Siegbahn, Physics 1924 Bertil Ohlin, Economics 1977 Sune Bergström, Medicine 1982 Arvid Carlsson, Medicine 2000 Fields Medal recipient: Lars Hörmander, 1962 Professor of Mathematics Swedish prime ministers: Arvid Posse, 1880–83 Tage Erlander, 1946–69 Ingvar Carlsson, 1986–91, 1994–96 Business leaders: Pehr G. Gyllenhammar, former CEO of Volvo Michael Treschow, Chair of the Board of Unilever Stefan Persson, Chair of the Board of H&M Ambassadors: Gunnar Jarring, former Swedish Ambassador to the USA and Sweden’s UN Ambassador Jonas Hafström, Swedish diplomat and former Ambassador to the USA

At Lund University we educate the knowledge generators, problem solvers and leaders of

• tomorrow. We give our students the tools to

explore and understand themselves and the world around them. They are taught how to think freely, creatively and critically, and to develop their ability to work across disciplinary boundaries and externally to tackle demanding problems. This lays the foundation for lifelong learning. This philosophy applies to all our programmes and courses – and there are many of them! We have Sweden’s broadest range of education in engin- eering, science, law, social sciences, economics and management, medicine, humanities, theo- logy, art, music and drama. This offers almost un- limited possibilities for our students to combine subjects and create a unique degree. The majority of our teaching staff are also researchers, and our programmes and courses have close links to current research; we see this as an important factor to ensure quality. For those who wish to further deepen their know- ledge, there is the possibility to go on to a PhD. It is very important to us that our teaching staff have excellent teaching skills, and we have well-established structures to support educatio- nal development and spread examples of best practice in teaching. We are also keen to provide

• ur students with opportunities to have their

say about their education, and there are student representatives on all decision-making bodies. We place strong emphasis on the employability

• f our students and deliver our programmes and

courses in close interaction with business and

• society. We also arrange careers fairs and offer

careers advice. Since many of our courses and programmes are taught in English, the University is a meeting place for students from around the world. Lund University is the most popular choice for interna- tional students coming to Sweden, both for short exchanges and entire degree programmes. This creates a global classroom environment where students encounter different cultural per spectives and gain international contacts – something which is valued by employers worldwide. Lund has one of the highest population densi- ties of students in Sweden, which is reflected in the thriving student life, with clubs and societies for all tastes. Everything is within cycling distance and the atmosphere in Lund is both international and intimate.

A meeting place for international students

EDUCATION

Successful research across the range

RESEARCH

We know that cross-boundary collaborations at regional, national and global level can help to find solutions to the major questions of today and tomorrow. For this reason, we have worked hard to develop cross-disciplinary research in

• rder to address increasingly complex social

problems. Our interdisciplinary research and the diversity

• ffered by a comprehensive university have

contributed to our success in recent years in

• btaining major research grants. Over EUR 550

million (SEK 5 billion) a year goes to research at our eight faculties, which gives us one of Sweden’s strongest and broadest research

• environments. We have world-leading research

groups in more than 30 fields, according to in- dependent evaluations. We have been commissioned by the Swedish Government to develop various strategic research areas to absolute world-class level over a number of years. These include research on cancer, diabetes, epidemiology, neuroscience, stem cells, nanoscience, climate modelling, biodiversity, Middle Eastern studies, e-science, manufacturing engineering, and IT and mobile communications. Lund University also stands out as a strong force in the European research arena. For many years we have been the most active Swedish participant in the EU framework programmes for technical and economic development. Several national research facilities are based in Lund, including MAX-lab, where research is carried out using synchrotron radiation. The MAX IV Laboratory is currently under con- struction and will open in 2016. It will be the world’s leading synchrotron radiation facility. The European research facility ESS will also be built adjacent to MAX IV, and will be the world’s most powerful neutron source when it enters

• peration in 2019. The two facilities will be of

decisive importance to future scientific and industrial development in both materials science and life science. Lund University is also a partner in Medicon Village – a new life science centre where research, innovation and enterprise will work together to improve human health and well-

• being. The majority of our cancer researchers

are now based at this site.

STRONG RESEARCH AREAS AND INNOVATION ENVIRONMENTS

Materials science and nanotechnology Synchrotron radiation research Laser spectroscopy Diabetes Cancer Neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases Stem cells Bioimaging Neuropsychology Cognitive science Linguistics Climate and environment Quaternary geology Biodiversity Animal migration patterns Automatic control E-science Manufacturing engineering IT and mobile communications Food Transport and logistics Risk and safety management Epidemiology Health and ageing Economic history Economic demography Innovation and entrepreneurship Middle Eastern studies Music education

INNOVATIONS

1944 The Tetra Pak tetrahedron 1946 The artificial kidney 1953 Diagnostic ultrasound 1966 Bricanyl – asthma medicine 1967 Nicorette – substance to help smokers quit 1969 A new X-ray contrast agent 1971 The ServoVentilator – the modern ventilator 1990 Oatly – oat drink for people with milk allergy 1991 Proviva – probiotic oatmeal drink 1991 Cancer treatment using lasers 1993 QlikTech software 1995 Bluetooth 1997 Precise Biometrics – fingerprint reader 1999 Decuma – handwriting recognition 2001 LUCAS – mechanical cardiac massage 2003 Blood purification using ultra- sound 2004 Polar Rose – advanced image analysis and face recognition 2005 Hövding – invisible bicycle helmet 2007 Software for cardiac analysis 2007 Treatment for pre-eclampsia 2008 Cancer diagnosis using MRI 2009 Solar cells using nanotechnology 2010 Nocturnal Vision – night vision technology 2011 Covering to combat damp 2013 Appethyl – spinach shot that suppresses hunger signals At Lund University we are passionate about en- suring the knowledge and research generated here come to use and about tackling problems and challenges from business and society. For us, innovation is about new successful products, services, processes and methods – not only within engineering and medicine, but also in areas such as the humanities and social sciences. With our disciplinary breadth we have many

• pportunities

to work across disciplines and create new solutions and products that improve the lives of people worldwide. One of the most famous innovations based

• n research from Lund University is diagnostic

ultrasound, which is today a routine method

• f examination in hospitals around the world.

Other examples of pioneering innovations are the artificial kidney, which laid the foundations for the multinational company Gambro and which makes life easier for dialysis patients worldwide, and Bluetooth technology, which enables wireless communication over short distances. Lund University’s innovation system offers support to researchers and students who want to convert their results into innovations, i.e. new successful products, services, processes and methods. In Sweden, individual researchers own the rights to their findings, and not the University. Help is available for patents, financing and business

• development. Since 1999 the University’s inno-

vation system has invested in over 70 companies. Ideon Science Park, Sweden’s first and largest science park, has close links to Lund University. It is one of the most important and successful of its kind in Europe. Today there are around 330 companies based at Ideon, and of more than 900 companies that have operated from the park since it started in 1983, the majority have had their roots in research at Lund University. In total, Ideon has generated some 10 000 jobs. Lund University is a driving force in society and works in different ways with politicians, businesses,

• rganisations, the media and the public. Our

researchers often act as experts on advisory

• bodies. We also tailor-make commissioned courses

for companies and organisations based on the latest research findings. In order to inspire an early interest in research and higher education among children and young people, we work with schools, put on science shows and theme days, and run a science centre.

INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION

A driving force in society

THINGS TO SEE AND DO AT LUND UNIVERSITY

• 1. The annual doctoral conferment

ceremony held at Lund Cathedral in May is a celebration of the approximately 300 doctoral students who complete a PhD each year.

• 2. Lund University Historical

Museum is Sweden’s second largest archaeological museum.

• 3. The 16th century Kungshuset was

the University’s first building.

• 4. The main university building,

Universitetshuset, was built in 1882 and designed by Helgo Zettervall.

• 5. Vattenhallen Science Centre LTH

is an exciting discovery centre for the whole family.

• 6. Lund University’s Botanical

Gardens are home to 7 000 species of plant and attract over half a million visitors every year.

• 7. The Lundagård park lies in the

heart of Lund.

• 8. The University Library is one
• f Sweden’s oldest and largest

research libraries. The library preserves at least one copy of everything printed in the country for posterity.

• 9. The Museum of Public Art is a

unique museum with sketches, preliminary studies and models of works of public art. 1 2 4 3

6 5 7 9 8

Lund Helsingborg Copenhagen Malmö Ljungbyhed

SWEDEN IN BRIEF

• Located in Scandinavia in

Northern Europe

• Home of the Nobel Prize
• Ranked as the most creative

country in the world

• Ranked as the second best coun-

try in the world when it comes to providing higher education

• Has the highest proficiency in

English as a second language in the world

• One of the safest countries in the

world and ranked as one of the best to live in

• An open multicultural society

with one of the highest levels of gender equality

• Well known for its eco-friendly

culture

• Population: 9.5 million

A welcoming science region

LUND AND THE COPENHAGEN–MALMÖ REGION

Lund University is located in southern Sweden, in one of Northern Europe’s most dynamic regions: the Danish–Swedish Öresund region. The region is compact and has good commu-

• nications. From Lund it is 10 minutes by train

to Malmö (Sweden’s third largest city) and 45 minutes to the Danish capital Copenhagen, with its international airport. The major part of the University is in Lund – a city of contrasts where 1 000 years of history meet the latest in modern science. Lund city centre is small and picturesque and has many historical sites such as the Cathedral and the winding, cobbled medieval streets. At the same time, new districts are growing in the north east with the continually expanding Ideon Science Park and the construction of the research facilities MAX IV and ESS. Medicon Village has been established alongside Ideon and gathers researchers and entrepreneurs in life sciences, primarily in the field of cancer. The University has been making its mark on Lund for almost 350 years and the univer- sity campus occupies large areas of the city. Our students give Lund a youthful, relaxed atmosphere and contribute to the city’s rich café culture, nightlife and tradition of comedy. Lund University can also be found in other places in the region. Some of our medical training and research is conducted in Malmö, where the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts is also based. At Campus Helsingborg, we carry out education and research with unique opportunities for colla- boration with the business sector. We also pro vide training in the field of aviation in Ljungbyhed. The Öresund region is a meeting place for people

• f different backgrounds, and is one of Europe’s

most creative hubs for science, innovation and

• culture. The region has 12 universities, 155 000

students, 12 000 researchers and the highest concentration of highly-qualified workers in northern Europe. A significant proportion of the business sector has its origins in research. The establishment of the research facilities MAX IV and ESS in Lund will put the spot light on our part of the world, and we are working together to take advantage of the opportunities this presents.

Lund University in figures 

Education

STUDENTS Individuals Individuals, total over year 47 700 – of whom international students 6 400 Individuals, autumn semester 33 000 DEGREES No Undergraduate 2 800 Master’s 3 600 STUDY PROGRAMMES AND COURSES No Freestanding courses 2 200 Study programmes total 286 – leading to an undergraduate degree 82 – leading to a Master’s degree 204 Lund University offers over 100 Master’s programmes and 500 courses in English. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE Individuals Outgoing students 1 150 Incoming students 1 900 Non-exchange students 3 700 Agreements with 680 universities in over 50 countries. DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENTS BY EDUCATION CYCLE Undergraduate, programmes 50 % Undergraduate, freestanding courses 25 % Master’s, programmes 21 % Master’s, freestanding courses 4 % DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENTS BY FACULTY Faculty of Engineering 24 % Faculty of Social Sciences 21 % School of Economics and Management 14 % Faculties of Humanities and Theology 14 % Faculty of Medicine 10 % Faculty of Law 6 % Faculty of Science 7 % Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts 2 % Specialised centres and MA/MSc in Secondary Education 2 %

Research

RESEARCH STUDENTS Individuals Research students 3 200 – of whom new students 500 No of PhDs awarded 370 No OF PUBLICATIONS (2012) 6 150 LARGEST FUNDING BODIES SEK/EUR million Swedish Research Council 956 108 EU 224 25 Vinnova 140 16 Formas 106 12 Swedish Energy Agency 93 10

Staff

EMPLOYEES No Total average for the year, of whom: 7 540 – professors 840 – lecturers/researchers and doctoral students 4 350 – technical and administrative staff 2 350

Finances

REVENUE SEK/EUR million Total, of which: 7 475 844 – direct government funding 4 104 464 – grants (external revenue) 2 412 272 – other 959 108 EXPENDITURE SEK/EUR million Total, of which: 7 552 853 – staff 4 596 519 – premises 946 107 – other 2 010 227

Innovation

INNOVATION OUTCOMES No New innovation ideas 110 Projects 56 Patent applications 27 Companies formed 14 – with holding company as a part-owner 5 Lund University’s innovation system has invested in over 70 companies that have generated over 2 500 jobs and over SEK 700 million/EUR 74 million in tax revenue since 1999.

Production: Corporate Communications, Lund University. Layout: Petra Francke. Translation: Hannah Mellors. Photography (starting with the top left picture): Cover: Johan Persson, Mikael Risedal, Kennet Ruona, Kennet Ruona. Page 2: Kennet Ruona. Page 3: Lasse Strandberg, Kennet Ruona, Kennet Ruona, Mikael Risedal. Page 4: Johan Persson, Charlotte Carlberg Bärg, Gunnar Menander, Johan Persson, Gunnar Menander. Page 6: Mikael Risedal. Page 7: Kennet Ruona, Kennet Ruona, Susanne Åkesson, NASA. Page 8: News Øresund/Johan Wessman, Kennet Ruona, Kennet Ruona, liseykina/Shutterstock. Page 10–11: No 1 Kennet Ruona, No 2 Bengt Almgren, No 3 Charlotte Carlberg Bärg, No 4 Kennet Ruona, No 5 Kennet Ruona, No 6 Kennet Ruona, No 7 Johan Persson, No 8 Mikael Risedal, No 9 Kennet Ruona. Page 13: COBE Arkitekter, Mikael Risedal, Piotr Wawrzyniuk/shutterstock, Mikael Risedal Johan Persson, Kennet Ruona. Issue: 14 000 copies. Printed by Elanders, Sweden 2014.

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