Jonathan Friedrich, Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Human Geography asks a key question: “How can global value chains become more sustainable, and how does that relate to making them more circular?” Want to explore how innovation shapes these issues and more? Discover Lund University’s new Master’s Programme: Innovation and Societal Change, a one-year programme, taught in English, open to international applicants. CIRCLE is an interdisciplinary research environment delivering scientific and s

To celebrate our number one placement in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, we asked students on campus: “How do you live sustainably as a Lund University student?”. From biking to class and reducing waste, their answers show how small actions can lead to big impact. Nobody does sustainability like Lund University. Video: Timothy Parker. | Lund University

Programme Director Linda Stihl introduces our new Master’s Programme: Innovation and Societal Change. Want to make a real impact through innovation? This one-year Master of Science equips you to understand, design, and lead innovation that tackles global challenges – from climate change and inequality to social and economic transformation. Learn to see the bigger picture: from idea to implementation and diffusion. Collaborate across disciplines and work with real organisations. Gain the skills t