# Research and innovation

**Source**: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation
**Parent**: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/applying-studies-when-apply

## Meeting the challenges of our time

Our research increases our understanding of the world, makes complex issues comprehensible and addresses global challenges in areas such as sustainability, health, digitalisation and democracy.

### [Sustainable planet](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-excellence-areas/sustainable-planet)

We have a responsibility to leave our planet in a state that ensures better lives for future generations. Our research will help solve the environmental and climate crises.

### [Future technology](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-excellence-areas/future-technology)

We develop new technologies that are essential for society, for treatment of diseases and for the development of efficient, clean and secure energy.

### [Better health](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-excellence-areas/better-health)

Our research generates new knowledge for disease prevention, healthier living, improved diagnostics and innovative treatments.

## [Open societies](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-excellence-areas/open-societies)

We want to contribute to a culture of open debate and a stronger democracy. By working together, we can address global social problems and promote human rights.

[Focus areas](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-excellence-areas)

## Nobel Prize in physics

Physicist Anne L'Huillier is Lund University’s first Nobel Prize laureate.

[Read more about the prize](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/nobel-prize)

[## Find research](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/find-research-and-researchers)

[## Doctoral studies](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/study-opportunities-lund-university/doctoral-studies)

[## Infrastructures](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-infrastructures)

[## Profile areas](https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-excellence-areas/profile-areas)

## Faculty research links

Visit our faculty websites to discover more about the research taking place across the University.

### [Faculty of Engineering](https://www.lth.se/english/research/)

### [Faculty of Medicine](https://www.medicine.lu.se/research)

### [Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts](https://www.arts.lu.se/research)

### [Faculty of Science](http://www.science.lu.se/research)

### [Faculties of Humanities and Theology](http://www.ht.lu.se/en/research/)

### [Faculty of Social Sciences](https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research)

### [Faculty of Law](https://www.law.lu.se/research)

### [School of Economics and Management](http://www.lusem.lu.se/research)