Science Village and the new nanolab remain important to Lund University

Published 23 January 2026

The LTH Faculty Board has decided to support building a new nanolab and the establishment of more activities in Science Village. The board of the Faculty of Science has, given current conditions, decided not to proceed with their establishment in Science Village. The University Board and University Management continue to see the University’s establishment there as an important goal.

“For Lund University, it is very important that Science Village develops into an attractive area for research and innovation. The University will continue to actively pursue this work alongside the City of Lund and Region Skåne,” says Pro Vice-Chancellor Per Mickwitz, who is responsible for issues around Science Village within the University Management.

“We find ourselves in a situation that demands thoughtful consideration, responsibility and good coordination, and we have the utmost respect for the faculties’ decisions. At the same time, it remains our long-term ambition to be present in Science Village,” says Per Mickwitz.

This means that the University remains committed to its long-term ambition of being present in Science Village. Per Mickwitz adds that a responsible process of establishment is crucial – one that takes place in a way that is sustainable, achievable, and in line with good financial housekeeping.

Need for a new nanolab

To enable research and development at the international forefront, a larger and more modern infrastructure is required than the existing Nanolab.

Nanotechnology has developed from an emerging field into an established discipline. Micro- and nanotechnology remain crucial for strategic areas such as semiconductor technology, digital technology, quantum technology, and energy technology for electrification, with significant growth potential also within Life Science and biomedicine.

Against this background, the LTH Faculty Board has decided to continue the process with Nanolab in Science Village.

“We now have a positive decision from the board, and at LTH we look forward to seizing the opportunities created around the world-leading research facilities MAX IV and ESS,” says Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH.

“Nanotechnology and nanoscience are essential to face global challenges and achieve a sustainable world. We are already working on this, but we are bursting at the seams. For researchers and industry to work together to solve the problems of the future, we need to be able to offer hands-on training to our students for tomorrow’s business. Integrating research, education, and nanolab activities in Science Village is an ideal way to do this,” says Anders Mikkelsen, NanoLund’s director.