MAX IV Laboratory

02/06/2026

Science Spring Run 2026, co-organised by and the European Spallation Source ERIC, is in the books! Great job to all the participants! We hope to see you all again in Kunskapsparken next year.
Lunds kommun

04/05/2026

A MAX IV expert group is traveling to around , on a journey to learn what Swedish researchers want most from research at MAX IV and gather valuable user input on the MAX 4U science case.
Read more -> https://www.maxiv.lu.se/article/max-iv-roadshow-a-collaborative-journey-with-swedish-universities/

The MAX IV organisation is taking the MAX 4U science case and key messages on the benefits of high brilliance X-ray analysis on the road this spring, visiting more than a dozen universities in Sweden for presentations and discussion.

22/04/2026

A visceral sense, an art-felt appeal - however art speaks to you, it can inspire. In stories of science, art offers a perspective beyond the facts and graphs. Read how MAX IV’s first artist in residence, Jennifer Rainsford plans to bring her experiences inside MAX IV to the public in new works inspired by the light. --> https://www.maxiv.lu.se/article/a-visceral-appeal-to-seed-the-future/

MAX IV’s first artist in residence, Jennifer Rainsford has revealed her plans for a science-inspired artwork crafted with X-rays and experiences from the experimental halls of MAX IV. With insights from ForMAX, NanoMAX and other beamlines and the laser lab, her new exhibit and film will offer the ...

30/03/2026

Coming soon! Will we see you at the MAX IV event? Join us for a talk by Susanna Johnmark, MAX IV Environmental Safety Officer at the Pufendorfinstitutet, Lunds universitet on 17 April from 9-10am!

Read more here ->

Programmet för årets Hållbarhetsvecka är här! 🥳
Den 13-18 april är det dags – i år för tionde året.
Varmt välkommen till över 70 event som Lunds universitet tillsammans med Lunds kommun arrangerar under veckan.
Allt är gratis, men vissa event kräver föranmälan – så passa på att säkra din plats!
Du hittar hela programmet på: www.hallbarhetsveckan.event.lu.se

17/12/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at MAX IV! Enjoy and have a relaxing break.

Our reception will be closed starting December 23rd at 14.00 and will open again on January 7th at 08.00.

16/12/2025

What if extracted from water treatment processes could be upcycled for economic use? What if this upcycling could benefit marginalized communities most affected by toxic pollution? Good news! That future is here.
Read about the novel chemical method developed with data from to produce metallic arsenic, valuable in clean energy systems such as and high-speed . Details here -> https://www.maxiv.lu.se/article/the-value-of-toxic-waste-for-an-inclusive-circular-economy/

What if the toxic metalloid arsenic extracted from water treatment processes could be upcycled for economic use? What if this upcycling could benefit marginalized communities most affected by toxic pollution? The questions today are not what if, but when, thanks to seminal work recently reported in....

01/12/2025

We are excited to announce MAX IV's first Artist in Residence, Jennifer Rainsford!

"I am honored to be named the Artist in Residence at MAX IV, where I will continue my exploration of the invisible threads that connect our existence. I look forward to sharing this journey and discovering new ways to tell the stories that connect us all," said Rainsford.

Jennifer Rainsford is a Stockholm based artist whose artistic practice engages with the interface between , and , through film, installation and interdisciplinary collaborations with researchers and activists. Her work explores the relationships between humans, technology and nature. She has conducted long-term collaborations with researchers such as Michalis Averof (regenerative biology, CNRS/ENS Lyon) as well as projects at Tohoku University, the International Pacific Research Center, and astronaut physicians at the European Space Agency.

She currently teaches at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in film, where she works with the Centrum för Konstnärlig Digitalitet exploring expanding formats and new technologies. Read more about Jennifer here -> https://raij.cargo.site/

. Photo credit: Iga Mikler

18/11/2025

Calling all full-time ! MAX IV is hiring (part-time) for spring 2026!

Do you want to be part of our student employee team and help guide visitors and present our facility? MAX IV Laboratory welcomes many visitors every year and offers guided tours for companies, organizations, students and the general public. Student guides help our guests understand and be inspired by the important that takes place at . Learn more and here ->https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:872835/iframeEmbedded:0/where:4

23/10/2025

Announcing a MAX IV Artist in Residence opportunity!

The Gyllenstiernska Krapperup Foundation has generously awarded Lunds universitet funding to announce this program. Launching and organizing artist residencies at MAX IV is a new way to highlight the activities at MAX IV, while also spotlighting Lund University as Sweden’s leading cultural university by offering new contexts for artistic exploration and exposition.

Professional artists from across the Nordic region are invited to apply. Deadline: November 14th. Read more about the Call and apply here! https://www.konstpool.se/en/calls/view/68e515ca36f1e69e8e826fea

17/09/2025

Do you know about Lund University's ? Check out the episode featuring MAX IV Laboratory with colleagues Marjolein Thunnissen, Senior Advisor and Magnus Larsson, Head of . Tune-in here --> https://lu-international-podcast.transistor.fm/episodes/max-iv-laboratory

The northeastern Brunnshög area of Lund is home to MAX IV Laboratory, a Swedish national synchrotron laboratory hosted by Lund University that has operated since 2016. This striking donut-shaped bu...