Student union and student organisations
The Student Union for Humanities and Theology (HTS)
The Student Union for Humanities and Theology (HTS) is the student union for all students that study at the faculties for humanities and theology at Lund’s University. HTS primary role is to supervise the education on the faculties for humanities and theology, by ensuring that the students’ opinions are influencing both questions of education and students’ welfare. If you face a problem during your studies, and your department can't wont help, don’t hesitate to contact the student union.
www.hts.lu.se
The Student Councils
The Student Councils are linked to the undergraduate studies boards (divisions within SOL) and are composed of course representatives – from all the subjects represented by the board – who are chosen by their fellow students. The Student Councils discuss, monitor and take part in developing the teaching which is pursued within the various courses and programmes.
You can contact the Student Councils if you have views on the course that you are studying. The Student Councils also arrange social activities.
The Students' Safety Representative
According to the Work Environment Act, students are placed on an equal footing with employees. Students can therefore make demands for a healthy and safe environment, meaningful and engaging lectures and the right to influence the design and contents of studies.
Students' rights
It is important that you know about the rights you have as a student. The University Board has laid down guidelines for the relationship between the department organising tuition and the student . More information about these guidelines, which are not legally binding but still important to follow, can be found at link below.
The Equal Treatment of Students at Universities Act
This is a law that states that all students at colleges and universities are to be treated equally, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion or other faith, sexual orientation or disability. If you as a student experience discrimination on any of these grounds, you should talk to a study advisor or director of studies. You can of course also contact your students’ union, which strives to make you feel welcome and to create a secure and open study environment.
Nations, Student Unions and the Academic Society
As a student in Lund, you are welcome to join Studentlund. A membership gives you access to the nations, the Academic Society and the student unions, i.e. student discounts, cheap accommodation, interesting talks, entertaining theatre and a wide range of other social activities, as well as student influence in the University and guaranteed monitoring of education.
