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The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be invited to a second interview for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The interviews will be carried out by the Recruitment Committee in April.Those who have been invited to a second interview and have agreed to continue with the process are:Erik Renström, Professor, Lund UniversityAnna Stenport, Professor at University of Georgia, USALea

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/two-candidates-second-interview-post-vice-chancellor - 2026-06-07

The Swedish Research Council has identified Lund University as a key actor in the next generation of strategic research areas. The university is proposed to be included in six new national research environments.“Lund University is building research for the future. The fact that the Swedish Research Council has identified us in six of eight new areas is clear proof that our research is of the highe

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-university-proposed-receive-funding-six-eight-new-strategic-research-areas - 2026-06-07

This year’s environmental report from Lund University highlights several positive developments: the University is meeting many of its sustainability targets, train travel is increasing and environmental requirements in procurement are increasing. At the same time, carbon emissions remain at roughly the same level and there are ongoing challenges with purchases linked to high carbon footprints, par

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/sustainability-progress-continues-climate-neutrality-remains-challenge - 2026-06-07

Lund University leads a new network researching law, religion, and governance in post-imperial Muslim-majority societies. Eleven European universities are participating with 15 PhD students. Four of these will be based in Lund.The grant will fund the new doctoral network MINARET. The researchers will study how constitutional change unfolds in Muslim-majority societies shaped by imperial legacies.T

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/major-eu-grant-lund-led-phd-programme-islamic-legal-cultures - 2026-06-07

Restart more often, more frequent updates are being introduced to improve IT security. Information about what you need to know about email is available on a new webpage.Time to restart more often!Do you remember the University’s restart fika break? A few years ago, a maximum limit of fourteen days was introduced for how long an update can be postponed in the client solutions managed by Lund Univer

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/it-news-restart-fika-and-new-webpage-about-email - 2026-06-07

Interested in starting an Advanced Study Group at the Pufendorf Institute, or just learning more about what they are? The Puferndorf Institute is an incubator for new research ideas and invites proposals that are at a stage where they would not yet qualify for actual research funding. An Advanced Study Group (ASG) provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives on a research problem wit

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/pufendorf-call-applications - 2026-06-07

European Research Council Starting Grants are open to researchers 0 – 10 years after their PhD, and provide up to €1,5 million for up to 5 years. The next call is the StG 2027 call, with preliminary deadline in October 2026. Research Services provides support to all researchers at Lund interested in this scheme. Our upcoming events are:ERC Starting Grants workshop: Open to researchers who are plan

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/events-erc-starting-grant-applicants - 2026-06-07

The Royal Society of Letters prize (Kungliga Humanistiska Vetenskapssamfundets jubileumspris) has been awarded to prominent researchers since 2018. The prize of 80 000 SEK, was established in 2018 in connection with the Society’s centenary celebrations. According to its statutes, it is awarded every other year to an outstanding (Lund-based) researcher in the humanities and theology, and every othe

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/royal-society-letters-prize - 2026-06-07

It is now time for Lund’s University’s traditional celebrations in Lundagård to mark 30 April and 1 May. In keeping with tradition, there will be the donning of student caps on 30 April and on 1 May you can attend the students' May Day speech to the Vice-Chancellor and hear the Lund Student Singers welcome the spring in song.Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/its-time-celebrate-spring-lundagard - 2026-06-07

After the spring’s nomination process, the Electoral College has now appointed new teaching staff representatives to the Lund University Board. The election is for the term of office running from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029.The nomination process began in February, and all University staff had the opportunity to put forward candidates. The University Board is responsible for appointing teaching st

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/teaching-staff-representatives-elected-university-board - 2026-06-07

Within the framework of LU’s strategy for cultural collaboration, seed funding is now being offered for projects that integrate culture into education or research. This call for applications is aimed at researchers and teaching staff employed at Lund University.The University’s Strategy for Cultural Collaboration 2018-2026 aims to deepen and broaden education, research and innovation – contributin

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/apply-seed-funding-integrate-culture-education-or-research - 2026-06-07

The courses offered by the Lund University Outreach Academy, which was launched last autumn, have been specially designed for researchers. These courses have been specifically designed for researchers who want to develop their ability to make their research comprehensible, relevant and engaging for different target groups – without compromising scientific quality.Registration is now open for our s

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/boost-impact-your-research-learn-how-reach-wider-audience - 2026-06-07

The Swedish Research Council has identified Lund University as a key actor in the next generation of strategic research areas. The university is proposed to be included in six new national research environments.“Lund University is building research for the future. The fact that the Swedish Research Council has identified us in six of eight new areas is clear proof that our research is of the highe

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-university-proposed-receive-funding-six-eight-new-strategic-research-areas-0 - 2026-06-07

Finn Lindgren, professor and chair of statistics in the School of Mathematics and Maxwell Institute of Mathematical Sciences at the The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, returns to his hometown and Alma Mater as the new professor in statistics at LUSEM. "We are honored to have such an accomplished scholar join our ranks. Finn will join us on 1 September, and we look forward to welcoming him warml

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-professor-statistics-lusem - 2026-06-07

The 2026 Lund Carnival is just around the corner. On May 4, preparations will begin in Lundagård and some parts of the Paradis neighborhood. Here is a day-by-day overview of what's happening and how it might affect you if you work in the area.The main cordoning off of the area will take place from 1:00 p.m. on May 22. However, starting May 4, Lundagård will be filled with posters and boxes. From M

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-carnival-takes-over-lundagard-and-paradis-practical-information - 2026-06-07

The Canvas learning platform has experienced a security incident affecting several higher education institutions in Sweden and internationally. Instructure, the company that owns Canvas, has now confirmed that Lund University is one of the institutions affected.Instructure states that a malicious actor has gained unauthorised access to certain personal data in Canvas. According to Instructure, the

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/information-regarding-security-incident-connected-canvas - 2026-06-07

When the application period closed on 15 April, 71,404 people had applied for the University’s courses and study programmes. Compared with the same period last year, this represents a 1.4% decrease in the total number of applicants and a 3.3% decrease in the number of first-choice applicants. Of this year’s applicants, 62.6% are women and 37.4% are men. Nationwide, the number of applicants has ris

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/law-programme-bachelor-programme-business-administration-and-economics-and-medical-programme - 2026-06-07

Erik Renström is the candidate who will be put forward to the Electoral College. Anna Stenport has announced that she is no longer a candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor.The Recruitment Committee had decided to present two candidates for the post of Vice-Chancellor to the Electoral College – Erik Renström, professor and current Vice-Chancellor of Lund University and Anna Stenport, professor a

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/one-candidate-has-withdrawn-and-eric-renstrom-will-be-put-forward-electoral-college - 2026-06-07

The Canvas learning platform has experienced a security incident affecting several higher education institutions in Sweden and internationally. We have compiled the latest information on how the situation is developing and what it means for Lund University.Stay up to date with the latest on the incident here: Security incident concerning Canvas – medarbetarwebben.lu.se

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/security-incident-supplier-canvas - 2026-06-07

Soon, Lund will be filled with anticipation, colour and the glitz of the carnival. The Lund Carnival is fast approaching – with skits, singing, satire and that very special blend of camaraderie and madness that only the carnival can create. In workshops and rehearsal rooms, new memories are being made: lines are being polished, sets are being built, and laughter echoes far beyond the carnival area

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/joy-carnival-student-life-part-our-very-essence - 2026-06-07