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In total, there are 71,404 applicants to the University’s courses and study programmes for autumn 2026. Of these, 31,076 have chosen Lund University as their first choice. 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 applica

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/law-programme-bachelor-programme-business-administration-and-economics-and-medical-programme - 2026-05-30

The University’s Equal Opportunities Report 2026 has now been published. The report provides an overview of the University’s work on equal opportunities and anti-discrimination over the past year and highlights key areas for future development. The University works systematically and with a long-term perspective to ensure gender equality and equal opportunities for all staff and students. The visi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-lu-works-promote-equal-opportunities-and-combat-discrimination - 2026-05-30

An alternative way to read PDF files, and ownerless Teams groups will soon be a thing of the past. Acrobat Reader is no longer installed automatically on your computer Acrobat Reader is no longer automatically installed on managed computers (pre-configured work computers). This is due to changes in the agreement. Acrobat Reader is used to view PDF files. Do the following instead: If you are using

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-acrobat-reader-ownerless-teams-groups - 2026-05-30

In March, the University signed a fixed-term agreement with OpenAI that gives employees access to the ChatGPT AI tool. The agreement aims to ensure that generative AI is used securely and in a controlled way in teaching, research and administration. “We can see that many employees are already using generative AI, often through services that are open and unregulated. This agreement is a way of turn

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/regarding-universitys-agreement-openai-concerning-chatgpt - 2026-05-30

Sustainability Week 2026 offered an intensive and well-attended programme, as Lund was filled with discussions, meetings and activities centred on sustainable development. Over the course of six days, 73 events were organised, attracting more than 4,000 visitors. The events were arranged by an even larger number of dedicated organisers from both Lund University and Lund Municipality. This broad pa

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/4000-visitors-sustainability-week-celebrated-its-10th-anniversary - 2026-05-30

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-carnival-takes-over-lundagard-and-paradis-practical-information - 2026-05-30

Arrival Day, taking place on 18 August, is Lund University’s official welcome day for new international students. We estimate that around 1,500 students will arrive on this day. Already at Copenhagen Airport, students are met by staff and mentors who guide them all the way to AF Borgen, where the main welcome event takes place. Arrival Day offers several important services that are only available

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/18-august-world-arrives-lund-help-us-welcome-it - 2026-05-30

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.staff.lu.se/article/security-incident-supplier-canvas - 2026-05-30

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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/one-candidate-has-withdrawn-and-erik-renstrom-will-be-put-forward-electoral-college - 2026-05-30

On 11 May, Storydesk was launched – a new initiative from Lund University focusing on in-depth stories about research and innovation. The first story is about three decades of wireless communication, beginning with an adjunct professor’s persistent idea to cut the headphone cable once and for all. This focus on in-depth stories addresses a need that has become apparent in the university-wide work

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/research-new-light-first-story-bluetooth-and-5g - 2026-05-30

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.staff.lu.se/article/joy-carnival-student-life-part-our-very-essence - 2026-05-30

Starting in autumn 2026, Swedish researchers will be able to publish their scientific papers for free on the open platform Open Research Europe (ORE), no matter who funded the research. Open Research Europe was launched by the European Commission as a publishing platform offering immediate open access and transparency in peer review. Articles are published without a paywall, and both authors and r

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-publishing-opportunities-swedish-researchers-open-platform-ore - 2026-05-30

The award is given to those who have been government employees for 30 years. You may have worked at various places, provided they are government organisations.  To receive the award, a period of 25 years applies for those retiring before having served as a government employee for 30 years. The next time the award will be presented is in spring 2027 (date to be announced later). For those who are q

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/do-you-qualify-award-long-and-devoted-service - 2026-05-30

Guides are now available to help you create archive-quality PDF files (PDF/A). There are also several new ways to encrypt a Teams meeting, the Microsoft 365 A1 Plus licence is being discontinued and there is a course on optimising websites for AI search. PDF/A guidesWith PDF/A, you can create documents that are suitable for archiving, as set out in the Records Management Plan. But how do you creat

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-pdfa-guides-and-encrypted-teams-meetings - 2026-05-30

On 15 April, the European Union and the United Kingdom agreed that the United Kingdom would join Erasmus+ from 2027. The UK’s participation in Erasmus+ means that British students, staff, education institutions and organisations will be treated on the same terms as their counterparts in EU member states and other third countries that are members. The same applies to students, staff, education inst

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/uk-will-join-erasmus-2027 - 2026-05-30

The University is now establishing a new interdisciplinary centre for research, education and external collaboration in theatre, drama, film and fiction. The initiative has been made possible by a donation of SEK 50 million from the Anders Sandrew Foundation. “Artistic expression can capture the unspoken, challenge established ways of thinking and promote both creative and critical thinking. It ca

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-investing-theatre - 2026-05-30

Following a vote on 18 May, the Electoral College proposes Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term. The University Board is due to make a decision in June. Following the withdrawal of another candidate, Erik Renström was put forward to the Electoral College as the candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The Electoral College met on 18 May and held a vote

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/electoral-college-proposes-erik-renstrom-position-vice-chancellor - 2026-05-30

Do you usually commute by car or public transport? This autumn, you can challenge yourself by cycling to work for six weeks – as part of a shared workplace challenge with others across Lund. The first 300 to register will receive a goody bag. The Cycling Challenge is a joint initiative for workplaces in Lund. From 1 September to 9 October 2026, you cycle to work at least three days a week for six

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-part-cycling-challenge-2026-are-you - 2026-05-30

Are you curious about what’s going on within the arts and culture at the University? Are you looking for inspiration on how you can incorporate artistic perspectives into your research and teaching? New websites and a blog on our strategic work on the arts and culture are now available. Lund University has a strong cultural focus, where many lecturers and researchers across all faculties engage wi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/discover-arts-and-culture-universitys-activities-new-webpages - 2026-05-30

How can the University better safeguard academic freedom? In the discussions held across the organisation this spring, one clear message has emerged: Directed research funding is a problem. There is a further opportunity to get involved and have your say. Since the project on academic freedom and the University’s role in society was launched at the start of the year, just over 20 discussions and w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/academic-freedom-cause-resonates-widely-take-opportunity-get-involved - 2026-05-30