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Han far in som ett yrväder med cykelhjälm på hjässan, besvarar mejl med enkla stavelser och ställer initierade frågor på möten samtidigt som han lyckas arbeta vid datorn. För Henrik Smith går livet i hundranittio. Men så har han ju också fasligt mycket att uträtta. Han vill nämligen rädda världen. Det började med faderns ärvda kikare, en liten anteckningsbok i fickan och Björn Ursings klassiska få

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/miljovisionaren-henrik-smith - 2026-08-16

Sveriges unga akademi har instiftat ett nytt pris, Forskningsfyren, till en yngre forskare verksam i, eller med annan professionell anknytning till, Sverige, som har gjort betydande insatser för att sätta ljus på kunskap, framför allt till barn och unga och gärna på ett nyskapande och inkluderande sätt. Nu kan du nominera någon i din omgivning eller dig själv. Nomineringsperioden är den 10 februar

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/nominera-en-ung-forskare-till-sveriges-unga-akademis-pris-forskningsfyren - 2026-08-16

Under ett års tid har renovering pågått på Universitetsbiblioteket. LUM fick följa med när de anställda på UB för första gången fick stiga in i de nygamla lokalerna. Stämningen är uppsluppen och nyfiken när Universitetsbibliotekets personal för första gången får komma in i de nyrenoverade lokalerna för en rundtur. Även om skyddsplasten finns kvar och allt är täckt av ett tunt lager byggdamm, går d

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/smygtitt-pa-nygamla-universitetsbiblioteket - 2026-08-16

Han har konstruerat en transportbox som håller liv i hjärtan utanför kroppen och utvecklat en hjärtlungräddnings­maskin. Och under ett besök hos nunnor i Afrika misstänktes han vara spion. Möt Stig Steen, seniorprofessor i thoraxkirurgi, som drivs av en orubblig tro på ett liv bortom bergen. Om Stig Steen följt barndomsdrömmen hade han blivit skridskoåkare. Men längtan efter att bli en ny Knut ”Ku

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/hjartats-innovator - 2026-08-16

Vilka för- och nackdelar finns det med AI i undervisningen? Vad är det roligaste med att jobba som lärare? Och märks den omskrivna läskrisen bland universitetsstudenter ute i verksamheten? Möt årets pedagogiska pristagare Per Carlsson och Björn Svensson i ett samtal om undervisning. På pappret ter de sig ganska olika, de två pristagarna. Björn Svensson jobbar på Institutionen för informatik, där h

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/pedagoger-med-entusiasm-som-skiner-igenom - 2026-08-16

Professors of literature Torbjörn Forslid and Anders Ohlsson helped bring the concept of shared reading to Sweden. They have now received funding from LU Innovation to develop and adapt it for use in upper-secondary schools. Shared reading is originally a British concept, which essentially involves a reading circle with reading aloud taking place in groups. When the group meets, the leader reads a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/received-help-improve-experience-reading - 2026-08-16

Scientific researchers are not usually known for their entrepreneurship. However, at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, there is an innovative group of experts who have developed a tool that can help stakeholders in society when flooding occurs. The sun is beating down on Sölvegatan as a barefooted Professor Petter Pilesjö opens the door to the GIS Centre. It has not raine

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/scientists-new-flood-analysis-product-goes-against-flow - 2026-08-16

What does it feel like to live with dementia? The answer is offered by the “dementia simulator” developed by virtual reality researchers at the Faculty of Engineering, LTH. The simulator takes the user into a virtual world to experience different aspects of life with a cognitive disorder. LTH researchers Joakim Eriksson and Maria Hedin have been working for several years on virtual experiences of

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/successful-commercialisation-dementia-simulator - 2026-08-16

The war in Gaza has caused conflict at universities in Sweden and abroad. Overcoming the differences between protestors and university managements and within groups of employees is likely to take time. We met with both Lund University’s Vice-Chancellor and protestors from the encampment in Lundagård. In this edition of LUM, they share their visions of how to move forward. We have also interviewed

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/after-palestinagard-way-forward - 2026-08-16

The license terms and use of the free version for these programs have been restricted. In order not to risk damages, read more about what applies. For those of you who work in one of these programs or have it installed on your computer:Anaconda (software for AI applications, machine learning, data processing)Solid Works (software for CAD) Important information about changed license terms is now av

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/important-information-regarding-anaconda-and-solidworks - 2026-08-16

Would your research benefit from access to more advanced visualization techniques? Take advantage of the possibility to get support from the national research infrastructure InfraVis before October 1st. The InfraVis visualization experts can assist in analyzing and enriching your data visualization to its fullest potential.You can apply for up to 600 hours of visualization support and receive help

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-more-advanced-visualization-techniques-infravis - 2026-08-16

The University has the opportunity to apply for funding from the EU programme Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) to send and receive students and staff from selected partner universities outside of EU/EEA during a three-year project period. Departments/units within Lund University can now suggest mobility projects that include student, PhD, teacher and staff mobility. Priority will be gi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/call-erasmus-international-credit-mobility-icm-2025-2028-project-proposals - 2026-08-16

Employment agency Academic Work conduct the Young Professional Attraction Index (YPAI) survey annually, in close collaboration with polling firm Kantar. Their survey asks young people in various professional categories which employer they would most like to work for, and what makes an employer attractive. The aim of the study is to help companies and organisations to understand, attract and develo

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-swedens-eighth-most-attractive-employer-according-academic-work - 2026-08-16

Many very positive things are happening within management and leadership development right now. It is around a year since our new policy for academic leadership was approved, and a couple of weeks ago our new head of department programme was launched. I am truly glad that we are now able to offer a leadership programme that is specifically aimed at heads of department. The HR Division is now worki

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-managers-forum-and-new-leadership-programme - 2026-08-16

On 12 September, the Government decided on the appointment of the chair and other external members of the University Board for the period 1 October 2024–30 April 2028. Ingrid Petersson continues as chair. The new external board members areAnders O. Bjarklev, President of the Technical University of DenmarkKlas Friberg, Strategic advisorAnna Victoria Hallberg PhDThe external board members who conti

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/decision-university-boards-external-members-upcoming-term-office - 2026-08-16

For those eligible for the award, applications open 1 February 2025. In previous years, the ceremony has been held in spring. The Vice-Chancellor has now decided that the awards ceremony is to be held every 18 months instead of annually, in order to cut costs. This means that no ceremony will take place in 2026.The award for long and devoted service is given to those who have completed 30 years of

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/next-occasion-celebrating-long-and-devoted-public-service-nor-will-be-held-autumn-2025-0 - 2026-08-16

Many different kinds of open events and public lectures are arranged under the auspices of Lund University. There is now a checklist to help all event organisers within the University to deliver their events in a way that is orderly and secure for everyone – staff, students and external participants and guests. As the organiser of an event, you are responsible for carrying out a risk and consequen

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/checklist-those-organising-open-events - 2026-08-16

There is now an additional window to apply for funding for visiting professors of the underrepresented gender as part of the University’s work to encourage equal opportunities. Lund University actively promotes equal opportunities, including by providing the opportunity to apply for targeted funding. The gender equality initiative, including funding visiting professors of the underrepresented gend

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/extra-window-equal-opportunities-funding-applications - 2026-08-16

On Tuesday 15 October, we will meet for the second time to listen, learn and discuss the subject of accessible and inclusive teaching. The conference is free and open to teaching staff members and colleagues with close contact with students at Lund University. Our students are not a homogenous group and we are responsible for them all having the same opportunities to learn and develop at the Unive

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/one-lu-everyone-2024-conference-inclusive-teaching - 2026-08-16

The time has come for the inauguration of 28 new professors at the University. They will be inaugurated at a formal ceremony and all are welcome. The inauguration will take place in the Main University Building auditorium, followed by informal networking in Pelarsalen.Time and place: 18 October 2024 16:00 | Main University Building auditorium.Open event, registration is not required.The University

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/inauguration-ceremony-new-professors-18-october - 2026-08-16