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Do you want to know more about the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT and how it might affect examinations and assessments at Lund University? This introductory webinar will explain what the system does, what the possible challenges are, and most importantly some quick advice on takehome exams. The webinar is jointly organised by the Division for Higher Education Development (AHU), the Unit

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-can-artificial-intelligence-ai-tool-chatgpt-affect-us - 2025-10-10

All those who have read the Platform for strategic work 2023–24 have undoubtedly noted that one of the three prioritised measures linked to research is work on open science. The platform states that we are to: “Work proactively to ensure that open science supports researchers’ possibilities for innovative research and that a high level of trust in research is maintained. Structure and responsibili

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/work-open-science-lund-university-will-be-full-swing-2023 - 2025-10-10

DIGG, the supervisory authority for access to digital public service has audited www.lu.se among many other websites. The audit indicated a few points for improvement but was good overall. A plan will now be developed for how the deficiencies on lu.se are to be rectified. DIGG (Agency for Digital Government) carries out an annual inspection and review The supervisory authority, DIGG, carries out a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/wwwluse-website-has-been-audited-digg - 2025-10-10

The University’s new contracted travel agency, BCD Travel Sweden AB, offers a short training course on the new self-service booking system, Cytric, for those booking trips for themselves or others. The aim of the training sessions is for travellers and bookers to be able to make booking for trips and accommodation themselves in the new Cytric system. When you book online there is a lower booking f

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/1-february-all-trips-will-be-booked-new-travel-agency-learn-use-new-self-service-booking-system - 2025-10-10

You can now order an updated version of Lund University’s Visitor’s Guide. It is available in Swedish and English and is primarily aimed at visitors, new students and new employees. The 100-page guide is free and features many photos and maps of the University area. It presents the current organisation, history, buildings, student life, curiosities, etc. It also offers tips on what to see and expe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-visitors-guide-available-order - 2025-10-10

Have you spent the Christmas break skiing or jogging? Perhaps you have tried a new health-promoting activity that you would like to continue? Did you keep last year’s New Year’s resolution about devoting time to your health? Or are you going to give it another try this year? Whatever your situation, the New Year means that you are entitled to a new health promotion benefit. Here is a reminder abou

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/take-care-yourself-utilise-health-promotion-benefit - 2025-10-10

All teaching staff have an obligation during the first quarter of the year, and by 31 March at the latest, to submit a report on secondary employment. Teaching staff who have no secondary employment are still required to submit a report. Read more on the Staff Pages: Secondary employment | Staff Pages (lu.se)

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-time-teaching-staff-report-secondary-employment - 2025-10-10

The first call for applications, Sustainable Idea Exploration, within the University’s Sustainability Fund opened during the autumn. The aim is to explore the innovative potential of sustainability-related research projects at an early stage. Four projects have now been granted funding. From biomimicry and energy efficiency enhancement to a model for legal advice on human rights – the applications

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/four-projects-awarded-grants-sustainability-fund - 2025-10-10

Science denial is a widespread phenomenon, not least regarding climate issues. Different groups call into question the role research and knowledge have in society and who can be considered as experts. The Sustainability Forum and the Agenda 2030 Graduate School invite you to two events about climate change denial and the importance of science in society’s decision-making. The events are organised

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/discussions-about-science-denial-30-january - 2025-10-10

The Government has granted the Nation Property Board’s (SVF) request for SEK 55 million for project planning relating to the renovation and development of the Main University Building. The project planning will result in a plan for a thorough renovation and development of the Main University Building and at the same time retain and reclaim as much as possible of the Main University Building’s cult

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/government-has-granted-funds-main-university-building-which-has-celebrated-its-140th-anniversary - 2025-10-10

All students, staff and friends are welcome to the University’s annual academic ceremony on 27 January 2023. The programme includes musical entertainment, award presentations and speeches, and concludes with refreshments. Lund University’s anniversary is celebrated with an academic ceremony that highlights first and second-cycle education. The prizes presented during the ceremony include Lund Univ

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/annual-academic-ceremony-27-january-2023 - 2025-10-10

The Swedish Research Council’s (SRC) latest review of MAX IV, published at the end of last year, was positive. It states that the SRC’s review committee is very impressed by the scope and pace of changes that MAX IV has achieved since the previous review in November 2021. The committee also praised MAX IV’s staff for the technical and scientific performance during 2022 and changes initiated by the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/max-iv-praised-srcs-review-and-has-new-chair-board - 2025-10-10

Your research deserves to be communicated efficiently, effectively, correctly, and with variation. It’s not only a matter of honour; it’s a matter of merit and competitiveness. To help you develop your academic English, the English Unit at the Centre for Language and Literature can again offer the popular course in “Written English for Scholarly Publication” (WESP). The course is open for all acad

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/written-english-scholarly-publication - 2025-10-10

Don’t miss out on the last chance to see a selection of the more than 500 works of art by 350 artists that Public Art Agency Sweden acquired in 2021 in support of the Swedish art world during the pandemic. The Corona Collection includes works of art by artists of different generations and diverse backgrounds from the entire country. The exhibition presents a unique opportunity to see a selection o

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/more-lunch-showings-exhibition-corona-collection-public-art-agency-swedens-acquisitions-2021 - 2025-10-10

During the spring semester, approximately 700 new international students are expected to start their studies at Lund University. The majority arrive just before or during Arrival Day. During Arrival Day January 9, more than 350 students arrived. Arrival Day is the starting point for Orientation Week. During the Orientation Week, a programme of events is offered that aims to make the students feel

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-welcomes-700-new-international-students-studies-during-spring-2023 - 2025-10-10

Do you want to be better at summing up what is important about your research and receive help and support to present your results? If so, perhaps you would like to take part in this year’s Researchers’ Grand Prix. It is a competition in which you present your research in a way that is as easily accessible and engaging as possible – in only four minutes. The researcher who wins the University’s com

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/improve-your-research-presentation-and-participate-years-researchers-grand-prix-3 - 2025-10-10

The research infrastructure Huminfra, led by Lund University Humanities Lab and financed by the Swedish Research Council, is now taking physical form through the web-based information platform huminfra.se. The web platform compiles and links to existing digital/e-scientific data sets, tools, expertise and educational opportunities spread across Sweden – resources that the individual researcher pre

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-web-platform-enables-easier-access-research-methods-digital-and-experimental-humanities - 2025-10-10

Despite not being part of the winning team in the EU’s enormous culture and innovation push, Lund University regards itself as a clear winner. The preparatory work on the application acted like a beacon and all the faculties joined in to work together and find interdisciplinary innovation and collaboration projects. That engagement now continues. “We have unique values within art and culture, whic

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/rallied-competition-lu-continue-investment-creatives - 2025-10-10

Do you feel subjected to harassment or victimisation? Do you wonder what you are to do in this situation or what the manager can do? Do you want to know more about the investigation process? Do you want to know the difference between harassment and other forms of discrimination? You can find the answers to these questions on the newly updated Victimisation and harassment page on the Staff Pages, u

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/updated-information-about-what-you-can-do-if-you-are-subjected-victimisation-and-harassment - 2025-10-10

The local negotiations with the employee organisations OFR and Seko have been completed, as has the processing of salary-setting appraisals for Saco-S members and non-members of employee organisations, and the new salaries will be paid retroactively from 1 October 2022, in February. Possibility of compensation Employees who have been on leave with parental benefit or sickness benefit during the sa

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/payment-new-salaries-february - 2025-10-10