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On 24 October, 28 new professors were inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor at the inauguration ceremony for new professors in a packed auditorium of the Main University Building. The ceremony was also attended by musicians and singers from the Lund University Academic Orchestra and Lund University Academic Choir at Odeum. The choirs were conducted by Director Cantorum Cecilia Martin-Löf.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/pictures-inauguration-ceremony-new-professors - 2026-01-20

The Agenda 2030 Graduate School is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Lund University Agenda 2030 Award, which recognises innovative contributions to sustainable development. The award comes with a prize of 25,000 SEK. Early-career researchers affiliated with Lund University—including doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and researchers who have completed their PhD w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-agenda-2030-award-nominations-now-open-0 - 2026-01-20

Every day, huge amounts of satellite images are collected from the Earth's surface – data that shows everything from deforestation to urbanization and the effects of climate change. Now, with the support of the Swedish National Space Board, a new competence center is being established to make it easier for social scientists to use space-based information. The new national center, the Swedish Compe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/more-satellite-data-can-be-used-social-research - 2026-01-20

Lund University has climbed to first place in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026. The ranking includes around 2,000 higher education institutions from about 100 countries and measures how universities contribute to a sustainable future – through research, education, and the way they operate as organisations. “Humble, proud, and inspired to continue moving forward –

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-best-world-sustainability - 2026-01-20

On 18 November, a news item was released that went beyond our wildest dreams: Lund University ranked first in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. We have been ranked as not just the best in Sweden, or even Europe – we are number one in the entire world! This is most likely the first time that a Swedish or Nordic university has been ranked best in the world in one of the major ranking

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/we-are-ranked-best-world-sustainability-according-qs-i-am-speechless - 2026-01-20

Recruiting a university Vice-Chancellor is a major undertaking. Since the Vice-Chancellor has a crucial impact on the future of the University, it is necessary to provide many different groups with the opportunity to influence the process, and that the process has been carefully thought out. The Vice-Chancellor and deputy vice-chancellor’s terms of office expire at the end of December 2026. Work o

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-come-it-takes-so-long-recruit-vice-chancellor - 2026-01-20

The University Board has decided on a Security Policy. The Policy applies to the whole University and provides guidance for how we are to work together on security issues systematically and for the long term. The Policy is part of a larger initiative to work more proactively and systematically in both the long and short term. In addition, security guidelines are being developed, along with practic

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-aiming-higher-its-security-policy - 2026-01-20

In March 2026, the University will switch telephone operator to Telia. A new portal for support and cases will open soon. Information for anyone with an older phone. Telephony: New mobile phone subscriptions after 11 March 2026Lund University is implementing a change of supplier for telephony services. The transition to the new supplier, Telia, will take place on 10 and 11 March 2026. Initially, t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-new-mobile-phone-subscriptions-new-support-centre-and-update-2g3g-coverage - 2026-01-20

Primula: new rules for receipts and attachments come into effect on 1 January 2026. This change means that all documents to do with expenses or travel expense reports (receipts, invoices, programmes lists of participants, foreign exchange receipts etc.) are to be attached digitally in Primula. The format used must be robust; so PDF is recommended. Before submitting the case in Primula, it is impor

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-rules-receipts-and-attachments-primula-2026 - 2026-01-20

In February 2026, the University’s new unified education website, ESU, will be launched. The goal is to make it easier for students to find the right course or programme. The work encompasses new design, new underlying technology, reworked content and new working methods for information about education. The project, which has been in progress for several years, has involved many people from all pa

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-education-website-will-help-right-students-find-right-course-or-programme - 2026-01-20

On 1 January, the University will introduce a common newsletter tool: Lime Marketing (formerly BizWizard). This is the tool that all units should use for newsletters and related mailings. The purpose of a common newsletter tool is to create uniform, effective and professional communication with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders. "This is a major improvement for the university. We

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lime-marketing-becomes-university-wide-newsletter-tool - 2026-01-20

Two of the University’s leading researchers are to be honoured with the University’s Silver Medal. Professor Cecilia Jarlskog is rewarded for her groundbreaking efforts within theoretical particle physics and Professor Markku Rummukainen is recognised for his work on climate research and his commitment to international climate issues. This year’s medallists are two researchers whose work contribut

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/cecilia-jarlskog-and-markku-rummukainen-receive-universitys-silver-medal - 2026-01-20

Committed, curious and eager to take action. The students who apply to Lund University's master's programs in sustainability are distinguished by their genuine drive to change the world. Pioneers and forerunners: this is how the master's programmes EMP (Master's Programme in Environmental Management and Policy) and LUMES (Master's Programme in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science) can

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-lunds-international-sustainability-master-programmes-shape-change-leaders-future - 2026-01-20

Don't miss this year's Christmas and Lucia concerts performed by the Lund University Academic Orchestra, Lund University Academic Choir and Palaestra Vocal Ensemble, as well as the School of Music. 6 December - Lund University Christmas concertCelebrate Christmas with the Lund University Academic Choir and the Lund University Academic Orchestra. We invite you to enjoy the Christmas spirit with the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/christmas-approaching-and-odeum-and-mhm-invite-you-christmas-concerts-and-lucia-celebrations - 2026-01-20

Nytt ärendesystem upphandlat, nytt supportcenter, LU Box städning och en vänlig påminnelse om att skaffa stark autentisering, från nästa vecka (24) så krävs det även för resebokningar. Nytt ärendesystem upphandlatUpphandlingen av nytt ärendesystem för hela universitetet är nu avslutad. Synerity AB levererar systemet HaloITSM. HaloITSM är ett brittiskt företag och har arbetat med ärendehantering lä

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/nytt-om-it-arendesystem-supportcenter-och-stadning - 2026-01-20

Nio projekt är beviljade medel inom Hållbarhetsfonden och utlysningen Sustainable Idea Exploration. Syftet med utlysningen är att ta tidiga idéer från forskning till innovation som kan göra skillnad i samhället. De beviljade projekten får maximalt 150 000 kr var för att utveckla den innovativa potentialen i sina idéer. Totalt kom tjugo ansökningar i årets omgång. De har bedömts av sex personer uts

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/nio-nya-projekt-inom-hallbarhetsfonden - 2026-01-20

Universitetet återvänder till Almedalsveckan med ett brett program för att stärka det offentliga samtalet om högre utbildning och forskning. Sedan universitetets första medverkan 2009 har engagemanget vuxit, och i år deltar ett 50-tal medarbetare. Programmet bjuder på samtal om allt från beredskap och AI till framtidens mat. – Universiteten spelar en viktig roll i en demokrati. Det gör det särskil

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/ai-kris-och-kvant-lunds-universitet-i-almedalen - 2026-01-20

I sommarens stora utställning Broken Greenhouse i Botaniska trädgården intar växthuset en central roll när publiken bjuds in till en upplevelsebaserad resa genom trädgården och in i framtiden. Besöksväxthusen i universitetets botaniska trädgård genomgår just nu en omfattande renovering. Det väcker frågor hos många: Vad väntar i framtiden för dessa växthus i trädgårdens hjärta – och för växterna so

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/upplev-framtidens-klimat-i-vaxthus-i-botaniska-tradgarden - 2026-01-20

Antalet disciplinärenden vid universitetet har sjunkit från 107 (2023) till 89 anmälningar (2024). Universitetet ligger även bra till i nationell jämförelse, andelen disciplinärenden, låg på 0,25 procent av helårsstudenterna, som har blivit avstängda eller varnade. I Sverige är siffran 0,58%. En rapport från Universitetskanslersämbetet (UKÄ) visar att antalet disciplinärenden i hela Sverige fortsa

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/antalet-fuskande-studenter-sjunker-och-universitetet-har-nast-minst-avstangningar-i-sverige - 2026-01-20

För några år sedan reste Maria Ekelin, programdirektör för barnmorskeutbildning, till University of Texas, för att undervisa inom ramen för STINT Teaching Sabbatical. Nu har alla som undervisar vid universitetet samma möjlighet att söka STINT. – Jag brinner för utbildningsfrågor och har alltid University of Texas och hur de gjorde där i bakhuvudet, säger Maria Ekelin, programdirektör för barnmorsk

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/sok-teaching-sabbatical-bland-det-roligaste-jag-gjort-som-larare - 2026-01-20