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September sees Anna Martinsson taking up her post as the new director of communications and Emilie Stroh becoming manager of the Research Data Office. Both will play key roles in the University’s work on communications and research support respectively. Emilie Stroh is to become the new head of the Research Data Office (LU RDO) From 1 September, Emilie Stroh will be the new head of the Research Da

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-managers-corporate-communication-and-research-data-office - 2026-11-02

On 11 September, the report of the government inquiry into strengthening the protection of academic freedom will be submitted to the Government. At the same time, the University is continuing its work to raise awareness and foster dialogue about what academic freedom means in practice. Following 24 discussions with 460 participants, several common themes have emerged around what academic freedom e

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/government-inquiry-highlights-academic-freedom - 2026-11-02

On 19 September, Lund will be brimming with concerts, art, science shows, guided tours and taster activities as Culture Night returns. Lund University is taking part with a wide-ranging programme where visitors of all ages can engage with research, collections, creative activities and discussions. Culture Night in Lund has been held since 1985 and will take place on Saturday 19 September 2026. Thr

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-invites-you-enjoy-research-culture-and-experiences-during-culture-night - 2026-11-02

Researchers, doctoral students, lecturers or readers at Lund University can apply for the faculties’ travel and research grants. The application period is 28 August - 17 September 2026. The application period for the faculties’ travel and research grants is at the start of the spring and autumn semesters, normally in February and September. The call for applications for your faculty specifies the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-travel-and-research-grants - 2026-11-02

Join us at the InfraVis Expo on 21 September to discover how the national research infrastructure InfraVis supports researchers through advanced data analysis and visualization. The programme includes presentations from InfraVis users and representatives from several research infrastructures, hands-on demonstrations, posters, and networking opportunities. The day concludes with a panel discussion

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/learn-how-infravis-can-support-your-research - 2026-11-02

From 8 to 12 September, around 6,000 people are expected to attend the European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV) in Malmö. Lund University is one of the organisers, and participants will include researchers from the University and around the world. Many of these researchers are world leaders in AI. “The interest has been very big this year. It is fantastic that we can bring so many leading AI

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/conference-brings-ai-researchers-around-world-together - 2026-11-02

Lund University has matched its previous record, with six researchers awarded the prestigious ERC Starting Grant. They are Eleni Karageorgiou from the Faculty of Law, Camilo Ronderos from the Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Anders Reinholdt from the Faculty of Science, and three researchers from the Faculty of Engineering: Axel Henningsson, Kim Cuong Le, and Susanna de Rezende. The ERC Start

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/six-universitys-researchers-awarded-erc-starting-grants - 2026-11-02

High-quality education requires skilled and dedicated teaching staff as well as a support system that works well for both teaching staff and students. In addition to teaching, support services such as study administration, planning, premises, system support and student services are necessary. In a large and complex organisation, we also need to regularly assess how the support is working and how r

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/we-need-make-best-use-resources-available-education - 2026-11-02

This is according to Erik Renström, who will be staying on as Vice-Chancellor for a further three years. Here, he talks about what he wants to prioritise in future, what he has learnt during his first six years in the post, and the things he cannot live without. You have now been entrusted with leading Lund University for another three years. How does that feel? I’m grateful for the trust placed i

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/my-task-vice-chancellor-ensure-lund-university-thrives - 2026-11-02

Technical and administrative staff members are now able to submit applications to participate in a professional exchange program with Stellenbosch University in South Africa. The program will be delivered both online and in person during the 2026/2027 academic year and is funded by Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility and Stellenbosch University. The deadline for applications is September 28. Th

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-exchange-programme-stellenbosch-university-2026-2027 - 2026-11-02

The second RAMP-UP call is coming soon. This EU-funded doctoral programme (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-COFUND), coordinated by Lund University, invites researchers from all faculties to submit proposals for co-funded doctoral projects in regenerative medicine and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). RAMP-UP welcomes project proposals from a broad range of disciplines, including experime

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/next-ramp-call-opening-soon - 2026-11-02

In connection with LundaPride parade, the University invites you to participate together in the Pride parade. On 20 September it is time for the LundaPride parade and the University wants to participate and highlight the event. Pro vice-chancellor Jimmie Kristensson welcomes all students and employees to take part in the parade behind the University’s banner.  We will gather at 13:00 outside Palae

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/join-us-lundapride-20-september - 2026-11-02

Who do you think has made an administrative contribution beyond the ordinary? Employees and students can now nominate candidates for the Lund University Administrative Prize 2027. Submit your nomination by 2 October 2026. The prize recognises outstanding administrative contributions across the University. These may be innovative administrative initiatives that have contributed to the University’s

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/nominate-colleague-who-goes-extra-mile - 2026-11-02

Ketevan Bolkvadze, universitetslektor i statsvetenskap vid Lunds universitet, har beviljats 5 583 000 kronor från Formas för projektet "Vem upprätthåller ordningen i det offentliga rummet? Delegerad trygghet och dess konsekvenser i Sverige." Det fyraåriga projektet ska undersöka varför trygghetsuppgifter i allt större utsträckning delegeras till privata säkerhetsaktörer i Sverige och hur detta påv

https://www.svet.lu.se/artikel/ketevan-bolkvadze-beviljas-558-miljoner-kronor-fran-formas - 2026-11-02

Effective treatments for HIV are now available worldwide. Yet around 1.2 million people acquire HIV each year, about half of them in sub-Saharan Africa. In her doctoral research in Ethiopia, Ilili Jemal Abdulahi investigated why transmission continues and found that many people are enrolled to care late, potentially years after acquiring HIV, allowing the virus to spread unnoticed. In the early 19

https://www.agenda2030graduateschool.lu.se/article/late-presentation-and-gaps-mens-hiv-care-may-contribute-spread-hiv-ethiopia - 2026-11-02

Brand enchantment: how luxury brands become a source of meaningfulness for employeesHow do some people experience work as meaningful? Organisational researcher, Rachel Waldo at Lund University, argues that one important answer has been largely overlooked: the brand itself. Based on 39 in-depth interviews with employees in different roles across luxury houses within LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitto

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/brand-enchantment-how-luxury-brands-become-source-meaningfulness-employees - 2026-11-02

Ketevan Bolkvadze, Senior Lecturer in Political Science at Lund University, has been awarded SEK 5,583,000 from Formas, the Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development, for the project “Who Polices Public Space? Delegation of Security and Its Consequences in Sweden.” The four-year project will examine why policing functions are increasingly delegated to private security actors in Sweden a

https://www.svet.lu.se/en/article/ketevan-bolkvadze-awarded-sek-558-million-formas - 2026-11-02

Hur bildas planeter? Hur kan framtidens datorer bli smartare? Och vad styr materiens egenskaper på atomnivå? Det är några av de frågor som får finansiering genom Vetenskapsrådets senaste anslagsbeslut. Nio forskare vid Fysiska institutionen har beviljats projektbidrag i Vetenskapsrådets utlysning 2025 inom naturvetenskap och teknikvetenskap. Tillsammans får projekten över 40 miljoner kronor i fina

https://www.fysik.lu.se/artikel/nio-forskningsprojekt-far-stod-fran-vetenskapsradet - 2026-11-02

A new climate centre is being established at Lund University. Researchers will investigate how society should address emissions from sectors that are difficult to fully transition to fossil-free production. The centre will receive just under SEK 50 million from Formas over four years. The emissions include those from agriculture and the cement, steel and chemical industries. “There is a widespread

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-climate-centre-study-our-most-complicated-emissions - 2026-11-02

Oscar Agertz har befordrats till professor i astrofysik vid Lunds universitet. Med galaxernas uppkomst och utveckling som forskningsfält vill han fortsätta bygga starka forskningsmiljöer, utveckla nya samarbeten och inspirera nästa generation forskare. För Oscar Agertz innebär professuren en möjlighet att fortsätta utveckla forskningen och stärka den forskningsmiljö som vuxit fram kring galaxbildn

https://www.fysik.lu.se/artikel/oscar-agertz-det-ar-en-spannande-tid-att-vara-astronom - 2026-11-02