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It is now time for Lund’s University’s traditional celebrations in Lundagård to mark 30 April and 1 May. In keeping with tradition, there will be the donning of student caps on 30 April and on 1 May you can attend the students' May Day speech to the Vice-Chancellor and hear the Lund Student Singers welcome the spring in song.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/its-time-celebrate-spring-lundagard - 2026-07-17
After the spring’s nomination process, the Electoral College has now appointed new teaching staff representatives to the Lund University Board. The election is for the term of office running from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029.The nomination process began in February, and all University staff had the opportunity to put forward candidates. The University Board is responsible for appointing teaching st
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/teaching-staff-representatives-elected-university-board - 2026-07-17
Within the framework of LU’s strategy for cultural collaboration, seed funding is now being offered for projects that integrate culture into education or research. This call for applications is aimed at researchers and teaching staff employed at Lund University.The University’s Strategy for Cultural Collaboration 2018-2026 aims to deepen and broaden education, research and innovation – contributin
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/apply-seed-funding-integrate-culture-education-or-research - 2026-07-17
The courses offered by the Lund University Outreach Academy, which was launched last autumn, have been specially designed for researchers. These courses have been specifically designed for researchers who want to develop their ability to make their research comprehensible, relevant and engaging for different target groups – without compromising scientific quality.Registration is now open for our s
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/boost-impact-your-research-learn-how-reach-wider-audience - 2026-07-17
The Swedish Research Council has identified Lund University as a key actor in the next generation of strategic research areas. The university is proposed to be included in six new national research environments.“Lund University is building research for the future. The fact that the Swedish Research Council has identified us in six of eight new areas is clear proof that our research is of the highe
Finn Lindgren, professor and chair of statistics in the School of Mathematics and Maxwell Institute of Mathematical Sciences at the The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, returns to his hometown and Alma Mater as the new professor in statistics at LUSEM. "We are honored to have such an accomplished scholar join our ranks. Finn will join us on 1 September, and we look forward to welcoming him warml
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-professor-statistics-lusem - 2026-07-17
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 M
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-carnival-takes-over-lundagard-and-paradis-practical-information - 2026-07-17
The Canvas learning platform has experienced a security incident affecting several higher education institutions in Sweden and internationally. Instructure, the company that owns Canvas, has now confirmed that Lund University is one of the institutions affected.Instructure states that a malicious actor has gained unauthorised access to certain personal data in Canvas. According to Instructure, the
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/information-regarding-security-incident-connected-canvas - 2026-07-17
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 applicants and a 3.3% decrease in the number of first-choice applicants. Of this year’s applicants, 62.6% are women and 37.4% are men. Nationwide, the number of applicants has ris
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 a
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.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/security-incident-supplier-canvas - 2026-07-17
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.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/joy-carnival-student-life-part-our-very-essence - 2026-07-17
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. Following the meeting, Johan Östling, chair of the Electoral College, stated that the Electoral College proposes Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term.L
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/electoral-college-proposes-erik-renstrom-position-vice-chancellor - 2026-07-17
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 w
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lu-part-cycling-challenge-2026-are-you - 2026-07-17
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 wo
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/academic-freedom-cause-resonates-widely-take-opportunity-get-involved - 2026-07-17
Lund University is proposing changes to how operations in Helsingborg are managed. The background to this is that it is not always clear who is responsible for what, and that there is sometimes overlap between different parts of the organisation.The aim is to make governance simpler and more cohesive, so that what already works well can be further developed. At the same time, strategic leadership
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/proposal-new-governance-structure-helsingborg - 2026-07-17
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Today Ulf Dahlstrand nailed his doctoral thesis. Ulf will defend his thesis on March 20th.
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/nailing-doctoral-thesis - 2026-07-17
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On Friday March 20th, Ulf Dahlstrand successfully defended his doctoral thesis with the title "Novel Diagnostic Tools for Skin and Periorbital Cancer: Exploring Photoacoustic Imaging and Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy" The defense was held at the Eye Clinic in Lund with the faculty opponent associate professor Marce
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/ulf-dahlstrand-have-successfully-defended-his-phd - 2026-07-17
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On Friday May 22nd, Linda Thorisdottir successfully defended his doctoral thesis with the title "Visual Screening of Amblyopia, new Techniques and Surgical Solutions for Strabismus." The defense was held at the Eye Clinic in Lund with the local examination committee members and the supervisors present. The faculty o
https://www.photoacoustics.lu.se/article/linda-thorisdottir-has-successfully-defended-her-phd - 2026-07-17
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On June 11th and 12th medial students Benjamin Sjögren and Yousef Hamid successfully presented their master thesis.Benjamin's thesis investigated non-invasive hyperspectral imaging in skin cancer diagnostics. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. In order to improve patient survival through
