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From 22 November, the university will switch to Tempest Security Sverige AB as its security provider for the Lund and Malmö campuses. They will also receive all alarms from the university at their control centre. To ensure that the transition from the current provider, Securitas Bevakning AB, to the new provider goes as smoothly as possible, security guards from both companies will be present on t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-security-provider-lund-and-malmo-campuses - 2026-10-26

Lund University is a campus-based university where teaching and research are primarily carried out on campus. At the same time, remote work can be a valuable complement in certain situations. The University has had guidelines on remote work for technical and administrative staff since 2021. There are now also guidelines that set out the remote work conditions for teaching staff, researchers and as

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/remote-work-teaching-staff-researchers-and-associate-researchers - 2026-10-26

Alzheimer’s researcher Sebastian Palmqvist has been awarded USD 19.4 million (SEK 190 million) from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Aging (NIA). The funds are to be used to develop a clinical test based on the biomarker MTBR-tau243. The goal is to develop an FDA-approved blood test within five years that will benefit patients. “It’s a great pleasure to

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sek-190-million-awarded-alzheimers-diagnostics-research - 2026-10-26

Lund University is ranked 104 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. Although the University's position slipped slightly, its overall score remains largely unchanged. THE WUR is one of the world's leading university rankings and assesses institutions based on factors such as research impact, teaching environment, international collaboration and reputation.Lund Universi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-ranking-shows-lund-universitys-international-position - 2026-10-26

Quantum technology is high on the agenda, with research taking place across several areas at Lund University. Now, the University’s quantum researchers are being brought together in a new centre based at the Faculty of Engineering. The centre aims to strengthen collaboration in quantum science, raise the visibility of research in the field, and create better conditions for new ideas to emerge. Qua

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-centre-brings-together-lund-universitys-quantum-research - 2026-10-26

On 1–2 December, staff from across Lund University will come together for AI Days 2026 to explore how artificial intelligence is affecting research, education and professional services. The programme has now been published and registration is open. Over two days, three parallel tracks will offer more than 30 programme sessions in Swedish and English. Participation is flexible: you choose which ses

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/registration-ai-days-2026-now-open-choose-more-30-programme-sessions - 2026-10-26

On 23 October, 31 new professors will be inaugurated at a formal ceremony in Stora salen, AF Borgen, followed by a reception open for everyone. The University’s new professors will be inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor. As part of the inauguration ceremony for new professors, one of the new professors, Professor Åsa Hammar, will give a short popular science lecture. Elisabeth Roos Lindell, Chair o

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/inauguration-ceremony-new-professors23-october - 2026-10-26

The University sets aside funding to stimulate work in support of gender equality and equal opportunitie. Part of this funding is intended to promote a more balanced gender distribution among the University's professors. Faculties and the University's specialised centres (USV) are invited to apply for funding to support fixed-term appointments of visiting professors of the underrepresented gender.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/additional-funding-visiting-professors-underrepresented-gender - 2026-10-26

Five researchers from Lund University have been awarded a combined SEK 149 million in grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. This matches the previous record of five approved applications. In total, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is awarding SEK 900 million to 30 research projects that, following evaluations by international experts, have been deemed innovative and at the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sek-149-million-knut-and-alice-wallenberg-foundation - 2026-10-26

This year’s EU Days Lund will take place on 2 and 3 November, with Lund University as one of the organisers. EU Days has established itself as one of Sweden’s most important forums for discussion on the future of Europe. This event brings together 700 researchers, decision-makers, students and stakeholders to discuss current challenges and opportunities, with the aim of strengthening the link betw

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eu-days-lund-unique-forum-knowledge-democracy-and-discussions-about-our-european-future - 2026-10-26

It looks as though this is going to be a long autumn as we wait for a new government to be formed and, consequently, for next year’s budget to be presented. The budget must be submitted to the Riksdag by 12 November at the latest, and all of us who are keen to plan our activities will have to bide our time and expect more items to be included in the spring amending budget instead. Vice-Chancellor

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/without-increased-core-funding-we-risk-losing-excellence-and-breadth-gold-medals-honour - 2026-10-26

The deadline for applications for health promotion reimbursement and reimbursement for medication and healthcare costs is fast approaching. Please register your cases in Primula in good time. Cases received after the deadline will be rejected. If you are due to leave your employment at the University before the closing date for applications, you must submit your application via Primula well in adv

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/deadline-applying-health-promotion-reimbursement-and-reimbursement-medication-and-healthcare-costs - 2026-10-26

New feature for mailing lists in Epic, tips on how to avoid telephone scams, and a change that may affect certain email clients. New feature identifies out-of-date mailing lists and shared mailboxes On 1 October, a new feature was introduced that automatically identifies mailing lists and mailboxes in Epic that need to be reviewed or updated.The vast majority of users do not need to do anything.Ev

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-mailing-lists-scams-and-emails - 2026-10-26

200 high school students voted Inta Gribonika the winner of Lund University’s heat of Researchers’ Grand Prix. "It feels fantastic. The best bit was that the pupils came up afterwards and asked questions. You could really see how curious they were about what we do. Hopefully we’ve inspired some future researchers" says Inta Gribonika, Laboratory of Barrier Immunity at Department of Laboratory Medi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/inta-gribonika-winner-lund-universitys-heat-researchers-grand-prix - 2026-10-26

Where will the next flood strike? By combining AI and geographic information, a new EU-funded project aims to help us understand the societal challenges of the future. Lund University is leading the initiative. GeoAI, or geospatial artificial intelligence, combines AI with geographic information. This may include satellite imagery, maps, sensor data, transport information and environmental or popu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-eu-project-ai-and-geography-genius - 2026-10-26

With great sadness, Lund University has received the news that Eva Wiberg, Professor of Italian Studies and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Lund University, has passed away following a short illness. She was 68 years old. Eva Wiberg had a long and deep connection to Lund University. She was a Professor of Italian Studies and held several academic leadership positions at the university, including

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eva-wiberg-has-passed-away - 2026-10-26

The University encourages interdisciplinary research, but how do researchers learn to navigate different disciplinary traditions, academic hierarchies and leadership roles? And what can researchers at different stages of their careers learn from one another’s experiences? PhD student Kimberly Montañez is exploring these questions in collaboration with the Agenda 2030 Graduate School. The seminar i

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/across-disciplines-across-careers-intergenerational-conversation - 2026-10-26

The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be invited to a second interview for the position of deputy vice-chancellor. The candidates will be interviewed by the Recruitment Committee at the end of October. Those who have been invited to a second interview, and who have agreed to continue taking part in the process, are:Annika Olsson, professor, Lunds universitet Johannes Pers

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/five-candidates-reach-second-interview-position-deputy-vice-chancellor - 2026-10-26

Det är inte svårt att argumentera för varför tvärvetenskap eller interdisciplinär forskning är viktigt. Många forskare inser att dagens och morgondagens forskningsfrågor kräver kompetens från flera discipliner. Färre vet hur man tar nästa steg. Hur hittar man människor att arbeta med? Hur utvecklar man idéer tillsammans? Hur söker man finansiering för projekt som inte ryms inom ett enda ämne? Dett

https://www.pi.lu.se/artikel/pufendorf-academy-fyller-ett-behov-och-vill-mer - 2026-10-26

Forskare vid Lunds universitet vill undersöka hur trygghet kan skapas genom infrastruktur. Genom att integrera stadsbyggnad, handelsforskning och kulturdriven platsutveckling vill FORMAS-projektet Trygga rum undersöka hur trygghet kan skapas kollektivt genom de som verkar på de otrygga platserna. I projektet Från fragment till flöden: Trygga rum i centrala utkanter kommer de titta på stadsdelen Gå

https://www.ses.lu.se/artikel/nytt-formas-projekt-ska-skapa-trygghet-genom-platsutveckling - 2026-10-26