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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 - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-mailing-lists-scams-and-emails - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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 - 2026-10-30

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 Pe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/five-candidates-reach-second-interview-position-deputy-vice-chancellor - 2026-10-30

Several of Lund University’s web services were proactively shut down as a precaution on 21 October after a security risk was discovered affecting web services worldwide. The incident affected millions of websites. LU’s web environment and other services were brought back into operation after the necessary security measures had been implemented. Thanks to the swift action taken, there is no increas

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/web-services-temporarily-shut-down-address-security-risk-0 - 2026-10-30

Donor Ebba Fischer and researchers Mikael Dolsten and Karl Johan Åström have, in various ways, had an important impact on research, education and society. They have now been awarded Lund University’s Gold Medal – the University’s highest honour. Lund University’s Gold Medal is awarded to individuals who have made particularly significant contributions to the University and society. “This year’s me

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/three-awarded-lund-universitys-gold-medal-significant-contributions - 2026-10-30

How do some people experience work as meaningful? Organisational researcher, Rachel Waldo at LUSEM, 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 Vuitton), she shows that brands do more than attract customers. They can also shape how employees un

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/how-luxury-brands-become-source-meaning-work - 2026-10-30

Hur kan konst och kultur bidra till en hållbar framtid? Den 2 december bjuder Kulturforum och Hållbarhetsforum vid Lunds universitet in till en eftermiddag där forskare, lärare, konstnärer och besökare utforskar frågan tillsammans. Evenemanget är öppet för alla. Nu gör dessa två forum gemensam sak och anordnar en eftermiddag om konstens och kulturens betydelse för en hållbar framtid. Under rubrike

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/konst-och-kultur-oppnar-samtal-om-en-hallbar-framtid - 2026-10-30

Nu blir det lättare för internationella medarbetare att använda IT-tjänster med stark autentisering. Från den 3 december behöver du ansluta till VPN för att nå Primula hemifrån. Dessutom finns driftinformation om universitetets IT-tjänster på en ny webbplats. Enklare att använda Freja för internationella medarbetare  Nu är det lättare för internationella medarbetare att få tillgång till Freja och

https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/artikel/nytt-om-it-enklare-freja-registrering-vpn-krav-primula-och-ny-driftinformation - 2026-10-30

Just under a year ago, it was announced that Lund University had been ranked number one in the world in the QS annual ranking of universities’ work on sustainability. Now that we are anxiously awaiting the publication of the 2027 rankings, it is worth reflecting on what it has meant to be number one this year. The first things that spring to mind are feelings of joy and pride. These were sentiment

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/year-world-number-one-sustainability-what-has-it-meant-us - 2026-10-30