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The Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens international peace and security and violates international law and the European security order. Lund University stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian higher education institutions. Please read more about this on the Univerity's central page HERE.
https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/regarding-situation-ukraine - 2026-05-27
The 2022 PhD positions in Human Geography have now been advertised! The doctoral candidate program amounts to 240 credits (equivalent to four years of full-time study). It formally ends with the doctoral candidate publicly defending his/her printed doctoral thesis. The holder of a doctoral position has a primary obligation to successfully fulfil the third cycle of education ending with a PhD degre
https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/2022-phd-positions-human-geography - 2026-05-27
Between April 4–19th the University's general study guidance service offers drop-in guidance over phone and zoom. Between April 4–19th the University's general study guidance service offers drop-in guidance over phone and zoom, every work day between 10.00 - 14.00, and between 14.00 - 18.00 on April 7th and 13th. You can find more information about this on Lund University's website: Swedish and
https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/drop-study-guidance - 2026-05-27
Here's a note from the Academic Support Center: The writing sessions for the Spring 2022 semester have now started! You can find more information about the writing sessions, current dates and how to register on this link: Writing sessions. Do you have any short, specific questions about academic writing or study strategies? Or do you just want to know what help is available from the Academic Suppo
https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/newsletter-academic-support-center - 2026-05-27
Swedish development research network meets senior lecturer at the Department of Human Geography Vasna Ramasar at the Department of Human Geography gets interviewed by the Swedish development research network
https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/meet-vasna-ramasar - 2026-05-27
The Syrian "refugee crisis" in Europe and the war in Ukraine have highlighted the limitations of traditional asylum systems. It has also highlighted the potential of alternative approaches, such as temporary protection instruments. A new research project, focusing on Ukrainians and Syrians, is being launched to explore the potential of different legal and safe pathways. The project, called "Refuge
https://www.law.lu.se/article/new-project-explore-alternative-pathways-refugees-enter-europe - 2026-05-27
Han Somsen has newly been appointed professor in environmental law at the Faculty of Law. He is best known for his recommendation that bird-killing cats should be kept indoors. “Humans see themselves as the kings of the hill, which extends to their cats. If you question this, many people get very angry. I got death threats,” says Han Somsen. Han Somsen’s latest position was as professor at Tilburg
https://www.law.lu.se/article/law-professor-who-wants-put-nature-above-law - 2026-05-27
How are human rights affected during an ongoing war? By invading Ukraine, Russia is not only violating international law - it is also preventing people in Ukraine from enjoying the most basic human rights, such as the right to health care, medicine and education. Lena Halldenius and Jessica Almqvist, both professors of human rights and coordinators of Lund University's new profile area Human Right
https://www.law.lu.se/article/human-rights-during-war-and-unrest - 2026-05-27
Every year, the Law Students' Union (Juridiska Föreningen, or JF) presents a pedagogical prize to a teacher at the faculty who students consider to be an excellent educator and who has thereby contributed to a better education. In 2023, Evan Collins, a doctoral student, is being awarded the prize. The motivation states, among other things, that Evan Collins is being recognized for fostering an env
https://www.law.lu.se/article/evan-collins-awarded-pedagogical-prize-law-students-union-0 - 2026-05-27
The Vice-Chancellor has decided to appoint Martin Sunnqvist as a Professor in Legal History at the Faculty of Law. Martin Sunnqvist's research focuses on comparative legal history, with a specific emphasis on the history of constitutional law and procedural law. His doctoral thesis examined the history of judicial review of legislation in the Nordic countries. Currently, Martin Sunnqvist is conduc
https://www.law.lu.se/article/new-professor-legal-history - 2026-05-27
This year, the Franco-German Henrik Enderlein Prize for academic excellence went to legal scholar Vladislava Stoyanova. The human rights expert from Lund University received the award for her excellent research on European migration, the rights of refugees and the fight to curb human trafficking. The Henrik Enderlein Prize is endowed with 10,000 euros and was jointly established in 2022 by the Her
https://www.law.lu.se/article/human-rights-expert-vladislava-stoyanova-receives-henrik-enderlein-prize-2023 - 2026-05-27
The first decades of the 21st century have been marked by crisis. Anna Zemskova, who recently defended her dissertation in constitutional law at Lund University, points to two crucial factors for protecting the rule of law in the EU during economic emergencies. In her thesis, Anna Zemskova emphasizes the importance of protecting the rule of law in the EU, which is defined in Article 2 of the Treat
https://www.law.lu.se/article/important-not-take-rule-law-granted-europe - 2026-05-27
The Appointments Committee has on June 27 decided to appoint Linnea Wegerstad as Associate Professor in criminal law. Linnea Wegerstad's research interest are broadly in the field of law, gender and sexuality, with a focus on criminal law, sexual offenses and feminist legal theory. A common thread in her research is the role of criminal law in society and how areas of knowledge other than law can
https://www.law.lu.se/article/new-associate-professor-criminal-law - 2026-05-27
The 22nd international heraldic colloquium was held 16-19 August 2023 in Lund. The theme was "Heraldry and the law". The lectures covered everything from the legal regulation of heraldry in different countries, now and historically, to the meaning and interpretation of legal symbols. The International Academy of Heraldry (Académie Internationale d’Héraldique, AIH) was founded in Paris in 1949 by s
https://www.law.lu.se/article/spotlight-heraldry-and-law - 2026-05-27
During the fall of 2023, the Faculty of Law is announcing a doctoral position in civil law with a specialization in property law. The application period for the position is from August 16th to September 27th. Read more about the doctoral position.
https://www.law.lu.se/article/faculty-announcing-doctoral-position-private-law - 2026-05-27
During the fall of 2023, the Faculty of Law is announcing a postdoctor position in public law with focus on environmental and administrative law The application period for the position is from August 31st to September 30th. Read more about the postdoctor position.
We hereby announce that: LL.M Alezini Loxa for the Degree of Doctor of Laws in EU Law has written a doctoral dissertation entitled: Sustainability and EU Migration Law, What Place for Migrants` Rights? The doctoral dissertation is made available at the university library. The defense will take place at Pufendorfsalen, Lilla Gråbrödersgatan 3, Lund Thursday October 5, 2023, at. 10:15 Faculty o
https://www.law.lu.se/article/alezini-loxas-final-defence-eu-law - 2026-05-27
Four researchers from Lund University have been awarded ERC Starting Grants. One of them is Daria Davitti, a researcher in the Faculty of Law. This marks the first time that an ERC grant has been awarded to a legal department in Sweden The ERC Starting Grant is aimed at researchers in the early stages of their career and has scientific excellence as its sole selection criterion. Researchers will r
https://www.law.lu.se/article/erc-starting-grant-daria-davitti - 2026-05-27
The faculty of law is announcing post-doc positions in EU-law or human rights and international law and human rights. The last day of application is November 1, 2023. For further information regarding the post-doc position in EU-law or human rights. For further information regarding the post-doc position in international law and human rights. Contact Jenny Lindskogjenny [dot] lindskog [at] jur [d
The 2023 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy will be jointly awarded to Associate Professor and former Ambassador Marie Jacobsson and Ambassador Marja Lehto for their pivotal roles advancing environmental law and policy to protect the environment in times of armed conflicts. The ceremony for the 2023 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy honoring Marie Jacob
https://www.law.lu.se/article/elisabeth-haub-award-2023-associate-professor-faculty-law - 2026-05-27
