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Plan for a change of telephony provider and the freeze on new subscriptions 9 February to 10 March. Allow for longer delivery times for the purchase of mobile phones and computers in 2026.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/it-news-smoother-2026-plan-your-telephony-and-computing-needs - 2026-05-01
From 1 January 2026, new guidelines for business travel apply. The rules are broadly the same as before, except with regards to air travel. The new guidelines mean that you are to choose biofuel where this is possible and avoid connecting flights. This is to reduce climate impact.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-guidelines-business-travel-and-new-options-rail-travel-europe - 2026-05-01
Generative AI is quickly changing the way we work, learn and create knowledge. To address this development, a new AI policy has been developed to provide employees and students with guiding principles on how to use the technology in a responsible, ethical and transparent manner.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-ai-policy-provide-guidance - 2026-05-01
Sigrid Hemels is Professor of Tax Law at Erasmus School of Law (Erasmus University, Rotterdam). She is internationally well known and has been involved with LUSEM since 2018, first as a visiting professor and since 2022 as an adjunct professor. Sigrid Hemels is highly appreciated by both colleagues and students at the Department of Commercial and Business Law at LUSEM and has made many important c
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/professor-tax-law-appointed-honorary-doctor-lusem - 2026-05-01
The LUSEM Library is making it even easier for students to study and access relevant information. From this semester onwards, the library has extended its opening hours. On weekdays, the library now remains open one hour longer, until 9:00 pm, with staffed hours from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and self-service access before and after. The library is also open on weekends, offering self-service access on
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/extended-opening-hours-and-improved-access-resources - 2026-05-01
Researchers, doctoral students, lecturers or readers at Lund University can now apply for the faculties’ travel and research grants.Applications can be made from 22 January to 11 February.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/faculty-travel-and-research-grants - 2026-05-01
In connection with the new appointment of the University's Vice-Chancellor, the Elector College representatives from LUSEM would like to invite staff to an open house discussion at Faculty on 6 February between 13:00 and 15:00. "We encourage everyone who would like to stop by for a cup of coffee and a conversation about what they consider important in the choice of Vice-Chancellor, to take this op
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/about-new-vice-chancellor-what-important-lusem - 2026-05-01
Lund University is strengthening its position as one of Europe’s leading universities and ranks highest among all universities in the Nordic region. This is shown in the results of the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026, published today.Lund University is placed joint 12th in Europe, an improvement of one position compared with last year. This year’s ranking includes more than 950 universit
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-university-ranked-highest-nordic-region - 2026-05-01
The Lund University Programme for Global Excellence is the University’s largest international recruitment initiative to date, highlighting our commitment to world-leading research in strategically prioritised research areas.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-university-programme-global-excellence-2025 - 2026-05-01
When the application deadline for the position of Vice-Chancellor of Lund University passed on 1 February, 6 had applied for the position and 8 had been nominated.The term of office for the Vice-Chancellor of Lund University expires at the end of 2026. Between 17 December and 1 February, it was possible to nominate someone for the position or apply for it yourself.Learn more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/total-number-applicants-vice-chancellor-revealed - 2026-05-01
All employees now have the opportunity to increase their awareness around academic freedom and influence the University’s work in the area. Invitations to discussions at faculties and divisions will be sent out during the spring.Are we overly influenced by the demands of financiers and politicians? Are we muted by self-censorship and the Overton Window? What does academic freedom really mean, and
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/take-opportunity-express-your-opinion-academic-freedom - 2026-05-01
Lund University has overall responsibility for ensuring that research conducted at the University is carried out in accordance with good research practice. All employees who participate in research activities at Lund University have a responsibility to comply with good research practice. This means complying with legally binding provisions such as laws, regulations and rules, but also respecting e
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/updated-guidelines-deviations-good-research-practice - 2026-05-01
Important to know before the change of telephony, smoother room bookings with Copilot and new security advice regarding AI browsers.The physical SIM card that you have in your mobile phone, e-reader, and similar devices must be replaced. The new physical SIM cards will be sent out from week 10.Additional services Data SIM, extra. All subscriptions include one main SIM card and two extra SIM cards.
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/it-news-telephony-change-smart-feature-outlook-ai-browser - 2026-05-01
How does AI adoption in high‑stakes environments shape professional judgment, mindfulness, and institutional trust? You are all invited to register for the event, featuring researchers from across the Nordics and one from Canada. The panel discussion is part of a project funded by AI Lund and takes place at the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies from 09:30 on 23 March. It aims at stimulating
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/balance-between-human-and-automation - 2026-05-01
This semester, some of the International Marketing and Brand Management students have chosen to taken a deep dive into the world of AI through their elective course titled "AI-Assisted Market Intelligence: Theory Meets Practice." Ten student groups have applied this AI-focused lens across a diverse range of industries and themes. They've examined how AI might reshape politics, transform the food i
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/what-if-everything-you-assume-about-future-ai-wrong - 2026-05-01
Contemporary scholarship increasingly speaks of capitalism(s) rather than a singular capitalism. Platform economies, gig work, extractive markets, aestheticized consumer cultures, and criminalized market formations coexist and overlap, generating distinct configurations of power, precarity, and harm. This seminar brings together scholars working with different conceptualizations of capitalism alon
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-capitalisms-violence - 2026-05-01
CSR research has increasingly moved beyond a narrow focus on firm performance to broader questions about the role of business in society. In this seminar, Professor Christopher Wickert discusses key developments in the field and highlights emerging directions for future research, including the role of governments, how to measure real social and environmental impact, and how CSR research can addres
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/business-centric-society-centric-csr-where-csr-research-headed - 2026-05-01
For the second year in a row, we invite you to LUSEM Pedagogical Week – a dedicated week to explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Throughout the week there will be seminars, workshops and other activities relating to teaching and pedagogy at this the second edition of LUSEM Pedagogical Week. For more information and the full schedule follow the link.LUSEM Pedagogical Week 2026 –
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lusem-pedagogical-week-2026 - 2026-05-01
The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be called for a first interview for the position of Vice-Chancellor. The candidates will be interviewed by the Recruitment Committee in March.The candidates called for a first interview are:Aylin Ahadi, professor, Lund UniversityMats Benner, professor, Lund UniversityMartin Malmsten, professor, University of CopenhagenErik Renström, p
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/five-candidates-called-interview-vice-chancellor-position - 2026-05-01
The Electoral College is now starting the process of appointing three new academic staff representatives to the University Board for the next term of office. The term of office for the three current members ends on 30 April 2026, and the new members will be appointed for the period 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029.The process of appointing academic staff representatives is regulated by the Higher Educa
