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The University building. Photo: Mikael Risedal A new three-year term of office has begun for the University’s eight deans. Five are new in the role, while three have been around for some time. LUM has put a few questions to each of them. Annika Olsson, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), second term of office Annika Olsson. Photo: Kennet Ruona What’s the first thing you will be working on as dean? “Sinc
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-term-deans - 2025-08-28
Recently Dick Harrison had his 105th book published. Photo: Charlotte Carlberg Bärg Dick Harrison is 57 years old and has written 105 books. He lectures all over the country, is a regular expert on TV and radio, runs a podcast, and writes articles for magazines and two columns a week in one of Sweden’s largest newspapers. “Teaching is my calling, though, the thing closest to my identity.” It’s win
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/dick-harrison-brand - 2025-08-28
Save the date – Lund University's Teaching and Learning Conference November 14th 2024. This year's theme is: Connecting teachers – Changing LU from Within. The conference welcomes all employees at Lund University who are interested in and engaged in teaching and pedagogical development, and is organised by the Faculty of Medicine together with the Division for Higher Education Development, AHU.The
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/welcome-contribute-lund-universitys-teaching-and-learning-conference - 2025-08-28
Photos from the procession at the ceremony 2023. The Faculties’ honorary doctors for 2024 have been announced. They will be honoured at the doctoral degree conferment ceremony on 31 May 2024. Below is a summary of each faculty's choice of honorary doctors. Lund University School of Economics and Management Martha Bailey (to the left) and Anna Breman will both attend the doctoral ceremony in Lund o
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/faculties-honorary-doctors-2024 - 2025-08-28
The University continues the work of strengthening and developing our international impact through Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE). There are now roadmaps for 2024 decided by the Vice-Chancellor for all geographical areas where the University operates. The roadmaps describe prioritised activities in research, education, innovation and cooperation and guide the university-wide global engagement. At
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/global-dynamic-engagement-roadmaps-2024-are-now-available - 2025-08-28
Innovation and successful higher education institutions go hand in hand. It would be difficult to name a well-renowned university that is not also strong on innovation issues. At Lund University, we have been working on innovation for a long time and in a variety of ways, not least in terms of research results that in turn have resulted in start-up companies. Many of these companies have also bene
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/why-does-innovation-matter - 2025-08-28
The annual report for 2023 has now been finalised and submitted to the Government. It reports that the University continues to develop positively, with lots of reasons to be cheerful. The annual report summarises the University's activities with a complete set of figures and reports on the remit and achievement of objectives. The year 2023 saw the University receive its first Nobel Prize through A
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/annual-report-2023-now-complete - 2025-08-28
The deadline to apply for reimbursement for medicines purchased in 2022 and 2023 is 31 March 2024. The application is submitted via Primula – costs must be supported by a digital print-out from the high-cost database or scanned prescription details. Due to new rules in general agreements on pay and benefits for government employees, employees can now only apply for reimbursement of medication cost
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-reimbursement-medication-costs-2022-and-2023-end-march - 2025-08-28
Lund University has recently revised its guidelines and procedures regarding risky and harmful use of, for example, drugs, alcohol, gambling and gaming. The purpose of the guidelines is to create the conditions for a work environment that is developing, stimulating, safe and secure for everyone working at the university.The University has also developed associated routines for managers responsible
The Vice-Chancellor has decided on a new policy to widen participation on study programmes. Widening participation is an important part of the University’s efforts to be an inclusive higher education institution that welcomes everyone to higher education. The University is to work for diversity in education, stimulate underrepresented groups to apply to higher education and work to counteract soci
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-policy-widening-participation - 2025-08-28
In 2020, the UN General Assembly received a report on academic freedom from the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Based on the report, a working group has consulted widely and drafted 9 ’Principles for Implementing the Right of Academic Freedom’. These principles are now released to guide the protection of academic freedom. Dis
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/seminar-8-april-principles-implementing-and-safeguarding-academic-freedom - 2025-08-28
Are you interested in teaching abroad for a semester or in seeking funding to work on the renewal and development of university-wide internationalisation? Welcome to an information and inspiration meeting on 10 April about the STINT programmes Teaching Sabbatical and STINT Strategic Grants for Internationalisation. Several of LU's former Teaching Sabbatical Fellows will attend the meeting to answe
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/information-meeting-about-stint-programmes-10-april - 2025-08-28
Lund University's Teaching and Learning Conference LUTL 2024, will be held on 14 November with the theme: Connecting teachers – Changing from Within. Welcome to the Faculty of Medicine for this years’ Lund University's Teaching and Learning Conference. Teaching staff and students from all faculties are welcome to contribute to the success of the conference by sharing your expertise and insights re
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/call-abtracts-lund-universitys-teaching-and-learning-conference-until-31-march - 2025-08-28
Over the past seven years, Sustainability Week has established itself as a key meeting place to discuss the transition to a sustainable society. This year, Lund University together with Lund Municipality gathers over 70 events in the program – where issues relating to everything from biodiversity and climate change to democracy, urban development and cultural expression are highlighted. April 8-13
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainability-week-lund-8-13-april - 2025-08-28
A new centre under the name REAL – Centre for Retail and Logistics – is currently being established at Campus Helsingborg. The University and the City of Helsingborg will each contribute funding worth SEK 4 million. A lot is happening in the area of retail and logistics, developments that are placing new demands on the sector. It is therefore especially pleasing that a new interdisciplinary centre
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-initiative-tomorrows-retail-and-logistics-0 - 2025-08-28
Odeum has been granted SEK 800,000 by the foundation Sparbanksstiftelsen Finn for a period of two semesters to expand its activities at Science Village Hall, starting in 2025. A new concert venue, Science Village Hall, will be completed at Brunnshög in the spring of 2025. Conferences, concerts and other events will be staged at the hall.“The donation will be used to cover the additional costs invo
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/odeums-concert-activities-science-village-hall-be-funded-sparbanksstiftelsen-finn - 2025-08-28
The University offers a broad range of professional development activities that contribute to career development for those working in education or research, either within or outside academia. To enhance opportunities to attract, retain and develop staff, Lund University has highlighted a number of career opportunities for academic staff.The career development activities are in English, and most ar
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/spring-programme-seminars-and-workshops-academic-staff - 2025-08-28
The Main University Building is set for a renovation and the project planning has now begun. The first task is to describe how a renovated Main University Building can work in technical terms in relation to the functions that are planned, all with a basic requirement to take the building’s cultural-historical aspects into account. The aim is to have a Main University Building that is open to all,
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/project-planning-main-university-building-underway - 2025-08-28
The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. The application is open until May 15.See our courses and apply directly via the course web pages.The courses we offer in English during the autumn are:Three variants of the introductory courseTeaching and Learning in Higher Education, classroom 2 weeks.Teaching and Learning in Higher Educati
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-ahus-higher-education-teaching-and-learning-courses-autumn - 2025-08-28
Christie Nicoson in the middle is the winner2024, in addition Alezini Loxa and Phil Flores were getting honorary mentions. Research on climate change, gender and peace, sustainable migration and electric scooters are recognised in this year's edition of the Agenda 2030 Award. The winner is Christie Nicoson, a PhD student at the Department of Political Science, who will be celebrated and present he
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/agenda-2030-award-research-climate-change-gender-and-peace - 2025-08-28
