Digital degree certificates will be introduced in April as part of the University’s focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability. This means that degree certificates no longer need to be printed out on paper and sent by post. The processing of degree certificates will be faster, smoother and more secure for students, doctoral students and administrators. The change applies to all first,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/digital-degree-certificates-be-introduced - 2025-08-28

In just two weeks, Zhengyao Lu, Researcher in Physical Geography at Lund University, gained 60,000 reads of his article about gigantic solar farms. How could this be? We were curious to know if Zhengyao Lu had any tips for others who are interested in writing about their research for a wider audience. Following the publication of a new piece of research with international colleagues – Zhengyao Lu,

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Fredrik Tufvesson, a professor of Communications Engineering at LTH, is in the midst of developing 6G technology for use in the 2030s. Photo: Jessika Sellergren Everyone is familiar with the frustration that comes when otherwise excellent mobile phone reception suddenly drops out. The moment when all mobile communication becomes impossible. But why does this happen and what is really behind the nu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/energy-efficiency-key-future-6g-technology - 2025-08-28

Project managers Lena Christensen and Rachel Forsyth have focused on ways to make evaluating teaching in academic career progression easier. Photo: Minna Wallén-Widung Teaching is to be as highly valued as research when it comes to appointments and promotions. Despite this ambition, it has rarely worked that way in practice. A recently completed project provides a new framework which will help fac

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-initiative-raise-status-teaching - 2025-08-28

Sverre Spoelstra is currently doing research on gamification in high-performance organisations and algorithmic leadership. Photo: Louise Larsson In just a few years, artificial intelligence has gone from horror film bogie man to a tool integrated into every phone and computer. From spell check to shopping recommendations – and now to allocating tasks at work and measuring performance. LUM met with

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/will-your-next-boss-be-artificially-intelligent - 2025-08-28

What was the rear of the King’s House has become the front, with the creation of new entrance through a former window recess now opening onto University Square. Photo. Kennet Ruona The packing crates are emptied, new furniture is in place, the art is hung, and the tech is working. The Offices of the Vice-Chancellor and staff have moved into the King’s House. The new entrance opens onto the Univers

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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