Published 19 May 2025 Travelling on business can present challenges and risks, especially when visiting areas with heightened security risks. To ensure safe and well-planned journeys, a new checklist has been launched, providing comprehensive guidance and concrete tips when travelling on business. The new checklist has been developed to support staff and managers in making informed risk assessment

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-checklist-improves-safety-when-travelling-work - 2025-07-04

By carina [dot] holmberg_pousette [at] er [dot] lu [dot] se (Carina Holmberg Pousette) - published 17 May 2025 Photo of University of California, Berkeley. Lund University can nominate up to three candidates for participation in the application round for STINT Teaching Sabbatical 2025. The STINT Teaching Sabbatical is a programme that offers researchers and teachers the opportunity to spend the au

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-stint-teaching-sabbatical-2025 - 2025-07-04

By julia [dot] luttrup [at] ch [dot] lu [dot] se (Julia Luttrup) - published 16 May 2025 The University Board has allocated strategic funds to strengthen research and education at Campus Helsingborg. Employees can now apply for funding for research and development projects within the framework of Campus Helsingborg's strategic initiatives. The purpose of the initiative is to stimulate interdiscipl

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/strategic-funds-research-and-collaboration-campus-helsingborg - 2025-07-04

By Jonas [dot] andersson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jonas Andersson) - published 4 June 2025 Arab American University Palestine och Birzeit University. Foto- Mostfa Zoabi och Ahmad Sandouka.webp Lund University is initiating collaboration with two higher education institutions in the West Bank in Palestine. This makes it possible for Palestinian students, doctoral students and teaching

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-expands-collaboration-higher-education-institutions-palestine - 2025-07-04

By lill [dot] eriksson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Lill Eriksson) - published 26 May 2025 Then it's time to apply for affiliation to SWEAH, Sweden's only national graduate school in ageing and health. As an affiliate, you get access to a unique network, high-level courses, interdisciplinary collaborations, and the opportunity to strengthen your research profile in a rapidly growing field. SWEAH br

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/are-you-phd-student-within-ageing-and-health-become-part-sweah - 2025-07-04

By katarina [dot] lilliequist [at] skissernasmuseum [dot] lu [dot] se (Katarina Lilliequist) - published 26 May 2025 EvaMarie Lindahl, blyerts på papper, efter Joannes Bemme "Een paard aan een paal vastgebonden", 1802, 2024. Foto: EvaMarie Lindahl Artist and researcher EvaMarie Lindahl has examined the art collections of Skissernas Museum and Lund University. With an artist’s perspective and throu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lunch-showing-12-june-new-exhibition-museum-fauna - 2025-07-04

By ylva [dot] van_meeningen [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (Ylva van Meeningen) - published 28 May 2025 Photos by Yuan Liu and Quang Ngyuen from Unsplash and LU media bank. The Sustainable Development Goal number 8, ‘Decent work and economic growth’, is based on the idea that decent employment opportunities create fair globalization and reduce poverty. But the goal is often seen as conflicting with ot

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/workshop-12-september-decent-work-and-economic-growth-possibility-or-miss - 2025-07-04

Published 15 May 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s blog: On 23 May, I once again had the honour of giving the doctoral degree conferment speech in Lund’s beautiful cathedral. This year the starting point of the speech was interaction, such as that between the reason-based Age of Enlightenment and the emotionally-driven Romantic era. The interaction between sense and sensibility not only shapes our private li

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sense-and-sensibility-conferment-and-ceremony - 2025-07-04

By Jonas [dot] andersson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jonas Andersson) - published 3 June 2025 The University’s major ceremonial event, the Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony, took place on 23 May. There were degrees conferred on 239 doctors and 14 honorary doctors and 30 doctors became jubilee doctors. Despite the rainy and windy weather on the day, the procession was able to proceed to

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/hats-and-wreaths-239-doctors - 2025-07-04

By anna [dot] mansfeld [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Anna Mansfeld) - published 3 June 2025 Lund University is taking an important step to strengthen research on total defence and preparedness through the establishment of LUPREP at Campus Helsingborg.  “This is not to be a narrow-minded centre where everyone thinks the same. It will be a place for critical dialogue,” says Johan Bergström,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/much-anticipated-centre-takes-shape-johan-bergstrom-will-be-director-luprep - 2025-07-04

By karin [dot] lilja [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Karin Lilja) - published 3 June 2025 A newly procured case management system, a new Support Centre, LU Box clear out and a gentle reminder to obtain strong authentication – from 9 June it will also be required for booking business travel. New case management system procuredThe procurement of a new case management system for the entire Univ

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-case-system-support-centre-and-document-clear-out - 2025-07-04

By jenny [dot] hansson [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (Jenny Hansson) - published 2 June 2025 Nine projects have been granted funding through the Sustainability Fund and the call for applications concerning Sustainable Idea Exploration. The aim of the call is to take early ideas from research to innovation that can make a difference to society. The funded projects each receive a maximum of SEK 150,000

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainability-fund-enables-nine-new-projects - 2025-07-04

By jessika [dot] sellergren [at] lth [dot] lu [dot] se (Jessika Sellergren) - published 29 May 2025 Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström at last years Almedalen. Lund University is returning to Almedalen with a broad programme to strengthen the public discussion about higher education and research. Since the university's first participation in 2009, the commitment has grown, and this year around 50 emplo

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ai-crisis-and-quantum-lund-university-almedalen - 2025-07-04

By anna [dot] mansfeld [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Anna Mansfeld) - published 4 June 2025 The summer is approaching and soon it will be time to enjoy a well-deserved break. Allow yourself to let go of things, recharge your batteries and savour the sunshine. Annual leave is not only about relaxing, but also giving body and soul the time they need for recovery. Following the tips below can

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/preparing-your-summer-holiday - 2025-07-04

By sanna [dot] trygg [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Sanna Trygg) - published 17 June 2025 The search is on for 25 researchers from around the world in Lund University’s largest ever international recruitment drive. The main focus will be on AI research and other cutting-edge fields. Lund University’s body of researchers is getting reinforcements. If all goes according to plan, no fewer than

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/largest-global-researcher-recruitment-drive-ever - 2025-07-04

By webbansvarig [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (HR-sektionens webbansvarig) - published 16 June 2025 In Primula you can carry out many tasks relating to your employment, including viewing your salary statements, applying for annual leave, register sick leave, submit travel expenses and reporting secondary employment. From 15 September 2025, strong authentication will be required to log in to Primula. T

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/salary-system-primula-will-require-strong-authentication-login-15-september - 2025-07-04

By sophie [dot] hellstrand [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Sophie Hellstrand) - published 11 June 2025 Join us for a dynamic day that brings together researchers, technology platforms, and strategic research initiatives to spotlight the powerful synergies driving life science forward in southern Sweden. Theme for 2025: “Accelerating strategic research through collaboration, infrastructure, and innovat

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/scilifelab-lund-day-23-october - 2025-07-04

By agata [dot] garpenlind [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Agata Garpenlind) - published 10 June 2025 Maria Ekelin with her daughter Sigrid in Austin, Texas. Private image. A few years ago, Maria Ekelin, programme director for our midwifery programme at the University of Texas, taught within the framework of STINT Teaching Sabbatical. "I'm passionate about educational issues and always have the Univers

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-apply-teaching-sabbatical-among-most-fun-things-ive-done-teacher - 2025-07-04

By stina [dot] lundkvist [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (Stina Lundkvist) - published 13 June 2025 Agenda 2030 Award winner Jesica López presents her research at the awards ceremony during Sustainability Week. Photo Stina Lundkvist. The ninth Sustainability Week took place on a sunny week in early May and attracted many visitors with its wide range of topics and activities. Over 3500 visitors particip

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/great-engagement-during-sustainability-week-2025 - 2025-07-04

By jonas [dot] andersson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Jonas Andersson) - published 17 June 2025 Johan Malmström, Eric Warrant and Andres Rantzer. Johan Malmström, Eric Warrant and Anders Rantzer have all been awarded ERC Advanced Grants. Along with other grants from the European Research Council (ERC), this makes it Lund University’s most successful year ever with a total of 15 granted pr

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/three-researchers-receive-erc-advanced-grants-lund-universitys-most-successful-year-ever - 2025-07-04