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Art and culture initiatives at Lund University are continuing to develop, with a view to integrating art and artistic perspectives and methods into teaching and research in various ways. At the same time, we have secured a top position in terms of sustainability in the QS World University Rankings. Many researchers and teaching staff in the field of sustainability – in the broadest sense – make us

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/art-shaping-future-culture-and-sustainability-join-forces - 2026-10-12

The term of office of the deputy vice-chancellor of Lund University will expire at the end of 2026. Between 10 August and 14 September, it was possible to nominate someone for the post or to apply for it yourself. In parallel with the open recruitment process, an external recruitment agency conducted an executive search to identify suitable candidates who met the person specification. Following th

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/applications-and-nominations-deputy-vice-chancellor - 2026-10-12

As part of the Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE) initiative, the University is offering funding to encourage collaborations and activities that strengthen our international impact in research, education, innovation and collaboration. Here are the calls for applications for this autumn Application period: 15 September-20 OctoberGet Started FundingApply for funding to develop collaborations that may l

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funding-international-collaborations-and-activities-2026-0 - 2026-10-12

Through the Finance 2030 and Purchasing 2030 projects, the University aims to develop its support for finance and purchasing to meet the needs of the future. The work is to be based on the organisation’s needs and examine how systems, processes and working methods can be simplified. New procurements for system supportThe contracts for several key system support solutions, including Raindance, EOS

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-projects-will-shape-future-financial-support-and-make-things-easier-organisation - 2026-10-12

Elections for health and safety representatives will be held this autumn. Take the opportunity to nominate yourself or a colleague for this important role. The University’s health and safety representatives play a key role in preventive health and safety work. Would you like to be involved in shaping your work environment? As a health and safety representative, you play an important role in this w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/make-difference-your-work-environment-become-health-and-safety-representative - 2026-10-12

As part of LundaPride, the University is inviting everyone to take part in the Pride parade. The LundaPride parade will take place on 20 September, and the University wants to join in and mark the occasion. Pro Vice-Chancellor Jimmie Kristensson invites students and staff to join the parade behind the University’s banner. At 13:00: Assembly at Palaestra, Paradisgatan 4, Lund. 13:30: We head to Lun

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/join-university-lundapride-parade-20-september - 2026-10-12

This autumn, the local climate initiative CoAction is organising a cycling challenge, in which employees are encouraged to swap the car, bus or train for a bike ride. 85 people from Lund University signed up for the challenge and are now cycling to work. ‘Cykelsprånget’ is a joint challenge for those who work in Lund and do not usually cycle to work. For six weeks participants must cycle at least

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/85-employees-take-part-cycling-challenge - 2026-10-12

A new feature from Storydesk takes you inside MAX IV and shows how research at the atomic level is helping companies to develop medicines, packaging and more sustainable materials. Using one of the world’s most powerful and intense light sources, researchers at MAX IV can study structures that are invisible to the human eye. Read about how synchrotron light works and discover the tangible benefits

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/storydesk-how-max-iv-can-boost-competitiveness-industry - 2026-10-12

Sweden has a total of eight lead authors contributing to the upcoming IPCC report. Three of them are from Lund University. In addition, there is also one other representative from Lund University. The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has appointed authors for its Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) - four of the researchers are from Lund University.“These appointments are a strong

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/four-lund-researchers-worlds-most-influential-climate-panel - 2026-10-12

The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be called for an initial interview for the post of deputy vice-chancellor. The Recruitment Committee will interview the candidates in September. The candidates called for an initial interview are:Jessica Abbott, professor, Lund UniversityCharlotta Johnsson, professor, Lund UniversityAnnika Olsson, professor, Lund UniversityJohannes Pe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eight-candidates-called-interview-post-deputy-vice-chancellor - 2026-10-12

Take a break during the working day and experience art over lunch. Skissernas Museum is offering lunchtime guided tours of the exhibition Public Domain on 20, 21 and 23 October. Skissernas Museum presents the first major presentation of A Kassen’s art to a Swedish audience. The exhibition Public Domain provides a retrospective survey where the art group’s significant public artworks are presented.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lunchtime-guided-tour-exhibition-public-domain - 2026-10-12

Around 500 people gathered behind Lund University’s banner in the LundaPride parade, which took place for the fourth time on 20 September.  As in previous years, the university invited staff and students to a gathering at Lundagård prior to the parade. The group then marched together in the procession behind the university’s banner.Despite the rain, there was a large turnout and the atmosphere was

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/strong-university-turnout-years-lundapride - 2026-10-12

Applications are now open for the Division for Higher Education Development's (AHU) teaching and learning courses for spring 2027. The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. The application period is open until 1 November. Information about the courses and application procedures is available on AHU's course pages.Courses offered in E

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-ahus-higher-education-teaching-and-learning-courses-spring-2027 - 2026-10-12

A university where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to develop on an equal basis is something we create together. Gender equality and equal opportunities are not just about guidelines and processes, but about how we treat one another in our day-to-day lives and what sort of university we want to be. Work on gender equality and equal opportunities is an important part of the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/together-we-are-strengthening-our-work-gender-equality-and-equal-opportunities - 2026-10-12

Three new artists have been selected for the artist-in-residence programme at MAX IV. Through the convergence of art and research, they will explore and give expression to the research carried out at the facility. During the year, MAX IV at Lund University has had the great pleasure of hosting an artist-in-residence, an artist who has been staying at the facility to translate the research carried

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/three-new-artists-residence-max-iv - 2026-10-12

From 22 November, the university will switch to Tempest Security Sverige AB as its security provider for the Lund and Malmö campuses. They will also receive all alarms from the university at their control centre. To ensure that the transition from the current provider, Securitas Bevakning AB, to the new provider goes as smoothly as possible, security guards from both companies will be present on t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-security-provider-lund-and-malmo-campuses - 2026-10-12

Lund University is a campus-based university where teaching and research are primarily carried out on campus. At the same time, remote work can be a valuable complement in certain situations. The University has had guidelines on remote work for technical and administrative staff since 2021. There are now also guidelines that set out the remote work conditions for teaching staff, researchers and as

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/remote-work-teaching-staff-researchers-and-associate-researchers - 2026-10-12

Alzheimer’s researcher Sebastian Palmqvist has been awarded USD 19.4 million (SEK 190 million) from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Aging (NIA). The funds are to be used to develop a clinical test based on the biomarker MTBR-tau243. The goal is to develop an FDA-approved blood test within five years that will benefit patients. “It’s a great pleasure to

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sek-190-million-awarded-alzheimers-diagnostics-research - 2026-10-12

Lund University is ranked 104 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. Although the University's position slipped slightly, its overall score remains largely unchanged. THE WUR is one of the world's leading university rankings and assesses institutions based on factors such as research impact, teaching environment, international collaboration and reputation.Lund Universi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-ranking-shows-lund-universitys-international-position - 2026-10-12

Quantum technology is high on the agenda, with research taking place across several areas at Lund University. Now, the university’s quantum researchers are being brought together in a new centre based at the Faculty of Engineering. The centre aims to strengthen collaboration in quantum science, raise the visibility of research in the field, and create better conditions for new ideas to emerge. Qua

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-centre-brings-together-lund-universitys-quantum-research - 2026-10-12