Published 8 January 2025 Illuminated image of what is known as "Kunskapsstråket". Image: Lund Municipality On 11–12 December, the Board of the Faculty of Science and the Board of Lund University of Technology (LTH) made a decision regarding the faculties' joint establishment in Science Village and outlined the next steps in the process.The decisions, based on proposals from the Operations Steering

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/board-decision-next-steps-universitys-establishment-science-village - 2025-07-05

Published 12 March 2025 Librarians Fredrik Larsson and Britta Smångs, together with their colleagues, have developed a knowledge series that provides research staff with brief digital insights on topics ranging from relevant AI applications to the basics of ORCiD. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, researchers must constantly adapt to new tools, meet increasing demands on visibility, and nav

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/our-librarians-guide-researchers-digital-knowledge-bites - 2025-07-05

Published 26 March 2025 Bild av Jakob Rosén (Unsplash). Although emissions from air travel at Lund University have slightly decreased compared to last year*, longer journeys remain a major source of emissions. Now, a group of five researchers from different departments is tackling the challenge of shifting travel norms and reducing air travel with fresh perspectives. Funded by the University's Sus

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/researchers-aim-change-travel-norms-and-reduce-air-travel-lund-university - 2025-07-05

Published 26 March 2025 In March this year, LINXS received a new organisational placement within the Faculty of Science. Rather than being part of the Department of Chemistry, LINXS is now established as a separate unit reporting directly to the Dean. The decision follows a strategic review and an external evaluation of the organisation conducted last year, both of which yielded very positive resu

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/faculty-management-strengthens-links-linxs - 2025-07-05

Published 10 April 2025 LUNA's Head of Corporate Relations Chelsea Ann Connell in the midst of the ATLAS bustle. Image by C. Schubert. With over 40 exhibitors and thousands of visitors, this year’s ATLAS Career Fair was the largest to date! The annual career fair, organised by LUNA – the Science Student Union – with support from the Faculty of Science, brings together students, PhD candidates, com

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/record-interest-years-atlas-career-fair - 2025-07-05

Published 11 April 2025 Carina Jarl, project manager at the faculty office, is together with Tobias Nilsson, investigator at the same office, the faculty’s point of contact for matters related to export control. Photo: C. Schubert Export control are regulations used to govern the export of military and dual-use goods—items with both civilian and military applications. While these rules are often a

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/getting-grips-export-control-what-you-researcher-need-know - 2025-07-05

Published 11 April 2025 Meeting of the Faculty Board of Science 9 April 2025.DecisionsThe matters for decision concerned the procedure for allocating faculty funding to research infrastructure initiatives, as well as the degree requirements for the one-year Master’s programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Physical Geography.Information and discussionAn annual cycle of the Faculty

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/summary-faculty-science-board-meeting-9-april-2025 - 2025-07-05

Published 23 April 2025 Commuting by bike or public transport is a simple and effective step towards greater sustainability. Image: Unsplash Sustainability is a priority – not only for the Faculty of Science but for the entire university. Working sustainably is not only about reducing climate and environmental impact – it also contributes to a more stimulating, safe, and inclusive workplace. Lund

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/five-ways-be-even-more-sustainable-work - 2025-07-05

Published 22 April 2025 In the photo, from left: Sajitha Sasidharan, Postdoc; Sara Linse, Co-applicant of the centre; Anna Stradner, Coordinator of the Graduate School; Emma Sparr, Centre Director. Seated from left: Nicole Galenkamp, Postdoc, and Ferdinand Fandrei, Postdoc. When the Swedish Research Council announced funding for so-called "centres of excellence" almost three years ago, a total of

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/commons-centre-excellence-focus-common-ground - 2025-07-05

Published 23 April 2025 During the summer of 2025, the Geolibrary will move from its current location in Geocentrum II to new premises on the upper floor of the Astronomy Building at Sölvegatan 27A. Due to the move, the library will be closed from 9 June to 31 August. Please also note that the library will be closed on 6 June for Sweden’s National Day.Borrowing materials for the summerThe print co

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/geolibrary-moving-astronomy-building-temporarily-closed-summer-2025 - 2025-07-05

Published 8 May 2025 Fiona Nermark, postdoctoral researcher in analytical chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, with the stuffed bird Olof. Photo: C. Schubert Olof the bird – a stuffed bird of prey with a stern expression – currently stands in the heart of The Science Student Union (LUNA), keeping watch over students’ discussions and union activities. But few are eager to get too close. A sign

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/stuffed-bird-olof-full-arsenic-new-measuring-device-gives-us-answers - 2025-07-05

Published 25 May 2025 From left: Professor Caroline Slomp, Professor Margaret-Anne Storey, entrepreneur Semmy Rülf and Professor Sabeth Verpoorte. On 22 May, the day before the university's annual doctoral ceremony, around 70 people gathered at IKDC for a joint honorary doctorate seminar organised by the Faculty of Science and LTH. Despite the downpour outside, the hall was filled with curious par

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/marine-research-ai-and-entrepreneurship-years-honorary-doctors-inspired-full-house - 2025-07-05

Published 25 May 2025 Last week’s event offered a first taste of student life in Lund – and plenty of opportunities to connect with future classmates. Photo: Johan Joelsson On 23 May, the Faculty of Science hosted an inspiring afternoon for students who have applied to one of the faculty’s Bachelor of Science programmes starting this autumn. The aim? To offer a first glimpse of life as a student i

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/appreciated-meet-inspiration-and-future-talks-our-prospective-students - 2025-07-05

Published 9 June 2025 140 colleagues responded to the reader survey about Insidan and Dekanbrevet in April. Here we summarise the results and the next steps in our work with our newsletters. Illustration: Unsplash In April, a reader survey was conducted on two of the faculty's internal newsletters, Insidan and Dekanbrevet. 140 of you responded, and many valuable comments were received from the fac

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Published 23 June 2025 Illustration over Science Village by Wihlborgs. The investigation into the university's future establishment in Science Village has continued during the spring. Based on board decisions made in December last year at LTH and the Faculty of Science, the project group has worked on producing a report on what is required to achieve critical mass in the area – in addition to the

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/update-project-group-science-village-establishment-stage-2 - 2025-07-05

Published 23 June 2025 The Faculty Board held its final meeting of the spring term on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. The following decisions were made:Guidelines for appointment as professor and promotion to professor at the Faculty of ScienceUpdated guidelines for appointment as senior lecturer and promotion to senior lecturer at the Faculty of ScienceAmendment to the programme syllabus for the Master’

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/summary-faculty-science-board-meeting-18-june-2025 - 2025-07-05

Publicerad 31 mars 2025 Nu söker vi en samverksanskoordinator på deltid till universitetets nyetablerade Centrum för beredskap och resiliens. I rollen får du bidra till att stärka universitets roll inom totalförsvaret. Det nyetablerade Centrum för beredskap och resiliens – på engelska Centre for Preparedness and Resilence (LUPREP) - kommer att fungera som en universitetsövergripande enhet för fors

https://www.sam.lu.se/internt/artikel/sokes-samverkanskoordinator-till-centrum-beredskap-och-resiliens - 2025-07-05

Publicerad 1 april 2025 Ta chansen att lära dig mer om Canvas! I vår kan du som är lärare vid fakulteten delta i nya pedagogiska workshoppar och höja din digitala kompetens. Workshopparna har initierats av fakultetens utbildningsråd med syftet att höja den digitala pedagogiska kompetensen. 8 maj: Pedagogisk workshop om examinationer i Canvas (svenska)Anmälan senast 30 april till canvas [at] sam [d

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Publicerad 31 mars 2025 LUCRIS-förvaltningen genomför nu en intressentanalys av Forskningsportalen. Enkäten tar cirka 5 minuter att besvara och riktar sig till personal på Lunds universitet som arbetar administrativt. Enkäten riktar sig alltså inte till forskare i första hand. Intressentanalysen genomförs för att få en djupare förståelse av hur Forskningsportalen används och vilka behov som finns.

https://www.sam.lu.se/internt/artikel/jobbar-du-administrativt-i-lucris-ta-chansen-att-lamna-synpunkter - 2025-07-05

Av helena [dot] lind [at] sam [dot] lu [dot] se (Helena Lind) - publicerad 22 april 2025 Hållbarhetsveckan är ett årligt event där Lunds universitet och Lunds kommun bjuder in till en vecka med aktiviteter kring hållbarhet. Som vanligt deltar Samhällsvetenskapliga fakultetens forskare i flertalet intressanta programpunkter. Kom och lyssna på dina kollegor! Måndag 5 majKlimatojämlikhet - en interak

https://www.sam.lu.se/internt/artikel/samhallsvetare-pa-hallbarhetsveckan-5-10-maj - 2025-07-05