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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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

https://www.science.lu.se/internal/article/what-do-you-think-about-insidan-and-deans-letter-here-are-responses-140-colleagues - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

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 - 2025-07-09

Published 4 January 2024 Anna Meeuwisse has been appointed as the new research representative at the Faculty of Social Sciences for the period 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2025. Researchers at the faculty can turn to Anna for advice and support on matters concerning good research practice, such as issues relating to publication, the responsibilities of authors or research collaborations.  The researc

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/new-research-representative - 2025-07-09

Published 23 January 2024 Maria Ohlsson in front of her new workplace Sambib. Photo: Helena Lind Welcome to the Faculty of Social Sciences! Tell us a little about yourself!– I come most recently from the Swedish Agency for Accessible Media, MTM, where I was part of an exciting development journey when the agency moved from Stockholm to Malmö in 2019 and I was one of the first to be employed in Mal

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/hi-maria-our-new-library-manager - 2025-07-09

By helena [dot] lind [at] sam [dot] lu [dot] se (Helena Lind) - published 29 January 2024 Each year the Faculty of Social Sciences announces a number of recurring grants that are available to apply for certain categories of faculty staff. Also, please note the deadlines concerning appointments and courses for teaching in higher education. GrantsApplication monthsThe application months are to be us

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/important-application-dates-2024 - 2025-07-09

Published 25 January 2024 At its last meeting, the Faculty Board decided on changes in the promotion process from senior lecturer to professor. Among other things, an annual application round with a deadline of 15 February will be introduced. A permanently employed senior lecturer may be promoted to professor if there is an operational need and if the person has the qualifications for employment a

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/new-procedures-promotion-professor - 2025-07-09

Published 29 January 2024 The libraries at Lund University need your help to test the tool BrowZine. Try it out before 19 March! BrowZine is a tool that allows you to easily browse, read, and keep up-to-date with current scholarly journal content on any device. BrowZine is available as a desktop version and also available as an app.Here's how to do itFrom your computer:Simply go to https://browzin

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/try-browzine-tool-organizing-and-reading-scientific-journals - 2025-07-09