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The traditional graduation ceremony for the master's programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences took place on June 11 in the beautiful main building of Lund University. This was a day full of excitement, relief, happiness, anticipation and some sadness, as students joined together in taking their last official steps at Lund University.The ceremony included speeches, music, and individual congrat

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/graduation-ceremony-masters-students - 2025-11-13

Sofia Lindholm has been awarded a grant of 25,000 SEK from Sparbanksstiftelsen Skåne for her Master's thesis for Service Management, ”Climate change social movements in a tourism context”. The nomination reads as follows:Sofia Lindholm’s study has identified the linkage between climate change and tourism industry in a highly creative and relevant way. The study examines the goals, motives and idea

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/master-thesis-climate-change-tourism-industry-was-awarded - 2025-11-13

During the past two weeks, the new international students arrived at Lund University and Campus Helsingborg. Around 90 students, with nationalities from all over the world, were welcomed on the Master's programme in Service Management. The new master's students had a solid social schedule during their "Introduction weeks". Among other things, they had a midsummer party, went to Ikea and took the f

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/students-all-over-world-masters-programme - 2025-11-13

Victor Agbebo, a second-year master’s student, shared his experience from his time at the department during a lecture this Wednesday. He gave the new master’s students some very helpful tips from his own personal story, advices that he wishes he had known as a new student. When Victor started his studies at the department, he felt both exited, intimidated and alone. But by taking advantage of reso

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/10-tips-new-masters-students - 2025-11-13

Two research projects at the department have been granted funding from Formas, from the announcement: "From research to practice - methods and tools". Both projects will receive approximately SEK 2 million in funding over the next three years. A model for developing and building places through human memoryElisabeth Högdahl, Anja Petersén och Ola ThuvfessonAbout the project:The project A Model for

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/millions-research-place-development-and-sustainable-coastal-development - 2025-11-13

We have three new doctoral students at the department, welcome! Tell us a bit about what will be your area of focus: Réka Ines Tölg: I am looking into sustainability related challenges of the fashion industry and more specifically large fashion retailers.Annabell Merkel: I am part of the interdisciplinary project “Marine food resources for new markets” and in my research I will focus on the consum

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/meet-our-new-doctoral-students - 2025-11-13

Stefan Gössling, Professor in Service Management and Service Studies has published and article on The Conversation based on his latest research which has been widely circulated in the media, in Sweden but also internationally during the week. Article published on The conversation, october 22 Author: Stefan GösslingThe jet-setting habits of Bill Gates and Paris Hilton mean that they produce an asto

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/celebrities-cause-10000-times-more-carbon-emissions-flying-average-person - 2025-11-13

3 words that describe you?Passionate, curious and funnyWhat is it like study in Sweden?Studying in Sweden in challenging and fun! If you want to get out of your comfort zone and experience a different educational system and lifestyle, then Sweden is the right country for you! To begin with, the international spirit on the Campus as well as in the city will help you to adjust easier to the new life

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/hello-dea-our-new-student-blogger - 2025-11-13

Enni Viuhkonen from Finland, alumna of the mastersprogramme, now working as Regional Programme Manager for Google tells us about her experience as a student and what she is doing today. What was the best thing about the programme?"The critical mindset! The programme challenged my thinking patterns, yet also substantiated some philosophies – such as leadership – I deeply believe in. I learned to so

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/i-will-always-cherish-two-years-i-spent-sweden - 2025-11-13

SI stands for Supplementary Instruction which implies complementary help alongside the regular lectures students attend. The SI leaders for MSc Service Management tells us why students should attend SI sessions and what motivated them to become SI leaders. Why Should you attend SI meetings? You should attend SI meetings because at SI we employ the non-traditional approach to teaching which focuses

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/si-leaders-encourage-and-motivate-other-students - 2025-11-13

TUI Cruises has appointed an independent Environmental Advisory Board. In future, four experts from science, shipping, and politics will advise the Hamburg-based cruise line in environmental and climate protection matters. One of them is Professor Stefan Gössling from The Department of Service Management and Service Studies.  The members of the TUI Cruises Environmental Advisory Board are: Profess

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/professor-stefan-gossling-part-environmental-advisory-board-tui-cruises - 2025-11-13

New book from Christer Eldh and Nilsson Fredrik about The Cultural Complexity of Service Organisation in the Öresund Region. Hospitality. The word steers our attention towards good food, excellent service and perhaps a nice place to rest. Sometimes it refers to the “DNA” or special spirit that characterises those who work in the tourism or hospitality industry. Hospitality carries a positive vibe

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/fika-hygge-and-hospitality - 2025-11-13

Albert Montañez from the USA and Colombia is currently studying a Master's in Service Management, with specialisation in Culture and Creativity Management. Why did you choose the specialisation in Culture and Creativity Management?  "I am a classical artist with a vast experience in education and performance, but I felt I wanted to have a better understanding of nonprofit organisations in Europe a

https://www.ses.lu.se/en/article/best-thing-about-programme-diversity-students-and-teachers - 2025-11-13

The Student Office at the Department has opened up again, but now virtually. The office is open via zoom in order to help with any study administrative issues or questions you might have. We can for instance help you with  Registration and re-registration on courses Reporting of study results Access to course pages on Canvas Issuing of study certificates and official transcripts of records with a

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/virtual-student-office - 2025-11-13

Hereby, the Torsten Hägerstrand Fund announces two scholarships, to an amount of 12000 Swedish crowns each. One scholarship is directed to human geography, and one to physical geography. They are primarily directed at younger doctors or doctoral students in the latter part of their studies. The scholarships are meant to cover costs for fieldwork or travel to conferences. An account of the work is

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/torsten-hagerstrand-scholarship-announcement - 2025-11-13

Johan Pries at the Department talks about the densification of Malmö. We are happy to share this news article with you, in which Associate Senior Lecturer Johan Pries discuss the densification of Malmö. You can find the article at this link: https://www.dn.se/sverige/upprort-nar-politiker-vill-fortata-stadernas-mest-utsatta-delar/.  

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/johan-pries-dn - 2025-11-13

Mariko discuss the femwashing of clothing commercials in Dagens Nyheter. We are happy to share yet another news article from DN in which our Department is represented! PhD student Mariko Takedomi Karlsson discussed Femwashing and Greenwashing in the clothing industry, which is related to her research project. You can read the article HERE. To read similar research by Mariko, you can follow this LI

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/mariko-takedomi-karlsson-discuss-femwashing-dn - 2025-11-13

How vulnerable is humanity in relation to climate change? And how is it impacting livelihoods today? These are some of the questions answered by the IPCC on February 28th. Martina Angela Caretta, senior lecturer at the department, is authoring one of the chapters in the final report. Here you can read more about the IPCC and the report, and here you can read more about Martina Angela Caretta. 

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/martina-angela-caretta-author-un-climate-report - 2025-11-13

The student office at Geocentrum 1 is opening up again. You are welcome to visit us on: Wednesdays 09.00 - 12.00 Thursdays 09.00 - 12.00

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/student-office-opening-hours - 2025-11-13

The Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens international peace and security and violates international law and the European security order. Lund University stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian higher education institutions. Please read more about this on the Univerity's central page HERE.

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/regarding-situation-ukraine - 2025-11-13