Without students we would have no University, it is as simple as that. Lund’s incredibly rich and extensive student life is one of the main reasons why students apply to Lund University. The three pillars of student life: the student unions, student nations and Academic Society offer a broad spectrum of activities and contexts, and we are dependent on each other – because without the University th

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/strategy-student-life-way - 2025-08-26

During the spring, the Purchasing and Procurement Office will gradually take over responsibility for all procurements over SEK 700,000. The previous threshold (below which no support was available) was SEK 1.5 million. A new procedure is being introduced, which means that procurements worth over SEK 700,000 will be carried out with support from procurement officers in the Division of Finances. The

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/threshold-procurement-support-being-reduced - 2025-08-26

Luís Oliveira, PhD student at Lund University, centre, was the winner of the 2024 Researchers’ Grand Prix. Here with other contestants, jury and moderator. Photo: Bodil Malmström. Do you want to be better at summarising your research in an engaging and easily understandable way? If so, the Researchers’ Grand Prix could be for you. The Researchers’ Grand Prix is Sweden’s biggest presentation techni

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/hone-your-presentation-skills-researchers-grand-prix - 2025-08-26

More than one in seven staff members has already started using strong authentication. This is a good start – but what is important now is that more follow their example. Strong authentication is a way to log in that makes it more difficult for an unauthorised person to gain access to an IT service, for example by using both a password and a mobile app (such as Freja+). To protect the University ag

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/one-seven-staff-members-already-has-strong-authentication - 2025-08-26

Learning Hub Syd is a new initiative that aims to generate and share knowledge about collaborative governance. The hub focuses on developing the cities’ capacity to manage complex climate challenges with other stakeholders. This is done by creating a platform where the cities can work together and benefit from each other’s experiences and knowledge. The project will be coordinated by Lund Universi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/learning-hub-syd-new-collaboration-and-knowledge-sharing-platform-climate-neutral-cities - 2025-08-26

Solar4Schools won 2020 in the category 'most potential'. Here Wenjing Yang is presenting her project. Students from Lund University have been winners in the global competition RISE Awards. The competition is for projects on sustainability and innovation linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The RISE awards stands for Real Impact on Society and the Environment. Over the past five years,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-students-are-serial-winners-sustainability-innovation - 2025-08-26

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 staff to come to Lund on exchanges with their living costs covered by grants. "There is a great deal of

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-expands-collaboration-higher-education-institutions-palestine - 2025-08-26

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 brings together PhD students and supervisors from all over the country – this is where futur

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/are-you-phd-student-within-ageing-and-health-become-part-sweah - 2025-08-26

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 through methods from critical animal studies, Lindahl investigates which individuals are hiding in the collections and how

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lunch-showing-12-june-new-exhibition-museum-fauna - 2025-08-26

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 other goals. How can economic growth be ensured while also ensuring a sustainable planet? Lund Univers

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/workshop-12-september-decent-work-and-economic-growth-possibility-or-miss - 2025-08-26

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 life, but also cultural

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sense-and-sensibility-conferment-and-ceremony - 2025-08-26

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 the cathedral and back to the Main University Building between the rain showers. Se the images from the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/hats-and-wreaths-239-doctors - 2025-08-26

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, who will take up the position of director on 1 August. The aim of the Lund University Centre for  Pr

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/much-anticipated-centre-takes-shape-johan-bergstrom-will-be-director-luprep - 2025-08-26

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 University has now been completed. The new supplier and system is HaloITSM. HaloITSM is a British co

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-case-system-support-centre-and-document-clear-out - 2025-08-26

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 to develop the innovative potential of their ideas. Twenty applications were submitted in

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainability-fund-enables-nine-new-projects - 2025-08-26

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 employees are participating. The programme offers discussions on everything from preparedness and AI to t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ai-crisis-and-quantum-lund-university-almedalen - 2025-08-26

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 make it easier to relax, wind down and get the most out of your summer break. In good time before y

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/preparing-your-summer-holiday - 2025-08-26

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 25 new researchers from all over the world will arrive in Lund this autumn. The recruitment targ

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/largest-global-researcher-recruitment-drive-ever - 2025-08-26

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. This means that you will not be able to log in to Primula after 14 September unless you have conf

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/salary-system-primula-will-require-strong-authentication-login-15-september - 2025-08-26

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 innovation”.Whether you’re a student, researcher or part of the broader life science community, SciLifeLab

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/scilifelab-lund-day-23-october - 2025-08-26