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Lately Ulf Johansson, professor in Marketing at LUSEM, has been quoted in the media on a weekly basis on issues relating to Coop’s survival, ICA’s gaining market shares, the depletion of commerce in city centres and e-commerce to name but a few. We spoke with Ulf Johansson , Professor of Marketing at LUSEM, about key retail trends and what lies ahead in the near future. “One thing is definitively

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/what-about-retail-and-consumption-ulf - 2026-11-01

Today (7 November 2025), we are flying the flag at half-mast in connection with the funeral of Odd Steen , Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Informatics at Lund University School of Economics and Management, who recently passed away. Our thoughts go to the family and closest relatives. Idag (7 november 2025), flaggar vi på halv stång med anledning av begravningen av Odd

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/today-we-are-flying-flag-half-mast - 2026-11-01

The University has decided that health promotion reimbursement will rise to SEK 3,000 from 1 January 2026. The University Management regards health promotion as important and they are keen to see more employees taking part. “I am aware that there has been great demand for this among staff and I am pleased that we can now offer increased reimbursement. I would like to encourage everyone to use thei

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/increased-health-promotion-reimbursement-1-january-2026 - 2026-11-01

In February 2026, the University’s new unified education website, ESU, will be launched. The goal is to make it easier for students to find the right course or programme. The work encompasses new design, new underlying technology, reworked content and new working methods for information about education. The project, which has been in progress for several years, has involved many people from all pa

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-education-website-will-help-right-students-find-right-course-or-programme - 2026-11-01

The University Board has decided on a Security Policy. The Policy applies to the whole University and provides guidance for how we are to work together on security issues systematically and for the long term. The policy covers security issues in physical security, information security, protective security, export control, personal security, chemical safety, biosecurity, radiation safety, fire safe

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/university-aiming-higher-its-security-policy - 2026-11-01

Primula: new rules for receipts and attachments come into effect on 1 January 2026. This change means that all documents to do with expenses or travel expense reports (receipts, invoices, programmes lists of participants, foreign exchange receipts etc.) are to be attached digitally in Primula. The format used must be robust; so PDF is recommended. Before submitting the case in Primula, it is impor

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-rules-receipts-and-attachments-primula-2026 - 2026-11-01

In March 2026, the University will switch telephone operator to Telia. A new portal for support and cases will open soon.  Telephony: New mobile phone subscriptions after 11 March 2026 Lund University is implementing a change of supplier for telephony services. The transition to the new supplier, Telia, will take place on 10 and 11 March 2026. The new portal for support and cases will open soon  O

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/it-news-new-mobile-phone-subscriptions-new-support-centre-and-update-2g3g-coverage - 2026-11-01

The network is designed to spark conversations about diversity and inclusion in leadership roles and responsibilities, while providing a platform for peer mentoring and shared learning. Last day to sign up is 16 January. ”This network is for colleagues who want to explore their leadership identity, sharpen their academic direction and profile, strengthen their visibility, and who may experience ch

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/academic-leadership-network-lusem - 2026-11-01

Many diseases are caused by our lifestyle. Wallenberg Academy Fellow, and economics researcher, Pol Campos-Mercade will use large-scale experiments to evaluate the effects of various interventions that aim to improve public health. Pol Campos-Mercade is one of 2 newly appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows at Lund University, and one of 27 nationwide to receive a five-year research grant from Knut a

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lusem-researcher-appointed-wallenberg-academy-fellow - 2026-11-01

Did you know there are many small things you can do at work to contribute to a more sustainable university? On our staff page about environmentally friendly workplaces, you’ll find practical tips and links on how to reduce energy use, plan greener events, recycle more, choose better travel alternatives, and make smarter purchases. Everything from energy-saving to Fairtrade coffee! And speaking of

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/make-your-workday-more-sustainable - 2026-11-01

Christmas is approaching and we’re all starting to look forward to some relaxation and Christmas spirit. But before you wind down, here are a few reminders. You will find information regarding: opening hours for Service Desk during the Hollidays, information about your annual leave, next year's Flex Time form, deadlines to apply for health care costs and more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/christmas-coming-first-few-tips-ahead-break - 2026-11-01

The salary review is now in full swing and the University has sent the managers’ salary offers to the employee organisations with which it has collective agreements (OFR/S, Saco-S and Seko). The aim is for the majority of the new salaries to be paid in February 2026, retroactively from the salary review date of 1 October 2025. Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/2025-salary-review-underway - 2026-11-01

Much more than just a peak into the ivory tower; collaborating with external actors and bringing our knowledge to the public is how our researchers influence society’s views on science and make people aware of challenges ahead, past, or existing ones. At this year’s Nobel event at LUSEM, researchers, teachers, staff and friends of our school were able to celebrate both the prize-winning scientists

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lusem-outreach-award-and-outstanding-research-award - 2026-11-01

As the year draws to a close, we look back on a selection of activities, results, and achievements at LUSEM and across Lund University. How often do you get to be the best in the world at something? Even more meaningful when it's for leading the way in sustainability — as Lund University was recently ranked #1 globally by QS. There we can probably leave the broader LU perspective behind and focus

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/2025-comes-close - 2026-11-01

While he prepares the thesis defense, Marcus squeezed in some time to answer our questions about the work in Economic History. The thesis is titled "Wealth, Consumption, and Industriousness – Evidence from southern Sweden, 1570-1860". The defense takes place on 16 May at 10:15 in EC3:211 You are about to defend your thesis, what is it about? My thesis is about household economy in southern Sweden

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-thesis-three-questions-marcus-falk - 2026-11-01

He just finished his dissertation in Business Administration called: "Constraints and Costs: Essays in Corporate Finance", and is preparing for its defense on 16 May at 14:15 in EC3: 207. You are about to defend your thesis, what is it about? My thesis is a compilation of four empirical essays that investigate how firms respond to internal and external financial pressures, focusing on investment–c

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-thesis-three-questions-nick-christie - 2026-11-01

In February, the National Property Board (SFV) carried out supplementary test measurements on the air in several spaces of the Main University Building to ascertain the building’s air flows. The Occupational Health Service at Lund University has now completed its assessment of the health risks based on the test measurements. Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/main-university-building-will-be-closed-2026-onwards - 2026-11-01

The faculties’ honorary doctors for 2025 have been announced and they will receive their honorary doctorates at the Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony on 23 May. Information on the honorary doctors’ lectures will be updated regularly during the spring. Learn more on LU Staff Pages

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/full-list-faculties-honorary-doctors-2025 - 2026-11-01

Our purchases account for a large part of the University’s carbon footprint. Every year, the University makes purchases worth SEK 1.5 billion. In Sweden as a whole, purchases amount to SEK 900 billion – equivalent to one-sixth of GDP. This has a significant climate impact. Therefore, it is important that all purchases, from fruit baskets to sophisticated instruments, are made consciously and susta

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/sustainable-procurement-how-you-employee-can-contribute-greener-future - 2026-11-01

Are you interested in applying for a STINT Teaching sabbatical for the autumn term of 2026? You can get hold of nomination forms from your Head of Department. Application deadline is 4 August. The programme aims to develop both individuals and institutions. By giving researchers and teachers international experiences based on the teaching role, rather than in the research role, STINT wants to cont

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/nomination-stint-teaching-sabbatical-2026 - 2026-11-01