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Lund University is strengthening its position as one of Europe's leading universities and ranks the highest among the Nordic universities in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. ”At Lund University we conduct research and education that truly makes a difference. That we are now ranked as the leading university in the Nordic region and as number one in the world for sustainability, is bot

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-number-one-nordic-region - 2026-04-18

The University’s Annual Academic Ceremony on 23 January 2026 saw Denmark’s former head of state, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, made an Honorary Fellow of Lund University. Honorary fellows at the University are extremely rare (former Swedish Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson is the only previous recipient of the title) and for a Danish Queen to be made an Honorary Fellow this time around seemed a hi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/annual-academic-ceremony-royally-celebrated - 2026-04-18

Shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday morning, several of the university's buildings lost power. The cause was a severed cable. By 9 a.m., the fault had been repaired. At 7:54 a.m., an alarm was received regarding a power outage affecting Akademiska Hus, caused by a cable being dug up in north-eastern Lund. Among others, LTH, SOL, LUX and a number of other university premises were affected.During the po

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/power-outage-affecting-parts-campus-friday-now-fixed - 2026-04-18

Being new in Sweden, Lund and at the University might feel overwhelming. At this event, we hope to answer some of your questions! At this drop-in event, you will get the opportunity for two hours, to drop by and as questions regarding:Migration related issuesOnboardingPopulation registration and coordination numberTaxesSocial insuranceBankingSupport for spousesHow can the municipality assist me? (

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/international-staff-desk-newly-employed-staff-scholars-lund-university - 2026-04-18

There has been a record-breaking number of applicants for Lund University’s international recruitment drive. The original total of 25 advertised positions has been increased to 45 – researchers from some of the world’s leading universities who are now heading to Lund. The recruited researchers come from higher education institutions such as Harvard University, the University of Oxford, the Humbold

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/unprecedented-interest-lund-universitys-international-recruitment - 2026-04-18

When the application deadline for the position of Vice-Chancellor of Lund University passed on 1 February, 6 had applied for the position and 8 had been nominated. The term of office for the Vice-Chancellor of Lund University expires at the end of 2026. Between 17 December and 1 February, it was possible to nominate someone for the position or apply for it yourself.Now that the deadline for nomina

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/total-number-applicants-vice-chancellor-revealed - 2026-04-18

Updated guidelines for processing suspected deviations from good research practice and for ensuring responsible research. Responsibility for good research practiceLund University has overall responsibility for ensuring that research conducted at the University is carried out in accordance with good research practice. All employees who participate in research activities at Lund University have a re

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/updated-guidelines-deviations-good-research-practice - 2026-04-18

From 1 January 2026, new guidelines for entertainment and gifts at the University will apply. The guidelines have been updated to make them clearer, more consistent and better suited to today’s needs. Why are the rules changing?The basic rules remain unchanged and continue to be based on tax and accounting regulations. However, the amount limits have been adjusted, and the guidelines and associate

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-guidelines-entertainment-and-gifts-effective-1-january-2026 - 2026-04-18

There are still plenty of M365 Copilot licences available – and now is the perfect time to get started. This spring, we are offering practical Copilot workshops where you can try it out for yourself, ask questions and discover ways of working that will make a real difference to your everyday tasks. Here are three quick steps to get started: 1. Register for a workshop (places are limited)During the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/secure-your-copilot-licence-get-started-quickly-workshops - 2026-04-18

All employees now have the opportunity to increase their awareness around academic freedom and influence the University’s work in the area. Invitations to discussions at faculties and divisions will be sent out during the spring. Are we overly influenced by the demands of financiers and politicians? Are we muted by self-censorship and the Overton Window? What does academic freedom really mean, and

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/take-opportunity-express-your-opinion-academic-freedom - 2026-04-18

The names of the 45 new assistant professors (associate senior lecturers) and visiting professors who will become our colleagues have been published. University Management has previously written about the remarkable interest these initiatives have generated. This resulted in a total of 1,327 applications. We now have the opportunity to get to know our new colleagues Our new colleagues come from ma

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/welcoming-our-new-colleagues-around-world - 2026-04-18

Following several years of project work, a unified education website has finally been published at lu.se and lunduniversity.lu.se. Students looking for summer courses and autumn programmes will find new and redesigned education pages where programmes and courses are presented step by step based on the prospective student’s decision-making process. A unified education website (Swedish abbreviation

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/unified-education-website-now-live - 2026-04-18

It is now possible again for university organisations, staff and students to apply for funding for initiatives aimed at preventing discrimination and promoting equal conditions and gender equality. Funding for initiatives for equal opportunities, gender equality and preventive work against discrimination within Lund University  The funds are intended to stimulate long-term and sustainable active w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-apply-funding-equal-opportunities-2026 - 2026-04-18

The payslip function in Primula is disabled until 13 February. This means that you, as an employee, cannot view your payslip during this period. The reason for this is that not all members of the OFR/S and Seko employee organisations have yet had a salary appraisal with their manager regarding their new salary. The new salaries will be paid with the February salary, retroactively from the salary r

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-not-possible-view-your-payslip-primula-moment - 2026-04-18

The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. The courses are offered in a blended format, i.e., a combination of classroom teaching and online assignments, unless otherwise stated. The application is open until 15 April. The Division for Higher Education Development (AHU) offers courses in higher education pedagogy with a focus on the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-ahus-higher-education-teaching-and-learning-courses-autumn-2026 - 2026-04-18

The Electoral College is now starting the process of appointing three new academic staff representatives to the University Board for the next term of office. The term of office for the three current members ends on 30 April 2026, and the new members will be appointed for the period 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029. The process of appointing academic staff representatives is regulated by the Higher Educ

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/propose-candidates-spring-2026-election-academic-staff-representatives-university-board - 2026-04-18

Two issues that have taken up a relatively large part of my time since I became pro vice-chancellor five years ago are the management of research data and IT security. Both were areas in which LU did not really live up to the expectations of a top 100 university. There are, naturally, many points of contact between the areas, and both require a larger element of university-wide solutions than what

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/strengthened-it-security-and-better-support-research-data-two-crucial-steps-forward-tomorrows - 2026-04-18

The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be called for a first interview for the position of Vice-Chancellor. The candidates will be interviewed by the Recruitment Committee in March. The candidates called for a first interview are:Aylin Ahadi, professor, Lund UniversityMats Benner, professor, Lund UniversityMartin Malmsten, professor, University of CopenhagenErik Renström,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/five-candidates-called-interview-vice-chancellor-position - 2026-04-18

Increased knowledge and understanding of what women go through during menopause contributes to a better work environment. There are now several planned initiatives to support this. Managers are offered a course that aims to help them provide better support to staff. And staff members are invited to a seminar. Menopause is a phase of life that all women go through but which is experienced in differ

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/initiatives-enhance-knowledge-about-menopause - 2026-04-18

A detailed timetable for the switch to Telia, Box Sync to close down and smart programs to make day-to-day work easier. Change of telephony supplier – updateThe quality assurance process for the new subscription has been completed. There will be a freeze period until 10 March during which no new telephony cases can be processed. If you have any questions, contact Service Desk.There is a dedicated

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-timetable-telephony-supplier-switch-biorender-more-widely-available-box-teams - 2026-04-18