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What makes a university a university? The simple answer would be that the institution hosts teaching and research. Yet a university is so much more than that; it might be easiest to capture the essence of the universe that is a university by summarising the year that has just ended. It is a razor sharp, teeming, testing, reflective universe that pushes boundaries in disruptive, eloquent and powerf

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/past-year-showcases-universe-lund-university - 2026-07-06

The University’s researchers published no fewer than 76 articles in The Conversation in 2025 – a new record. Altogether, the University’s articles reached an audience of 1.45 million readers last year. The 76 articles represent a substantial increase from the previous year’s total of 55 and reflect the great breadth within the University. The articles cover everything from East Asia and geopolitic

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/yet-another-record-year-lu-conversation - 2026-07-06

Plan for a change of telephony provider and the freeze on new subscriptions 9 February to 10 March. Allow for longer delivery times for the purchase of mobile phones and computers in 2026. Change of operator: Plan changes and orders for mobile phone subscriptionsLund University is implementing a change of operator for telephony services. The existing contract ends in March 2026. The new supplier w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-smoother-2026-plan-your-telephony-and-computing-needs - 2026-07-06

From 1 January 2026, new guidelines for business travel apply. The rules are broadly the same as before, except with regards to air travel. The new guidelines mean that you are to choose biofuel where this is possible and avoid connecting flights. This is to reduce climate impact. Regulations and general recommendations have been collated into a single document to make it easier to find informatio

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-guidelines-business-travel-and-new-options-rail-travel-europe - 2026-07-06

Generative AI is quickly changing the way we work, learn and create knowledge. To address this development, a new AI policy has been developed to provide employees and students with guiding principles on how to use the technology in a responsible, ethical and transparent manner. What does the policy entail?The policy states that generative AI is to assist, not replace, users’ skills and creativity

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-ai-policy-provide-guidance - 2026-07-06

The University continues to strengthen its international impact through Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE). Ahead of 2026, the Vice-Chancellor has established new roadmaps for the geographical areas in which the University operates. The roadmaps serve as guidance for the university-wide global work in research, education, innovation and collaboration, based on democracy and academic freedom. The focu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/global-roadmaps-2026-lund-university-strengthens-its-international-work - 2026-07-06

This year's call focuses on a sustainable food chain – from farm to fork. Between December 1, 2025 and April 7, 2026, you can apply for funding for projects that strengthen the food chain and contribute to increased crisis preparedness and sustainability. KompetensfondenLund University and Trelleborg municipality operate Kompetensfonden within a joint collaboration agreement that will promote inno

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funding-kompetensfonden-trelleborg-2026 - 2026-07-06

The University’s annual academic ceremony is marked by a solemn ceremony focusing on undergraduate education. The celebration is held in connection with Charles Day, the day on which Lund University was inaugurated in 1668. The annual celebration is an opportunity to honour the university and important people associated with it with music and speeches. During the ceremony, several people who have

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-universitys-annual-academic-ceremony-23-january - 2026-07-06

International mentors welcome new students on the platform at Lund Central Station. They help with bags, lifts and loading luggage onto the bus that takes them on to the Ingvar Kamprad Design Centre (IKDC). On 12 January, 412 international students arrived for Spring Arrival Day with a packed welcome programme – this year with a special focus on recovery. More will arrive in the coming days, with

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-students-all-over-world-are-now-arriving - 2026-07-06

Kompetensportalen, Lucat, Lupin, Lubas and LUCRIS. Those are the names of some of Lund University’s administrative systems. They are now also the names of five new bacteriophages that have recently been discovered in the ponds of Lund University’s Botanical Gardens. Bacteriophages – often abbreviated to phages – are viruses that attack bacteria. Phages are astonishingly effective assassins – these

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/fishing-phages-lund-universitys-botanical-gardens - 2026-07-06

For six months, Jennifer Rainsford will be Artist in Residence at MAX IV – and will explore the research laboratories for synchrotron light. Inside the ring-shaped MAX IV building on the outskirts of Lund, extremely intense X-ray light known as synchrotron light is produced. The light, which is not visible to the naked eye, is used by researchers from around the globe to study materials, molecules

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/artist-takes-residency-max-iv - 2026-07-06

Take a look at Odeum's spring programme, which is filled with exceptional concerts and discussions about music for everyone to enjoy. A warm welcome to our spring concert programme featuring musical discoveries, world-class musicians and exciting discussions about music! This time, we are highlighting both the university's own ensembles and international guests, while the 281-year history of the A

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/odeums-spring-programme-2026-now-available - 2026-07-06

On Welcome Day we wish to greet and inspire you and showcase the exciting workplace that Lund University is. The vice-chancellor and representatives from the top management welcome you and inform you about the university's visions for the future. During the day, we also give you some well-chosen samples of the enormous breadth of activities that the university covers based on our three main tasks

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/welcome-day-english-new-employees-7-may - 2026-07-06

För första gången sedan pandemin ger sig Musikhögskolans symfoniorkester i höst ut på en veckolång internationell turné. På programmet står tre framträdanden i Polen och Tyskland. – Internationella gästspel ger en extra nerv. Främst innebär turnén en möjlighet för våra skickliga studenter att visa upp sig i internationella sammanhang, men det är också en chans för oss som utbildningsinstitution at

https://www.lu.se/artikel/symfoniorkester-drar-ut-pa-internationell-turne - 2026-07-06

Hur universitetet kan stärka TA-personalens möjligheter till kompetensutveckling och karriär­vägar har utretts under våren. Nu är förstudien klar. För att säkra universitetets tillgång till kompetent personal inom administration och teknik framöver presenterar förstudien åtta förslag på utvecklingsområden. Förslagen bygger dels på synpunkter och tankar från chefer och medarbetare, dels på kunskap

https://www.lu.se/artikel/forstudie-klar-om-karriarvagar-ta-personal - 2026-07-06

En fjärdedel väljer bilen. Men cykel, gång och kollektivtrafik är betydligt vanligare. När resultatet från den senaste resvaneundersökningen nu är sammanställt, står det klart att de flesta universitetsanställda tar sig till och från jobbet på ett hållbart sätt. Men det finns utrymme för förbättring. Knappt hälften av alla anställda svarade på enkäten. Av dessa uppgav nästan tre av fyra att de tar

https://www.lu.se/artikel/hyfsat-hallbara-resor-till-jobbet-men-det-kan-bli-annu-battre - 2026-07-06

Christofer Edling, professor i sociologi och dekan vid Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten, är en av femton experter som ska hjälpa och vägleda regeringen i forskningsfrågor. De femton experterna har hämtats från såväl akademin som företag och stiftelser. De ska bland annat agera rådgivare till regeringen när en ny forsknings- och innovationspolitisk proposition tas fram. Propositionen ska presentera

https://www.lu.se/artikel/samhallsvetare-hjalper-regeringen - 2026-07-06

Värdera medarbetarnas insatser ­annorlunda – det kan vara ett sätt att nå ett mer jämställt universitet. Det menar Rebecca Selberg, ­docent i genusvetenskap. – Det behövs ett bättre helhetsperspektiv på meritering, säger hon. Att det har hänt mycket på jämställdhetsområdet inom Lunds universitet sedan kvinnor tilläts börja studera för 150 år sedan är tydligt. I jämställdhetsstatistiken från 2022 k

https://www.lu.se/artikel/tank-nytt-kring-arbetsinsatser-och-oka-jamstalldheten - 2026-07-06

Var fjärde LU-anställd som anmält sig till Lundaloppet dök aldrig upp till start den 6 maj. Det innebär att anmälningsavgifter och andra kostnader förenade med loppet motsvarande drygt 100 000 kronor kastats i sjön. Anställda vid Lunds universitet behöver inte själva betala om de vill delta i Lundaloppet. Universitetet bjuder på anmälningsavgift och t-shirt för den som vill. I år anmälde sig total

https://www.lu.se/artikel/mer-100-000-kronor-i-sjon - 2026-07-06

Av alla externa anslag som forskarna vid Lunds universitet har mottagit de senaste fem åren har 36 procent av pengarna gått till kvinnliga sökande. Mest jämställda anslagsgivare är privata stiftelser och fonder. Att kvinnliga forskare får en mindre del av forskningsanslagen är ett känt faktum. Nu visar statistik som avdelningen Forskningsservice har tagit fram för LUM:s räkning att Lunds universit

https://www.lu.se/artikel/36-procent-av-lus-externa-anslag-gar-till-kvinnor - 2026-07-06