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To facilitate the process for hourly employments, we have developed a form to be completed so that we can ensure all required information is submitted from the outset. The form is available on our Swedish internal website . Please note that an employment contract must be in place before anyone starts working at the department. It is not possible to process employment retroactively. At the same tim

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/changes-procedures-regarding-hourly-contracts-and-gu-administration - 2026-10-29

The First and second cycle programmes board (GUN) held a meeting on 27 March. Topics discussed included the Ladok function for adapted classroom exams, confidentiality regarding exam questions, ESU, the new allocation model, GU premises, digital exams and reading lists. Read more in the minutes of the meeting (In Swedish; new tab; PDF; 256 kB) .

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/minutes-guns-meeting-273-26 - 2026-10-29

The First and second cycle programmes board will meet on 8 May at 1.15 pm in Tanken (E-D143) in the Ecology Building. The following items are on the agenda: Opening of the meeting Appointment of a minute-taker Adoption of the agenda Minutes of the previous meeting (In Swedish; new tab; pdf; 256 kB) External announcements – the faculty: GAI for course evaluation and course analysis – opportunity to

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/agenda-gun-meeting-85-26 - 2026-10-29

Instead of writing blog posts, I will write news items for our internal website and link to them from BioBullen. This is to reduce the number of emails sent. Last Friday, two minibuses went on an excursion to gather edible plants. Since 2016 (with a pause during the pandemic), Honour Prentice and Torbjörn Tyler have organised these trips to educate us about edible spring plants and get together. W

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/edible-plants-good-company-and-beautiful-weather - 2026-10-29

On 27 May at 13:15, the department board will hold a meeting in Stora konferensrummet in the Ecology Building. The following items are on the agenda: Opening of the meeting Appointment of minute-takers Details of approval for the agenda Minutes of the previous meeting First quarterly accounts (Appendix) Staff – Request to establish permanent positions: Teaching posts – 2026 announcement (appendix)

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/agenda-board-meeting-27-may-2026 - 2026-10-29

The department has appointed Staffan Bensch as the new deputy head and assistant head of department. He will take up his new role on 1 July. In this interview, he discusses his expectations for his new role, highlighting communication, the working environment and optimism for the future as key priorities. What are you most looking forward to in your new role? “I know the department quite well, hav

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/staffan-bensch-new-deputy-head-and-assistant-head-department - 2026-10-29

Caroline Isaksson will take up her post as head of Evolutionary Ecology and Infection Biology on 1 July. With a focus on accessible leadership, open communication and a positive working environment, she aims to help create the conditions for staff to thrive, develop and achieve their goals. In this interview, Caroline talks about her new role and her thoughts ahead of taking up the position. What

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/caroline-isaksson-new-head-division - 2026-10-29

During the summer holidays of 2026, getting administrative, technical, and IT help may take longer. The following dates show when the management, administrative, technical and IT personnel are on holiday. You can find out which administrator is responsible for which unit on our administration page. Please note that administrative tasks may take longer during the summer! Here’s an overview: The car

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/2026-summer-holidays-management-joint-administrative-and-technical-personnel - 2026-10-29

As previously announced, the lichenologist and botanist, Professor Ingvar Kärnefelt, passed away on 24 July, having just turned 82. Ingvar was formerly Head of the Biological Museum, which for a number of years was a separate unit within the Department of Biology at Lund University. Although Ingvar battled a serious illness for several years and underwent numerous treatments, he remained active an

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/tribute-ingvar-karnefelt-1944-2026 - 2026-10-29

Ylwa Andersson began studying English at Lund University, but changed direction, completing a programme of training to become a secretary. After completing her training, she applied for a position in the Department of Structural Zoology in 1973, which was headed by Professor Erik Dahl. She was offered the position, which proved to be a stroke of luck for both the department and Ylwa.  Before the a

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/memoriam-ylwa-andersson-1949-2026 - 2026-10-29

We are thrilled to announce the Department's Autumn 2026 Seminar Series, featuring an exciting lineup of speakers from across the globe. The seminars will take place every Thursday at 13:15 in the Blue Hall in the Ecology Building. After the talks, there will be time for fika and mingling. Here is the complete schedule for autumn 2026: All links lead to personal web pages on external websites. Dat

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/autumn-2026-seminar-series-announced - 2026-10-29

Apple has released new versions and updates of macOS. If you use a Mac at Lund University, please check which version of macOS your computer is running. Which versions are supported? The macOS versions currently supported by Apple are: macOS 27 Golden Gate macOS 26 Tahoe macOS 15 Sequoia macOS 14 Sonoma and older versions are no longer supported by Apple and are not permitted on the LU network. Ho

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/mac-users-check-your-macos-version-supported - 2026-10-29

The First and Second Programmes Board (GUN) will meet on the second October at 13:15 in Tanken, in the Ecology Building.  This is on the agenda: Opening of the meeting Appointment of a person to approve the minutes Approval of the agenda Minutes from the previous meeting attached External announcements – Faculty New funding allocation model for undergraduate and Master's education. New educational

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/agenda-guns-meeting-210-26 - 2026-10-29

The Departmental Board will meet on Wednesday, 7 October at 13.15 in the Big Conference Room (Stora konferensrummet) in the Ecology Building. The following items are on the agenda: Opening of the meeting Appointment of a person to verify the minutes Adoption of the agenda Minutes from the previous meeting (in Swedish; new tab; PDF; 279 kB) Interim financial statement II (appendix) Staffing – Reque

https://www.biology.lu.se/internal/article/agenda-departmental-board-meeting-710-26 - 2026-10-29

The Social Sciences Faculty Library, Sambib, has added content to the large database Sage Research Methods. From January 2025 you will have access to Sage Cases and Sage Foundations, in addition to the already available resources. Sage Cases Authentic cases taken from research projects, where the reader can follow how methods were selected and applied. The database is particularly useful when teac

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/new-sage-research-methods - 2026-10-29

Due to a vacancy in the Faculty Board a by-election is now being held. You have until 3 March to cast your vote. Since Torsten Krause has been offered and accepted the assignment as deputy director of LUCSUS, a by-election is now being held to replace his position as   teaching staff member with research expertise   in the Faculty Board.  All those entitled to vote and nominate had the opportunity

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/vote-election-faculty-board-0 - 2026-10-29

Scopus AI is a research tool that uses Scopus content to help you understand or explore a research area. You can ask natural language questions in both Swedish and English. Answers are based on abstracts found in Scopus and are given in the form of a summary with references, concept map and suggestions for further study. Use Scopus AI to explore topics - it becomes a complement to your search. Fin

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/lund-university-now-provides-access-scopus-ai-tool - 2026-10-29

In February, Emma Tullberg began her position as project manager with responsibility for building up the Faculty's support function for commissioned education. Emma will be part of the education team at the Faculty Office and work closely with the deputy dean with responsibility for education and the vice dean with responsibility for collaboration. In 2024, the vice-chancellor decided to decentral

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/new-support-function-commissioned-education - 2026-10-29

The University is establishing a new Centre for Preparedness and Resilience (LUPREP) at Campus Helsingborg. By strengthening research, collaboration and education in total defence and preparedness, the aim is to meet society's increasing need for security and crisis management. The Centre for Preparedness and Resilience is organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences, but seven of the university's

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/new-centre-preparedness-and-resilience-be-established - 2026-10-29

The by-election to the Faculty Board has now been completed and Annika Björkdahl has been appointed as a new board member. Due to a vacancy in the Faculty Board in the category of teaching staff member with research expertise , the Faculty held a by-election between 17 February and 3 March. A public count of votes has now taken place at the Faculty Office. The election results show that Annika Bjö

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/internal/article/new-member-faculty-board - 2026-10-29