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A new feature from Storydesk takes you inside MAX IV and shows how research at the atomic level is helping companies to develop medicines, packaging and more sustainable materials. Using one of the world’s most powerful and intense light sources, researchers at MAX IV can study structures that are invisible to the human eye. Read about how synchrotron light works and discover the tangible benefits

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/storydesk-how-max-iv-can-boost-competitiveness-industry - 2026-10-16

Sweden has a total of eight lead authors contributing to the upcoming IPCC report. Three of them are from Lund University. In addition, there is also one other representative from Lund University. The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has appointed authors for its Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) - four of the researchers are from Lund University.“These appointments are a strong

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/four-lund-researchers-worlds-most-influential-climate-panel - 2026-10-16

The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be called for an initial interview for the post of deputy vice-chancellor. The Recruitment Committee will interview the candidates in September. The candidates called for an initial interview are:Jessica Abbott, professor, Lund UniversityCharlotta Johnsson, professor, Lund UniversityAnnika Olsson, professor, Lund UniversityJohannes Pe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eight-candidates-called-interview-post-deputy-vice-chancellor - 2026-10-16

Take a break during the working day and experience art over lunch. Skissernas Museum is offering lunchtime guided tours of the exhibition Public Domain on 20, 21 and 23 October. Skissernas Museum presents the first major presentation of A Kassen’s art to a Swedish audience. The exhibition Public Domain provides a retrospective survey where the art group’s significant public artworks are presented.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lunchtime-guided-tour-exhibition-public-domain - 2026-10-16

Around 500 people gathered behind Lund University’s banner in the LundaPride parade, which took place for the fourth time on 20 September.  As in previous years, the university invited staff and students to a gathering at Lundagård prior to the parade. The group then marched together in the procession behind the university’s banner.Despite the rain, there was a large turnout and the atmosphere was

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/strong-university-turnout-years-lundapride - 2026-10-16

Applications are now open for the Division for Higher Education Development's (AHU) teaching and learning courses for spring 2027. The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. The application period is open until 1 November. Information about the courses and application procedures is available on AHU's course pages.Courses offered in E

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-ahus-higher-education-teaching-and-learning-courses-spring-2027 - 2026-10-16

A university where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to develop on an equal basis is something we create together. Gender equality and equal opportunities are not just about guidelines and processes, but about how we treat one another in our day-to-day lives and what sort of university we want to be. Work on gender equality and equal opportunities is an important part of the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/together-we-are-strengthening-our-work-gender-equality-and-equal-opportunities - 2026-10-16

Three new artists have been selected for the artist-in-residence programme at MAX IV. Through the convergence of art and research, they will explore and give expression to the research carried out at the facility. During the year, MAX IV at Lund University has had the great pleasure of hosting an artist-in-residence, an artist who has been staying at the facility to translate the research carried

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/three-new-artists-residence-max-iv - 2026-10-16

From 22 November, the university will switch to Tempest Security Sverige AB as its security provider for the Lund and Malmö campuses. They will also receive all alarms from the university at their control centre. To ensure that the transition from the current provider, Securitas Bevakning AB, to the new provider goes as smoothly as possible, security guards from both companies will be present on t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-security-provider-lund-and-malmo-campuses - 2026-10-16

Lund University is a campus-based university where teaching and research are primarily carried out on campus. At the same time, remote work can be a valuable complement in certain situations. The University has had guidelines on remote work for technical and administrative staff since 2021. There are now also guidelines that set out the remote work conditions for teaching staff, researchers and as

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/remote-work-teaching-staff-researchers-and-associate-researchers - 2026-10-16

Alzheimer’s researcher Sebastian Palmqvist has been awarded USD 19.4 million (SEK 190 million) from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Aging (NIA). The funds are to be used to develop a clinical test based on the biomarker MTBR-tau243. The goal is to develop an FDA-approved blood test within five years that will benefit patients. “It’s a great pleasure to

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sek-190-million-awarded-alzheimers-diagnostics-research - 2026-10-16

Lund University is ranked 104 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. Although the University's position slipped slightly, its overall score remains largely unchanged. THE WUR is one of the world's leading university rankings and assesses institutions based on factors such as research impact, teaching environment, international collaboration and reputation.Lund Universi

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-ranking-shows-lund-universitys-international-position - 2026-10-16

Quantum technology is high on the agenda, with research taking place across several areas at Lund University. Now, the University’s quantum researchers are being brought together in a new centre based at the Faculty of Engineering. The centre aims to strengthen collaboration in quantum science, raise the visibility of research in the field, and create better conditions for new ideas to emerge. Qua

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-centre-brings-together-lund-universitys-quantum-research - 2026-10-16

On 1–2 December, staff from across Lund University will come together for AI Days 2026 to explore how artificial intelligence is affecting research, education and professional services. The programme has now been published and registration is open. Over two days, three parallel tracks will offer more than 30 programme sessions in Swedish and English. Participation is flexible: you choose which ses

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/registration-ai-days-2026-now-open-choose-more-30-programme-sessions - 2026-10-16

On 23 October, 31 new professors will be inaugurated at a formal ceremony in Stora salen, AF Borgen, followed by a reception open for everyone. The University’s new professors will be inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor. As part of the inauguration ceremony for new professors, one of the new professors, Professor Åsa Hammar, will give a short popular science lecture. Elisabeth Roos Lindell, Chair o

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/inauguration-ceremony-new-professors23-october - 2026-10-16

The University sets aside funding to stimulate work in support of gender equality and equal opportunitie. Part of this funding is intended to promote a more balanced gender distribution among the University's professors. Faculties and the University's specialised centres (USV) are invited to apply for funding to support fixed-term appointments of visiting professors of the underrepresented gender.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/additional-funding-visiting-professors-underrepresented-gender - 2026-10-16

Five researchers from Lund University have been awarded a combined SEK 149 million in grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. This matches the previous record of five approved applications. In total, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is awarding SEK 900 million to 30 research projects that, following evaluations by international experts, have been deemed innovative and at the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sek-149-million-knut-and-alice-wallenberg-foundation - 2026-10-16

This year’s EU Days Lund will take place on 2 and 3 November, with Lund University as one of the organisers. EU Days has established itself as one of Sweden’s most important forums for discussion on the future of Europe. This event brings together 700 researchers, decision-makers, students and stakeholders to discuss current challenges and opportunities, with the aim of strengthening the link betw

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/eu-days-lund-unique-forum-knowledge-democracy-and-discussions-about-our-european-future - 2026-10-16

It looks as though this is going to be a long autumn as we wait for a new government to be formed and, consequently, for next year’s budget to be presented. The budget must be submitted to the Riksdag by 12 November at the latest, and all of us who are keen to plan our activities will have to bide our time and expect more items to be included in the spring amending budget instead. Vice-Chancellor

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/without-increased-core-funding-we-risk-losing-excellence-and-breadth-gold-medals-honour - 2026-10-16

The deadline for applications for health promotion reimbursement and reimbursement for medication and healthcare costs is fast approaching. Please register your cases in Primula in good time. Cases received after the deadline will be rejected. If you are due to leave your employment at the University before the closing date for applications, you must submit your application via Primula well in adv

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/deadline-applying-health-promotion-reimbursement-and-reimbursement-medication-and-healthcare-costs - 2026-10-16