If so, make sure to nominate a representative in the the by-election to the Electoral College. The representatives are the ones who make sure that staff and students are heard in the election process. No later than March 17. The Electoral College also appoints three teachers to the University Board through elections and is responsible for any by-elections.  There will be a vacancy among the facult

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/election-electoral-college-influence-who-becomes-vice-chancellor-and-deputy-vice-chancellor-lund - 2025-08-23

Photo: Agata Garpenlind The donation is intended for translational cancer research. The goal: to improve disease prognosis and quality of life for cancer patients. The Mrs. Berta Kamprad Foundation donates SEK 420 million to cancer research at Lund University. This is the single largest donation to the university since its foundation in 1666.The donation is dedicated to translational cancer resear

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/cancer-research-receives-largest-donation-lund-university-modern-times - 2025-08-23

Professor Kristian Pietras. Photo: Kennet Ruona. The donation means an opportunity to think more long-term and with greater ambitions. "Our hope is that we will be able to accelerate the development of new treatments for cancer patients," says Kristian Pietras, one of the researchers responsible for the donation. Cancer researchers at Lund University have been awarded a record donation of SEK 420

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/420-million-donation-we-are-very-grateful-and-excited-coming-years - 2025-08-23

Here´s an updated timetable for the completion of BMC gym. Week 10-11: interior work/flooring, (to a more adapted gym floor)Week 12-13: reassembly of equipmentRe-opening: The exact date has not yet been set, but will be announced as soon as possible.

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/update-gym-bmc - 2025-08-23

In the event of a terrorist attack and other deadly violence in progress, you need to act quickly. Here is some guidance about what you can do. If someone is bleeding heavily, you also need to act quickly. How to act in case of a terrorist attack or other armed aggression Run – Hide – TellRunGet yourself to safety. Leave the scene as quickly and safely as possible and avoid crowds.HideIf you are u

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/violent-deadly-attacks-how-act-short-digital-course - 2025-08-23

Are you from a country outside the EU/EEA and planning to change jobs? Or are you recruiting from a third country? Then it's important to pay extra attention to documentation. "Ask for support the slightest uncertainty, and everything should go well," says Erik Kvist, the University's international migration coordinator. The most common third-country recruitments at the University involve doctoral

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/applies-when-recruiting-third-countries - 2025-08-23

The Cancer Researcher of the Year 2025 is our professor, Kristian Pietras. Photo: Tove Smeds Kristian Pietras named Cancer Researcher of the Year by Cancerfonden. Read full article on our external website, medicin.lu.se (in Swedish).

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/cancer-researcher-year-2025-our-professor-kristian-pietras - 2025-08-23

Get a quick overview of the Faculty. Download the infographic here.

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/faculty-medicine-numbers-2025 - 2025-08-23

Lene and her horses. Photo: private. Lene Eriksson, finance officer, has collected many memorable nuggets during her seven years at the Faculty. "My job has both breadth and is stimulating. And I like to work in teams towards clear goals," says Lene, who also reveals her unexpected party trick. The spontaneous joy of the researchers was priceless!Hi Lene! Tell us about your professional background

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/my-medfak-im-always-happy-when-we-manage-land-tricky-challenges - 2025-08-23

Commissioned education at the Medical Faculty – tailored professional development for healthcare professionals. When Lund University Commissioned Education (LUCE) is phased out in March 2025, the Faculty of Medicine will take over responsibility for its commissioned education. To ensure a smooth transition and establish a long-term structure, a new steering group has been appointed. LUCE has previ

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/new-steering-group-faculty-structure-commissioned-education - 2025-08-23

The University invites its organisational units, employees and students to apply for funding for initiatives aiming to prevent discrimination, promote equal opportunities and gender equality. Deadlines for applications: 31/3 & 30/5. Initiatives for equal opportunitiesThe University sets aside funding to stimulate work in support of equal opportunities, gender equality and preventive action against

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/call-funding-initiatives-equal-opportunities-discrimination-prevention-university - 2025-08-23

The Board of the Faculty of Medicine (MFS) has held a meeting. The meeting began with the dean informing about resources and prizes given to our cancer research, the appointment dialogues and the price tag on medicine, i.e. what we are paid to conduct education in medicine. Vice dean Thomas Hellmark then informed about the finances and quality work in undergraduate education. Deputy dean Jonas Lar

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/report-faculty-board-meeting-12-march-2025 - 2025-08-23

In 2023, Magnus Cinthio, Isabel Goncalves and Tobias Erlöv won the award for their innovation, which involves identifying atherosclerosis plaques at an early stage. Photo: Kennet Ruona. All Lund University employees and students are welcome to participate. Info sessions: 25/3 & 16/4. Applications are open until May 5. The Future Innovations Award celebrates groundbreaking ideas from Lund Universit

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/future-innovations-award-2025-competition-opens-over-1-million-sek-prizes - 2025-08-23

HALRIC, Hanseatic Life Science Research Infrastructure Consortium. Illustration. Attractive collaboration partners, unique instruments, and expertise available at universities, institutes, and companies in northern Europe. As a researcher at Lund University, you can gain access to this abundant smörgåsbord of resources. HALRIC calls for and funds pilot projects to utilize infrastructure and develo

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/halric-supports-high-level-matchmaking-researchers-wanted - 2025-08-23

The Faculty of Medicine board decided on a new strategic intent for the Faculty of Medicine at its meeting in March. Now you have the chance to come up with a proposal for how the strategic intent should be visualized by participating in our layout competition. The person who submits the winning proposal will be rewarded with a nice prize. No later than April 30. To participate in the competition,

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/competition-visualize-facultys-strategic-intent - 2025-08-23

Have you been sick or been away for a long time? "Remember to register your absence as soon as you are back so you don't get a "salary debt". By checking your payslip regularly, you can avoid financial surprises," says HR Partner Julia Friman. A salary debt arises when the employer has paid the wrong salary. This can occur if, for example, you have registered a leave of absence retroactively, not

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/report-absence-avoid-salary-debt - 2025-08-23

European Research Council Starting Grants are open to researchers 2–7 years after their PhD, and provide up to €1,5 million for up to 5 years. The next call is the StG 2026 call, with preliminary deadline in October 2025. LU Research Services provides support to all researchers at Lund University interested in this scheme. Our upcoming events are:ERC Starting Grants workshop: Open to researchers w

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/events-erc-starting-grant-applicants - 2025-08-23

Sibonginkosi Moyo and Michelle Chipo Muzanenhamo came to the Faculty to exchange experiences. Photo: Agata Garpenlind. Sibonginkosi Moyo Lives in: Harare, ZimbabweHome university: University of ZimbabweOccupation: Medical doctor working at Parirenyatwa Hospital (Harare, Zimbabwe) and teacher at the University of Zimbabwe. Teaches Physiology to preclinical medical students."The stay in Lund has bee

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/zimbabwean-visit-experiences-beyond-usual-framework-both-guests-and-hosts - 2025-08-23

Vice-dean David Gisselsson Nord will summarize our work on contingency planning for major societal disruptions. All employees are welcome to join our digital Faculty Morning Meeting. These are recurring monthly information meetings where you can learn more about a current topic. At the April meeting you will meet Vice-dean David Gisselsson Nord who will summarize the Faculty’s ongoing work on cont

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/faculty-morning-meeting-244-crisis-preparedness-societal-disruptions-and-war - 2025-08-23

Carl-Johan Fraenkel's research has not only strengthened the scientific basis for infection control measures, but also contributed to practical solutions to improve patient safety in healthcare. Photo: Roger Lundholm Welcome to the 2025 Lennander Lecture on 4 June with Carl-Johan Fraenkel, Associate Professor of infectious medicine and senior physician and specialist in infectious medicine and hea

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/contagious-air-did-we-get-it-wrong-about-infection-last-100-years - 2025-08-23