The University’s major ceremonial event, the Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony, took place on 23 May. There were degrees conferred on 239 doctors and 14 honorary doctors and 30 doctors became jubilee doctors. Despite the rainy and windy weather on the day, the procession was able to proceed to the cathedral and back to the Main University Building between the rain showers. Se the images from the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/hats-and-wreaths-239-doctors - 2025-08-22

Lund University is taking an important step to strengthen research on total defence and preparedness through the establishment of LUPREP at Campus Helsingborg.  “This is not to be a narrow-minded centre where everyone thinks the same. It will be a place for critical dialogue,” says Johan Bergström, who will take up the position of director on 1 August. The aim of the Lund University Centre for  Pr

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/much-anticipated-centre-takes-shape-johan-bergstrom-will-be-director-luprep - 2025-08-22

A newly procured case management system, a new Support Centre, LU Box clear out and a gentle reminder to obtain strong authentication – from 9 June it will also be required for booking business travel. New case management system procuredThe procurement of a new case management system for the entire University has now been completed. The new supplier and system is HaloITSM. HaloITSM is a British co

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-case-system-support-centre-and-document-clear-out - 2025-08-22

Nine projects have been granted funding through the Sustainability Fund and the call for applications concerning Sustainable Idea Exploration. The aim of the call is to take early ideas from research to innovation that can make a difference to society. The funded projects each receive a maximum of SEK 150,000 to develop the innovative potential of their ideas. Twenty applications were submitted in

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainability-fund-enables-nine-new-projects - 2025-08-22

Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström at last years Almedalen. Lund University is returning to Almedalen with a broad programme to strengthen the public discussion about higher education and research. Since the university's first participation in 2009, the commitment has grown, and this year around 50 employees are participating. The programme offers discussions on everything from preparedness and AI to t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ai-crisis-and-quantum-lund-university-almedalen - 2025-08-22

The summer is approaching and soon it will be time to enjoy a well-deserved break. Allow yourself to let go of things, recharge your batteries and savour the sunshine. Annual leave is not only about relaxing, but also giving body and soul the time they need for recovery. Following the tips below can make it easier to relax, wind down and get the most out of your summer break. In good time before y

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/preparing-your-summer-holiday - 2025-08-22

The search is on for 25 researchers from around the world in Lund University’s largest ever international recruitment drive. The main focus will be on AI research and other cutting-edge fields. Lund University’s body of researchers is getting reinforcements. If all goes according to plan, no fewer than 25 new researchers from all over the world will arrive in Lund this autumn. The recruitment targ

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/largest-global-researcher-recruitment-drive-ever - 2025-08-22

In Primula you can carry out many tasks relating to your employment, including viewing your salary statements, applying for annual leave, register sick leave, submit travel expenses and reporting secondary employment. From 15 September 2025, strong authentication will be required to log in to Primula. This means that you will not be able to log in to Primula after 14 September unless you have conf

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/salary-system-primula-will-require-strong-authentication-login-15-september - 2025-08-22

Join us for a dynamic day that brings together researchers, technology platforms, and strategic research initiatives to spotlight the powerful synergies driving life science forward in southern Sweden. Theme for 2025: “Accelerating strategic research through collaboration, infrastructure, and innovation”.Whether you’re a student, researcher or part of the broader life science community, SciLifeLab

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/scilifelab-lund-day-23-october - 2025-08-22

Maria Ekelin with her daughter Sigrid in Austin, Texas. Private image. A few years ago, Maria Ekelin, programme director for our midwifery programme at the University of Texas, taught within the framework of STINT Teaching Sabbatical. "I'm passionate about educational issues and always have the University of Texas and how they did it in the back of my mind".A few years ago, Maria Ekelin, program d

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-apply-teaching-sabbatical-among-most-fun-things-ive-done-teacher - 2025-08-22

Agenda 2030 Award winner Jesica López presents her research at the awards ceremony during Sustainability Week. Photo Stina Lundkvist. The ninth Sustainability Week took place on a sunny week in early May and attracted many visitors with its wide range of topics and activities. Over 3500 visitors participated in lectures, panel discussions, workshops and guided tours during the week. During this ye

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/great-engagement-during-sustainability-week-2025 - 2025-08-22

Johan Malmström, Eric Warrant and Andres Rantzer. Johan Malmström, Eric Warrant and Anders Rantzer have all been awarded ERC Advanced Grants. Along with other grants from the European Research Council (ERC), this makes it Lund University’s most successful year ever with a total of 15 granted projects. The ERC Advanced Grant is aimed at established researchers who have carried out significant resea

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/three-researchers-receive-erc-advanced-grants-lund-universitys-most-successful-year-ever - 2025-08-22

Lund University continues to rise in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and is rated number 72 in the world. That is three places higher than last year and means that Lund University is the top-ranked higher education institution in Sweden. QS has published annual university rankings since 2004. In the latest QS rankings (2026), 8,467 higher education institutions were evaluated, of which 1,501

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-best-sweden-qs-rankings - 2025-08-22

Jörgen Hettne, and his cats Bill & Bull, occupying his chair in Lund while he is in Luxemburg A Business law professor at LUSEM who has been catching the eyes of the media in cases about gambling addiction, and also done some heavy lifting in teaching and research about EU law, Jörgen Hettne is leaving the university to become Judge at the EU General Court in Luxemburg. Jörgen Hettne explains that

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lusem-professor-new-judge-eu-general-court - 2025-08-22

Lund University is driving a unique initiative to recruit top international researchers. Help us to convince prospective colleagues from around the world to choose Lund. In recent times, many countries have seen a decline in opportunities to conduct research and get a university education. This is due to cutbacks in grants as well as stricter immigration rules that have made it more difficult for

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/we-are-looking-new-colleagues - 2025-08-22

Many people come to the party as a finalization of the competition. During the month of May, staff from the University took part in a competition along with 18 other organisations in CoAction Lund to commute as sustainably as possible. By walking, cycling or using public transport to commute, over 1,000 participants have reduced their climate impact in a joint effort. Today, around 60 per cent of

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/three-winners-climate-friendly-commuting-competition - 2025-08-22

The new Strategy for Education focuses on digitalisation, teaching and learning, inclusion and internationalisation. The Strategy clarifies the role of generative AI in teaching and is to strengthen the initiative for professional development in teaching and learning. On 11 June, the University Board approved Lund University’s Strategy for First and Second-Cycle Education 2025-2027.The Strategy is

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-strategy-education-highlights-digitalisation-inclusion-teaching-and-learning-and - 2025-08-22

Research posters for conferences are supplied in cardboard tubes that can often be reused after the poster has done its work. Media-Tryck now wants to encourage the reuse of tubes to economise on the use of resources and reduce unnecessary wastage. The same applies to the boxes in which theses are delivered.Around 2,500 posters are printed each year at Lund University. The posters are delivered in

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/reusing-poster-and-thesis-packaging - 2025-08-22

New webpage covering what you need to know about your work phone, email tips for the summer and information about Microsoft's new M365 portal. Information page on telephony The Staff Pages has a new webpage dedicated to telephony, which makes it easier to find up-to-date and correct information on telephony at Lund University. Here, you can find information on aspects such as buying mobile phoness

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-telephony-microsoft-365-teams-and-email - 2025-08-22

International Citizen Hub Lund (ICHL) offers a free 6-week career Kick-Start Program designed for accompanying spouses and partners of international employees at Lund University.  This is a fantastic opportunity to gain the tools and insights needed to navigate the Swedish job market, while also building professional and social networks.Kick-start your career in Sweden!Join the ICHL free Kick-Star

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/career-support-international-spouses-and-partners-join-free-kick-start-program - 2025-08-22