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Heiner Linke took up the position of LTH’s Deputy Dean with special responsibility for research in January 2021 and his term of office concludes at the end of 2023. Why did he not stand for re-election – and what will he do instead? What is the reason for not continuing as deputy dean?"After I was elected as deputy dean – a role that is part-time – I got a large, extra assignment. It was an ERC re
Johan Mauritsson is a professor of atomic physics and a frequent guest at Gerdahallen, Lund University’s foundation-run gym. Now he has taken the step to also qualifying as an instructor. What made you want to become a yoga instructor?“I’ve been doing yoga since I was little, with my mother. Then I found my way back to yoga here at Gerdahallen eight or ten years ago after an injury when I hadn’t p
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2025/atomic-physicist-who-turned-yoga-instructor - 2026-05-15
Sparta, Östgöta Nation, AF-Borgen – and the kitchen and basement of LTH’s Assistant Dean Annika Mårtensson’s. These are some of the locations featured in the film “Ett ärligt liv” (An Honest Life), which is set in Lund and premiered recently. “An Honest Life” is a story that is, to say the least, intertwined with both Lund as a city and the university environment as such. The film is based on a no
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2025/how-netflixs-film-crew-ended-assistant-deans-kitchen - 2026-05-15
This year’s new members of LTH’s Pedagogical Academy, who have thus been awarded the pedagogical competence grade ETP – Excellent Teacher Practitioner – are Jesus Mateo Munoz, Martin Stridh, Pernilla Derwik, Stefan Diehl, Pär Söderhjelm, and Klara Bolander Laksov. This year, LTH has welcomed six new Excellent Teaching Practitioners/ETP. In September, they were highlighted at a lunch attended by re
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2025/newly-admitted-lths-pedagogical-academy - 2026-05-15
The Recruitment Committee has now decided which candidates will be invited to a second interview for the post of Vice-Chancellor. The interviews will be carried out by the Recruitment Committee in April. Those who have been invited to a second interview and have agreed to continue with the process are:Erik Renström, Professor, Lund UniversityAnna Stenport, Professor at University of Georgia, USAOn
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/two-candidates-second-interview-post-vice-chancellor-lund-university - 2026-05-15
Last autumn, each faculty appointed a data steward to support researchers on issues related to research data. LTH has appointed two new data stewards, Andreas Karman and Viktor Klintberg, who replace Robin Gullstrand. About Andreas KarmanAndreas Karman has worked as a librarian at LTH since 2014, with a focus on supporting research and researchers. Among other things, he was the faculty representa
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2025/two-new-data-stewards-support-lth-researchers - 2026-05-15
A review of the subject of Physics at Lund University is now being initiated. The aim is to gather input from an external expert panel on how the subject can be developed going forward. Particular focus will be placed on how organisational changes can strengthen the discipline and enhance its international impact. Physics at Lund University is currently represented at the Faculty of Engineering (L
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/subject-physics-be-reviewed-expert-panel - 2026-05-15
Her research focuses on how people interact with transport systems, and how safety can be improved as mobility evolves. LTH's new Lise Meitner Professor aims to strengthen the links between the transport research groups at Delft University of Technology and LTH, as well as initiating new exciting collaborations within and beyond the Department of Technology and Society, and supporting early‑career
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/welcome-lth-lise-meitner-professor-haneen-farah - 2026-05-15
On 16 April, the regional final of Teknikåttan will be held at LTH. Eighth-grade students from across the region will gather to solve challenging tasks and compete in teams in technology, mathematics, and natural sciences. During the day, they will also have the opportunity to explore the Vattenhallen Science Center. LTH is one of twelve higher education institutions behind Teknikåttan, which is o
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/lth-hosts-regional-final-teknikattan-16-april - 2026-05-15
For the 10th time, Lund University is organising Sustainability Week together with Lund Municipality. With over 70 events over six days, sustainability topics will be highlighted in different ways within social, ecological and economic sustainability. It is a week of discussion and action, serious issues and hopeful visions of the future. LTH organizes its own events and participates in those orga
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/sustainability-week-2026-lths-program - 2026-05-15
As part of the Lund University Outreach Academy, a beginner-level course is once again being offered for researchers who want to be active on LinkedIn. When: 11 May, 1:00–3:00 pmWhere: Botan, Östra Vallgatan 18, Room 210What: In this workshop, beginners on LinkedIn will be introduced to how the platform works and how researchers and doctoral students can use it in a strategic and efficient way.Lan
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/beginners-course-linkedin - 2026-05-15
As part of a new initiative, Lund University is seeking 14 international researchers, several of whom will be based at LTH. The recruitment is part of the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence, a university-wide initiative aimed at recruiting outstanding researchers to Lund University. A record number of recruitments were made in 2025, and the initiative is now continuing. This time, the
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/lth-recruit-more-leading-international-researchers - 2026-05-15
On 22 April, you are most welcome to attend a kick-off event for LTH's major infrastructure projects and faculty platforms in Kårhuset from 2.15 pm to 4 pm, followed by a joint networking event. You do not need to register in advance. When and whereThe event will take place on 22 April from 2.15 pm to 4 pm in Kårhuset's aulaProgrammeDeputy Dean Margaret McNamee will welcome attendees and talk abou
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/kick-event-lths-major-infrastructures-and-faculty-platforms - 2026-05-15
Welcome to this exciting full day conference organised by LU Collaboration – for researchers and employees at Lund University who are curious about how to develop collaboration. Register before 18 May. When? 26 May 2026, 08:30–15:00Where? Auditorium, Restaurant Inspira, Medicon Village Scheelevägen 4, 223 63 LundLanguage: EnglishAbout the conferenceThe conference is part of the project ‘Increased
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/collaboration-conference-26-may - 2026-05-15
Welcome to this year’s joint honorary doctor seminar hosted by LTH and the Faculty of Science. Join us for a morning of inspiring perspectives, where leading researchers and innovators share insights from their fields as well as reflections on their academic journeys.Date: Thursday 28 May 2026Mingle: 09:00–09:30 – coffee, tea and croissants served Seminar: 09:30–11:00Venue: IKDC, Stora Hörsalen, K
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/meet-2026-honorary-doctors-28-may - 2026-05-15
The countdown has begun. From 2–9 May, Lund University will welcome young science talents from across Europe as they arrive to take part in the European Olympiad of Experimental Science (EOES) 2026. For Jonas Forshamn, teacher at Kitas Gymnasium in Gothenburg and Director of EOES 2026, it is all starting to feel very real.“It’s incredibly exciting now that it’s just around the corner. We are both
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/young-science-talents-gather-lund-eoes-2026 - 2026-05-15
Welcome to a national webinar on accessibility in education on 27 May at 1–3 pm. Please register by 26 May at the latest. About the programmeWhat are our obligations regarding accessibility in education, and how can we fulfil them? The session will be led by experts from the National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools (SPSM), together with lawyers from the Equality and Anti-Discriminat
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/national-webinar-accessibility-education - 2026-05-15
With extensive experience in international education, Monika Vranic now starts her new job as Head of the International Office at LTH. In the interview, she shares her perspective on the role, the importance of strong collaboration, and how the office will serve as a practical support for the faculty’s students and researchers in a global context. Why did you want to become Head of the Internation
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/monika-vranic-new-head-international-office - 2026-05-15
Registration is now open for this autumn’s courses in higher education pedagogy and PhD courses at the Centre for Engineering Education (CEE). Also, don’t miss CEE’s exciting seminars taking place this spring. The links below open on lth.se.Autumn coursesPedagogical coursesFaculty-wide PhD coursesSpring seminars24 April: To flip or not to flip? About the Flipped Classroom course formatApril-June:
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/register-cees-autumn-courses - 2026-05-15
On 4 May, CBCS Day will be held at BMC, and on 3 June the NASSA Kick-off meeting will take place at Inspira. Read more and register via the respective event pages. CBCS DayOn 4 May, a half-day seminar will be held in Lund focusing on AstraZeneca OpenInnovation and the Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden (CBCS) platform for compound screening and electrophysiology at Linköping University. The semina
https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/two-exciting-scilifelab-events-spring - 2026-05-15
