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Every day, huge amounts of satellite images are collected from the Earth's surface – data that shows everything from deforestation to urbanization and the effects of climate change. Now, with the support of the Swedish National Space Board, a new competence center is being established to make it easier for social scientists to use space-based information. The new national center, the Swedish Compe

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/more-satellite-data-can-be-used-social-research - 2025-12-08

Lund University has climbed to first place in the world in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026. The ranking includes around 2,000 higher education institutions from about 100 countries and measures how universities contribute to a sustainable future – through research, education, and the way they operate as organisations. “Humble, proud, and inspired to continue moving forward –

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-best-world-sustainability - 2025-12-08

On 18 November, a news item was released that went beyond our wildest dreams: Lund University ranked first in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. We have been ranked as not just the best in Sweden, or even Europe – we are number one in the entire world! This is most likely the first time that a Swedish or Nordic university has been ranked best in the world in one of the major ranking

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/we-are-ranked-best-world-sustainability-according-qs-i-am-speechless - 2025-12-08

Recruiting a university Vice-Chancellor is a major undertaking. Since the Vice-Chancellor has a crucial impact on the future of the University, it is necessary to provide many different groups with the opportunity to influence the process, and that the process has been carefully thought out. The Vice-Chancellor and deputy vice-chancellor’s terms of office expire at the end of December 2026. Work o

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-come-it-takes-so-long-recruit-vice-chancellor - 2025-12-08

The University Board has decided on a Security Policy. The Policy applies to the whole University and provides guidance for how we are to work together on security issues systematically and for the long term. The Policy is part of a larger initiative to work more proactively and systematically in both the long and short term. In addition, security guidelines are being developed, along with practic

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-aiming-higher-its-security-policy - 2025-12-08

In March 2026, the University will switch telephone operator to Telia. A new portal for support and cases will open soon. Information for anyone with an older phone. Telephony: New mobile phone subscriptions after 11 March 2026Lund University is implementing a change of supplier for telephony services. The transition to the new supplier, Telia, will take place on 10 and 11 March 2026. Initially, t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-new-mobile-phone-subscriptions-new-support-centre-and-update-2g3g-coverage - 2025-12-08

Primula: new rules for receipts and attachments come into effect on 1 January 2026. This change means that all documents to do with expenses or travel expense reports (receipts, invoices, programmes lists of participants, foreign exchange receipts etc.) are to be attached digitally in Primula. The format used must be robust; so PDF is recommended. Before submitting the case in Primula, it is impor

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-rules-receipts-and-attachments-primula-2026 - 2025-12-08

In February 2026, the University’s new unified education website, ESU, will be launched. The goal is to make it easier for students to find the right course or programme. The work encompasses new design, new underlying technology, reworked content and new working methods for information about education. The project, which has been in progress for several years, has involved many people from all pa

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-education-website-will-help-right-students-find-right-course-or-programme - 2025-12-08

On 1 January, the University will introduce a common newsletter tool: Lime Marketing (formerly BizWizard). This is the tool that all units should use for newsletters and related mailings. The purpose of a common newsletter tool is to create uniform, effective and professional communication with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders. "This is a major improvement for the university. We

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lime-marketing-becomes-university-wide-newsletter-tool - 2025-12-08

Two of the University’s leading researchers are to be honoured with the University’s Silver Medal. Professor Cecilia Jarlskog is rewarded for her groundbreaking efforts within theoretical particle physics and Professor Markku Rummukainen is recognised for his work on climate research and his commitment to international climate issues. This year’s medallists are two researchers whose work contribut

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/cecilia-jarlskog-and-markku-rummukainen-receive-universitys-silver-medal - 2025-12-08

Committed, curious and eager to take action. The students who apply to Lund University's master's programs in sustainability are distinguished by their genuine drive to change the world. Pioneers and forerunners: this is how the master's programmes EMP (Master's Programme in Environmental Management and Policy) and LUMES (Master's Programme in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science) can

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-lunds-international-sustainability-master-programmes-shape-change-leaders-future - 2025-12-08

Don't miss this year's Christmas and Lucia concerts performed by the Lund University Academic Orchestra, Lund University Academic Choir and Palaestra Vocal Ensemble, as well as the School of Music. 6 December - Lund University Christmas concertCelebrate Christmas with the Lund University Academic Choir and the Lund University Academic Orchestra. We invite you to enjoy the Christmas spirit with the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/christmas-approaching-and-odeum-and-mhm-invite-you-christmas-concerts-and-lucia-celebrations - 2025-12-08

The exhibition “Coded Threads” traces threads from the origin of the digital, the woven fabric, into today’s and tomorrow’s digital realities. The loom is the basis of binary coding: the thread can go over or under the warp, be a one or a zero. The thread is coded and acquires meaning – becomes an image, a pattern, a calculation, an algorithm. Everything can become data through the thread in the w

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lunch-showing-exhibition-coded-threads-skissernas-museum - 2025-12-08

Public Art Agency Sweden often collaborates with Akademiska Hus to arrange public art on campuses around the country. Such installations are virtually cost-free for Lund University – the only thing we need to do is take part in collaborative groups to discuss the establishment of artworks and to assist and spread information about it. It is fantastic that in this way we gain access to new and exci

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/art-light-and-sound-campus-during-darkest-time - 2025-12-08

The salary review is now in full swing and the University has sent the managers’ salary offers to the employee organisations with which it has collective agreements (OFR/S, Saco-S and Seko). The aim is for the majority of the new salaries to be paid in February 2026, retroactively from the salary review date of 1 October 2025. If you are a member of Saco-S, or are unaffiliated (i.e. not a member o

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/2025-salary-review-underway - 2025-12-08

Many of the University’s staff members state that they seldom or never use AI at work, according to a survey conducted by the Ad Hoc Group. As previously mentioned in LU News, a questionnaire on the use of AI was sent to a random selection of technical and administrative (TA) staff at the University. The survey was conducted within the framework of the University’s digitalisation and AI initiative

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/ta-staff-opinions-are-divided-ai - 2025-12-08

Efforts to strengthen leadership and protect academic freedom are underway, including new leadership programmes and a management forum. A project for academic leadership has also been established. Efforts to strengthen leadershipSome years ago, we completed a study on the leadership of the future at Lund University. The study gave rise to a number of recommendations, resulting in the introduction

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/strengthening-leadership-and-redoubling-efforts-academic-freedom - 2025-12-08

A new project has been initiated to strengthen work on academic freedom and clarify the University’s role in society. The project, which will run until the end of 2026, aims to create a common understanding of what academic freedom entails and how it can be safeguarded in practice. Why is academic freedom important?Academic freedom is a fundamental pillar of research and education. It means that u

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-project-will-strengthen-academic-freedom-lund-university - 2025-12-08

Christmas is approaching and we’re all starting to look forward to some relaxation and Christmas spirit. But before you wind down, here are a few reminders. Service Desk: opening hoursService Desk and the telephone switchboard will be closed from 24 December to 28 December and from 31 December to 6 January.Please note that the staffing level may vary regarding Service Desk and other support servic

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/christmas-coming-first-few-tips-ahead-break-0 - 2025-12-08

The new Support Centre (Supportcenter) is in place and will be used for all support cases and replace ServiceNow. Important information about LU Box and an update on the Softphone solution. The new Support Centre is in placeSupport Centre – the case system and new portal for support and cases – is now open. You can use it to enter support cases and place certain orders. There are also guides to he

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-news-support-centre-opens-lu-box-softphone-teams - 2025-12-08