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A new framework for measuring qualifying expertise in teaching has been produced and will now be implemented at the University. The aim is to recognise excellence in teaching by applying a classification and structure for teaching practitioners’ qualifications. The framework, developed by Rachel Forsyth and Lena Christensen, is based on the Advancing Teaching initiative, an international framework
Doctoral education student Johan Jönsson will defend his thesis on 3 May. Get a quick glimpse of his thesis, experiences and near future. Hi Johan! You are about to defend your thesis “Performing Numbers”. In short, what is your thesis about?”It’s about the role of numbers in everyday social interaction. Basically, the thesis starts from the observation that numbers permeate our everyday lives, ou
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-thesis-three-questions-johan-jonsson - 2026-10-27
“Vinzent is an independent and creative researcher who shows exceptional ability in combining large historical data sets with modern quantitative methods and theoretical modelling.” This is how the researcher who wrote the best thesis of the year at LUSEM is described in the prize nomination. Congratulations, Vinzent Ostermeyer! In his doctoral thesis, titled “Why Firms Grow: The Roles of Institut
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/vinzent-ostermeyer-wrote-best-doctoral-thesis-lusem-2023 - 2026-10-27
A former student had heard that our senior lecturer in statistics, Pierre Carbonnier was about to retire after this semester. Would we do a feature on him? The student remembered him fondly and added that his mother had also had Pierre as a teacher and thought he was pretty awesome. Few, if any statistics teachers can claim to have reached and inspired more students than Pierre Carbonnier, who has
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/44-years-carbonnier-stats-dont-lie - 2026-10-27
The current platform for strategic work applies until the end of this year, but a decision on an updated version for the period 2025-2027 has already been taken. The revised platform retains its original structure, with four prioritised areas and three general watchwords: innovative, digital and sustainable. The content has however been adjusted in order to better address current issues in the wid
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/platform-strategic-work-2025-2027 - 2026-10-27
Regarding the setting up of a tent camp in Lundagård and pro-Palestinian demonstrations. For those who have been following the course of events surrounding pro-Palestinian demonstrations and how tent camps were established on American campuses and then spread to other parts of the world, it will not come as a surprise that such demonstrations have now reached Sweden. A tent camp was set up in Lund
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/tent-camp-lundagard-0 - 2026-10-27
In connection with Pride Week in Lund, the University invites you to join us in a pre-procession get-together, after which we can participate in the Pride parade together. The LundaPride parade takes place on 18 May and the University wishes to take part and highlight the event. All students and employees are welcome to go together in the Pride parade. We start at 11.30 in the Main University Buil
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/join-us-lundapride-18-may-0 - 2026-10-27
Malgorzata Bogdan, Professor of Statistics, Lund University School of Economics and Management and University of Wroclaw, has been named Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS). Professor Malgorzata Bogdan receives the award ”for innovative contributions to high-dimensional statistics, particularly in multiple testing and variable selection, insightful connections between Bayesian
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/statistics-professor-malgorzata-bogdan-named-ims-fellow-2024 - 2026-10-27
According to the Swedish Tax Agency’s regulations on payment of health promotion reimbursement, the reimbursement must be paid, as a rule, during the year for which the application applies. For this reason, as of 2024 Lund University will make 30 November the deadline for health promotion reimbursement applications.Read more on LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-deadline-health-promotion-reimbursement-applications - 2026-10-27
A COIL involves two different courses at two universities in different countries where students collaborate digitally during a part of the course. Each course follows its own syllabus, and the teachers grade their respective students.For several years, Lund University has offered seed money to support teachers who, in collaboration with colleagues from EUGLOH, want to develop new courses or progra
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/do-you-want-take-opportunity-develop-coil - 2026-10-27
This year’s doctoral degree conferment ceremony, the University’s ceremonial highlight and the faculties’ most important academic celebration, will break the record for the number of conferees. It is time to celebrate the faculties’ doctors, honorary doctors and jubilee doctors.Record number of conferees at doctoral degree conferment ceremony – LU Staff Pages
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/record-number-conferees-doctoral-degree-conferment-ceremony-31-may - 2026-10-27
The Department of Business Administration has appointed Burak Tunca as the new Director of AI Integration. Burak Tunca, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at LUSEM, is set to lead the department's efforts in incorporating artificial intelligence into our academic framework. "Anxiety or worries about cheating made us lose valuable time in the implementation of AI at the University, but AI is here to stay
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/new-position-department-business-administration-director-ai-integration - 2026-10-27
It is with great sadness that we today fly the flag at half-mast following the passing of Stefan Sveningsson, professor in Organizational studies at Lund University School of Economics and Management. Our thoughts are with the family and closest relatives.Det är med stor sorg vi idag flaggar på halv stång med anledning av Stefan Sveningssons bortgång. Stefan var professor inom organisation på före
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/flag-half-mast-today-1 - 2026-10-27
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Lund University. The new Deputy Vice-Chancellor will take office on 1 January 2027. The application deadline is 14 September 2026. It is also possible to nominate candidates. Nominations must be submitted by 14 September 2026 at the latest.QualificationsThe applicant is to: be a professor with a strong academic back
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/lund-university-seeking-new-deputy-vice-chancellor - 2026-10-27
This autumn, there are several opportunities to learn more about AI at Lund University. On 1-2 December, the University will host its first AI Days, a joint forum for inspiration, sharing experiences and discussion. In September and October, you can also take part in workshops on Copilot and effective prompting.Register your interest in the AI Days todayThe AI Days will be held at Lund University
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/ai-packed-autumn-staff - 2026-10-27
On 11 September, the report of the government inquiry into strengthening the protection of academic freedom will be submitted to the Government. At the same time, the University is continuing its work to raise awareness and foster dialogue about what academic freedom means in practice. Following 24 discussions with 460 participants, several common themes have emerged around what academic freedom e
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/government-inquiry-highlights-academic-freedom - 2026-10-27
The InfraVis Expo will be held on 21 September. It will take a closer look at how the national research infrastructure InfraVis supports researchers through advanced data analysis and visualization. Join the InfraVis Expo on 21 September to discover how the national research infrastructure InfraVis supports researchers through advanced data analysis and visualization.The programme includes present
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/learn-how-infravis-can-support-your-research - 2026-10-27
On September 10, you will have the opportunity to watch the broadcast of A Sustainable Tomorrow on site at the School of Economics and Management. We will be based in the LUSEM Startup Hub, which will be open throughout the morning. On September 10, join us at LUSEM Startup Hub to watch A Sustainable Tomorrow together.A Sustainable Tomorrow (AST) is the Nordic region’s largest digital and physical
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/sustainable-tomorrow - 2026-10-27
As part of the work with Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE), Lund University is announcing calls for funding to stimulate collaboration and activities that strengthen our international impact in research, education, innovation and cooperation. Applications with deadline 30 SeptemberUniversity of Melbourne and Catholic University of Chile Joint research workshops between Lund University and University
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/international-impact-actions-autumn-2026-current-calls - 2026-10-27
Following a successful pilot in spring 2026, the Academic Leadership Network returns for a second round in autumn 2026. The Academic Leadership Network provides a space for colleagues to explore and develop their academic leadership through guided reflection and peer mentoring with particular attention to diversity and inclusion in academic leadership. It is specifically designed with colleagues i
https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/article/academic-leadership-network-back - 2026-10-27
