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We welcome two new professors of education sciences: Mona Holmqvist and Katarina Mårtensson. In connection with this, a new seminar series has been launched, Higher Seminars in Education Sciences, which is aimed at all those involved in teaching at the University who are interested in developing their teaching. At the Department of Education Sciences, Lund University offers subject teacher educati

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/two-new-professors-educational-sciences - 2026-10-02

Teaching a course at another university, or hosting a guest lecturer, is a way to both develop your teaching skills and create new contacts in your subject area. Now you can get support in finding contacts. You can find course leaders who want to receive visiting lecturers through EUGLOH's guest lecturer programme. Right now, there are over 100 opportunities in a range of different subject areas:

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/become-guest-lecturer-eugloh-university - 2026-10-02

Digital degree certificates will be introduced in April as part of the University’s focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability. This means that degree certificates no longer need to be printed out on paper and sent by post. The processing of degree certificates will be faster, smoother and more secure for students, doctoral students and administrators. The change applies to all first,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/digital-degree-certificates-be-introduced - 2026-10-02

In just two weeks, Zhengyao Lu, Researcher in Physical Geography at Lund University, gained 60,000 reads of his article about gigantic solar farms. How could this be? We were curious to know if Zhengyao Lu had any tips for others who are interested in writing about their research for a wider audience. Following the publication of a new piece of research with international colleagues – Zhengyao Lu,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/60000-views-conversation-whats-secret - 2026-10-02

Everyone is familiar with the frustration that comes when otherwise excellent mobile phone reception suddenly drops out. The moment when all mobile communication becomes impossible. But why does this happen and what is really behind the numbers 3G, 4G, 5G, and the 6G to come? Fredrik Tufvesson is a professor of Communications Engineering at LTH. He is in the midst of developing 6G technology for u

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/energy-efficiency-key-future-6g-technology - 2026-10-02

Teaching is to be as highly valued as research when it comes to appointments and promotions. Despite this ambition, it has rarely worked that way in practice. A recently completed project provides a new framework which will help faculty managements, as well as individual teaching staff members, to evaluate and develop educational qualifications. In the ‘Pedagogisk Meritering’ project, which concer

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-initiative-raise-status-teaching - 2026-10-02

In just a few years, artificial intelligence has gone from horror film bogie man to a tool integrated into every phone and computer. From spell check to shopping recommendations – and now to allocating tasks at work and measuring performance. LUM met with organisational researcher Sverre Spoelstra to talk about algorithmic leadership. Your boss may not be an app, yet. But the idea is not as futuri

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/will-your-next-boss-be-artificially-intelligent - 2026-10-02

The packing crates are emptied, new furniture is in place, the art is hung, and the tech is working. The Offices of the Vice-Chancellor and staff have moved into the King’s House. The new entrance opens onto the University Square and the fountain. Behind the doors of the University’s oldest building, there’s a definite air of new and modern. You are greeted first by an exhibition about the buildin

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-beginning-kings-house - 2026-10-02

A new three-year term of office has begun for the University’s eight deans. Five are new in the role, while three have been around for some time. LUM has put a few questions to each of them. Annika Olsson, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), second term of office What’s the first thing you will be working on as dean? “Since I’m starting my second term as dean, LTH will continue with what we started duri

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-term-deans - 2026-10-02

Dick Harrison is 57 years old and has written 105 books. He lectures all over the country, is a regular expert on TV and radio, runs a podcast, and writes articles for magazines and two columns a week in one of Sweden’s largest newspapers. “Teaching is my calling, though, the thing closest to my identity.” It’s winter and muddy on the drive in front of the Harrisons’ Art Nouveau villa in Åkarp. On

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/dick-harrison-brand - 2026-10-02

Save the date – Lund University's Teaching and Learning Conference November 14th 2024. This year's theme is: Connecting teachers – Changing LU from Within. The conference welcomes all employees at Lund University who are interested in and engaged in teaching and pedagogical development, and is organised by the Faculty of Medicine together with the Division for Higher Education Development, AHU.The

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/welcome-contribute-lund-universitys-teaching-and-learning-conference - 2026-10-02

The Faculties’ honorary doctors for 2024 have been announced. They will be honoured at the doctoral degree conferment ceremony on 31 May 2024. Below is a summary of each faculty's choice of honorary doctors. Lund University School of Economics and Management Leading U.S. economist and First Deputy Governor of the Riksbank new honorary doctors Professor Martha Bailey and the Swedish Riksbank’s Firs

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/faculties-honorary-doctors-2024 - 2026-10-02

The University continues the work of strengthening and developing our international impact through Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE). There are now roadmaps for 2024 decided by the Vice-Chancellor for all geographical areas where the University operates. The roadmaps describe prioritised activities in research, education, innovation and cooperation and guide the university-wide global engagement. At

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/global-dynamic-engagement-roadmaps-2024-are-now-available - 2026-10-02

Innovation and successful higher education institutions go hand in hand. It would be difficult to name a well-renowned university that is not also strong on innovation issues. At Lund University, we have been working on innovation for a long time and in a variety of ways, not least in terms of research results that in turn have resulted in start-up companies. Many of these companies have also bene

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/why-does-innovation-matter - 2026-10-02

The courses in English for all LU staff will be offered again in autumn 2024. It is easy to find courses in English via Kompetensportalen, where you can also find out about the timetable, number of sessions, course content and registration deadline for each course.You can find English courses via Kompetensportalen.General Proficiency Course for University Staff 1 (last date: 18 September)General P

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/english-lu-staff-autumn-2024 - 2026-10-02

This event intends to bring together the scientific community and shed light on the capabilities of Natural Language Processing (NLP) while providing an overview of its achievements in different scientific fields A series of speakers from diverse scientific backgrounds will share insights and experiences. The event will end with an opportunity mingle with coffee and tea. More information will be p

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-escience-hub-nlp-applications-scientific-domains - 2026-10-02

There is a lot happening at the moment within the University concerning LU’s engagement in the work environment and equal opportunities. It is time to elect health and safety representatives – a very significant role. We are also marking 150 years since women gained the right to study at university and highlighting the fantastic attendance when LU took part in Pride for the first time. Take the op

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/health-and-safety-representative-election-150-years-female-students-and-participation-pride - 2026-10-02

The Faculty of Medicine’s new knowledge centre, Forum Medicum, has been inaugurated with great pomp and ceremony. During August, staff and students moved into the building and filled the premises. Forum Medicum brings together the University’s health sciences and biomedical research and education at a single knowledge centre in the middle of the Knowledge Highway on Sölvegatan, directly adjacent t

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/forum-medicum-opens-its-doors - 2026-10-02

It has been a good summer for LU. The call for applications in the spring for the EU’s framework programme for research and innovation, Horizon Europe, has resulted in approved grants for 40 new projects. The success has been on a broad front, involving researchers from seven of our faculties. The approved projects are as follows: 4 ERC Starting Grants 1 ERC Proof of Concept 22 collaborative proje

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-receives-grants-40-eu-projects - 2026-10-02

The music programme for the autumn is on the theme of “Spirituality” and offers concerts, guest performances and discussion about music. The programme begins with a theme week in which Odeum, along with LU’s Cultural and Public Centres (LUKOM), including the Botanical Garden, is collaborating with Lund Cathedral to mark its 900th anniversary. One of the Swedish composers who has written music with

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/spirituality-theme-odeums-autumn-programme - 2026-10-02