Published 31 August 2021 In late June, the vice-chancellor made a decision concerning the issues that are to be worked on jointly within LU on the basis of RQ20. These issues are: recruitment and career paths, research infrastructure, interdisciplinary research, profiling and strong research environments, as well as follow-ups. Now, it is time for us to roll up our sleeves and tackle the challenge

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/autumn-starts-where-spring-finished-rq20 - 2025-01-28

Published 31 August 2021 For the autumn, I want to develop work on complete environments in which education and research collaborate, focus on lifelong learning and highlight diverse innovation activities. External engagement and innovation are the main areas in my portfolio as deputy vice-chancellor. Both are areas in which there is a lot happening that is new for us all. Not least, there is an i

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/focus-diverse-innovation-activities-and-lifelong-learning - 2025-01-28

Published 31 August 2021 The focus in the autumn will be to outline the research infrastructure of the future based on the Krantz report, follow up the results of the University’s e-infrastructure inquiry and highlight information and IT security at LU. The transition from dean of the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) to pro vice-chancellor for research infrastructure and digitalisation has been an exc

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/reviewing-our-research-infrastructure-and-information-security - 2025-01-28

By Jenny [dot] Hansson [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (Jenny Hansson) - published 31 August 2021 Ten postdoc positions and at least eight doctoral studentships on the 2030 Agenda and sustainable development is now announced at Lund University. The announcement is part of the university’s research programme for excellence in sustainable development. New positions in research for sustainable development

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/almost-20-new-positions-research-sustainable-development - 2025-01-28

Published 31 August 2021 Do you teach every week? If so, you can find short and effective workshops at education.lu.se that will help you to start using Canvas, Zoom or video in your teaching sessions. No need to register, take a workshop when it suits you. Do you have any questions? There are staffed drop-in sessions where you can ask an expert. Are you in need of inspiration? Read our articles o

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/all-you-need-online-teaching - 2025-01-28

Published 31 August 2021 LU News is a new internal newsletter that will be sent to all staff members at Lund University. The newsletter will be distributed every two weeks via email. The newsletter has two parts. In “On the University Management’s agenda”, the University Management outlines the current matters they are working on, their new initiatives and what is happening in the University world

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/introducing-newsletter-all-staff-lund-university - 2025-01-28

Published 28 August 2021 Since 2014, the Swedish National Graduate School for Competitive Science on Ageing and Health (SWEAH) has successfully conducted interdisciplinary courses and activities for doctoral students and postdocs. Not least, the national network to which SWEAH provides access is appreciated by both participating doctoral students and their supervisors. As of 2022, the graduate sch

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/national-initiative-doctoral-students-ageing-and-health - 2025-01-28

Published 31 August 2021 In the autumn, there will be several changes in the work for gender equality and equal opportunities. The changes are based, among other things, on the results of the Tellus project and the university-wide initiative for gender equality and equal opportunities. There will be a lot of activity in the autumn and I would particularly like to highlight the changes that are cur

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/more-initiatives-work-gender-equality-and-equal-opportunities - 2025-01-28

Published 31 August 2021 In the autumn, I hope we in the university management can focus on the core issues that we want to drive forward. It has been a very unusual start for the new University Management, strongly characterised by the ongoing pandemic. I hope that developments now go in the right direction and that within the University Management we can focus more on the core issues that we wan

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/intensified-focus-strategic-issues-education - 2025-01-28

Published 31 August 2021 This summer has offered many hot days when the beach has beckoned, as well as days better suited for indoor activities. At Lund University, we have something that makes us the envy of many universities – a functional and beautiful campus that is a natural part of the city, in Lund, but also in Helsingborg and Malmö. Now, I would like to welcome everyone back to an autumn s

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/welcome-back-after-summer - 2025-01-28

Published 31 August 2021 During the autumn, I want to work more on “the broad university”, lifelong learning, internationalisation and digitalisation. Our goal could be described as innovative study programmes in collaboration with (global) society. After the first six months as a pro vice-chancellor, in which a considerable part of the time has been spent orientating myself in the organisation an

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/universitys-educations-offering-changing-world - 2025-01-28

By Emma [dot] Holm [at] education [dot] lu [dot] se (Emma Holm) - published 2 September 2021 Did you miss the chance last spring to apply for funds to develop a commissioned education course at your department, or do you want to try again? The University is now opening a fourth round of applications with the ambition of launching new types of courses in the future. We welcome your application! To

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-opportunity-apply-funds-develop-commissioned-education-courses-0 - 2025-01-28

By Charlotte [dot] Hedin [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (Charlotte Hedin) - published 11 September 2021 This web based seminar will introduce the basics of Swedish International law and there will be examples on the application of law in international circumstances. Be aware of unexpected rules regarding your private life as well as of your work, studies or other aspects of your stay in a new country.

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/seminar-introducing-basics-swedish-international-law-including-family-law - 2025-01-28

By asa [dot] thormahlen [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Thormählen) - published 8 September 2021 Science communication skills – are they really something you need to train as a doctoral student? Yes. And why not now? There has been much talk of “getting research out there” lately, and for good reason. But we all know that conveying a message to others is easier said than done. Doctoral students in

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/science-communication-and-its-role-society-pilot-course-doctoral-students - 2025-01-28

Published 10 September 2021 On 9 September the government changed the end date for working from home from 15 September to 28 September. Since June there had been a decision that applies to the University regarding the gradual and orderly adaptation to activities without restrictions. This decision continues to apply. The government’s instruction now applies up to and including 28 September in orde

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-government-decision-return-work-established-plan-still-applies - 2025-01-28

By sanna [dot] trygg [at] ch [dot] lu [dot] se (Sanna Trygg) - published 9 September 2021 The preliminary study proposes that the new research park be located in Oceanhamnen and have a sustainability profile. “We see considerable potential through the establishment of the research park to make the campus more attractive for research. Strong research is also the basis of high-quality education, so

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/campus-helsingborg-growing - 2025-01-28

By Charlotte [dot] Hedin [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (Charlotte Hedin) - published 14 September 2021 On 1 September the employer (Lund University) and the local union organisations resumed negotiations regarding the implementation of the salary review. Among other things, the negotiations are to establish the timing of the salary review and how such a review is to be carried out, taking into conside

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/salary-negotiations-have-resumed - 2025-01-28

By Charlotte [dot] Hedin [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (Charlotte Hedin) - published 13 September 2021 The Swedish Migration Agency’s interpretation is a tough blow for doctoral students and researchers, among others. Read the updated information on permanent residence permits on the Staff pages (Migration issues)

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-law-permanent-residence-permits-went-force-summer - 2025-01-28

Published 14 September 2021 In view of the developments in Afghanistan, I would like to draw attention to Scholars at Risk. The University Management takes a positive stance towards receiving incoming researchers. Scholars at Risk is an international network of more than 500 higher education institutions in 42 countries that works to promote academic freedom and support academics at risk through a

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/scholars-risk-important-and-vital-network - 2025-01-28

Published 14 September 2021 In the University’s thematic collaboration initiatives, researchers from several faculties work with external companies/organisations on different projects. Thematic collaboration initiatives (Swedish abbreviation, TSIs) constitute an important part of external engagement activities at LU. TSIs involve researchers from several faculties in collaborative projects with ex

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/thematic-collaboration-initiatives-important-part-university - 2025-01-28