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Björn Svensson accepts the Lund Students’ Prize for Excellence in Teaching
During the annual academic ceremony of 2025, Björn Svensson, Lecturer and Director of studies at the Department of Informatics, accepted the Lund Students’ Prize for Excellence in Teaching. “Björn Svensson's goal is clear - Lund University will produce the best informaticians in the country. ‘With the rapid pace of technological development, it is important to keep the programme up to date so that
https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/bjorn-svensson-accepts-lund-students-prize-excellence-teaching - 2026-01-12
We are number one in Sustainability – Worldwide
Lund University is the best university in the world in the QS World university rankings: Sustainability 2026. Lund University has just achieved a historic milestone: ranked No. 1 in the world in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, making it the most sustainable university globally. This comes only six months after the previous QS World University Rankings placed Lund 72nd among more than 2,900 un
https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/we-are-number-one-sustainability-worldwide - 2026-01-12
Academic Freedom in Scandinavia: Has the Nordic Model survived?
Recent geopolitical changes have increased the interest for, but also challenged, academic freedom. It is generally considered that academic freedom in the Nordic countries is high. But is this really the case? In this seminar, Prof. Terence Karran will present his study on academic freedom in Scandinavia and discuss if the Nordic model has survived. Speaker: Terence Karran, Emeritus Professor, Un
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/academic-freedom-scandinavia-has-nordic-model-survived - 2026-01-12
New deans at the faculties
All the faculties have now concluded their elections of new deans and faculty boards. At some faculties the present dean will continue, but in most cases new people will take up the posts. See the list below of the new faculty managements for the next term of office 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026. School of Economics and Management Joakim Gullstrand, new dean Andreas Inghammar, new deputy dean
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-deans-faculties - 2026-01-12
Great participation during Sustainability Week
Sustainability Week in Lund has established itself as a recurring meeting place for challenging issues and innovative solutions. This year's program included over 70 events and gathered a few thousand participants in total. In mid-April, Lund was bubbling with sustainability issues. Project manager Stina Lundkvist breathes a sigh of relief after a successful week."We are very pleased with all the
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/great-participation-during-sustainability-week - 2026-01-12
Be alert to cyber attacks
The number of cyber attacks against the University is always high, but the attacks are growing in sophistication. In addition to direct attempts to intrude or exploit vulnerabilities in our IT systems, phishing (aimed at stealing login credentials) and the spread of malicious software known as malware are on the rise. Fraudulent emails, especially so-called CEO scams, have increased markedly. Thes
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/be-alert-cyber-attacks - 2026-01-12
New opportunities to apply for collaboration funding
Applications for funding for new thematic collaboration initiatives are now open. The purpose of the thematic collaboration initiatives is to support work on solutions in areas where Lund University has established research that can contribute to future breakthroughs. New for this year’s call, in addition to focusing on the intersection between research and collaboration, is the opening up for app
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-opportunities-apply-collaboration-funding - 2026-01-12
More efficient exam management with the ‘Coordinated examination service’ project
The Vice-Chancellor has decided that the first part of the ‘Coordinated examination service’ project will start with a budget of SEK 13.8 million. The project is tasked with initiating coordinated administration and scheduling, organising a pool of exam invigilators and starting work on the construction of a dedicated examinations building. The project is based on the wishes and organisational req
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/more-efficient-exam-management-coordinated-examination-service-project - 2026-01-12
Tailored therapy for chronic myeloid leukaemia
Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a slowly progressing form of blood cancer that attacks the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. The condition requires lifelong treatment that can cause severe side effects. Rebecca Warfvinge maps stem cells in patients in the hope of identifying predictive markers for how the patient will react to therapy. She has now received an award of USD 20,000 from the
https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/article/tailored-therapy-chronic-myeloid-leukaemia - 2026-01-12
Updated guidelines for remote work for technical and administrative staff
On 30 September, the vice-chancellor decided on updated guidelines for remote work for technical and administrative (TA) staff. The guidelines enter into force on 1 October and replace the previous guidelines from 2019. The guidelines apply to employees at Lund University with the exception of those included in the current working hours agreement for teaching staff or the local manager agreement.
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/updated-guidelines-remote-work-technical-and-administrative-staff - 2026-01-12
CMES Workshop: Conflict and Environment in Kurdistan
The workshop focused on the intersections between conflict, environment and policy to explore the politico-environmental dimensions of the war in Syria. There were also discussions on the broader relevance and application of project results beyond the context of Syria. On 20-21 February, CMES hosted the workshop “Just and Equitable Ecological Models in Contested and Conflict Environments”, organiz
https://www.cmes.lu.se/article/cmes-workshop-conflict-and-environment-kurdistan - 2026-01-11
Call for Papers: NorDev2023, Uppsala, 21-23 August 2023
Call for papers: Sixth Annual Forte EpiDem Network Junior Conference
Meeting President Macron: A quick chat with Sylvia Schwaag Serger
When President Emmanuel Macron visits Studentafton on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, it is Sylvia Schwaag Serger, Professor of Economic History at LUSEM, who will moderate the conversation. As proud as we are curious, we asked her a few quick questions ahead of her exciting talk. How did it come about that you will be moderating the French President Emmanuel Macron when he visits Studentafton? “I’m
https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/meeting-president-macron-quick-chat-sylvia-schwaag-serger - 2026-01-11
Rewriting the past and future of the universe
Seize the opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary research – LINXS announces new themes
Are you interested in contributing to cutting-edge scientific progress using X-rays, neutrons, and complementary technologies? LINXS, Institute of Advanced Neutron and X-ray Science, announces new themes. LINXS is seeking original, innovative and cutting-edge themed proposals that will advance science using X-rays, neutrons and complementary technologies. If you have a proposal that combines inter
Marvel at Forum Medicum: Art meets science at WCMM Fusion 2025 exibit
Violent deadly attacks – how to act & short digital course
In the event of a terrorist attack and other deadly violence in progress, you need to act quickly. Here is some guidance about what you can do. If someone is bleeding heavily, you also need to act quickly. How to act in case of a terrorist attack or other armed aggression Run – Hide – TellRunGet yourself to safety. Leave the scene as quickly and safely as possible and avoid crowds.HideIf you are u
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/violent-deadly-attacks-how-act-short-digital-course - 2026-01-12
Time to report secondary employment for 2025
All teaching staff and certain management positions must submit a report concerning secondary employment during the first quarter of 2025. Other staff members may also need to report secondary employment. Those who have an obligation to report secondary employment must submit a report even if they do not have any secondary employment. If you are a non-academic staff member, you need only report se
https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-report-secondary-employment-2025 - 2026-01-12
