Published 5 January 2025 The University’s international engagement – Global Dynamic Engagement (GDE) – consists of continuous efforts to provide insight and focus, and ensure that the University’s international work is directed towards issues and areas that are important for the University and where we can benefit from common interests between the faculties. This could apply to issues in education

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/international-engagement-increasingly-vital-unpredictable-world - 2025-04-18

By anna [dot] mansfeld [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Anna Mansfeld) - published 15 January 2025 The new Campus Plan is now out on a consultation round among organisational units and external collaboration partners. The consultation period lasts until 13 February but as requirements and relations are constantly changing, the Campus Plan will need to be continuously updated. The Campus Plan,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-campus-plan-2050-horizon-out-consultation-round - 2025-04-18

By webbansvarig [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (HR-sektionens webbansvarig) - published 14 January 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

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/time-report-secondary-employment-2025 - 2025-04-18

By webbansvarig [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (HR-sektionens webbansvarig) - published 12 January 2025 All new employees at LU are now offered a common university-wide introduction programme via an onboarding module in Kompetensportalen. The introduction programme, available in Swedish and English, consists of online courses and an on-site welcome day. The aim of the programme is for all new employees

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/university-wide-introduction-programme-new-employees - 2025-04-18

By webbansvarig [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (HR-sektionens webbansvarig) - published 14 January 2025 Photo of last years receivers 2024. Photo Kennet Ruona. The award is given to those who have been government employees for 30 years. To receive the award, a period of 25 years applies for those retiring before having served as a government employee for 30 years. The registration form is available fro

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/it-time-register-award-long-and-devoted-service-nor - 2025-04-18

By Nina [dot] Ransmyr [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Nina Ransmyr) - published 14 January 2025 Starting on 1 February, all portrait photos will be withdrawn from the University’s Image and Media Bank after ten years. From 1 February, all portrait photos will be automatically removed from the University’s Image and Media Bank ten years after the photoshoot date. This is being done to comply

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/old-photos-be-removed-image-and-media-bank - 2025-04-18

By fabian [dot] beijer [at] englund [dot] lu [dot] se (Fabian Beijer) - published 10 January 2025 Five English language courses for University staff will be offered in spring 2025. The courses are freestanding and range from general English to more specific language skills. The courses focus on oral and written language proficiency or English for presentations. The following courses will be offere

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/english-language-courses-university-staff - 2025-04-18

By julia [dot] luttrup [at] ch [dot] lu [dot] se (Julia Luttrup) - published 9 January 2025 The year 2000 was full of change and optimism. The Öresund Bridge was inaugurated, Nokia’s 3310 mobile phone was launched, and it was the golden age of the CD. The millennium celebrations marked the start of a new chapter and at Lund University the decision was taken to establish Campus Helsingborg. The yea

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/campus-helsingborg-celebrates-25-years - 2025-04-18

By ellen [dot] albertsdottir [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Ellen Albertsdóttir) - published 15 January 2025 The year 2024 was a record year for Lund University in terms of the number of articles published in The Conversation. Fifty-five articles by 50 researchers amassed a total of 1.6 million reads. Mikael Roll, a researcher at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology, topped the list with an

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-breaks-record-conversation-2024 - 2025-04-18

By nina [dot] nordh [at] bygg [dot] lu [dot] se (Nina Nordh) - published 15 January 2025 The results from the autumn travel habits survey show that a majority of the University’s staff (approx. 80%) get to and from work by walking, cycling or using public transport. This is a higher percentage than for other large organisations in Lund. However, there is potential for even more people to commute s

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lu-staff-are-best-sustainable-commuting - 2025-04-18

By Johanna [dot] Mellgren [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Johanna Mellgren) - published 27 January 2025 Each year, the university-wide research board announces a call concerning university-wide funds for research infrastructure. Apply for this year's call by March 3, 2025 The call focuses on research infrastructures that are of interest to more than one faculty. Decisions on allocation are made by the

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funding-local-research-infrastructure - 2025-04-18

By webbansvarig [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se (HR-sektionens webbansvarig) - published 24 January 2025 If you are a member of Saco-S or are unorganised, your new salary will be paid in February. The salary increase will be paid retroactively from the salary review date of 1 October 2024.  Negotiations are still ongoing between Lund University and the employee organisations OFR and Seko. If you are a m

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/2024-salary-review-payment-new-salaries - 2025-04-18

Published 24 January 2025 The Profile Area Human Rights welcomes new members! Welcome to the lunch webinar: Connect with the Profile Area Human Rights on January 31st. The webinar offers you the possibility to connect with the Profile Area Human Rights to explore possibilities of innovative and interdisciplinary research, education, and partnerships on Human Rights at Lund University in collaborat

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/does-your-research-relate-human-rights - 2025-04-18

Published 20 January 2025 As 2025 gets under way, the University, and I dare say the whole higher education sector, has got off to a flying start. The reason for this flying start is, of course, the Research and Innovation Bill that was presented just before Christmas and has since been analysed from all angles. The analysis will continue, as the parts that are still unclear take shape in the Spri

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/flying-start-2025 - 2025-04-18

Published 20 January 2025 On 12 December, the Government presented the Research and Innovation Bill entitled “Research and Innovation for the Future, Curiosity and Benefit”. An overall assessment of the Bill shows that it is much more challenging for Lund University than any previous Research Bill. It offers great opportunities for many researchers and different types of research, while stearing r

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/research-bill-great-opportunities-very-challenging - 2025-04-18

By nina [dot] nordh [at] bygg [dot] lu [dot] se (Nina Nordh) - published 27 January 2025 Twenty University staff members participated as test cyclists on the super cycle path between Södra Sandby and Lund over a six-week period in September and October. The results exceeded expectations and most of the test cyclists who had not commuted by bike before improved their fitness and sleep. Are you thin

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/fitness-improved-after-only-six-weeks-commuting-bike - 2025-04-18

Published 23 January 2025 Trelleborg Municipality annually allocates funds to relevant collaboration, development and research projects connected with Lund University. The aim is to stimulate collaboration and innovation. The Municipality has allocated SEK 1 million for 2025. Projects and research focusing on sustainable urban development that takes into account social, economic and environmental

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-funds-trelleborg-competence-development-fund - 2025-04-18

By sanna [dot] trygg [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Sanna Trygg) - published 27 January 2025 FOTO: MARIA_SBYTOVA/Smartphotos Most women will experience menopause at some point in their working lives. How can a workplace be set up to make things easier for employees going through their menopausal transition? A pilot project at Lund University is investigating the issue. Sweating, mood swings

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/how-can-lund-university-become-more-menopause-friendly-workplace - 2025-04-18

By sanna [dot] trygg [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Sanna Trygg) - published 10 February 2025 Hugh Brady, President, Imperial College London and Erik Renström, Vice Chancellor of Lund University. Lund University and Imperial College London are strengthening their collaboration in research, education and innovation. A new agreement between the two universities will create opportunities for r

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-university-and-imperial-college-london-deepen-their-collaboration - 2025-04-18

By caroline [dot] cabot [at] uvet [dot] lu [dot] se (Caroline Cabot) - published 4 February 2025 The Division for Higher Education Development (AHU) invites all teachers and educational staff at Lund University to a new Educational Inspiration Day. The day will be packed with exciting lectures, engaging workshops, and practical tips that you can apply directly to your teaching. It’s also a great o

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/join-us-inspiring-day-26-may-2025 - 2025-04-18