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 - 2025-03-18

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 - 2025-03-18

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 - 2025-03-18

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 - 2025-03-18

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 - 2025-03-18

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 - 2025-03-18

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 - 2025-03-18

By caroline [dot] cabot [at] uvet [dot] lu [dot] se (Caroline Cabot) - published 4 February 2025 The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. The courses are aimed at all teaching staff at Lund University and are suitable for teachers at all levels. You find our courses here and apply directly via the course homepages. Our courses are

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/apply-ahus-higher-education-teaching-and-learning-courses-autumn-2025 - 2025-03-18

By ann-charlotte [dot] dahlberg [at] bygg [dot] lu [dot] se (Ann-Charlotte Dahlgren) - published 11 February 2025 In conjunction with the tragic school shooting in Örebro, a reminder about the safety measures in place at Lund University is in order. How are the University’s preventative security measures organised? The University has surveillance in place in all areas of the campus. Lund Universit

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/account-shooting-orebro - 2025-03-18

Published 7 February 2025 A new centre to stimulate interest in science, technology and research is being built at Campus Helsingborg. In the long term, the Helsingborg Science Centre will attract 50,000 visitors a year, following the example of the Vattenhallen Science Centre in Lund. Lund University, together with the City of Helsingborg, Wihlborgs, Navet Analytics and the Helsingborg Trade Asso

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/science-centre-be-established-campus-helsingborg - 2025-03-18

Published 10 February 2025 A national one-minute silence will be observed on Tuesday 11 February at 12:00 to honour the victims of the act of violence in Örebro. The University calls on staff and students to participate in this one-minute silence wherever they happen to be at that moment. The flags on the Main University Building will fly at half-mast from 09:00 in the morning until the conclusion

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/one-minute-silence-be-observed-nationwide-sweden-tuesday-11-february - 2025-03-18

By jenny [dot] hansson [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (Jenny Hansson) - published 8 February 2025 Three projects have been awarded funding under the Sustainability Fund's call for proposals to test solutions to sustainability challenges in the organization, Sustainable Proposal Testbed. The focus is on mental health for students and reducing climate emissions from academic travel. For the second time,

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/sustainable-workplace-project-wins-award - 2025-03-18

By karin [dot] lilja [at] innovation [dot] lu [dot] se (Karin Lilja) - published 6 February 2025 As part of Tele2's efforts to offer safe and stable communication services, a security update of the voicemail service is being implemented. This means that all voicemails are moved to a new platform. The voicemail will be reset on the night of February 18-19. Everyone who has a university mobile subsc

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/mandatory-update-voicemail-mobile-reply - 2025-03-18

Published 1 February 2025 Intensive work is underway to build up the new Research Data Office. The unit is starting to take shape and much of the work from the project “Building the e-Infrastructure Unit” has been transformed into a permanent and long-term plan for how we will work with research data management in the future. Intensive work is underway to build up the new Research Data Office. The

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-research-data-office-takes-shape - 2025-03-18

Published 1 February 2025 In recent years, Lund University has invested heavily in emphasising the role of culture and the arts in education, research and innovation. To support teaching practitioners in this work, money for seed funding was announced last autumn – a chance to support new projects that will bring culture into the teaching practitioners work in creative ways. In total, 18 exciting

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/four-projects-receive-seed-funding-integrate-arts-and-culture-education-and-research - 2025-03-18

Published 9 February 2025 The majority of the university-wide communication organisation will continue to be placed in the Botanical garden. Photo: Petra Francke. The aim is more efficient and effective communication operations that better meet the needs of the organisation and focuses on the user. On 4 February, the university director decided on a new organisation and mission for the communicati

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/new-university-wide-communication-organisation-decided - 2025-03-18

By karin [dot] lilja [at] innovation [dot] lu [dot] se (Karin Lilja) - published 9 February 2025 The University is now taking the next step towards a more secure IT environment. To protect ourselves against today's increased threats, secure passwords alone are not enough; we also need strong authentication to log in to our IT services. According to a Vice-Chancellor’s decision on 16 January this y

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/coming-soon-strong-authentication - 2025-03-18

By Eva [dot] Johannesson [at] kommunikation [dot] lu [dot] se (Eva Johannesson) - published 11 February 2025 According to previous plans, the renovation of the Main University Building was to be completed in 2028. However, the project has proved to be more extensive and complex than previous assessments suggested. In addition, the project has been delayed due to the need to redo a procurement. Dia

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/main-university-building-renovation-delayed-dialogue-ongoing - 2025-03-18

By jimmy [dot] edenborg [at] ub [dot] lu [dot] se (Jimmy Edenborg) - published 9 February 2025 Ahead of the autumn 2025 semester, LUBcat and LUBsearch will be replaced by Finn, the library search service. Finn allows you to search both the print and electronic collections of libraries. A beta version is already available for you to test and give feedback on. LUBcat and LUBsearch can be used as usu

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/libraries-launch-new-search-service-2025 - 2025-03-18

By nina [dot] nordh [at] bygg [dot] lu [dot] se (Nina Nordh) - published 11 February 2025 According to a travel survey conducted last autumn, better public transport and secure bicycle parking at the workplace are the main measures needed to reduce car commuting. There are also differences in travel patterns between faculties. "The travel survey provides a valuable insight into the commuters’ wish

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/depth-report-employees-commutes-lund - 2025-03-18